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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Prince Laja Adeoye, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election demonstrates that a determined electorate can withstand political pressure and defend its choice at the ballot box. Adeoye, in a statement on Sunday congratulating Adeleke on his re-election, said the outcome of the poll had delivered a message to the ruling All Progressives Congress that political power and resources could not permanently override the will of the electorate. “The outcome of this election is a powerful reminder to the ruling APC that a determined people…
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema shared intimate details about her alleged affair with her married former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel. “We were staying at an Airbnb in Napa, California,” Sinema, 50, revealed during a July 31 deposition, per People. “We were outside. Matt kissed me. We went inside and had sex.” Sinema was deposed in July as part of a lawsuit filed by Matthew’s ex-wife, Heather Ammel, under North Carolina’s alienation of affection law — which states that someone can be sued for intentionally destroying a marriage. Heather is seeking $75,000 in damages. The former Arizona senator has tried to dismiss the…
A journalist with Nigeria’s foremost investigative newspaper, PREMIUM TIMES, has been selected as one of six reporters globally for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship. Abdulkareem Mojeed, a member of the newspaper’s Business and Economy Desk, is the only Nigerian journalist selected for the fellowship, which will support media coverage of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UNCCD in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The other selected journalists are Eric Kasina of Business Daily Africa, Kenya; Shagun Kapil of Down To Earth, India; Ángeles Lucas of El País, Spain; Rafael Cardoso of Agência Brasil,…
Nigerian players across Europe made a strong statement over the weekend, with Akor Adams, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Maduka Okoye, Moses Usor and Rafiu Durosinmi among those who delivered impressive performances for their respective clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season. From match-winning goals and assists to a long-awaited return from injury, the weekend provided plenty of encouragement for Nigeria’s international stars and those hoping to break into Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad. Adams makes instant impact for Venezia Akor Adams enjoyed a dream competitive debut for Venezia, scoring twice and providing an assist to inspire a 3-2 comeback victory over…
The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the August 15 governorship election at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. According to him, Tinubu had called Adeleke to congratulate him on his victory before INEC formally announced the result. The election had been preceded by a tense campaign characterised by accusations between the ruling Accord Party and the APC over…
After a shocking TV death on Will Trent and multiple show cancellations, Scott Foley has booked his new job — and it has him reprising a familiar role. Foley, 54, appeared in the season 2 teaser for Hulu’s Scrubs revival, which aired at D23 on Saturday, August 15. He previously appeared in the original Scrubs series in seasons 1, 3 and 8 as Sean Kelly, who was a dolphin trainer who dated Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke) and later Dr. Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks). The actor’s return to Scrubs comes after he previously couldn’t appear in season 1. “I’ve had…
There was jubilation in Osogbo, the Osun State State capital, following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Similar developments was also observed in Ile-Ife and Ede axes of the state on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that immediately after the final results were announced, supporters and residents of the town trooped out in large numbers to celebrate the victory. Supporters of the governor, who had gathered at the INEC office as early as 5.00 a.m., danced at the commission’s main entrance shortly after…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. Atiku, in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, said Adeleke’s victory reflected the will of Osun residents as expressed at the polls. “I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box,” Atiku said. He commended residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, and wished the governor a successful second term.…
Tori Spelling opened up about the worst experience she claims she had with a director on the set of 2003’s sci-fi comedy Evil Alien Conquerors. “From the moment I stepped on set, it was like I couldn’t say one word without the director being like, ‘Uh, Tori, can you do that again?’” Spelling, 53, recalled on the August 9 episode of Stephen Baldwin’s “One Bad Movie” podcast. Spelling makes an uncredited appearance in Evil Alien Conquerors opposite comedians Chris Parnell and Diedrich Bader as part of a madcap story about intergalactic invaders sent on a mission to destroy Earth. The…
A Kebbi State High Court judge, Faruk Bunza, has pinpointed the hideout where his abductors held him for over a week, while raising concerns about insufficient security for judicial officers handling sensitive criminal cases. Mr Bunza stated he was detained at Dutsen Bandan in Dakin Gari, Suru Local Government Area, approximately 49 kilometres from his residence in Bunza, according to an interview published by Weekend Trust. The judge said some of the armed men at the camp lived there with their families and alleged that the group relied on informants from nearby communities. His account prompts questions about whether security…
