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It turns out Meryl Streep just can’t resist a little bit of “Mamma Mia.” During an appearance on the Tuesday, May 26, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Emily Blunt recalled her Devil Wears Prada costar dancing to the hit ABBA song at her wedding to John Krasinski. Streep, 76, of course, starred in the hit 2008 musical movie Mamma Mia!, inspired by ABBA’s discography. Blunt shared that Streep was coaxed into dancing to the song by both her mom, Joanna, and Krasinski’s mom, Mary Clare, during a boat party on Lake Como in Italy, where Blunt, 43, and Krasinski, 46,…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir to deepen the values of tolerance, generosity, and peaceful co-existence. He spoke after performing the congregational prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Wednesday, urging citizens to shun ethnic divisions and all forms of hatred that undermine national unity. The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, former Governor Babatunde Fashola, Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and other dignitaries joined the President at the event. President Tinubu said the sacred occasion remains…

Air passengers are increasingly arriving at airports unaware that their flights have been delayed, rescheduled or cancelled, a situation the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says is being worsened by poor communication between travel agents and travellers. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, raised the concern in a video posted on his official X page on Tuesday. According to him, many complaints received by the regulator involve passengers who booked tickets through third-party agents but failed to receive important updates directly from airlines. Mr Achimugu said many travel agents use their own phone…

The Ekiti State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of Ayodele Babatola, stating that the action was lawful and unrelated to politics. The clarification follows social media claims that the Command colluded with the Ekiti State Government to arrest and prosecute Babatola over a rape allegation. According to police spokesperson, SP Abutu Sunday, the case began on May 25, 2026, at about 1:00am, when Bukola Oluwaseun, 30, reported to Oke-Ila Divisional Police Headquarters that Babatola had raped and assaulted her. The incident allegedly occurred the night before, May 24, 2026, at KIIBAT HOTEL, along Petim…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has suspended, indefinitely, the collation of results of primaries for State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, governorship and presidential tickets in Jigawa State over violence and irregularities. The Chief Returning Officer, Zaki Ahmed, announced the suspension to journalists at the Tashir Guests Palace in Dutse, the venue of the collation exercise. Ahmed revealed that unresolved complaints and irregularities made it impossible to continue the collation. “Results had been received from 19 out of the 27 local government areas, while officials were still awaiting submissions from Auyo, Roni and Kazaure councils,” he disclosed. According…

West Ham midfielder, Mateus Fernandes, has made Manchester United his priority destination ahead of other clubs in the summer transfer window. Fernandes is expected to leave West Ham after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League. He impressed for West Ham this season after joining the club from Southampton. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid. However, according to the i Paper via Metro UK, Fernandes has made the Red Devils his ‘first pick’ for the summer window. The report added that a move for the player will…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said the antecedents and popularity of politicians seeking elective positions in Oyo State will determine their success in the 2027 elections, not his personal influence. Ladoja, a former governor of the state, stated this while addressing journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Wednesday. The monarch said many governorship aspirants and candidates in the state were using his name in their political campaigns. According to him, all politicians in the state are his children, adding that there was nothing wrong with anyone associating with him politically. “Let them use my name…

Nigeria striker Terem Moffi has been linked with French club ES Troyes AC and Serbian giants FK Partizan as he faces an uncertain future ahead of the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently with the Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London, Moffi ended the just-concluded season on loan at FC Porto, where he won the Portuguese league title. He was sent to Portugal by OGC Nice after refusing to play for the French club following alleged abuse from supporters last year. However, Porto have declined the option to sign him permanently for €8m, a decision that…

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State Professor Gbenga Ibileye, has announced “Vice Chancellor for a day” initiative to be conferred on deserving students as a way of promoting leadership and academic excellence. This was part of the numerous achievements and programmes rolled out to mark the 100 days in office of the Vice-Chancellor. Ibileye assumed duty as the Fourth Vice-Chancellor of the University on February 16, 2026. The Vice Chancellor disclosed this in a statement personally signed on Tuesday, in Lokoja. He stated, “The symbolic ‘Vice-Chancellor for a Day’ initiative has been launched to confer the…

Since moving to South Carolina’s Lowcountry, I’ve been spellbound by the myriad of beautiful birds that share the coast with us — ospreys raising their babies in towering nests beside the road to my daughter’s school, roseate spoonbills wading in the marsh on my morning walks, eagles circling over my son’s tennis matches, and a constant parade of songbirds through my backyard. The challenge, as every birder knows, lies in catching these moments. And for that, a smart bird feeder is a fabulous tool.These use a small, motion-activated camera embedded in a feeder to capture photos and video of birds…