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Actors, Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, stylist claims

2Mar

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Actors, Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, stylist claims

Spider-Man stars, Zendaya and Tom Holland are married.This claim was made by Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach.While chatting with Access Hollywood on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, the actress' longtime stylist said, "The wedding has already happened."Roach added: "You missed it."After the reporter then asked, "Is that true?" Roach replied, "It's very true!" with a laugh.Speculation that the two stars were engaged began during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5 when Zendaya, 29, was spotted wearing a diamond on the ring finger of her left hand. TMZ confirmed the news the following day on Jan. 6, citing sources close to the couple.In September 2025, Holland broke his silence on the...

JAMB Opens Portal for 2026 Direct Entry Registration, Sets Deadline

2Mar

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JAMB Opens Portal for 2026 Direct Entry Registration, Sets Deadline

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of sales of application forms for the 2026 Direct Entry programme.In a statement shared on its official 𝕏 handle on Monday, the examination body confirmed that eligible candidates can now begin the registration process.According to JAMB, registration started on Monday, March 2, 2026, and will close on Saturday, April 25, 2026.The board stressed that the registration exercise will be conducted strictly through its designated centres nationwide. It added that the purchase of e-PINs and application documents is limited exclusively to its accredited state and zonal offices across the country.JAMB explained that the measure is intended to enhance transparency and eliminate irregularities often lin...

“I was born premature” — Streamer Kolu opens up on why he has stunted growth

2Mar

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“I was born premature” — Streamer Kolu opens up on why he has stunted growth

Popular Nigerian streamer and TikToker, Kolu, has shared personal details about his life and physique.Nigeria Travel GuidesSpeaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Kolu revealed that he was born prematurely.“I was born prematurely at 7 months, not 9 months. That is why I look like this,” he said.According to him, he believes being born at seven months affected his growth.The streamer also opened up about losing his mother at a young age.“I have parents but my mother is late. She died a long time ago. But my father is still alive,” he added.

One k!lled during opening of late rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger

2Mar

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One k!lled during opening of late rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger

The grand opening of Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach, a much-anticipated celebration honoring the legacy of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, was marred by tragedy on Sunday, March 1, 2026, when gunfire erupted just steps away from the festivities.The highly anticipated grand opening of Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach, an event meant to celebrate the legacy of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, was overshadowed by tragedy on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after gunfire broke out just steps from the celebration.Police said gunfire erupted just after 3:30 p.m. about half a block south of the event on Broadway near Pine Avenue, just outside of the perimeter that had been blocked off for the celebration.Hundreds of people had gathered earlier in the day for the opening of a new Marathon...

NELFUND Disburses ₦183.8 Billion, Extends Student Loan Application Deadline

2Mar

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NELFUND Disburses ₦183.8 Billion, Extends Student Loan Application Deadline

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in applications nationwide driven by its sensitisation campaign.The decision comes just days after the Fund had reminded applicants that the portal was initially set to close on February 27, 2026.In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND said the extension was approved in response to strong feedback and growing participation from students and stakeholders across the country.According to the agency, the additional time will enable all eligible students to complete their applications, pending further directives from management.The Fund explained that the extension is intended to ...

France says it is ‘ready’ to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran

2Mar

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France says it is ‘ready’ to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran

France has declared it is prepared to assist Gulf nations and Jordan in defending themselves against Iran, as missile and drone attacks escalate across the region.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Monday that Paris stands in full solidarity with countries targeted in the latest wave of strikes attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.Iran has launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, saying it is targeting US military installations following coordinated US-Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei over the weekend. Addressing the crisis, Barrot said France fully supports nations that were “deliberately targeted” and drawn into a conflict they did not initiate.He specifically named Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates...

Wife of Late Iranian Leader Khamenei Dies Days After Tehran Strike

2Mar

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Wife of Late Iranian Leader Khamenei Dies Days After Tehran Strike

Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has reportedly died days after sustaining injuries during a joint United States–Israel airstrike on Tehran.Iranian media reported that the 79-year-old was at Khamenei’s residence in the capital when the strike occurred. She was said to have been wounded in the attack and later passed away on Monday due to complications from her injuries.Born in Mashhad, Bagherzadeh was the sister of Hassan Khojaste Bagherzadeh, a former deputy director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). She married Khamenei in 1964, and the couple had six children—four sons, Mostafa, Mojtaba, Masoud and Meysam, and two daughters, Hoda and Boshra.Her reported death deepens the personal and political fallout from the ...

Iran war : Nigeria’s crude oil hits $80 per barrel

2Mar

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Iran war : Nigeria’s crude oil hits $80 per barrel

Nigeria’s Bonny Light has climbed to $80 per barrel, up from $70, marking its highest level since July 2025. Nigeria Travel GuidesThe surge follows coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, which have rattled global energy markets and disrupted crude flows from the Middle East.Other benchmark crudes also posted sharp gains. Brent Crude rose to $79.08 per barrel from $72.87, while Murban Crude advanced to $81.05 from $74.24. In the United States, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed to $72.24 per barrel, up from $62.Oil prices began firming on Sunday amid reports that Iran’s crude production — estimated at about three million barrels per day and largely exported to China and other Asian buyers — had been affected by the conflict.As hosti...

12 rescued from sunken Nigerian tug boat in South Africa

2Mar

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12 rescued from sunken Nigerian tug boat in South Africa

South African authorities have rescued 12 crew members from a Nigerian tug boat that sank in the country’s waters late Saturday night, while one fatality has been confirmed and five others remain unaccounted for. The vessel, identified as LEO, was carrying 18 people when it ran aground in rough seas about 18 nautical miles offshore between Cape Town and Durban. It was reportedly returning to Lagos after undergoing repairs in South Africa. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed the development on Monday, citing information received from South African officials.According to her, the South African Maritime Safety Authority confirmed that the rescued crew members are being transported to Port Elizabeth, where officials from the Nigeri...

Groundbreaking HIV prevention drug to arrive Nigeria in March, says FG

2Mar

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Groundbreaking HIV prevention drug to arrive Nigeria in March, says FG

The federal government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a new drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026.This was disclosed by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in a statement on Monday, March 2.. NACA said it is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV prevention drug. It is an injectable PrEP option taken only twice a year. In clinical trials, Lenacapavir was found to significantly reduce the risk of infection and provide almost total protection against HIV. “The Government of Nigeria (GON) is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). This is part of Government’s co...