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Prince Harry and celebrities lose privacy lawsuit against UK tabloid publisher after four-year legal battle A four-year legal battle involving Prince Harry and several high-profile celebrities against a major U.K. tabloid publisher has ended after a court dismissed their privacy claims. Harry, along with Elton John, Sadie Frost, Elizabeth Hurley, and other plaintiffs, lost their High Court case against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The judge ruled that the group did not provide enough evidence to support their allegations of unlawful information gathering. The lawsuit was filed in 2022, with the plaintiffs accusing the publisher of serious privacy violations, including claims that private investigators were hired to obtain personal information through illegal methods during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The allegations included claims of unauthorized surveillance, hidden listening devices placed in private locations, and payments m...

Trump unveils $100 bill featuring his signature as new currency design moves forward  President Donald Trump has shared the first image of a redesigned $100 bill featuring his signature, following a Treasury Department announcement that a sitting president’s name would appear on U.S. currency for the first time. The new design shows Trump’s signature alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s signature. Traditionally, U.S. paper currency has displayed the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer of the United States. Officials previously described the change as part of a commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The addition of Trump’s signature is separate from a larger effort by some lawmakers to create a new $250 commemorative bill featuring Trump’s portrait. A proposal to place Trump’s image on currency faces legal challenges because current law generally prohibits portraits of living individuals from appearing on U.S. money. Existing rules require people...

 Carter Efe Makes History as First International Star at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University A Historic Win for African Content Creation In a groundbreaking moment for the African digital space, popular Nigerian creator and streamer Carter Efe has been announced as the first international creator to join Kai Cenat's Streamer University. This selection marks a monumental milestone in his career, shining a bright spotlight on the rapid rise of African streamers on the global stage. Created by the legendary American streamer Kai Cenat, Streamer University is a highly coveted mentorship initiative. The program is designed to cultivate, guide, and elevate the next wave of digital pioneers by giving them direct access to industry-leading expertise and invaluable networking opportunities. From Local Comedy to Global Recognition Carter Efe’s path to this international platform is paved with consistency and viral charisma. Widely celebrated for his high-energy comedy sketches, infectious person...

 Tragedy as Popular Arewa TikToker Hadiza Mago Passes Away: Her Last Video Trends Online The online community, particularly the Northern Nigerian (Arewa) TikTok circle, has been plunged into deep mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of popular content creator and fashion influencer, Hadiza Mago. Known for her infectious energy, vibrant personality, and impeccable sense of style, Hadiza reportedly passed away on July 5, leaving her massive fanbase in absolute disbelief. An Emotional Farewell From Friends and Brands The heartbreaking news of her untimely demise was confirmed by her close friend, Safiyya Yusuf, who took to Instagram to share her grief in a deeply emotional post. As news of her death spread, tributes began pouring in from various quarters, including businesses she partnered with. Monga Motors, a brand Hadiza closely collaborated with, released a touching statement expressing their profound sorrow and offering condolences to her family during this difficult ...

 Proud Father: Fuji Legend Taye Currency Shares Emotional Moment as Son is Called to the Nigerian Bar It is a season of immense joy and celebration in the household of legendary Ibadan-born Fuji musician, Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency. The veteran singer could not hide his pride as his son, Samsudeen Adebisi, officially became a lawyer after being called to the Nigerian Bar. An Emotional Father-Son Moment On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Taye Currency took to his social media platforms to share this major milestone with his fans and well-wishers. Describing his son's achievement as the ultimate reward for years of resilience, hard work, and unwavering dedication, the singer penned a deeply touching message. He prayed for Samsudeen's legal career to be filled with divine wisdom, outstanding success, and professional fulfillment. To make the announcement even more special, the Fuji star shared a heartwarming video capturing an intimate moment between father and son. In ...

 LSSC BEGINS SCREENING OF ATHLETES FOR NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE GAMES In a bid to emerge champion of the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games to be hosted by Lagos State later this year, the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has organised a Secondary School Sports Fiesta across all secondary schools in the state to discover talented athletes who will represent the state at the championship. The fiesta, which was an open trial held at Tolu Secondary School Complex, Ajegunle, brought together students from both public and private schools to select the best in Athletics, Chess, and Scrabble. Dr. Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, Director of School Sports at the Commission, said the fiesta is one of several competitions and platforms organised to allow deserving pupils to emerge as part of the best Under-18 teams that will represent Lagos State at the competition. She added that talents discovered at the competition would be merged with the existing state Under-18 teams for further scre...