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Martha Stewart shared some insight into her history with John F. Kennedy Jr. during the season 16 premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City. “I was with John-John — this is JFK Jr. — I was with him the Monday before the Friday when they died. Did you know that?” Martha, 85, told makeup artist and RHONY newbie Daisy Toye during the Tuesday, September 8, episode after revealing she was watching the FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. Martha continued, “I was running Martha Stewart Living magazine, and he called me and he…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it will arrest people who buy goods from traders operating on roads, medians, walkways, setbacks and other unauthorised public spaces across the state. The agency stated that the enforcement would begin next week, with both the traders and their customers liable to arrest. LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, quoting the agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa Gbadegesin. Mr Gbadegesin explained that the move was part of the authority’s efforts to curb illegal trading, indiscriminate waste disposal and the obstruction of public infrastructure.…
The Mercator map as example of a wilful project of identity distortion. In understanding the challenge of Blackness as an identity, I had to contend with its capacity to oversimplify our complexity and diversity, reducing the genuine power of Africanness from its basis as the origin of humanity to its shade in a caste pigmentation stereotype. From the age of reduction into the pseudoscientific classification as Negro, to the sheer will of the profound power of Blackness as all shades of ebony. Yet, none deals with the deeper complexity of African identities. One of the most difficult things to address…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have resisted pressure to step down for a consensus opposition presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has invited a West African Examinations Council official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation as the row over the 2026 WASSCE results deepens. Polaris Bank has mourned its branch manager, identified as Mr Ossy, who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers on the Federal University of Technology, Owerri campus while taking his children to the school. Peter Obi and the Benue State…
With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company’s long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo. The midnight report suggests it will have a price starting at $2,000 for a model with 256GB of storage, or around $3,000 for up to 2TB. Shipping is said to start as soon as October in two colors: white and dark blue. So far, the rumored foldable has been mostly referred to as the iPhone Ultra, while the Duo name would…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I’ve learned the hard way that splurging on baby items before your little one arrives is probably a bad idea. For instance, who knew my kid would hate the multiple baby carriers I own, or that he prefers to sleep everywhere except his pricey crib? Even the fancy, expensive stroller I got has sat unused — it’s way too bulky and a pain to set up, which is why I’ve been (unofficially) testing travel strollers as we enter the toddler phase.…
A 54-year-old Customs officer, Etteng Ise, has died in a lone car accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River State. The accident occurred near Alesi Village in Ikom Local Government Area at about 2:56 p.m. Sunday Eitokpah, the police spokesperson in Cross River, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday. Mr Eitokpah, an assistant superintendent of police, said Mr Ise, who served at the Mfum Border in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River, reportedly lost control of his vehicle while avoiding a pothole. He said the vehicle veered off the road into the bush…
Rufai should keep holding power to account, but at the same time moderate his style. That is precisely what your friends – not your enemies – should constantly tell you. As for Lere Olayinka, he should remember an equally important principle: if you accept the microphone, you must also accept the questions. Public communication is not a menu from which you select only the questions you like. The dramatic encounter between Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communication and social media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni on The Morning…
A branch manager of Polaris Bank, identified as Mr Ossy, has been shot dead by suspected kidnappers after he reportedly resisted an attack within the premises of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. The incident occurred on Sunday evening while the banker, who was based in Owerri, was reportedly taking his children to the university. Two female students were also allegedly abducted by the fleeing gunmen during the incident. Sources said the late banker had gone to drop off his children, who are students of FUTO, when he was accosted by the gunmen. However, the bank, in a…
Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 8, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Lori Loughlin filed for divorce from husband Mossimo Giannulli on September 4, nearly one year after the couple split following nearly 28 years of marriage. The actress cited “irreconcilable differences” and listed August 31, 2025, as the date of separation, noting the pair signed a prenup. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Patrick Clancy‘s lawyer, Howard Cooper, threatened legal action against conspiracy theorists spreading claims that Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband was involved in the deaths…
