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Dutton Ranch‘s Finn Little is warning viewers to be “very worried” about the season 1 finale of the Yellowstone spinoff. During a joint interview with Natalie Alyn Lind exclusively for Us Weekly, Little, 20, poked fun at offscreen concerns, joking, “At least three people — is it three or four people that die in the finale?” Lind, 26, for her part, remained more tight-lipped. “I don’t want to give anything away,” she said to Us before adding, “Nobody dies. Everybody dies. .. Oh, wait, they’re all dead.” Yellowstone initially introduced viewers to the Dutton family in 2018. The Paramount Network…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging Nigerians to read and understand food labels before buying packaged foods, describing the initiative as a key step towards reducing the country’s growing burden of diet-related diseases. The initiative, tagged “Read the Food Label Campaign,” was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday in collaboration with public health organisations and development partners. Speaking virtually at the launch, NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, said the campaign is designed to equip consumers with the knowledge needed to interpret food labels and make healthier dietary choices. She described food…

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states since its establishment in 2014, with N235 billion released in the last three years, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has said. Mr Pate said the increased funding reflects intensified investments in primary healthcare and has accelerated access to essential health services across the country. He spoke on Friday in Abuja after chairing the 15th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the implementation of the BHCPF and other health sector reforms. “In the last 12 years of BHCPF, N339 billion was disbursed…

Stellamaris, the widow of the late Nollywood actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor, has responded to allegations made against her by her husband’s son, Somtochukwu. PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Somtochukwu accused Ms Stellamaris of selling his late father’s property and misappropriating funds donated for Mr Ibu’s medical care, among other claims. He made these allegations following an interview with content creator Mukoro “King Mitchy” Michelle, in which Ms Stellamaris and her children appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance. In her response, published on King Mitchy’s Instagram page on Friday, Ms Stellamaris denied all of Somtochukwu’s claims. “Before they sold the…

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within Ilorin metropolis. The suspects, identified as 33-year-old Abdullahi Jimoh Omotoho and Abdullahi Kareem Kawu, popularly known as “B-Red,” were apprehended in separate operations following credible intelligence and sustained surveillance by operatives of the Command. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday. Ejire-Adeyemi stated that the arrests marked another major breakthrough in the command’s sustained offensive against cultism and other violent crimes in Kwara…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday described the death of Grace Osunlakin, a 400-Level Criminology and Security Studies student of Osun State University, Ifetedo Campus, as “painful and deeply heartbreaking.” The management of the university also expressed concern over misleading narratives circulating on social media regarding the death of Osunlakin. Adeleke, in a condolence message signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, extended condolences to the bereaved family, the Governing Council, management, staff and students of Osun State University. He urged students and members of the public to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding while the relevant authorities continue to review…

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so that the guys who are in line for them can box”. Usyk’s announcement came just a month after he came close to a shock upset defeat to kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Usyk needed a highly controversial 11th-round stoppage to turn the tables on the Dutchman, who had been leading on the scorecards up to that point despite taking part in only…

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing it as the fulfilment of a personal dream and a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force. The actor disclosed this in an Instagram post on Friday, where he reflected on the physical and emotional demands of his military training. According to Momodu, the journey tested his resilience, pushing him through months of rigorous training and isolation. “From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits. “This particular one was…

We’ve arrived at the final day of Prime Day, which at this point should probably be called “Prime Week.” We’ve found discounts on all manner of gadgets, including TVs, smart home tech, chargers, headphones, and more. Some of the best deals have started selling out at some retailers, so if you’ve been craving a popular upgrade like the AirPods Max 2, time is running low.The good news is that our team is still hard at work, and in addition to the deals that remain in stock, the retailers sometimes save up a few extras for the last day (like this…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have opened a joint public consultation on whether to better align portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives markets, seeking feedback on approaches that could expand cross-margining and reduce market fragmentation.The agencies are requesting input on cross-margining, collateral treatment, risk management, customer protections and the potential effects on market liquidity and competition. The public comment period will remain open for 60 days after the request is published in the Federal Register.“Cross-margining offers a clear opportunity to unlock liquidity that remains frozen in separate accounts,” SEC Chair Paul…