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Spencer Pratt is hoping to become the next mayor of Los Angeles — but without his wife, Heidi Montag, his campaign wouldn’t be possible. “Heidi is an actual angel superhero,” Pratt, 42, exclusively reveals in his Us Weekly cover story, on newsstands now. “She is working so hard to continue putting out new music and paying for our kids’ food and working so hard to be, you know, the single [breadwinner].” Pratt calls Montag, 39, a “power woman boss,” revealing that she “pays the bills while being the full-time mom and prayer warrior to support me, so she’s an actual…
On Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, called for the prosecution of activist Martins “VeryDarkMan (VDM)” Otse, accusing him of disseminating a fake audio linked to the president. However, the presidency’s call for VDM’s persecution over alleged AI-generated voice notes attributed to President Bola Tinubu appears to have been based on a manipulated video that did not originate from the activist’s original post. PREMIUM TIMES findings showed that the viral clip circulating online was created after an unidentified individual extracted footage from VDM’s original Instagram video and inserted AI-generated voice notes resembling President…
Muslim faithful on Wednesday converged on the Ilorin Central Praying Ground, Yidi Road, to observe the two-raka’at Eid-al-Adha prayer in a peaceful atmosphere. In attendance were Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, top government officials, title chiefs and party chieftains. Speaking in a short interview after observing the Eid prayers, the governor prayed to Allah to make peace, unity and progress permanent features of Kwara State and Nigeria. “We thank Almighty Allah for making us witness another Eid. My message is about peace, unity and progress of the country. I wish us all Eid Mubarak,” the governor said. Gov. AbdulRazaq called on citizens to remain…
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that its primary elections will commence on May 28, 2026, as the party moves to align with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The NDC acknowledged that it had to drop its planned electronic voting system for the primaries due to time constraints. The founder and National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Wednesday. Dickson noted that the decision followed “many hours of discussions involving the National Chairman, presidential candidate Peter Obi, members of the National Working Committee, and the Selection…
Operatives of the Ugbowo Division of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended two suspected cultists allegedly gathering for unlawful activities in the state. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem alleged that the suspects, Victor Peter, 21, and Iyemoma Ogbewe, 35, were arrested in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City, on May 21, 2026, at about 7 p.m. She said that on the fateful day, operatives attached to the Ugbowo Division, who were on surveillance patrol, responded…
Rivers United have commended their players for the second-placed finish in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Pride of Rivers said the players showed resilience, determination and discipline throughout the season. Rivers United also secured a CAF Champions League ticket during the campaign. “The season has now concluded and we are proud to announce that Rivers United finished as runners-up, securing a CAF Champions League spot once again,” Rivers United wrote in a statement at the end of the season. “This achievement reflects the resilience, discipline and unity displayed by our players. “We narrowly missed the title, and…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday visited President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Lagos as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a post shared on his official X handle, on Wednesday. He described the visit as an opportunity to reaffirm the relationship between Lagos State and the Federal Government. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. Photo: Sanwo-Olu “Together with the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, we visited His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our…
A former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress. Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, the former senator said his decision followed recent developments within the party in Delta State and consultations with political associates and supporters. According to him, his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC. “I will…
xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can later be swapped with laser-based cutting and engraving tools. You can use the M2 to both print and cut stickers, for example, but it’s versatile enough to also be used to etch designs onto metal water bottles. The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.The xTool M2 Color Craft…
XBIT DEX takes the lead in introducing leverage to on-chain prediction markets, prioritizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup for its initial category. The whitelist application is now live.May 27, 2026 – On-chain prediction markets are undergoing explosive growth. In March 2026, monthly trading volume surpassed $25 billion, a more than 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Polymarket has become the official prediction market partner for X, and Coinbase has launched prediction contracts across all 50 US states. However, while users and capital are flooding in, product architecture has yet to keep pace.Currently, mainstream prediction market platforms still predominantly…
