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Veteran actor Pete Edochie has named the first Premier of the Western Region, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as his favourite Nigerian politician, citing his contributions to education and broadcasting. The 79-year-old actor made this known during an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, a show hosted by content creator Adebayo Abidemi, popularly known as Isbae U, published on Saturday. Edochie, while stating that he was not involved in politics, said he admired Awolowo for setting clear targets and explaining how he intended to fund and execute his plans. “First of all, I love the Yorubas a lot. One of my…

Orionx, a Chilean crypto exchange backed by USDt stablecoin issuer Tether, is shutting down after uncovering a multimillion-dollar issue linked to asset custody.The exchange said it began a permanent closure process after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in custodial assets had moved to wallets it did not manage, according to a company announcement shared on X on Thursday.“Our sole priority now is to return as much of our clients’ assets as possible,” Orionx said, adding that withdrawals are temporarily suspended.The closure comes just 15 months after Tether led Orionx’s Series A as part of its push to…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whenever we’re tempted to wear tight jeans, Jennifer Lopez reminds Us that loose is just as chic, if not chicer. Lopez’s ultra-wide-leg denim style is equally trendy, comfy and flattering, and we found her box-checking look on sale for 50% off. Run! Enjoying brunch in Manhattan’s West Village, the Office Romance star wore the outfit of our dreams. She half-tucked a slouchy sweater into stylish wide-leg jeans, finishing the look with a woven clutch. The entire getup was flowy, but somehow,…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has replaced Musa Angbazo with former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Nasarawa State. Mr Adamu emerged as the replacement primary winner held in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday, after Mr Angbazo withdrew from the race. The development comes days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) listed Mr Angbazo as the SDP candidate, creating uncertainty over the party’s choice of standard-bearer. The replacement primary was conducted across the state’s 13 local government areas, with ward results collated by the party’s electoral committee. Joseph Achille, chairman…

Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to a few hundred kilometres away, the geology agency said in a statement. Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned. Ash from the volcano was detected in the airspace surrounding the airport, prompting authorities to initially suspend operations from 1:30 am Sunday (Saturday 1830 GMT)…

Former America’s Got Talent contestant Deshundre Vinson is reportedly facing a murder charge in connection with the drowning death of his 4-year-old nephew. Vinson, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated child abuse in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a deadly incident that took place at a swimming pool in August, per an affidavit obtained by local station ABC9. According to law enforcement, Vinson was allegedly babysitting his 4-year-old nephew and the child’s 6-year-old brother on August 16 when he allowed them to walk two-tenths of a mile on their own to an apartment complex pool. While…

Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin will make his debut in the US Open Junior Championships main draw on Sunday when he faces Chinese Taipei’s Kuan-Shou Chen. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nigerian time, with Ogunsakin bidding to claim his first-ever victory in a Grand Slam junior main draw. The Aurum Tennis Academy player earned his place in the 64-player main draw after an impressive qualifying campaign in New York, where he defeated Canada’s Felix Roussel, the top seed, 6-3, 6-4 in the second qualifying round. Ogunsakin had earlier dispatched Poland’s Tymon Litwic 6-3, 6-0 in his opening…

Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has called on the club’s supporters to continue believing in the team as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions begin their 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign against Benin Republic’s SOBEMAP on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes will host SOBEMAP in the first leg of the first preliminary round at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, their temporary home this season due to renovation works at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. With Rangers preparing for their first continental test of the season, Ilechukwu assured the club’s fans that the players are determined to make…

A representative of Imo State Isinwa Chidozie Senator, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria. Senator on Saturday emerged the overall winner at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday at Skyview, The Lekki Coliseum, Lagos. Isinwa Chidozie Senator wins Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria….Photo Credit: Facebook / Chidozie Isinwa In a video shared from the event by the Nigerian organisers, the anchor was seen announcing the Imo State representative as the winner of the competition, while Mr Lagos was seen holding his hand before the announcement. “The winner for Mr…

Brooklyn Beckham was a proud husband as he supported Nicola Peltz Beckham on the red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The couple turned heads with their PDA at Sala Grand in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, September 5, as they attended the prestigious Kinéo Awards. Nicola, 31, looked stunning in a purple Balenciaga Haute Couture gown designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli while Brooklyn, 27, opted for a classic black-and-white tuxedo. The Kinéo Awards announced in August that Nicola would be honored with the Rising Star Award for her performance in the upcoming indie drama Prima. (The Rising Star Award…