Author: Akintayo Adams

British musician Stefflon Don restated that Nigerian singer Burna Boy, her ex-boyfriend, remains the love of her life. The pair were a couple until their relationship ended in 2021. In a recent interview, Stefflon Don was questioned about her love life and her past relationship with the Grammy-winning Act. When asked if she considers Burna Boy to be the love of her life, she responded affirmatively. However, she chose not to give a direct answer when questioned if his heartbreak song, ‘Last Last,’ was about her. Stefflon Don also disclosed that she is currently in a relationship but declined to…

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump Saturday has been identified, according to the New York Post. He has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. One of Crooks’ bullets grazed the former President in the ear during an outdoor rally in Butler, just outside Pittsburgh. Sources told the New York Post that Crooks was stationed on the roof of a manufacturing plant over 130 yards from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service snipers, and an AR-style rifle was recovered from him. Bethel Park is a village 40 miles…

A housewife, Kafayat Ajoke, has pleaded with an Ilorin Court for a divorce due to her husband Aminullahi Ibrahim’s inability to provide food for the family. The petitioner also requested custody of their two children and a monthly maintenance and feeding allowance of ₦100,000. She stated, “I noticed that my husband changed after he lost his job one year ago.” “He does not provide enough money for food for the family,” she said. Responding to the request, the husband, Ibrahim, agreed to the divorce application, saying he could only afford to give his wife N2,000 monthly for the maintenance and…

Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally, an attack condemned by leading Republicans and Democrats and being investigated as an assassination attempt. The shooting on Saturday left blood streaking across Trump’s face and caused panic among the thousands of attendees at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump’s campaign stated that the Republican presidential candidate was “doing well” after the incident, with the former leader noting that the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. Authorities reported that at least one spectator was killed and two others critically wounded. The Secret…

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has shut down The Saints Academy School, Jos, whose block of classrooms collapsed on Friday, killing scores and leaving many others injured. A visibly angry Mutfwang cited crass negligence by its owners as the reason for the shut-down order. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and about 145 were injured when the one-storey building collapsed on the students who were writing their examinations. Governor Mutfwang, who inspected the site and visited some casualties on Saturday, stated that the disaster could have been avoided if the school owners had complied with building regulations. “It’s unfortunate that this…

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of Baffa Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre. This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Baffa Dan Agundi as the new Director-General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC),” the statement read. “Mr. Dan Agundi is a former majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly. He was also the Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice. “The President anticipates the Director-General’s utmost…

Nigerian judges and magistrates received the most bribes among public officials in 2023, surpassing the police, customs, and military personnel, according to a report by the Statistics Bureau. The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its corruption pattern and trend in Nigeria for 2023, ranked judges as first among collectors of cash bribes among other public officials. “There are large variations in the size of bribes paid by citizens, according to the types of public officials who receive them,” NBS said in the report released Thursday. “Among all types of public officials for which there was sufficient data, with an…

Barbora Krejčíková is Wimbledon champion. She claimed the title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in three sets, securing her second grand slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory. The 28-year-old becomes the second Czech player in consecutive years to claim the Venus Rosewater Dish, following Marketa Vondrousova’s triumph last year. Krejcikova, seeded 31st, surprised many by reaching the final but displayed strong form in the decisive set, adding to her French Open title from 2021. In a tense finale, Krejčíková had to fend off two break points before sealing the match with her third Championship point. Paolini battled back to…

A Nigerian woman/lady stirred emotions online as she broke down in tears after her boyfriend toochose to render her heartbroken. Emmanuel, the boyfriend, who had restored her faith in love, ended their relationship after two years of dating. This was disclosed in a video posted on her page, where she is seen weeping uncontrollably. “He made me believe that he loved me. He deceived me for 2 years. He left me for no reason. My heart is broken. Emma, why me? I can’t even help myself,” she said in the video. As expected, Netizens invaded the comment section to drop…

It was revealed that the calabash containing money was opened by the Olubadan, Oba Akinloyè Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn – Ìgè Olàkúlẹ́hìn I, during his traditional coronation. It signifies prosperity, rapid economic growth and peace for the people of Ìbàdàn. An Olubadan-designate is traditionally required to open one out of three calabashes, which symbolizes what the people should expect during his reign. The traditional rites, preceding the crowning at the Osemeji shrine, also necessitate the new paramount traditional ruler to prostrate before the people as a mark of service, stewardship, and commitment. After this act, he would never prostrate before any mortal…