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Kathy Hilton will no longer serve as the grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade due to a backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. “I am honored to have been considered for this recognition and appreciative of the support I have received from members of the community throughout the years,” Hilton, 67, said in a statement on Wednesday, June 3. “My reason for wanting to be involved in this year’s WeHo Pride weekend was simple: to celebrate, support, and share in the joy of a community that means a great deal to so many people. Pride is, and always will…
The Osun State Government has announced that the chairman of the ruling Accord party in the state, Asimiyu Ajibola, was shot on Wednesday night. “Suspected gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of the Accord for Osogbo local government Hon Asimiyu Ajibola (aka Baba Isila) and his friends,” the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said in a statement. “Though the chairman narrowly escaped being killed during the attack, he is currently on the danger list, receiving treatment at the Uniosun Teaching hospital, Osogbo.” Osogbo, the Osun State capital, is expected to be one…
The Nigerian government has reacted to the feud between the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals which resulted in the death of an operative. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Wednesday, warned individuals and groups against economic sabotage. Recall that the police had arrested three NSCC operatives over a colleague’s death and allegedly traced over N2 billion to the suspect’s bank account. However, Commander of Mining Marshals of the NSCDC, John Onoja dismissed claims made by the police as false. He fingered the foreign elements and their conspirators for the death of…
A national leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Thursday challenged President Bola Tinubu to resign before the 2027 general elections in view of the high level of security in the country. Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Tinubu, said the President has failed to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians. Featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show, the former presidential aide urged Nigerians to reject Tinubu in the 2027 election. He said, “It’s clear Tinubu has no handle on the escalating menace. Everything that needed to be said by the media, National Assembly, and civil societies have been said,…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Johnson Elleh for producing and circulating a misleading video falsely alleging kidnapping and banditry activities along the Owode-Idiroko axis of Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, made this known on Wednesday. Babaseyi noted that upon citing the viral video, the command immediately subjected the contents to scrutiny and commenced a swift investigation to verify the claims contained. According to him, findings revealed that the video was false, misleading and deliberately designed to create fear, panic, and anxiety among members of the public. “Extensive investigation and verification further established that there…
Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman. Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman. The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.” He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.” Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former…
Poland defender, Przemysław Wiśniewski says his team deserved a share of the spoils in Wednesday night’s friendly encounter against Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Jan Urban’s side fought back twice in the 2-2 draw at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy in Warsaw. The hosts created the highest number of chances in the game but were thwarted by Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and their poor finishing. It was an encouraging performance from the Red and Whites, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ukraine last week. Terem Moffi, and Paul Onuachu were on target for the Super Eagles, while Kacper Potuski, and Wiśniewski…
Nigeria has been listed among 60 economies targeted by the United States for allegedly failing to impose and effectively enforce bans on the importation of goods produced with forced labour, a move that could trigger new 12.5 per cent tariffs on exports to the American market. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on Tuesday that it had concluded investigations under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 and found that the failure of the affected economies to prohibit and effectively police the importation of goods made with forced labour was unreasonable and burdens U.S. commerce.…
An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has remanded a Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Muomiri Afuluanya, at the Amawbia Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in his trial. Justice Jude Obiora gave the order after hearing arguments from both the defence and prosecution during proceedings on June 3. Ezenagu, who was brought to court from the hospital, had through his counsel, Kingsley Awuka, applied for bail on health grounds and requested permission to remain in the hospital until the next adjourned date. However, the prosecuting counsel, Tobechukwu Nweke, opposed the application and urged the court to…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to attracting foreign investment and deepening economic ties with global financial institutions as the Federal Government joined other African leaders at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday to promote stronger Africa-United Kingdom investment relations. The position was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance through its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented President Bola Tinubu at the official opening of trading at the London Stock Exchange alongside the President of…
