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A cease-and-desist notice has been issued to media personality Robert Ekpo on behalf of his estranged wife, On-Air Personality Mayowa Lambe, demanding a public retraction and N100 million in damages over statements he made about her on a podcast. The notice, dated April 22 and signed by K. Umoh Esq., was posted on the official X account of Yolanda George-David, founder of Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation on Tuesday. It was issued on behalf of Mayowa through the foundation’s legal department, which focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation and legal support of survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. It was addressed…

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday opened up on the Peoples Democratic Party presidential primary and accused some PDP governors of sabotaging him. Wike, who said this at a reception organised for him by the people of the state in Port Harcourt after his arrival from Abuja, venue of the primary, stated that he was not a second class citizen. He said had told the winner of the PDP shadow election, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, that those hanging around him had no electoral value.  The governor, who came second during the party primary which was held in Abuja…

Alaba was born with huge advantages and privileges. His parents were aristocrats – Sir and Lady Adeyemo Alakija. The pedigree of the Alakijas was matched in equal measure by the maternal side– James George, who owned land in prime locations in Lagos, namely Odunlami Street/Broad Street (jointly with my grandfather, Dr J.K. Randle) and Ikoyi (James George Street). We can afford to ignore the experts who insist that breeding/pedigree, advantages and privileges are powerful factors for determining handicaps in polo, horse-racing, golf, etc. Sir Adeyemo Alakija attended Oxford University in England. Alaba and I were friends for over 75 years,…

Meta is giving parents more insight into how their teens use AI on its platforms. The company said Thursday that parents can learn what topics their children are asking AI about over the previous week on Facebook, Messenger or Instagram — apps owned by the Mark Zuckerberg-run company.While the move is intended to support the safety of children on popular social platforms, experts said it’s no substitute for good content moderation and safe design, and they warn it could have unintended consequences by reducing teens’ privacy.The new feature is called AI Insights and is now available for parents who are…

The United States may increase the current quota of refugees permitted into the country annually, which is now at a historic low of 7,500 people, a State Department official said Thursday. US President Donald Trump drastically cut the number of refugees for the fiscal year 2026 from the 125,000 recorded the previous year, and most of the recently admitted refugees are white farmers from South Africa. Washington approved their applications on the claim that white South Africans risk death and face discrimination, a claim refuted by Pretoria. “Not to get ahead of the White House, the President, on this, it’s…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said the ongoing review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula has reached an advanced stage, as it begins a nationwide data verification exercise to update the indices used in sharing revenue across the federation. The disclosure was contained in a press statement by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the commission, Maryam Yusuf, on Thursday. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, was quoted in the statement as saying, “The Commission is committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s revenue allocation framework reflects the realities on the ground. Accurate data is the backbone of fairness,…

The Senate on Thursday directed its Committee on Health to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fresh COVID-19 case reported in Cross River State, South-south Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, issued the directive during plenary and asked the committee to submit its findings promptly. Mr Akpabio stressed the need for immediate intervention to prevent a possible spread of the virus to other parts of the country, noting that the situation requires vigilance and proactive measures. On Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, confirmed the case involved a Chinese national working with Lafarge. Mr Ayuk said the patient arrived…

A researcher at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Anire Chima-Oduko, has called for urgent improvements in reproductive health services for women living with HIV, citing gaps in access, quality of care, and contraceptive uptake. She made the call on Wednesday in Lagos while presenting findings from a study on pregnancy intentions and contraceptive needs among women living with HIV, noting that current service limitations are contributing to a high rate of unintended pregnancies. “There is a need to strengthen reproductive health services for women living with HIV. Addressing gaps in access, quality, and provider communication is critical to improving…

News » Premier League news » West Ham newsApril 23, 2026 20:38 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Man Utd want Fernandes Manchester United could compete with Paris Saint-Germain to land West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes at the end of the campaign. The Red Devils are determined to bolster their midfield department for next season, and they could pursue more than one signing, as per The Telegraph.The Athletic now claim that United have been hugely impressed by Fernandes’ progress at the Hammers and could make a summer swoop.They won’t be alone in the transfer pursuit, with Paris Saint-Germain also weighing up an approach for…

R&B singer D4vd, who is facing murder charges over the death and dismemberment of a young teenager whose decomposing body was found in his car, had child porn on his mobile phone, a US prosecutor said Thursday. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Burke, faces a possible death penalty over the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who prosecutors say he murdered and hacked up, dumping her body in bags that he left to rot in his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. The youngster, 14, was believed to have been in a sexual relationship with the up-and-coming star. Detectives say…