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 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS /OTHER FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS  The Federal Government says it will strengthen collaboration with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and other stakeholders to address the country's social, economic and security challenges. A statement personally signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, says the Tinubu Administration believes lasting solutions require sustained partnership with faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, civil society, the private sector and citizens. The statement says government remains open to constructive dialogue and honest counsel, adding that discussions with the Catholic Bishops covered issues including security, the economy, education, public services, electoral credibility and religious freedom. The SGF reaffirmed the administration's commitment to democratic principles, stressing that it neither seeks nor supports a o...

 Keke Palmer admits she 'doesn't really' shave her legs: 'I'm not doing it' Keke Palmer recently spoke candidly about her approach to self‑care, admitting she doesn’t bother shaving her legs. During an appearance on the Are You Okay? show, the 32‑year‑old actress joked that if someone dislikes her because of her leg hair, then they simply aren’t meant to be with her.  Palmer explained that while shaving isn’t part of her routine, she occasionally uses Nair every six months, preferring that over the traditional razor and cream process. Her openness about body choices ties into a broader conversation she’s been having about reconnecting with herself after motherhood. At the 2026 Tribeca Festival, Palmer reflected on how giving birth to her son, Leodis “Leo” Andrellton, reshaped her perspective.  She described pregnancy as an out‑of‑body experience and credited Pilates with helping her feel grounded again. The practice, she said, taught her to stay present in her b...

 Denise Richards claims she was 'scared to leave' ex Aaron Phypers in emotional interview: 'It's survival' Denise Richards has spoken openly about the difficulties she faced in her marriage to actor Aaron Phypers, describing the relationship as abusive. On the Dumb Blonde Podcast, she admitted that fear kept her from leaving, saying she felt “scared to leave” and eventually became “so beaten down” that the abuse felt normal.  Richards explained that Phypers changed dramatically after they married, leaving her feeling “conned” and trapped in a situation she never imagined herself in. She recalled the first time Phypers became physically violent, noting it happened after he received his green card.  Shocked by the incident, Richards remembered her father’s warning that “if a man hits you once, he’ll hit you again.” Though Phypers appeared remorseful afterward, she said he planted doubts in her mind that led her to downplay the abuse. Richards also revisited a widely d...

 Shaquille O’Neal’s strange excuse for why he ‘lost a family’ raises eyebrows Shaquille O’Neal has been open about the personal cost of his basketball career, admitting that his family life suffered as he pursued greatness. In a 2022 interview on The Pivot podcast, the Los Angeles Lakers legend described the loneliness he felt after his divorce, recalling nights spent alone in his massive home with no children around.  More recently, in a conversation with his son Shareef on Netflix’s Post Moves, O’Neal warned that professional success requires sacrifice, confessing, “I’ve lost a family trying to be great.” That statement sparked debate among fans, many of whom questioned whether Shaq was framing his pursuit of excellence as an excuse for the breakdown of his marriage.  The comment seemed to contrast with earlier moments when he accepted responsibility for his mistakes, acknowledging that his ego and choices had played a major role in the collapse of his relationship....

 EFCC PRESS STATEMENT    Why EFCC Froze Osun State's  Government Account The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  is compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government, without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state.    The Commission has been busy investigating the Osun state government since March, 2026,   regarding alleged fraudulent handling of Ecology Funds,  Intervention Funds and Federal Account Allocation Committee,  FAAC account to the tune of N11, 000,000, 000(Eleven Billion Naira only).  To this end,  some officials of the state government, especially the Accountant General of the State, have had interview sessions with investigators of the EFCC.     These ongoing investigations of the state government would not have warranted any placement of  Post No Debit order on its acco...

 Arsenal stars ‘think Vinicius Jr transfer is a done deal’ as Brazilian ‘rejects’ Real Madrid offer Arsenal players reportedly believe Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is heading to the Emirates, with the potential move described as a "done deal" inside Mikel Arteta’s dressing room. According to Diario AS, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has told some players the club is pushing to sign the Brazilian. Arteta is also said to have spoken with Vinicius about the role he could play in Arsenal’s ambitions. The speculation comes amid stalled contract talks with Real Madrid. Reports claim Madrid are unwilling to meet Vinicius’ wage demands. The winger is reportedly seeking a deal comparable to Kylian Mbappé’s reported £500,000-per-week salary, while Madrid’s offer is closer to £360,000 per week. Madrid’s stance is said to be that “no player is bigger than the club,” leaving an agreement uncertain and opening the door to a Premier League move. If it happens, the transfer wo...