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Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber. Justin shared the news on his Instagram account on Friday, posting a photo of the newborn with the caption, “Welcome home, Jack Blues Bieber.” Hailey also shared the same photo on her Instagram Stories, adding a teddy bear and blue heart emoji. The couple, who married in a secret ceremony in New York in 2018, first announced they were expecting a child together in May 2024. Justin, 30, has been open about his desire to start a…

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has made a shocking revelation, alleging that a fellow artist stole his idea for a new album. In an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Omah Lay explained that he shared his concept with the unnamed colleague, hoping to collaborate, but was shocked when the artist released an album with the same idea. The incident forced Omah Lay to re-record his album, which he claims will be the greatest in Afrobeats history. “My song ‘Holy Ghost’ is a new sound. I was going to make the whole album with the new sound, but along the line,…

The Federal Government has initiated efforts to recover two presidential jets seized by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Ltd., following a dispute with the Ogun State Government. According to Amb. Eche Abu-Ode, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, steps are being taken to retrieve the jets, but certain information remains confidential to avoid jeopardizing the process. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has commenced legal and diplomatic moves to recover the aircraft, emphasizing that they are sovereign assets immune from attachment. Fagbemi’s office stated, “The aircraft in question are sovereign…

The Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Tosin Odeyemi, has lambasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing Nigeria. Odeyemi, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday, argued that the best of the two major political parties has been seen, and it’s time to try a new competent hand to salvage the country from its present predicament. He attributed the present economic impasse to the failure of leaders to confront cabals holding the country down, stressing the need for truthful and bold leadership.…

A dramatic incident occurred on Wednesday when a gas tanker overturned along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, leaving the driver injured. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and emergency responders sprang into action, preventing a potential disaster. LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident and praised the swift intervention of personnel and emergency responders. The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, sustained hand injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Taofiq commended the coordinated response of emergency services, including the Lagos State Fire Service and LASEMA Response Unit. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, emphasized the agency’s commitment to road user safety. He expressed…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for transparency regarding the new presidential jet. In a series of posts on his official X handle, Obi emphasized the need for Nigerians to know the cost, age, and operational history of the jet. Obi stressed that transparency and accountability should be the hallmark of genuine leadership, adding that the government has nothing to lose by providing adequate information to the people. He noted that a presidential jet is a symbol of national sovereignty and state power, making its cost and maintenance a public accountability issue. Obi also…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reassured the public that the mpox outbreak is not another COVID-19 pandemic. According to the WHO’s European director, Hans Kluge, the spread of mpox can be controlled, unlike the unpredictable nature of COVID-19. Kluge emphasized that the response to mpox should not be compared to COVID-19, stating, “Mpox is not the new Covid. We know how to control mpox… We put in place robust surveillance; we thoroughly investigated new cases and contacts, and we provided sound public health advice.” The WHO director noted that the risk to the general population is low, and there…

Tragedy struck the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday evening as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, slumped and died in his hotel room after a meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Ijalaye, dressed in a blue-striped kaftan and a red cap, actively participated in discussions during the meeting presided over by INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The meeting focused on the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, as well as the seven vacant positions in the National and State Assemblies. A source within Ogun INEC, who spoke under anonymity, revealed…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to introduce a new law that will revolutionize the process of revenue administration in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, at a stakeholders’ engagement with the Senate and House Committees on Finance. Adedeji lamented the absence of a guiding law for the digital market in Nigeria, particularly cryptocurrency. He emphasized the need for regulation to ensure that cryptocurrency does not hinder economic development. The planned law aims to harmonize revenue, record, and simplify tax laws. Adedeji cited the outdated Stamp Duty Act of 1939, which was…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has engaged top federal officials to resolve the dispute with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. over the Ogun Free Trade Zone. Professor Pat Utomi accused former Governor Ibikunle Amosun of revoking his property deal, leading to a clash between the two. Utomi claimed he suffered financially due to the cancellation, while Amosun alleged Utomi made unreasonable demands. Governor Abiodun’s efforts to resolve the dispute come as Utomi and Amosun engage in a war of words over the revoked property deal. Abiodun’s visit to Abuja aims to find a solution to the seizure of presidential jets…