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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports. Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” he said. He asked that her family be given privacy while they “process this unimaginable loss.” Details about her death…
Ginny & Georgia’s Brianne Howey and husband Matt Ziering have officially become a family of four. “Our whole world just got a little more whole 💛🌼,” Howey, 37, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 16. Alongside the message, Howey posted a selfie of her smiling as the little one — who sported a floral-printed outfit — lay on her chest. Howey previously announced her pregnancy in May, sharing a mirror selfie of the actress wearing a strapless yellow gown while cradling her bump. Related: Her Peach! Ginny and Georgia’s Brianne Howey Is Pregnant Her Georgia peach! Ginny & Georgia’s Brianne…
Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered $60 million from indigenous oil and gas firm Nestoil Limited. This breakthrough could advance efforts to resolve the protracted debt crisis between the energy company and a consortium of lenders. Those familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES that at a meeting facilitated by Olanipekun Olukoyode, the agency’s chief, Nestoil and a group of banks agreed to a structured repayment plan as part of an effort to recover the debt owed by the company to the lenders. Our findings show that the engagement between the two parties…
Former Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change. He also declared that former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, have lost their political relevance in Kano State. Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the 2027 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are politically finished in the…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Taylor Frankie Paul is addressing how she feels about her “enemies” amid her ongoing legal issues with ex Dakota Mortensen and his roommate Cru Eaton. “Bible says to pray for our enemies too and I hate to admit how difficult it is to genuinely pray for those people,” Taylor, 32, wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, August 15. The reality TV star did not identify anyone by name. Alongside the message, she shared a photo featuring the former Bachelorette lead with her arms crossed as she looked down at the floor. “This is…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the just-concluded Osun governorship election. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu described Adeleke’s victory as a fitting assurance that democracy would continue to flourish in Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. He said that he had earlier called Adeleke to congratulate him on his electoral victory and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the state for another four years. “I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today (Sunday) to congratulate him on his election victory…
Nigerians rarely offer valediction to public servants when they leave office. But Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who until 31st July was the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has been receiving it in torrents for his transformative stewardship. Undoubtedly, it would remain a touchstone for long. Professor Segun Aina has stepped in. President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Mr Oloyede in August 2016, and his early actions showed his desire to deliver. Till the very end, he did just that through radical reforms, innovations, accountability and integrity in his management of JAMB, thus extricating the organisation from the mire that…
The police arrested 295 suspects in connection with various incidents recorded during the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday. The police disclosed that 293 of the suspects had been released on bail following screening, while two others remained in custody for further investigation and prosecution. The development came as security agencies intensified surveillance and enforcement during the election to prevent violence, vote-buying and other electoral offences. Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH, Force spokesman, Ani Iniedu, said two suspects remained in custody and would be subjected to further investigation before being prosecuted for the offences established against them.…
Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis has sued the United States government over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decision to award a sole-source contract to competitor TRM Labs. On July 27, Chainalysis Government Solutions filed the challenge in the US Court of Federal Claims. The relevant motion became publicly accessible through CourtListener’s RECAP archive on Sunday. A federal award notice values the contract at about $94.6 million and says it covers forensic software and support services for Homeland Security Task Force investigations. The one-year award runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Chainalysis alleged that ICE’s decision was “arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable.”…
New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ Malibu wedding was a star-studded affair. The couple tied the knot in California on Saturday, August 15, per photos obtained by Page Six. Woods stunned in a strapless ballgown while Towns opted for a black tuxedo. In one image, Towns and Woods kissed as he dipped her on the grass. All of the guests wore black for the nuptials. The pair have yet to publicly comment on their wedding. Us reached out to reps for both Towns and Woods. The celebration occurred two months after Towns and the Knicks won the…
