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Season 4 of Bridgerton pulls inspiration from Julia Quinn‘s book An Offer From a Gentleman — but there were also a few major changes. The latest season of Bridgerton follows Benedict’s (Luke Thompson) love story with Sophie (Yerin Ha) from the third novel in Quinn’s series. As some fans know, Benedict’s world gets turned upside down when he crosses paths with a mysterious woman in a Cinderella-inspired meet cute. Viewers originally expected to see Benedict to be the star of season 3, but the Netflix show hasn’t followed the novels exactly when it comes to details — or the order…
The Police Command in Ebonyi State has confirmed that four people were killed on Thursday night during a renewed fight over land in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a protracted boundary dispute has persisted between the Oso Edda community and its Amasiri neighbours in Afikpo Local Government Area. Joshua Ukandu, the police spokesperson in Ebonyi, confirmed the incident to NAN in Abakaliki on Friday. Mr Ukandu, a superintendent of police, said that the command had commenced an investigation into the killing. “We are aware of the attack. Houses were…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has directed security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the recent attack on Oso Edda community in Edda Local Government Area of the state. Governor Nwifuru described the attack, which claimed lives and led to the destruction of property, as barbaric and a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of human life. “I received with rude shock the news of the recent attack on Oso Edda which claimed lives and resulted in the destruction of property. “This act of callousness is a direct affront to our commitment to restoring…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has reacted to a trending report of a purported attempt by the Obidient Movement to hijack the party structure. This rebuttal was made in a press release by the ADC Enugu State Media Team through the National Coordinator, ADC Like-Minds, Comrade Adolphus Ude, on Friday. Udeh described the report as not only false, baseless and unfounded, but the machination of failed and confused politicians poke-nosing in what happens within the ADC. He maintained that Enugu ADC is united under the leadership of the State Chairman, Comrade Stella Chukwuma, stressing that no faction…
The Osun State Police Command has commenced full investigation into the death of a worshipper, following a violent confrontation around a central mosque in Osogbo on Friday morning. The deceased, identified as Hameed Najeem, reportedly lost his life after an incident that followed the dawn (Fajr) prayer at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque, located on B.A. Adigun Street, Ayedun Estate, Ogo Oluwa area of the state capital. Police sources said the situation escalated shortly after prayers when an altercation broke out involving Najeem and the mosque’s Imam, prompting panic among worshippers present at the time. According to accounts…
Faith Adewale, a medical doctor and former reality star, has claimed that sexually transmitted infections, STIs, can cause mental illness. He explained that neurosyphilis, the third stage of syphilis, is associated with mental problems. He claimed that a lot of mental health patients are suffering from ailments caused by protracted STIs. Adewale featured in a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast co-hosted by Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia. “Do you know STIs can cause mental problems? There is something called neurosyphilis, the third stage of syphilis… There are many things that can lead to mental issues.…
Former Manchester United player, Nani snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi on his choice of the greatest football player of all time. He chose Brazilian player named Ronaldinho as his favorite footballer. Speaking to ESPN, Nani snubbed his countryman and former teammate, Ronaldo when asked to name the best finisher of all time, choosing Brazilian legend, Romario. He quickly said Messi is the best play maker ever, and he also chose Nemanja Vidic, as best defender ever and Michel Preud’homme as the best goalkeeper ever. The former Manchester United player also did not choose Messi or Ronaldo as the best…
The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has disclosed that at least 15 female students have been expelled for engaging in acts of indiscipline. The affected students were reportedly involved in making sex videos, an offence that contravenes the rules and regulations of the institution. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, disclosed this at the university’s matriculation ceremony on Friday, where a total of 936 students took the matriculation oath. He urged students to avoid behaviour that could lead to the loss of their studentship, emphasising that the university has zero tolerance for indiscipline. He said,…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has congratulated Oyo State on its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of the collective progress of its people. In a statement personally signed by Peller on Friday, Peller reflected on the state’s journey since its creation from the old Western State in February 1976, noting its contributions to politics, education, commerce and culture. He said the Golden Jubilee underscored the development recorded across the various zones of the state, including Ibadan, Oke-Ogun, Oyo, Ogbomoso and Ibarapa. The statement partly read, “Since its creation, Oyo State has recorded…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has provided a positive team news update ahead of Saturday evening’s Premier League fixture against West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues return to domestic action following an impressive 3-2 comeback victory over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, and Rosenior confirmed Cole Palmer is fit and available to start against the Hammers. Palmer made a major impact off the bench in Naples, registering two assists for Joao Pedro, and came through the match without any issues. Rosenior in his pre match conference on Friday, said, “Cole is fine,” Rosenior said at his…
