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Kendall Jenner is breaking down why she hit pause on dating after a string of serious relationships. “I’m actually in a, like, me era right now,” Jenner, 30, said on the Friday, January 9, episode of Owen Thiele’s “In Your Dreams” podcast when asked about her dating status. “I know that might sound corny … but when I turned 29, I had a crash-out about turning 30.” She continued, “When I turned 29, I remember saying to myself, I do feel like I’ve been in [relationships] and there’s nothing wrong with it. I’ve had great relationships, I’ve had not-so-great relationships,…
Mustapha Kwankwaso, the Kano State commissioner for youth and sport, is set to vacate his office ahead of the imminent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Mustapha is the eldest son of the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the leader of the NNPP in the state. While Mustapha has neither tendered a formal resignation nor been relieved of his duties by the governor, insiders said he will resign officially before or after the governor’s formal exit from the party. Although Governor Yusuf has yet to make a public declaration about his defection,…
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Lions advanced on Friday after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Mali, becoming the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament. Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive at the Tangier Grand Stadium as the Lions of Teranga extended their remarkable unbeaten run inside 90 minutes at the AFCON finals to 16 matches, with 11 wins and five draws. Senegal showed attacking intent almost immediately, with West Ham United full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf sending in a dangerous cross inside…
Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has explained that the decision by the Senate President to withdraw all defamation suits he instituted against individuals was guided by faith, leadership responsibility and a desire for national reconciliation. Eyiboh said the move, announced on January 1, was not influenced by political pressure or expediency, but arose from deep personal reflection and conviction. Recall that Akpabio had instructed his legal team to discontinue all pending court cases filed in his name over alleged defamatory statements. In a statement giving insight into the decision, Eyiboh disclosed that…
There are growing indications that some political parties may realign ahead of the 2027 general election with the aim of unseating President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja. He stated that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in discussions to form an alliance with the ADC to challenge the ruling APC in 2027. Abdullahi explained that the proposed alliance is not solely about taking power from President Tinubu but is focused on improving the…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and live ammunition in a major operation aimed at tackling crime in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Base, Dorayi, following credible intelligence. “One of the suspects, Isyaku Maude, 37, popularly known as ‘Dan Sokoto’, was arrested in Bachirawa Quarters, Kano,” the statement read. He was described as a suspected armed robber…
Senegal have become the first country to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows their narrow 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali on Friday evening. The Teranga Lions scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute of play through Iliman Ndiaye. Yves Bissouma was sent off in added time of the first half, to give Mali a huge mountain to climb. But Senegal failed to make their numerical advantage count more after the break, as there were no further goals. They will now take on either Egypt or Burkina Faso for a…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on Nigerians to embrace a spirit of unity and deep sober reflection in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes, whose sacrifices have kept the country’s territorial integrity intact against the rising tides of banditry and internal aggression. The governor made this appeal on Friday during a special Juma’at prayer held at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, to kick off the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. According to a press statement, Abiodun, who was represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, emphasised that the peace being enjoyed in many parts of the…
The Ogun State Police Command has called for enhanced safety measures at recreational centres and swimming facilities across the state following the death of a 17-year-old boy who drowned while swimming. The command’s Public Relations, Babseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday. According to Oluseyi, the warning followed recurring incidents of drowning in the state. He noted that the teenager lost his life in a recent swimming-related incident. Oluseyi said, “A couple of days ago, tragedy struck when a 17-year-old young man with a bright and promising future lost his life…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have renewed efforts to enhance regulatory efficiency and foster investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, signalling a new era of cooperation between the two agencies. A statement signed by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic Communication at NUPRC, confirmed that the renewed collaboration was formalised during a meeting held at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, January 8, 2026. At the meeting, both agencies agreed to work more closely, nominating representatives from each organisation to address and resolve regulatory bottlenecks…
