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 Nick Reiner remains in jail with no family contact ahead of trial in parents’ murder case Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old screenwriter accused of killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles without bail.  He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder following the discovery of his parents’ bodies in their home last December.  His case has drawn widespread attention due to the high-profile nature of the victims and the disturbing allegations surrounding the incident. According to reports, Reiner has not been in contact with his family since his arrest.  Sources say relatives are unable to cope with the situation, leaving his defense attorney, Kimberly Greene, as the only person to visit him.  Greene took over the case earlier this year after his previous lawyer withdrew. Reiner is currently housed in a restricted mental observation unit, where inmates are monitored closely d...

 Martha Stewart reveals why she’s single at 84, decades after her divorce At 84, Martha Stewart says the reason she remains unattached isn’t because she lacks qualities as a partner, but because her schedule leaves no room for romance.  Speaking at a recent luncheon in New York, the lifestyle mogul explained that while she considers herself “a very good catch,” she simply doesn’t have the time to devote to a relationship.  Stewart’s calendar is packed with commitments, from covering the Winter Olympics in Italy to attending Fashion Week and hosting events for her skincare brand. Stewart has only been married once, to publisher Andrew Stewart, with whom she shares her daughter Alexis. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1990.  Over the years, she’s had high-profile relationships, including a brief romance with Anthony Hopkins which she ended after being unnerved by his Silence of the Lambs character and a long-term relationship with billionaire Charles Simonyi.  S...

 No Way That Kiss Was Happening - Royal Reporter Explains Kate and Anne’s Greeting A small moment of humor unfolded when members of the British royal family gathered for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Among the greetings, one exchange between Catherine, Princess of Wales and Anne, Princess Royal stood out, not for formality, but for a brief, cheerful pause caused by an oversized hat. As family members greeted one another ahead of the ceremony, Prince William approached his aunt, Princess Anne, and exchanged kisses on both cheeks in the familiar family style.  When it was Kate’s turn to greet the Princess Royal, the two appeared to laugh lightly and skipped the cheek kiss altogether. Royal reporter Rebecca English later shared a video of the moment online, explaining the reason behind the playful hesitation. According to her caption, Kate’s wide hat made the greeting nearly impossible. “There was no way Princess Anne was going to attempt a kiss under a hat l...

 Paul McCartney reveals Yoko Ono once told him she thought her husband John Lennon 'might have been gay' Paul McCartney has shared a surprising story about a conversation he once had with Yoko Ono regarding her late husband, John Lennon.  In an interview with Vanity Fair, recorded in 2015 and published last week to coincide with the Prime Video documentary Man on the Run, Paul revealed that Yoko, now 93, had suggested that John “might have been gay.” Reflecting on the conversation, Paul said, “I swear she rang me shortly after John d!ed and said, ‘You know, I think John might have been gay.’ I went, ‘I’m not sure. I don’t think so.  "Certainly not when I knew him.’ We’d been in the ’60s, around loads of girls, and I saw him with plenty of them. I slept next to John often, and there was never a gesture, never an expression, nothing to suggest it. I had no reason to believe this at all.” Although McCartney acknowledged that he had heard rumors about Lennon’s sexuality, incl...

 SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES LAGOS ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION’S BOARD TO TACKLE SNAGS IN STATE’S ENERGY MARKET •You must ensure Lagosians get value for money, Governor charges Board members Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, rolled took another bold step to operationalise the Lagos State Electricity Law and strengthen institutional framework required for effective regulation of electricity market in the State. The Governor inaugurated a five-man Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), marking a major milestone in the State’s journey toward building a modern, reliable and independent electricity market. Sanwo-Olu approved the appointment of Mr. Alexander Akinwunmi Ogunbiyi, an energy financing expert with over three decades of leadership experience, to serve as Chairman of the Board in Non-Executive capacity. Mrs. Temitope George, a seasoned legal, regulatory, and governance executive, was appointed by the Governor as the LASERC Chief Executive Off...

 Legendary football Coach Adegboye Onigbinde dies at 88. Veteran Nigerian football tactician and former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead. He passed away at the age of 88 after decades of remarkable contributions to the development of football in Nigeria. Widely respected for his discipline, tactical depth, and commitment to grassroots football, Onigbinde coached the Nigeria national football team and played a key role in shaping the country’s football legacy. His death marks the end of an era for Nigerian football, as tributes continue to pour in from the sporting community and admirers across the nation.

 PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSENTS  IDPs' PROTECTION BILL, SPONSORED BY BENJAMIN KALU AND OTHERS. ‎President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the bill to domesticate the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria.  ‎ ‎The legislation, also known as the Kampala Convention Act, seeks to strengthen humanitarian protection and uphold the rights and dignity of displaced citizens.  ‎ ‎In a statement, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who sponsored the bill alongside six other lawmakers, described the President’s assent as a significant demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the plight of displaced Nigerians with empathy and urgency. ‎ ‎Kalu commends President Tinubu for giving legal backing to the African Union convention, noting that the law would strengthen coordination among federal and state humanitarian agencies.  ‎ ‎He says the Act will improve conditions in...

 Brazil's Lula warns South Africa's Ramaphosa of foreign invasion risk Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa to boost defense co-operation, warning that both countries were vulnerable to foreign invasion. Both Lula and the visiting Ramaphosa have been critical of the war against Iran waged by the United States and Israel. "I don't know if comrade Ramaphosa realises that if we don't prepare ourselves in terms of defense, one day someone will invade us," said Lula. "We need to combine our potential and see what we can produce together, build together. We don't need to keep buying from foreign arms suppliers." ‘Learn from each other’ Ramaphosa noted that Brazil was "much more advanced" than South Africa in defense and aviation. "We have a lot to learn from each other and we also have a lot to show you as well." The two countries' defense ministers were due to meet Monday t...

Southern Kaduna Muslim Group Sends Message Of Support To El-Rufai’s Family A group known as the Concerned Muslim Ummah Forum of Southern Kaduna has expressed solidarity with the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai, amid his ongoing detention. In a letter addressed to the family, the group representing members from Southern Kaduna Senatorial District (Zone 3) expressed appreciation for El-Rufai’s eight years in office as governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023. According to the forum, several communities in Southern Kaduna, including Kagarko, Kachia, Zangon Kataf, Jaba, Jama’a, Kaura, Kauru, and Sanga, benefited from policies implemented during his administration. The group cited improvements in infrastructure, education, agriculture, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and peace-building initiatives as some of the achievements recorded during his tenure. The group also expressed concern over the challenges currently facing the former governor and ...

 Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni Distributes 17 New Vehicles To Newly Elected APC Chairmen Yobe state Governor  Mai Mala Buni has distributed 17 new Honda Cars to the newly elected APC chairmen of 17  Local government Areas of the state.  The Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana who presented the vehicles informed the beneficiaries that the gesture is aimed at making thier activities easier and rally round policies and programmes of the ruling party in thier various local governments.  While urging them to put the vehicles to good use he also urged them to eschew bitterness and work towards uniting supporters  and to watchout for political betrayers. He stressed that the local government party chairmen must abide by the principles and guidelines of APC and liaise  with the state critical stakeholders in all thier activities.  The state APC chairman,  Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka thanked  the stakeholders for their support and understanding durin...