Author: News Room

Meghan McCain is clapping back after a guest on Tucker Carlson’s podcast branded her “fat.” “I am aware on the most recent episode of Tucker Carlson’s show, a subject of conversation with his guest was my weight — particularly how fat I am,” McCain, 41, shared in an X post late Thursday, December 4. She continued, “Yes, I am very fat, I’m almost 9 months pregnant with my third child. I am also very happy.” On the Wednesday, December 3,… Read the full article here

The police command in Delta State has announced a ban on the sale and use of all forms of fireworks and pyrotechnics in the state, effective before, during, and after the Yuletide. The command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Asaba and made available to reporters on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the ban came on the heels of the seizure of different kinds of fireworks, worth millions of naira by the command. Mr… Read the full article here

Eterna Plc, a Nigerian integrated energy company, is set to raise N21.52 billion through a rights issue, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and drive strategic expansion. The company will issue 978,108,485 ordinary shares at N22.00 per share, the company disclosed at the official signing ceremony for the rights issue held on Tuesday. A rights issue involves a company offering existing shareholders the right to buy additional shares at a discounted price, usually… Read the full article here

Music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has reacted to the petition his family filed against his wife, Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer’s family petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging him to investigate allegations against Natasha, including bigamy, financial misappropriation, and assault. They claimed that her conduct had caused their son emotional distress,… Read the full article here

Security analyst, Mahdi Shehu has criticised the approach of negotiating with armed bandits, describing it as absolute nonsense and an act of cowardice. In a post shared on X on Thursday, Shehu questioned why the state or citizens would engage with criminals who commit extreme crimes far beyond any grievance. “Why would you negotiate with an unrepentant criminal who commits crimes disproportionate to whatever his grievances are? “You kidnap innocent villagers,… Read the full article here

A group identifying itself as the Concerned Plateau APC Legacy Members issued has warned against attempts to prevent Governor Caleb Mutfwang from joining the All Progressives Congress, APC. The members, who trace their party affiliation back to the APC’s formation on 6 February 2013, said they have “never looked back nor switched allegiance” and have worked to build the party from “patchy grounds” to winning the governorship and several legislative seats in… Read the full article here

Andrew Ogunsakin, the Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area in Ondo State, has regained his freedom after spending 24 hours in police detention at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Ogunsakin was reportedly detained by the Police Monitoring Unit when he responded to an invitation from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He faced allegations of criminal trespass and threat to life levelled against him by Dr. Anthony Aduro, the CEO of Aduro Farms in… Read the full article here

Social media critic, VeryDarkman, has admitted that he initiated the call that led to the arrest of activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who is currently in police custody in Benin, Edo State. Speaking in a Facebook video on Friday, he confirmed that Gwamnishu was picked up on Thursday night, adding that he personally contacted the police after receiving reports about an incident involving Gwamnishu in Auchi. According to him, he was “disappointed” by the details he gathered… Read the full article here

Alex Iwobi has shared his thoughts on William Troost-Ekong’s retirement from international football, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong brought the cotton down on his international career on Thursday. The 32-year-old was initially expected to lead the Super Eagles to the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi expressed disappointment with the centre-back’s decision. “It’s obviously a sad one for us because he’s a big part of our team,” Iwobi told Sporty… Read the full article here

Pep Guardiola joked Friday that he and Fulham manager Marco Silva deserved a bottle of wine for serving up a nine-goal thriller, but admitted Manchester City must tighten up defensively. City, second in the Premier League, led 5-1 at Craven Cottage on Tuesday but were left hanging on as the home team pushed for an equaliser. City manager Guardiola described the match, which finished 5-4, as “one of the games of the season”. “If I were at… Read the full article here