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Jon Hamm is “genuinely excited” to become a father now that wife Anna Osceola is pregnant — but he didn’t always plan on having children. “Jon was in a very different mindset and a different place in his life when it came to having kids in the past,” a source exclusively tells Us. The insider notes that “years ago” Hamm, 55, “felt differently about whether fatherhood was something he wanted for himself.” The Mad Men alum’s “perspective has changed a lot since then,” the source adds, revealing that Hamm is in a “completely different place in life now.” Related: Jon…
Five human rights organisations have jointly called on the National Assembly to withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill 2026, codenamed SB. 1034, warning that it could restrict civic space and put human rights defenders at risk. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the Nigerian Human Rights Defenders Network, Partnership for Justice, Front Line Defenders, West African Human Rights Defenders Network, and Protection International said the Bill directly contradicts commitments Nigeria made during its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle to protect freedom of association, assembly and expression. UPR is a unique process established by the United…
As Nigeria marked International Youth Day on Wednesday, the Frontline Advocacy Initiative (FAI) urged young people to reject illicit drugs and called on governments to increase investment in addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August to draw attention to issues affecting young people and promote their participation in social and economic development. The theme for the 2026 commemoration is, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” In a statement, the Founder and Executive Director of FAI, Shakirudeen Bankole, expressed concern about illicit drug use among young people and what he described as inadequate treatment and rehabilitation…
Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off against South Africa. Speaking alongside captain Rasheedat Ajibade at the pre-match press conference, Madugu responded to criticism of his squad rotation and tactics following Nigeria’s disappointing quarter-final exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The coach said his decisions were always aimed at helping Nigeria win. “The ones that I win, you say it is the players that are good, but when we lose now, it is the coach that is bad,” Madugu said. “Every…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of a new district comprising eight village areas in Dandi Local Government Area of the state. The governor also approved the creation of a new village headship in Augie Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen traditional administration and improve grassroots governance. The approvals were contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. According to the commissioner, “the newly created Buma District was carved out of Dolekaina District in Dandi LGA, with Alhaji…
Next Gen NYC’s Gia Giudice is defending Ariana Biermann’s flirty connection with Charlie Zakkour. “I did know everything that was going on. I think it was kind of that normal thing that you go through after a breakup, where you’re like, let me explore all my options,” Gia, 25, exclusively shared with Us on Wednesday, August 12. “There was no malicious intent behind it. It was really her just being like, ‘I’m out here. I’m single. I’m hot,’ and she’s getting attention from all these guys. And I mean, who doesn’t love attention?” This season on Next Gen NYC, cameras…
Osun voters go to the polls on 15 August with more than 2.3 million people on the register. But one of the most important battlegrounds is already active: the information space. Claims about government performance, election rigging, insecurity, candidates, and even the voting process itself are circulating on social media alongside ordinary campaign persuasion. A politically interested audience, but with questions about trust Osun accounted for 2,461 of the 4,169 young people surveyed by CJID across Osun and Ekiti, representing 59 per cent of respondents. The survey suggests a more complicated picture of youth political participation than simple apathy. Across…
Malawi’s remarkable debut campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has reached a historic climax after the Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach their first-ever final, while Cameroon edged hosts Morocco on penalties to complete the final line-up. The Chawinga sisters once again proved decisive for Malawi, with captain Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga combining for all three goals. Algeria’s task became even tougher early in the contest when Morgane Belkhiter was sent off, reducing the North Africans to 10 players. Malawi eventually broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Tabitha produced a stunning piece of…
A backup singer of the late Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, has explained why the singer moved from gospel Juju to songs with sexually explicit themes. The backup singer, Sunkanmi, popularly known as Suko, said Saint Janet adopted the style after discovering that it attracted more audience engagement, bookings and money at social events. Suko, who said he had known Saint Janet for more than 25 years, made this known in an interview with Alejo TV on Tuesday. He said he first met the singer when she was still a backup singer for…
Matt Bellamy, Elle Evans. Getty Images (3) ; Courtesy of Matt Bellamy/Instagram Muse singer Matt Bellamy and Elle Evans had a whirlwind romance before they called it quits. The pair met while filming the music video for his song “Mercy” in 2015 and got engaged two years later. Bellamy and Evans tied the knot in August 2019 in an outdoor ceremony in Malibu, announcing less than one year later that they were expecting their first baby together. Daughter Lovella Dawn was born in June 2020. (Bellamy previously welcomed son Bingham with his ex Kate Hudson in 2011.) The family of…
