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Lauren London puts an end to rumors of dating Diddy
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Lauren London puts an end to rumors of dating Diddy

Actress Lauren London has clarified the speculations about her dating rapper Diddy, less than a year after the tragic passing of Nipsey Hussle.   London, who lost her partner, Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle, in 2019 after a fatal shooting, has not been romantically linked with anyone since then.   However, all of this changed when hip-hop icon Sean "Diddy" Combs, 50, shared a photo of himself with London, 35, at the Roc Nation pre-Grammys brunch.   He captioned the photo with: "More lost files…me and my sister @laurenlondon at the @rocnation brunch."     Despite Diddy referring to her as his sister, rumors began swirling about them dating as they are both currently single.   Initially, Lauren responded to the rumors by posting a photo of the lat...
No going back on social media regulation – Lai Mohammed
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No going back on social media regulation – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has emphasized that the federal government is committed to proceeding with its agenda to regulate social media. Mohammed disclosed this decision weeks after denying the existence of a bill for social media regulation in an interview with an international news platform. He further revealed that the government has already engaged with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on February 20, Mohammed reiterated that the purpose of the regulation is to prevent harm to the country through social media. He stated, “We are pushing ahead with our plan to sanitize the social media, working with stakeholders. By March 2, 2020, we will inaugurate a stakeholders committee that will deliberate and recommend t...
Pamela Anderson’s former spouse, Jon Peters, gets engaged to another woman just 3 weeks after their 12-day marriage ends
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Pamela Anderson’s former spouse, Jon Peters, gets engaged to another woman just 3 weeks after their 12-day marriage ends

American film producer, Jon Peters, has swiftly moved on just three weeks after his 12-day marriage to American-Canadian actress, Pamela Anderson, ended.   According to UsWeekly, the 74-year-old movie producer is set to marry Julia Bernheim, who he had previously parted with before marrying Pamela Anderson.   The publication also revealed that the news of the engagement was disclosed by Neptune Wellness CEO Michael Cammarata while he "rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell on Thursday, February 20."  
A Ghanaian Woman’s Experience of Sexual and Physical Abuse by a German Man in Germany
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A Ghanaian Woman’s Experience of Sexual and Physical Abuse by a German Man in Germany

A Ghanaian lady shared her story of suffering sexual and physical abuse at the hands of a German man she had fallen in love with. According to @Ewegirl_, her ordeal started when she decided to leave Ghana and relocate to Germany to be with her German boyfriend. She described her first few months in the country as relatively normal until her visa expired. The lady disclosed that her boyfriend's behavior changed after her visa expired, and he began physically and sexually abusing her. She further revealed that after freeing herself from the abusive relationship, she was detained by German authorities, deported, and prohibited from re-entering due to overstay of her visa. She also posted tweets sharing messages from other girls who are currently ...
“Social Media Wars – Dreads, Tattoos, and Passwords.” – More than just a Discussion
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“Social Media Wars – Dreads, Tattoos, and Passwords.” – More than just a Discussion

Confirmed reports indicate that Sterling Bank is set to host a discussion panel during the upcoming Social Media Week Lagos event, focusing on the social issues affecting Nigerian youth. The panel discussion, titled "Social Media Wars - Dreads, Tattoos, and Passwords", will delve into modes of self-expression, exploring how providing youth with an outlet for self-expression can fuel creativity and improve job performance by alleviating physical and mental constraints. “Last last, we are creatives not criminals.” Therefore, their choice of self-expression should not invite harassment. Aside from these issues, the discussions will also offer solutions on how to address such situations if encountered. The panel session will feature Sterling Bank’s MD - Abuba...
Four NSCDC officers kidnapped in Kogi
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Four NSCDC officers kidnapped in Kogi

The abduction of four Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officers by unknown gunmen has been confirmed by the Kogi State Command. The security personnel were on their way to Benue State for a promotion examination when they were kidnapped at a spot in Alo-Offoke community on Itobe-Ayingba road. The spokesman of the state police command, William Aya, also confirmed the abduction and revealed that three victims sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital. The police team responded to a distress call and found two abandoned vehicles riddled with bullets; one Volkswagen Sharon bus with registration number Kogi KNA 220 LG and a Volkswagen Gulf car with registration number Lagos EZ 376 SMK. A joint team of police and military personnel are reportedly com...
Convicted Murderer Executed in Tennessee by Electric Chair for Killing Fellow Inmate
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Convicted Murderer Executed in Tennessee by Electric Chair for Killing Fellow Inmate

On Thursday, a convicted murderer was executed in Tennessee's electric chair, marking the fifth prisoner in over 16 months to opt for electrocution over the state's preferred method of lethal injection.   Sutton's final meal, served approximately three hours before his execution, included fried pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, and peach pie with vanilla ice cream, within the typically allowed $20 budget for death row inmates, as reported by the Tennessee Department of Correction.   Nicholas Sutton, aged 58, was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, announced the Tennessee Department of Correction.     Having married his wife Reba in 1994 while in prison, Sutton gave a statement after being strapped into the chair, expressin...
Police gun down notorious kidnapper 'Nayabale' in Katsina, rescue victim
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Police gun down notorious kidnapper 'Nayabale' in Katsina, rescue victim

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the killing of a notorious kidnapper, Abubakar Nayabale, and the rescue of a victim in Kurfi Local Government Area. Additionally, they also apprehended another notorious bandit, Tanimu Salisu. According to SP Gambo Isah, the command's spokesperson, the incident occurred when eight armed bandits on motorbikes attacked Kumare village, kidnapping a 55-year-old man named Yahaya Tella. However, the police swiftly responded, engaging the criminals in a gun duel and successfully neutralizing Nayabale. They also arrested Salisu, rescued the victim, and seized two Boxer motorcycles. Unfortunately, during the confrontation, one member of the Vigilante lost his life. The police assured that investigations are ongoing.
Nigerian Techpreneur’s Experience with a Friend He Helped in the Past
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Nigerian Techpreneur’s Experience with a Friend He Helped in the Past

A recent incident involving Nigerian business mogul and techpreneur, Sim Shagaya, highlights a troubling experience he had with a friend whom he had assisted in the past. The friend expressed an unwillingness to maintain their relationship after Shagaya was unable to provide him with $10,000.   Shagaya, who advises individuals in their 20s and 30s to focus on working, saving, investing, and deferring consumption, reflected on how he and his friend had been presented with similar opportunities and made different life choices.   Recounting the assistance he had offered his friend, including help with his mortgage, the Nigerian techpreneur revealed that he had reached out to his friend for advice on a non-monetary matter, only to be told not to call him again because he had fai...
Russia’s Attempts to Influence US Elections and Aid Trump’s Presidential Win
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Russia’s Attempts to Influence US Elections and Aid Trump’s Presidential Win

Recent reports have revealed that US Election security officials informed lawmakers about Russia's efforts to undermine and influence the 2020 presidential elections in favor of Donald Trump. The New York Times was the first to report on the briefing, where Election security official Shelby Pierson stated that Russia's tactics included hacking, use of social media, and attacks on election infrastructure, all in favor of Trump.                                      On Wednesday, Trump appointed Richard Grenell, the current US ambassador to Germany and a staunch Trump loyalist, as acting Director of National Intelligence after expressing displeasure towards outgoing DNI Joseph Maguire for allowing the information about Russia's meddling efforts to be included in the briefing to Adam ...