Tennessee’s governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances. The rapper-turned-singer whose legal name is Jason Deford has spoken for years about his redemption arc before diverse audiences, from...
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Former U.S President Obama lists Nigerian artist Olamide’s song, ‘99’ as part of his 2025 favourite music.
Barack Obama: “As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. “I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!”
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Top Five Nigerian Digital Creators Awarded by US Embassy in “Made in America” Contest.
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has honoured five Nigerian content creators for their outstanding performances in the “Made in America, Loved in Nigeria” video contest, an initiative aimed at promoting creativity while strengthening cultural and economic ties between both countries. The recognition ceremony was held on Wednesday in Abuja at an event organised by...
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“It Is Not Enough Just To Protect Jewish Communities, We Must Drive Islamic Extremism Out Of This Country.”— Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch Speaks On Bondi Beach Attack
Kemi Badenoch: “What happened at Bondi Beach was an atrocity, but words of solidarity are not enough. We know the evil we face. “Islamic extremism is a threat to western civilisation. It abuses our democracies and subverts our institutions. It is incompatible with British values. “It is not enough just to protect Jewish communities, we...
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BREAKING: Former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, officially defects to the APC.
Bafarawa is impressed by the leadership style of President Tinubu, his bold economic reforms, and the excellent leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto State. Bafarawa promised to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, in their re-election bids come 2027.
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Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved three privately financed infrastructure projects worth about $4.29 billion under public-private partnership arrangements.
The projects include the Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, the Ondo Deep Seaport, and the 460-megawatt Katsina-Ala Hydropower Plant. They will be regulated by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission. Officials say the approvals reflect renewed investor confidence following recent economic reforms. The port projects are expected to boost trade and ease congestion, while...
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The US House Passes Protect Children’s Innocence Act With A Vote Of 216-211, Criminalizing Transgender Sex Transition Surgeries For Minors.
The U.S. House just passed legislation to criminalize transgender sex transitions on minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone therapy. This bill makes it a felony to perform genital mutilation surgeries or provide puberty blockers and hormone therapy to minors. 207 Democrats and 4 Republicans voted against it.
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European Leaders To Meet In Brussel, Zelenskyy Says Outcome Must Make Russian President Putin See Pointlessness Of War
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “The outcome of this meeting – the result Europe produces – must make Russia feel that its desire to continue the war next year is pointless, because Ukraine will have support. This rests entirely with Europe; Europe must make this choice.”