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‘3 yrs ago today God blessed me at the age of 50’ – Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa on his 3rd birthday
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‘3 yrs ago today God blessed me at the age of 50’ – Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa on his 3rd birthday

At the age of 50, Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa, on his 3rd birthday. The American pop star shared a beautiful photo on Instagram of when she was pregnant with her child, alongside a heartfelt message expressing her love for him. The post also featured a quote from Janet and a link to her original Instagram post. The singer welcomed Eissa with her estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari business magnate. The post received heartwarming birthday wishes and messages from fans and followers.
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Seun Kuti is the Only Nigerian Artiste Featured in the Coachella 2020 Lineup
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Seun Kuti is the Only Nigerian Artiste Featured in the Coachella 2020 Lineup

The lineup for the 2020 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been unveiled, and Seun Kuti is the sole Nigerian artiste on the list. Seun Kuti is set to perform alongside members of Egypt ’80, his father's band, at the two-weekend-long event scheduled to take place in April. This follows in the wake of Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Mr Eazi headlining the 2019 edition of the music festival. Seun Kuti took to Instagram to share the Coachella 2020 lineup and wrote: Cachella 2020 announced and We are going going back back to Cali Cali!! Swipe left for the atmosphere the last time we were there 8 years ago! @chefyeide in the background helping her partner build his dreams, be like her ...
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Tragic Fire Outbreak Claims the Lives of Three Siblings in Ibadan
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Tragic Fire Outbreak Claims the Lives of Three Siblings in Ibadan

The residents of Ibadan, Oyo state are mourning the loss of three children in a devastating fire that broke out in the early hours of January 3rd.   Reports indicate that the family lived in an apartment in the Ehin Grammar Area of Molete, Ibadan. The parents, known as Iya Ara and her husband, had left for work, leaving the children locked inside the house. Tragically, the fire spread rapidly and the children were unable to escape.   The oldest child, named Glory, was a secondary school student, while the other two were in primary school.   This morning, the police arrived at the scene and removed the charred bodies of the children to the morgue.
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Iran to avenge the death of General killed in US air strike ordered by Donald Trump – President Rouhani
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Iran to avenge the death of General killed in US air strike ordered by Donald Trump – President Rouhani

Iran is poised to retaliate following the killing of General Qasem Soleimani in a US air strike ordered by President Donald Trump, according to President Hasan Rouhani. Rouhani declared Iran's intention to avenge the death of Soleimani, a Revolutionary Guards commander, in a statement on the Iranian government website. He emphasized that the incident has strengthened the resolve of Iran and other allied nations in opposing what he referred to as "America’s bullying and upholding of Islamic values." The Iranian President's statement also expressed the nation's mourning over Soleimani's death and emphasized the determination of Iran and its allies in the region to stand against the actions of the United States. It further condemned the US for the "vile and cowardly act" and characterized...
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EFCC gets court order to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days
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EFCC gets court order to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days

The court authorizes the EFCC to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to detain Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central, for a period of 14 days.   Sani was accused of extorting Sani Dauda, the owner of ASD Motors, by allegedly demanding $10,000 in November 2019. Additionally, he allegedly promised to pass the money on to EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. Sani was also accused of soliciting N4m to be given to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko, concerning a case he allegedly claimed would not progress further.   According to the anti-graft agency, the 14-day detention order against Shehu Sani will facilitate a thorough investigation into the case.
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Exclusive Pictures of Gifty Dumelo on her Special Day
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Exclusive Pictures of Gifty Dumelo on her Special Day

Gifty Mawuena Dumelo, spouse of the well-known Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo, has marked her birthday with a series of captivating photos, as she turned a year older today (Jan.3). Sharing her joy on Instagram, the mother of one expressed gratitude, writing: 'Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for blessing me with another year of life. May your mighty name be praised.'   Check out the full photo gallery below.  
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“Ari Lennox speaks out against the comparison to Rottweilers and the treatment of black women
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“Ari Lennox speaks out against the comparison to Rottweilers and the treatment of black women

Singer Ari Lennox responded strongly when a fan made a comparison between her and other black female artists to rottweilers.   "Ari Lennox and Teyana Taylor's ability to have dangerously high sex appeal while simultaneously looking like rottweilers will always amaze me," the Twitter user wrote.     In response, Ari tweeted: "People hate blackness so bad."   Teyana Taylor, who was also likened to rottweilers, quoted Ari's tweet and added: "No lies detected."     This sparked a conversation about colorism, with people claiming that black men shame black women the most for their skin color and features.   The conversation continued on Twitter and led to Ari releasing a tearful video addressing the issue.   In the lengthy video, Ari expressed, "I'm not okay with that, how people hate b...
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9ice’s Wedding to Olasunkanmi: A Celebration in Pictures
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9ice’s Wedding to Olasunkanmi: A Celebration in Pictures

The wedding ceremony of renowned singer 9ice and Olasunkanmi, the mother of one of his children, took place at the Oriental hotel on December 30th, 2019. The couple had their traditional engagement and court wedding on Thursday, December 26th. Below are more captivating moments from their beautiful white wedding...
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US government advises citizens to leave Iraq promptly following the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian General
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US government advises citizens to leave Iraq promptly following the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian General

Following the US airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian general, the United States government has issued an advisory urging its citizens to depart from Iraq immediately. The airstrike took place at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq.   Reporting earlier, Soleimani, along with Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the leader of Kata’ib Hezbollah, also known as Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), was killed in the airstrike.   In the wake of the airstrike, both the US embassy in Baghdad and the State Department issued a security alert directing all American citizens to promptly leave Iraq.   The embassy's statement emphasized, "Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the US Embassy urges American citizens to heed the January 2020 Travel Advisory and depart Iraq immediat...
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Leave Iraq immediately – US government tells its citizens after its airstrike killed a top Iranian General, Qasem Soleimani
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Leave Iraq immediately – US government tells its citizens after its airstrike killed a top Iranian General, Qasem Soleimani

The US government has ordered its citizens to depart Iraq immediately, following an airstrike that resulted in the killing of a prominent Iranian General, Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani, who led Iran’s elite Quds Force unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, was targeted at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. In addition, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the leader of Kata’ib Hezbollah, also known as Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq, was killed alongside Soleimani. In response to the heightened tensions, the US Embassy in Baghdad and the State Department issued a security alert advising all American citizens to leave Iraq without delay. They recommended departure via airlines when possible and, failing that, to leave via other countries by land. The embassy's statement also em...
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