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Las Vegas, Nevada – President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration enforcement took an unexpected celebrity turn last week when Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-born Italian social media sensation and the world’s most-followed TikTok influencer, was briefly detained by U.S. immigration officials. According to multiple eyewitnesses and sources close to the 24-year-old content creator, Khaby was taken aside by immigration agents during a routine check while attending a private tech and entertainment event in Las Vegas. Details surrounding the incident remain sparse, but reports confirm that he was held for several hours before ultimately deciding to leave the United States voluntarily. Khaby Lame rose to global fame for his signature style of silently mocking overly complicated life hacks with simple gestures and expressions, earning him more than 160 million followers on TikTok. His videos, characterised by universal humour and minimal dialogue, have made him a cross-cultural favourite ...

Warri, Nigeria — Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the founder and spiritual leader of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), is currently the centre of heated debate after unveiling a line of “anointed nightwear” for women—designed to be worn to bed with their husbands to enhance reproductive success. In a viral video circulating across social media platforms, the flamboyant prophet was seen presenting the garments to a jubilant congregation. Addressing fertility concerns among couples, Fufeyin stated: “If your husband has low sperm count, don’t worry. Just wear this anointed nightwear to bed. Your story will change. There is power in spiritual direction.” The garments, described by the prophet as spiritually charged, are said to be specifically tailored for married women struggling with conception due to issues like low sperm count. Public Reactions: Between Faith and Outrage The announcement has sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerians online. While some faithfuls received ...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has strongly condemned what it describes as a shameful attempt by the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. This follows a statement issued by the Edo State Government, signed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Samson Osagie, threatening legal action against PDP chieftain, Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, over comments he made on his personal Facebook page. In a press release signed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, the party expressed “utter dismay” over the government's response to what it calls “factual and critical commentary” on the poor state of governance in the state. According to the PDP, Ifaluyi-Isibor merely echoed the concerns of the party and the general public, highlighting the alleged failings of the current administration across sectors including education, healthcare, security, and the economy. Rather than ...

Nakuru, Kenya – 9th June 2025 Kenya’s Nakuru County Governor, Susan Kihika, has stirred a national conversation following her comments justifying why she chose to give birth in the United States instead of in her home country. Speaking in Kikuyu during a Madaraka Day celebration, Governor Kihika explained her decision, citing personal discomfort with being attended to by medical staff who work under her administration. “All doctors and nurses are under me. Did you really want me to lay on a table with the same doctors helping me deliver?” she asked the amused crowd, sparking both laughter and applause. The 51-year-old governor recently returned to Kenya after spending five months abroad, where she delivered twin babies. Her homecoming was met with celebrations from supporters, but her remarks have ignited intense backlash on social media and in political circles. Critics have accused the governor of trivialising the integrity of Kenya’s healthcare system and showing disregard for publi...

Udomi, Edo State – Monday, 9th June 2025 Fulfilling a key campaign promise, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned a 2.5MVA injection sub-station in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area, aimed at delivering steady electricity to over six previously underserved communities. The governor, who visited the completed sub-station alongside top government officials and technical partners, described the project as a major step toward grassroots development and a sign that governance is now reaching the people in tangible ways. “I feel very happy and great bringing development to the people of these communities,” Governor Okpebholo stated. “You can see the happiness in their faces. They had not experienced governance in a long while, but my administration is committed to changing that narrative.” The sub-station, which has been integrated into the power grid by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), is expected to transform the electricity supply ...

Ota, Nigeria – 9th June 2025 In a moving sermon that has sparked reactions across Nigeria’s religious community, the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, has revealed a personal vow he made to God — to build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth. The revered cleric made this disclosure during a recent church service, where he shared how his passion for expanding God’s kingdom began long before he had any financial resources. “Before I had the first bank account, I said, ‘Jesus, if you ever bless me, I want to be part of building new churches,’” Oyedepo told the congregation, highlighting how deeply rooted the vow is in his spiritual journey. The bishop, known for his influence in Nigeria's Pentecostal landscape, reaffirmed that he had made the commitment as a legacy of service to God, driven by a desire to make a lasting impact beyond his lifetime. “I told Jesus, I don’t want to come to heaven without a thousand chu...

Umuahia, Nigeria – 9th June 2025 In a shocking development, the Abia State Commissioner for Lands, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped death after gunmen opened fire on his vehicle along the volatile Okigwe-Umuahia Road. The incident, which occurred two nights ago, has raised fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in the South-East region, particularly on key intercity routes known for violent attacks and abductions. According to a statement released by his brother, the renowned poet and public intellectual, Dike Chukwumerije, the commissioner’s vehicle was riddled with bullets during the ambush, but miraculously, no one sustained injuries.   “Two nights ago, my brother, Chaka Chukwumerije, escaped an attempt on his life. He was on his way from Okigwe to Umuahia, when the car behind him opened fire. It was not his time to die. So, he and the three others with him escaped unscathed, even though the car was riddled with bullets,” Dike wrote. While details remain sketchy, so...