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Gunshots Trigger Panic Near Donald Trump, President Escorted to Safety {VIDEO}
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Gunshots Trigger Panic Near Donald Trump, President Escorted to Safety {VIDEO}

Tension gripped guests on Saturday night after gunshots were reported near Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., prompting swift action from security agents who evacuated the president and attendees.The incident took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where hundreds had gathered for the high-profile annual event. Reports indicate that the suspect was intercepted and arrested at a security checkpoint just outside the main ballroom.Reacting to the situation, Trump praised security agencies, stating that the United States Secret Service and other law enforcement personnel responded “quickly and bravely,” confirming that the attacker had been apprehended.Armed tactical units reportedly stormed the venue shortly after the evacuation, secu...
World’s top condom producer to increase condom prices by 30% following US and Israel’s war with Iran
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World’s top condom producer to increase condom prices by 30% following US and Israel’s war with Iran

The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex Bhd, has announced plans to increase prices by between 20 and 30 per cent, citing ongoing supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.Chief executive Goh Miah Kiat said the company may raise prices further if disruptions persist, as rising costs for raw materials and logistics continue to strain operations.“The situation is definitely very fragile, prices are expensive … We have no choice but to transfer the costs right now to the customers,” he said. Karex produces more than five billion condoms annually and supplies major brands such as Durex and Trojan, as well as public health systems including the National Health Service in UK and global programmes run by the United Nations.The company is also experiencing a surge in ...
A judge has referred TV personality Ray J’s counter-lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to arbitration.
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A judge has referred TV personality Ray J’s counter-lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner to arbitration.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have secured a legal win in their ongoing dispute with Ray J, after a court ruled that part of the case must be handled through private arbitration.A judge determined that Ray J’s countersuit, which alleges that Kardashian and Jenner breached a prior settlement agreement by continuing to reference their past s3x tape on the reality show The Kardashians, falls under an arbitration clause agreed upon by the parties.The ruling means that the countersuit will not proceed in open court but will instead be resolved privately, in line with the terms of the original agreement.about:blankHowever, the defamation lawsuit filed by Kardashian and Jenner against Ray J will remain in court. The pair had accused him of making false claims that they were under...
NBA star Anthony Edwards’ baby mamas unite to take him to court
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NBA star Anthony Edwards’ baby mamas unite to take him to court

A legal dispute involving Anthony Edwards has taken a new turn, with one of his former partners submitting evidence from another in an ongoing child support case, according to court documents.Filings show that Ayesha Howard, who shares a daughter with the Minnesota Timberwolves star, presented a declaration from Alexandria Desroches, who also has a child with him. Howard is seeking to have child support determined in Los Angeles County, while Edwards has argued the matter should be handled in Georgia.In her declaration, Desroches stated that Edwards had been making voluntary monthly child support payments to her, allegedly via wire transfers from a bank account based in Beverly Hills. Howard’s legal team argues that this indicates the player has sufficient ties to California, contr...
Man City beat Southampton 2-1 to reach FA Cup final
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Man City beat Southampton 2-1 to reach FA Cup final

Nico Gonzalez’s stunning strike fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola’s men produced a late fightback to beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday.The Saints appeared heading towards a first FA Cup final since 2003 when Finn Azaz’s brilliant finish put the Championship side in front 11 minutes from time.However, City avoided the same fate that Arsenal suffered in the quarter-finals to remain on course for a domestic treble.Jeremy Doku’s deflected effort quickly levelled before Gonzalez rifled in from long range three minutes from time.The defeat ends Southampton’s 20-game unbeaten run that has propelled them into contention for an immediate return to the Premier League.The Saints also knocked out City’s title rivals Arsenal in the previous round and wi...
Reaction as Opposition parties to field single presidential candidate — Turaki
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Reaction as Opposition parties to field single presidential candidate — Turaki

=A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki, has declared that opposition political parties in the country have agreed to field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.Turaki stated this at the National Opposition Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday.At the meeting, leaders from multiple political parties gathered to discuss strategy ahead of the next election cycle.He said the move was aimed at strengthening the opposition’s chances at the polls, despite what he described as alleged attempts to ensure President Bola Tinubu emerges unopposed within the ruling party.He said the opposition was determined to work together despite what he described as “onslaughts and machinations” allegedly...
JUST IN : Abia State LP elects new executives
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JUST IN : Abia State LP elects new executives

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has elected Mr Peter Azubuike as its new state chairman.Azubuike was elected on Saturday during the party’s State Congress held in Umuahia, the state capital.The new state chairman and other members of the State Working Committee, including Mr Chucks Akamadu as state secretary, Ben Otti as organising secretary and Mr Emenike Iroegbu as publicity secretary, emerged through consensus, a method earlier adopted by delegates at the congress.Speaking shortly after the election of the new executives, Governor Alex Otti applauded the smooth conduct of the congress and promised to support the incoming leadership.He said, “I want to congratulate all the newly elected exco members and members of our party for conducting themselves in a de...
EFCC Warns Content Creators Over Unauthorized Use of Name, Logo in Skits
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EFCC Warns Content Creators Over Unauthorized Use of Name, Logo in Skits

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned content creators against using its name, logo, uniforms, or identity in skits and other media productions without official approval, warning that offenders risk prosecution.In a statement shared on its X platform, the agency said it has observed a growing trend of creators incorporating EFCC branding into online content without permission.The commission noted that many of such skits misrepresent its values and operational standards, stressing that it has not authorised any individual or group to use its identity for entertainment purposes.The EFCC clarified that it does not endorse, sponsor, or approve any comedy or digital content featuring its image without prior written consent.It further advised the publi...
UPDATE : Army recovers remains of slain military couple in Imo forest
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UPDATE : Army recovers remains of slain military couple in Imo forest

Army recovers remains of slain military couple in Imo forest.The Nigerian Army says its troops have dismantled a suspected camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State, recovering what is believed to be the remains of a military couple k!lled in 2022.The operation, which took place on Thursday, April 223, along the Ubaha Orsu axis of Orsu Local Government Area, was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday, April 24, by the Army.According to the statement, troops of the 82 Division moved into the area on an intelligence-led clearance mission aimed at dislodging IPOB/ESN hideouts and recovering the remains of Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were abducte...
We’re Borrowing to Fund Economic Growth — Bwala Replies Sanusi
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We’re Borrowing to Fund Economic Growth — Bwala Replies Sanusi

The Presidency has responded to criticism from the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, over the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing.Presidential aide Daniel Bwala, who serves as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, said the government is borrowing to invest in critical sectors of the economy.Sanusi had earlier questioned the administration’s borrowing approach, noting that despite the removal of fuel subsidies, the expected reduction in borrowing had not materialised. He also argued that Nigeria, as an oil-producing nation, should not be supporting foreign refineries.In response, Bwala, in a statement shared on his X account, explained that the government’s borrowing is targeted at infrastructure development.He noted that Nigeria req...
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