Will Smith and Martins Lawrence named Honorary police officers by Miami City Police Force
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Will Smith and Martins Lawrence named Honorary police officers by Miami City Police Force

Miami City Police Force Honors Will Smith and Martins Lawrence On Sunday, the Miami City Police Force honored Hollywood actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry in Miami, ahead of the release of the new 'Bad Boys for Life' movie.   Both Smith and Lawrence were presented with 'keys to the city' plaques and Miami police force badges, as well as granted honorary police officer titles, in recognition of their roles in the Bad Boys film franchise and their enduring impact on the Miami community. The Bad Boys movies have been consistently filmed in Miami, and Smith has been living and working in the city for almost five decades.            Smith celebrated the achievement on Instagram, stating; “Be...
Report: Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, receiving medical care in London
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Report: Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, receiving medical care in London

It has been reported that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State is currently receiving medical treatment in London, UK for an undisclosed illness.   The information was made public in a statement released by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, on January 13th. However, no details about the nature of the ailment were provided.   “I am in hospital in London but we strongly believe that Allah is sufficient for us and He is able and capable to give us victory! Cheers, success shall be ours Insha Allah! Cheers to you all,” he said.   The appeal hearing against the governor's election, brought by the All Progressives Congress and its governorship candidate, Mohammed Abubakar, was scheduled for Monday January 13th. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muha...
Miss Belgium 2020’s Unfortunate Moment on Stage
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Miss Belgium 2020’s Unfortunate Moment on Stage

During the live beauty pageant over the weekend, the newly crowned Miss Belgium 2020, Celine Van Ouytsel, 23, from Herentals, suffered an embarrassing moment on stage. She fell and lost her strapless bra but managed to gracefully compose herself and continue with the competition, leaving her strapless bra on the floor behind her. She was wearing a white and blue glittery gown at the time of the incident. After winning the pageant, she shared with a VTM News reporter, 'I just had to get up again, as you so often do in life.' Celine is now a contender for Miss World and will be participating in the international pageant, which is in its 70th anniversary year, to be held in Thailand this year. Watch the video below.
President Buhari signs Finance Bill into law
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President Buhari signs Finance Bill into law

President Buhari has signed the finance bill into law, which aims to reform Nigeria’s tax system to align with global best practices and support MSMEs through the Ease of Doing Business initiative. The bill, which was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in November 2019, is expected to amend six tax provisions to make them more responsive to tax reform policies and raise government revenues while incentivizing investments in infrastructure and capital markets. In his remarks after signing the bill into law, President Buhari highlighted the significance of the Finance Bill, emphasizing that it is the first time since the return of democracy in 1999 that a Federal Budget is being accompanied by the passage of a Finance Bill designed to support its implementation and create an ...
Australian Police Announce $1Million Reward for 50-Year-Old Murder Case of British Toddler
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Australian Police Announce $1Million Reward for 50-Year-Old Murder Case of British Toddler

A 50-year-old murder case of British toddler Cheryl Grimmer has prompted Australian police to announce a $1 million reward for information. Cheryl Grimmer was 3 years old when she was abducted on January 12, 1970, outside Fairy Meadow Beach in Wollongong, NSW. According to Mail Online, a confession related to the crime was ruled inadmissible last year, leading to the announcement of the substantial reward by the NSW Police homicide squad. Cheryl's family is hopeful that the reward will help solve the case and provide them with closure regarding her abduction and murder. Cheryl's brother, Ricki Nash, who was present when she went missing, expressed the family's deep pain and the lasting impact of Cheryl's disappearance. ...
Singer Omawumi and hubby, Tosin Yusuf, celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary
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Singer Omawumi and hubby, Tosin Yusuf, celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary

Singer Omawumi and her husband, Tosin Yusuf, are marking their second wedding anniversary today, January 13. The couple, who are proud parents of two children, a boy and a girl, shared their joy on social media. Omawumi posted a photo on her Instagram page, expressing her gratitude to her husband for making their union a smooth sailing one. She wrote, "Happy Tradiversary Fine Boy @d_seventeenth ... You make it a breeze, I will always love you." Meanwhile, Mr. Yusuf also took to his Instagram page to wish his wife a happy anniversary. He shared a photo and expressed his love and well wishes for their special day.
Shock in Uganda as Imam discovers his newlywed wife is a man who disguised as a woman (photos)
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Shock in Uganda as Imam discovers his newlywed wife is a man who disguised as a woman (photos)

Uganda was left in disbelief after an Imam discovered that his newlywed wife was actually a man disguised as a woman. Sheikh Mohammed Mutumba, the Imam of Kyampisi Masigid Noor mosque in Kayunga Sub-County, Kayunga District, had exchanged marriage vows with Ms Swabullah Nabukeera following Islamic tradition (Nikah). The couple refrained from having sexual intercourse before marriage and also abstained from enjoying conjugal rights for two weeks as the “bride” claimed to be menstruating. However, suspicions arose when a neighbor reported that the newlywed wife had stolen their television set and clothes by jumping over a wall. Upon being arrested, it was revealed that the supposed woman was actually a man named Richard Tumushabe, aged 27. Tumushabe admitted to the police that he had pret...
Photo of Emir of Kano's daughter shaking hand with VP Yemi Osinbajo sparks debate on ''Arewa Twitter''
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Photo of Emir of Kano's daughter shaking hand with VP Yemi Osinbajo sparks debate on ''Arewa Twitter''

The handshake between the daughter of Emir of Kano and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has sparked a debate on "Arewa Twitter," a segment of Nigerian Twitter where Northerners express their views. The photo of Princess Khadija Lamido Sanusi shaking hands with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at a function in Abuja has raised contrasting opinions. While some Northerners consider it as forbidden (haram), others believe it is inconsequential. The differing views are evident in the reactions on social media. The images associated with the event have garnered attention on various platforms, stimulating further discussions across social media.
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Nigerian Mother celebrates the first birthday of her quadruplets with stunning photos

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Chidinma Offor, is jubilating as her quadruplets mark their first birthday with a set of charming new photographs. Mrs. Offor, who had previously given birth to a set of twins, expressed gratitude to God and her family for their unwavering support in raising her children. She specifically appreciates her husband for his unwavering support throughout her challenging journey of motherhood. The journey has been incredibly challenging. After experiencing sleepless nights with my first set of twins, Koby and Kaira, I thought I had seen it all. But having the quadruplets was a whole new ball game. During my pregnancy, I encountered issues with my helpers, which led to frustrations and eventually handling hous...
Instagram to Remove Posts Supporting Slain Iranian General Soleimani, Citing Compliance with US Sanctions
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Instagram to Remove Posts Supporting Slain Iranian General Soleimani, Citing Compliance with US Sanctions

Instagram and its parent company, Facebook, have announced that they will delete posts supporting or giving credence to the slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in order to comply with strict US sanctions against the Iranian regime.   Last April, Instagram deleted Soleimani's account following the US State Department's designation of the Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps, led by Soleimani, as a terrorist organization. The platform has now taken further steps to prevent anti-US or pro-Soleimani propaganda from being posted.                            Instagram is among the few Western social media platforms accessible in Iran. In contrast, Facebook and Twitter are blocked in the country due to being American companies perceived to promote American interests. Some Iranians use VPNs to ...