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 Actor Michael Jai White warns America is 'not making men anymore' Actor and martial artist Michael Jai White told Joe Rogan on his podcast that he believes American boys are becoming “too soft” and that masculinity has been diminished in recent decades.  He contrasted the U.S. with countries like Australia and New Zealand, where he said “rites of passage” still exist for young men. White argued that foreign actors are often cast to play American alpha males because American masculinity has been “demonized,” a point Rogan agreed with. White recalled seeing the shift firsthand when he worked as a schoolteacher, pointing to participation trophies and the removal of competition as examples of how children were shielded from failure. He said these left kids unable to cope with losing, which he linked to broader social problems.  Rogan agreed, calling losing “the best medicine.” White emphasized that competition and struggle are essential for growth, and that protecting self-e...

 NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown Rondale Moore, a 25-year-old NFL wide receiver, was found dead in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to local authorities.  Moore, who had endured consecutive season-ending knee injuries over the past two years, was discovered in a garage, with police confirming the death remains under investigation. An autopsy was scheduled to follow. Moore’s career began with promise after a standout freshman season at Purdue and his selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He showed flashes of brilliance early on, recording over 1,200 receiving yards and four total touchdowns in three seasons.  However, devastating knee injuries derailed his time with both the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, leaving him sidelined and visibly distraught during his final attempt to return to the field in 2025. Tributes poured in from across ...

 Outcry after Ambassador Mike Huckabee suggests Israel has God-given right to Middle East land U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked outrage across the Arab world after suggesting in an interview with Tucker Carlson that Israel has a biblical right to expand across much of the Middle East. While Huckabee clarified that Israel is not seeking to take over neighboring countries, his remarks about land promised to Abraham’s descendants were widely condemned.  A coalition of Arab and Muslim nations, including U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and Qatar, issued a joint statement rejecting his comments as “dangerous and inflammatory,” while the Arab League labeled them “extremist and lacking any sound basis.” Regional governments responded sharply, with Saudi Arabia demanding clarification from the U.S. State Department and Egypt calling the remarks a “flagrant breach” of international law. Iran warned that such rhetoric could embolden Israel’s actions against Palestinians and neigh...

 My parents didn’t know I did BBL until it started smelling — Queen Asoka Reality TV star Queen Asoka has opened up about secretly undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), revealing that her parents only found out after complications set in. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Queen said the decision to have surgery was not impulsive but a gradual process rooted in her long-standing dream of becoming a commercial and fashion model. According to her, while her mother supported her ambitions, her father, a lawyer, wanted all his children to follow the legal profession. She recalled how her mum would secretly take her to competitions, and how chaos broke out the day her father saw her in an Airtel advert at his office. Determined to stand out in the modelling industry, Queen said she felt she didn’t have the typical height and body structure of a fashion model. That pushed her to consider enhancing her body to gain what she described as a “selling point,” especially as sh...

 Public Alert No. 06/2026. Alert on revalidated Infant Formula (SMA Gold) found on sale #NAFDACAlerts https://bit.ly/4kS14UT NAFDAC is alerting healthcare providers, caregivers, and the public to a report of a suspected revalidated SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g) found for sale in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The product allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a 4-month-old infant following consumption. Physical examination of the complaint product sample revealed clear indicators of date marking alteration. The manufacturing and expiry date on the top preprinted sticker was inconsistent with the underlying, originally printed version. This confirms the suspicion of revalidation and tampering. SMA Gold Infant Formula is a nutritionally complete, whey-dominant formula designed to mirror the nutritional profile of breast milk for babies from birth to 6 months. The integrity of the product is dependent on compliance with regulatory requirements. Any alteration or extension o...

 PRESS RELEASE  European tech giant loses $6.2m international arbitration in case against Nigeria * It's no longer biz as usual - AGF Fagbemi *Victory sends strong signal, says BPP DG  In anothet victory by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria through the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has yet again won a complex international arbitration. European Dynamics UK Ltd, an international technology contractor, had entered into a dispute with the bureau over a national e-Procurement project. In the ruling which is final and not subject to appeal, the tribunal dismissed the contractor’s claims in their entirety, relieving Nigeria of potential financial exposure estimated at over $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion) in claimed payments and damages. Nigeria’s legal team was led by Johnson & Wilner LLP, a Nigerian business and technology law firm, with Basil Udotai Esq., Founding Partner, leading the arbitration together with the firm’s strategic p...