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‘No Drums, No Trumpets’ — Kwara Governor Cancels Birthday Celebrations
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‘No Drums, No Trumpets’ — Kwara Governor Cancels Birthday Celebrations

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has once again informed the public that he will mark his birthday quietly, without any form of celebration. Naija News reports that the governor made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. According to the statement, Abdulrazaq said the decision to forgo birthday celebrations has been his personal choice since he assumed office as governor in 2019. He added that he has not authorised any activities or events to mark the occasion. “The Governor, like every servant of God, remains deeply thankful to his Creator and Sustainer for the gift of life, good health, and countless blessings,” the statement said.
French Police Search X Offices Over Child Exploitation and Deepfake Allegations
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French Police Search X Offices Over Child Exploitation and Deepfake Allegations

French authorities have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, as part of a criminal investigation into alleged child exploitation content and the misuse of its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to generate sexual deepfake images. The search was conducted on Tuesday by the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit, as investigators intensify scrutiny of how the platform manages illegal and harmful content. Prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk and former X Chief Executive Officer, Linda Yaccarino, to appear at hearings scheduled for April. They are expected to respond to questions regarding their roles in the alleged offences linked to the platform. The probe began in January 2025, when investigators started reviewing content promoted by X’s recommendation a...
Former Man United star, Donny van de Beek gets engaged to Arsenal legend, Dennis Bergkamp’s daughter
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Former Man United star, Donny van de Beek gets engaged to Arsenal legend, Dennis Bergkamp’s daughter

Former Manchester United midfielder,  Donny van de Beek, has gotten engaged to Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp’s daughter, Estelle. The Dutch footballer, 28, began dating Estelle in 2019 while still at Ajax. The couple have two children together; a daughter, three, and a son born in February 2024. Van de Beek joined Manchester United for £40million in 2020 but only managed 62 appearances across four seasons before being offloaded to Girona for an initial fee of £420,600. The attacking midfielder initially played in the Champions League for the Catalan side, but has endured a nightmare second campaign. On just his second appearance of the season last September, Van de Beek tore his Achilles, ruling him out for at least six months. They are now set to tie the knot ...
Spain Prohibits Social Media Use for Children Under 16, Mandates Age Verification
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Spain Prohibits Social Media Use for Children Under 16, Mandates Age Verification

Spain has announced a ban on social media access for children below the age of 16, compelling digital platforms to introduce strict age verification systems. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez disclosed the policy on Tuesday. Sanchez made the announcement while addressing the World Government Summit in Dubai, noting that Spain is joining a growing number of countries taking tougher measures against how technology companies expose young people to online risks. He described the decision as a response to the largely unregulated digital spaces where children spend significant time without adequate safeguards. According to the Prime Minister, these online environments are designed for adults, leaving young users exposed to harmful content and predatory behaviour. Addressing global leaders, S...
Why Tattoos Are Not Sinful – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo
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Why Tattoos Are Not Sinful – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Popular relationship coach and pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Kingsley Okonkwo, has questioned the widespread belief that tattoos are sinful for Christians, stating that there is no biblical or scientific basis for such claims. Speaking during an interview on News Central TV, Okonkwo explained that resistance to tattoos is often rooted in personal opinions, church doctrines, or individual interpretations, rather than clear scriptural teachings. He noted that many people label tattoos as a moral issue without offering concrete reasons, describing such assumptions as misleading and unfair when unsupported by evidence. The pastor also cautioned against judging people based on their appearance, saying this mindset hinders growth and understanding. He likened the stigma around tat...
Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin expecting first child together
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Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin expecting first child together

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to add a grandchild to both their families. Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the baby news in a joint Instagram post Feb. 2. The first picture in the post was a black-and-white snap that showed Eric Murphy resting his head on Jasmin Lawrence’s baby bump. The first-time mom smiled wide and stared lovingly at her husband. In the other two photos, Jasmin Lawrence, who wore an off-the-shoulder white gown, cradled her baby bump. “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift,” Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy captioned the slideshow and included three red hearts.  Fans celebrated the two in the comments. “Having Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence a...
“No One Can Silence Me” — Actress Doris Ogala Responds to Pastor Chris Okafor
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“No One Can Silence Me” — Actress Doris Ogala Responds to Pastor Chris Okafor

In an emotional outburst shared online, Doris Ogala alleged that her late brother was killed and claimed that powerful interests are allegedly using money, influence, and the judicial system to intimidate her and suppress her voice. She accused Pastor Chris Okafor of betrayal, claiming he breached their marriage agreement. According to Doris, she is in possession of voice notes, call recordings, and other materials which she plans to release. She alleged there were discussions about “handling” a woman discreetly, intimidation tactics, and threats involving law enforcement. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” she said, vowing to expose everything and pursue justice for herself and her late brother. Doris added that although she had known the pastor since 2017, she only began ...
President Trump says latest release of Epstein files clear his name despite alleged s£x ass@ult on a young girl’
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President Trump says latest release of Epstein files clear his name despite alleged s£x ass@ult on a young girl’

US President, Donald Trump has claimed that the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files exonerate him of any wrongdoing, saying they showed the “opposite of what many people were hoping for,” despite the documents containing allegations of a s£x act involving a young teenage girl. Over the weekend, the Department of Justice released more than three million additional pages related to the case, including 2,000 videos and about 180,000 images. Among the materials were images showing film director Brett Ratner, who is directing a new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, embracing a young woman while standing next to Epstein. Responding to the files' release, Mr Trump said: 'I didn't see it myself but I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it's ...
Grammys 2026: Looks from the red carpet {PHOTOS}
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Grammys 2026: Looks from the red carpet {PHOTOS}

The 2026 Grammy Awards aren’t just one of the biggest nights in music — they’re also one of the loudest nights in fashion. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time, the ceremony goes down on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, bringing together music, spectacle and serious style statements. This year’s performers list is stacked. Justin Bieber makes a long-awaited return to the Grammy stage after four years away. Sabrina Carpenter is back again, while legends Ms. Lauryn Hill and Reba McEntire take centre stage during the emotional In Memoriam segment. But before the awards, tributes and performances, the red carpet already delivered its own drama. From bold silhouettes to headlin...
Singer Justin and wife Hailey Bieber wear ‘ICE Out’ pins to Grammys
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Singer Justin and wife Hailey Bieber wear ‘ICE Out’ pins to Grammys

Canadian singer Justin Bieber and his wife, model, Hailey Bieber made a pointed statement at the 2026 Grammy Awards, stepping onto the red carpet wearing matching “ICE Out” pins alongside their coordinated black outfits. The couple’s appearance blended fashion with political messaging, drawing attention as photographers captured the subtle but deliberate accessories at music’s biggest night. They were not alone in displaying the message. Fellow Grammy attendees Kehlani and visual artist Markos D1 were also seen wearing similar pins in solidarity. The moment added to a wave of red-carpet expressions this year, as artists used the Grammys stage to make statements beyond music, turning the arrivals into a platform for advocacy as well as style.