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N@k£d Trump statue goes on display at European Parliament building in Strasbourg
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N@k£d Trump statue goes on display at European Parliament building in Strasbourg

A gilded statue of a n@k£d Donald Trump went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday, October 6. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled "Orange Plague" and also known as "King of Injustice," at the parliament's headquarters in the eastern French city. Celebrity Gossip MagazineIt shows the US President sitting n@k£d on the shoulders of a much smaller man. In his hand, he holds a long golf club. Including its pedestal, the statue is around 2.5 metres tall and, according to the artist, is coated with 23-karat gold. An orange cloth covering it was removed when it was unveiled on Tuesday. The statue stands at one of the parliament's busiest intersections connecting two buildings...
Kenyan senator goes viral after being captured sucking her thumb during Senate plenary session
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Kenyan senator goes viral after being captured sucking her thumb during Senate plenary session

Kenyan nominated senator, Karen Nyamu, has gone viral after a video showing her sucking her thumb during a Senate sitting surfaced online.The footage, which was captured during a Senate session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shows Nyamu seated in the chamber while using her mobile phone before appearing to put her thumb in her mouth.While some social media users found the video amusing, others questioned whether such conduct was appropriate during an official parliamentary proceeding.https://youtu.be/3u3VlSyYZms?si=63ex-F0VvrruaB0e
NBA star Jayson Williams’ estranged wife claims he owes massive amount Of unpaid child support
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NBA star Jayson Williams’ estranged wife claims he owes massive amount Of unpaid child support

Tanya Young Williams has filed for divorce from former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams, alleging that he owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid child support, according to court records obtained by TMZ.The filing was made on Monday, October 5, in New York, 17 years after Tanya first sought to end their marriage. The earlier divorce proceedings were never finalised. Speaking to TMZ, the former “Basketball Wives LA” cast member alleged that Jayson provided no financial support for their two daughters between his imprisonment in 2010 and his release in 2012.She said payments began following a settlement in 2015 but stopped two years later, leaving him “hundreds of thousands of dollars in arrears.” Tanya also alleged that Jayson had been absent from their daughters’ lives for yea...
Kenya Airways confirms d3ath of passenger on Lagos-bound flight
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Kenya Airways confirms d3ath of passenger on Lagos-bound flight

The Kenyan Airways has confirmed the death of a passenger on a flight from Nairobi to Lagos.In a statement issued Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the airline said the flight experienced a medical emergency on board on Tuesday at around 21:20 hrs Nigerian time as the passenger was found to be unresponsive appropriately 20 minutes before landing in Lagos.According to the statement, its crew administered first aid as per their training and followed all emergency procedures.However, after landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 21:41 hrs, the aircraft was met by medical personnel, and upon further examination, the medical personnel confirmed that the passenger had passed away.“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceas...
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UPDATE: Huge debris of the military aircraft that crashed in Ondo River recovered

Parts of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft involved in the crash near Igbokoda, Ondo State, are being evacuated from the crash site as recovery operations continue.The debris was recovered today October 7.Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was at the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda to see the debris as military authorities intensify efforts to recover the wreckage and conclude operations at the site.https://youtu.be/6dpf-ffgF6M?si=PK-JWutyoCGfJaGs
APC bribing opposition Candidates with N50m to N200m and Cars to forfeit 2027 Tickets – Buba Galadima
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APC bribing opposition Candidates with N50m to N200m and Cars to forfeit 2027 Tickets – Buba Galadima

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Buba Galadima has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically bribing opposition candidates at the state and federal levels with cash sums ranging from N50 million to N200 million, alongside vehicles, to force ticket forfeitures ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time program on Tuesday night, October 7, Galadima asserted that President Bola Tinubu and APC governors are attempting to evade competitive contests by securing uncontested victories across elective seats.Galadima claimed that financial inducements are being actively coordinated from the federal capital, alleging that an operative from Zamfara State is currently dispersing funds to opposition figu...
US firm files $57m lawsuit against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode, others
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US firm files $57m lawsuit against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode, others

United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York has filed a $57 million federal lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, and the DCI Group, alleging defamation and a conspiracy to kidnap and physically harm its founder, Dr. Von Batten.In a statement issued on Monday, the firm announced that the complaint was lodged on September 28, 2026, at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.“Announcement: On Monday, September 28, we filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and DCI Group for defamation and an alleged conspiracy to kidnap a...
7 Super Eagles players, to miss Russia vs Nigeria friendly revealed {FULL LIST}
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7 Super Eagles players, to miss Russia vs Nigeria friendly revealed {FULL LIST}

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that at least seven members of the Super Eagles squad will be unavailable for Tuesday's international friendly match against Russia due to injuries, club refusals, and administrative complications involving residence permits.The depleted roster will miss several key figures, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Usor, Akpe Victory, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola, and Suleiman Mubarak.According to the federation's official update, captain Wilfred Ndidi sustained a knock during the team's recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. In response to the growing absentee list, technical staff called up Vince Osuji to replace the injured Akpe Victory, while Reims midfielder Jo...
US moves to revoke citizenship of two Nigerians and 38 others
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US moves to revoke citizenship of two Nigerians and 38 others

The United States Government has commenced proceedings to revoke the citizenship of two Nigerian nationals and 38 other individuals accused of serious offences as part of the Donald Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts.The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Monday, October 5, 2026.Filed between August 21 and October 2, 2026, these complaints represent the largest volume of complaints submitted in a single period under the Trump administration.Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalized U.S. citizen’s citizenship may be revoked, and certificate of naturalization canceled, if the naturalization was illegally procured or procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation.Accordi...
Dont blame the agency for fake food products in circulation, NAFDAC boss slams Nigerians
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Dont blame the agency for fake food products in circulation, NAFDAC boss slams Nigerians

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has knocked Nigerians blaming the agency for the circulation of fake food products in the market.In recent times, Nigerians have complained over the alarming rate of fake food products in circulation. Over the weekend, actress Ruth Kadiri raised alarm after purchasing ‘fake ginger.”NigerianTravel GuideIn a recent interview with Businessday, Professor Adeyeye said Nigerians are ignorant and fail to read up the mandate of NAFDAC. According to her, regulation of fresh food products is not within the powers of NAFDAC but the Ministry of Agriculture. According to Professor Adeyeye, NAFDAC only regulates processed and semi-processed food items. ...
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