Kelly responded to remarks Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made earlier this week LSU athletics were thrust into the spotlight over whether programs should be on the field or the floor for the national anthem. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry urged state officials to enact a policy that requires student-athletes to be present for the national anthem after the LSU women’s basketball team received harsh backlash for missing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before its game against Iowa. Landry then doubled down on his remarks in an interview on “America Reports.” LSU football coach Brian Kelly reacted to Landry’s comments Saturday. “I saw it. I know…
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Iran will feel a need to retaliate against Israel to placate hardliners Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said Iran is likely to retaliate against Israel for a recent missile strike that hit Tehran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the strike, which killed senior Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Reuters cited a Lebanese security source as the first to identify Israel as the responsible party, to which an Israeli military spokesperson responded, “We do not comment on reports in the foreign media.” In an interview on CNN,…
The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin has reacted to a video showing two police officers demanding a drone permit from a drone operating individual on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. The FPRO in a statement via his official twitter handle on Saturday said that the police officers acted within the ambit of the law to demand to see a permit. He highlighted that Nigerian aviation regulations require individuals to obtain a permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to operate drones weighing over 250 grams anywhere in the country. “Nigerian aviation laws stipulate that a permit must be obtained…
Former President Trump’s campaign team says it raised more than $50 million at a Saturday evening’s GOP fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, smashing records for a Republican or Democratic candidate. “It took three Democrat presidents to raise $25 million and one president to raise over $50 million, Donald J. Trump,” campaign spokesperson Danielle Alvarez boasted. Heavy-hitters Saturday’s fundraiser took place at a private home in Palm Beach, hosted by billionaire and hedge fund founder John Paulson. Among the 100 or so guests will be heavy-hitters like casino mogul Steve Wynn, Bigelow Aerospace Founder and President Robert Bigelow, and former U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur…
“Yes, I dated someone. Dating someone doesn’t directly correlate to any of the false allegations made,” Ramey expressed. While Diddy’s denial of the various allegations against him have been few and far between, other folks involved in these alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking lawsuits, among other crimes, are speaking out much more directly. He stands by his claim of innocence as affected targets take strong stances, including those who Diddy stands accused of hiring as sex workers. Moreover, these claims named Daphne Joy, Yung Miami, and one Jane Ramey, a model who popped up in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ $30 million lawsuit…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce an advanced national ID card with integrated payment functionality. The groundbreaking initiative is being sponsored in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and aims to revolutionize access to social and financial services in the country.According to the NIMC, the card will address all problems associated with physical identification, allowing cardholders to authenticate themselves, access public and private social services and assist financially excluded Nigerians to reclaim their rights. The NIMC explained in a statement on Friday that the National Identification Number (NIN) is…
Reactions to “7 Minute Drill,” J Cole’s clapback at Kendrick Lamar’s diss against him, have been pretty split among the hip-hop community. Everyone seems to be celebrating the back-and-forth as competitive spirit, but the jury’s still out on whether it was actually an appropriate, cutting, or worthwhile response. Joe Budden and the rest of the members of his podcast said during their latest episode that the Dreamville boss did not strike gold with this diss track as he likely wanted to. While there were a few different points here, the most salient and reoccurring one in their discussion was that Cole just doesn’t…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has said that no fewer than 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During a press conference on Friday in Abuja at Hajj House, Malam Jalal Arabi, the Executive Chairman of NAHCON, revealed this information. Despite the difficulties, Arabi stated that the commission was on track to carry out a successful Hajj operation. He reaffirmed that Muslims from Nigeria would execute the Hajj in a way that no one could have predicted in 2024. ”This year’s Hajj preparations is one of the most difficult and…
50 Cent just hit the stage during Dreamville Fest in North Carolina, and he brought the same Instagram troll energy that he’s been relentless with ever since the Diddy allegations kicked into high gear. “I love you, my brother -– no P. Diddy,” he said to the crowd, who responded with exclamations, some laughs, and an overall befuddled tone. “I love you… even if you’re a sex worker.” Of course, the G-Unit mogul didn’t really surprise anyone with this jab, as it’s pretty much all he’s been doing on the ‘Gram as of late. Still, to see it at a large scale is pretty wild, and…
Nigeria Signs Agreement With Siemens To Increase Grid Capacity To 12,000MW President Bola Tinubu has signed an agreement with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany, to improve Nigeria’s grid capacity and improve electricity supply in the country. The agreement aimed at accelerating the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) was signed on Friday by Kenny Anuwe, CEO of FGN Power Company, and Nadja Haakansson, Siemens Energy managing director for Africa, on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 in Dubai. The PPI project agreement was first entered in 2019 and was to be implemented in three phases including delivering an additional 2GW to the…
Turkey comes out top as Nigeria ‘misses’ out on top 20 list of most promiscuous countries in world (full list) According to a recent data compilation, Turks are the world’s most promiscuous people. Despite Turkey being a traditional Muslim country, its citizens have an average of 14.5 partners, according to World Population Review experts. The non-profit research group examined data that examined the average number of partners across 46 nations. The US, often seen as a nation with loose views on sexuality and morality, didn’t make it to the top 10 while Nigeria didn’t make the top 20. The US…
NEWARK, NJ – Drake‘s ongoing concert run involves a charity drive wherein he singles out random members of his audience and blesses them with an act of kindness, and a recent show was no different. On Thursday (April 4), the Canadian superstar’s It’s All a Blur — Big as the What? Tour passed through New Jersey for the first of two tour-ending nights at the Prudential Center in Newark. During his set, Drizzy told a fan that he would fund her divorce and even set her up for her next romance. “I’m [going to] get you a good lawyer and we gon’ pay…
Man murdered his wife by cutting her into 200 pieces after killing her pets A terrible man had slain his wife’s dogs before murdering her and chopping her up into almost 200 pieces. Holly Bramley, 26, was stabbed at least four times by Nicholas Metson, 28, in March 2023. After that, her corpse was dismembered and her remains were kept in the kitchen pantry of the flat they shared in Shuttlesworth, Lincoln, UK. When police arrived to look into her disappearance, he joked with them that she “might be hiding under the bed,” Lincoln Crown Court was informed. After killing…
GloRilla and JT have addressed their relationship in a fiery exchange on social media. On Friday (April 5), the City Girls rapper hit X/Twitter to seemingly address persistent rumors suggesting that she and Glo were involved in a physical altercation last year. “I been said she didn’t! She the one went radio silent! Played into, released a song about slapping rap bitches now it’s female unity?? CORNY!!!!!,” she wrote. JT went on to address a fan’s accusation of indirectly targeting Glo, writing, “Absolutely not! I don’t have personal issues with these individuals, and my first intention is always to wish them well!” When a fan…
Arrest of trailers loaded with passengers will continue nationwide – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promised to keep stopping passenger-loaded trailers around the country. Speaking on behalf of Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Operations, Shehu Zaki, Corps Marshal Dauda Ali-Biu urged transport union leaders to assist the FRSC in restoring sanity to highways during the Sallah mega rally on Saturday, 6 April, at Zuba Central Motor Park in Abuja. He said; “We have made significant arrests since the beginning of the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (JTF) operations. We will not relent until road traffic crashes are…
Nicki Minaj has shouted out Brooklyn, NY, after enjoying a successful homecoming show during her Pink Friday 2 tour. The Queens, NY by way of Trinidad rapper took to her Instagram on Friday (April 5) to shout out Kings County and NYC as a whole. “#GagCityBROOKLYN SHOWED UP & SHOWED TF OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so in love with my city. New York City. Gag City,” she wrote in the caption. “The whole tri-state area was up in there last night and it was all love. We made the ABSOLUTE BEST MEMORIES THAT I WILL CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!! “I remember being…
Humans experience awe in the face of solar eclipses – but how do the other members of the animal kingdom feel when the day briefly turns to night? On very special occasions, when the conditions perfectly align, the Moon conceals the Sun and blackness sweeps across the sky. Although total solar eclipses only last for a few fleeting moments, they can have profound effects on humans, inspiring feelings of awe and wonder. But it’s harder to predict how animals will respond when they are plunged into darkness in the daytime. Animals rely on a 24-hour biological clock, known as their circadian rhythms, to…
At least seven people have been killed in Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials say. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said six people were killed when Iranian-made Shahed drones hit several buildings, including apartment blocks, early on Saturday. Another person was killed in a second strike on a residential area, he added. Attacks on Kharkiv, the closest big city to the Russian border, have been intensifying in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials have said the city might be the target of a future Russian offensive. “This attack on peaceful residents of Kharkiv once again proves that Russia is a…
Populist Peter Pellegrini has been elected president of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Mr Pellegrini, 48, defeated the pro-Western Ivan Korčok, a former diplomat, with 53% of the vote. A former prime minister, he is an ally of Prime Minister Robert Fico, and shares the PM’s dovish attitude towards Russia. Mr Fico and his allies now control Slovakia’s parliament, government, and soon the president’s office. Slovakia had been one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies before Mr Fico came to power in October on a pledge to halt supplies of Slovak Army military stocks to Kyiv. With Mr Pellegrini replacing Mrs…
AYRA STARR~~ People keep comparing me with Tiwa saying I’m way bigger and can sing more than her I appreciate all the love but at some point Tiwa is like a mother to me because I’m just 17 years old of age and tiwa has been in the music industry for over and decades please stop comparing me with tiwa she is the second Afro beat queen after Libianca, i‘m still a kid trying to learn from them. In a recent interview with BBC Radio Lagos Nigerian upcoming artist AYRA STAR who just celebrated her 17Th birthday ask fans and…