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ICE PRINCE REVEALS HE SPENT ₦340 MILLION ON WEED BEFORE QUITTING SMOKING AND ALCOHOL. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Ice Prince Reveals He Spent ₦340 Million on Weed Before Quitting Smoking and Alcohol Ice Prince has spoken about his former smoking lifestyle, revealing the massive amount he spent on cannabis before eventually quitting. During a recent podcast interview, the rapper disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent about ₦340 million on weed from just one supplier. According to him, the amount does not include purchases he made from other dealers based in Abuja, Jos, Ghana, and London. Ice Prince explained that he later decided to stop smoking and drinking alcohol as part of a personal transformation focused on self-improvement, discipline, and better wellbeing. “From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who lives close to me in Lagos,” he stated. The artiste noted that quitting smoking and alcohol became part of his journey toward weight loss, heal...

REGINA DANIELS REPORTEDLY RECEIVES LUXURY G-WAGON GIFT FROM MYSTERY ADMIRER AMID ONLINE REACTIONS. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Regina Daniels Reportedly Receives Luxury G-Wagon Gift From Mystery Admirer Amid Online Reactions Regina Daniels has reportedly received a brand-new luxury vehicle, triggering reactions online after news of the surprise gift surfaced on social media. According to online reports, the actress was allegedly gifted a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon by an unidentified man from the eastern part of Nigeria, said to be a governor, who reportedly admired her lifestyle and public image. While presenting the vehicle, the anonymous benefactor was heard explaining why he decided to upgrade her previous car. “We appreciate your efforts. We checked the recent car you bought, and we found out that there was no GLE, something exceptional, so we decided to provide something unique for you. You’ve done so well so far,” he reportedly said. The development comes shortly after Regina Daniels reportedly shared romantic gifts and handwritten notes she received from an undisclosed admirer online. Recall that the ac...

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT PROPOSES NEW TENANCY LAW TO TACKLE ARBITRARY RENT HIKES AND ILLEGAL CHARGES. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Lagos State Government Proposes New Tenancy Law to Tackle Arbitrary Rent Hikes and Illegal Charges The Lagos State government has announced plans to introduce a new tenancy law designed to tackle unfair rent increases, illegal charges, and other exploitative practices within the real estate sector. The State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, revealed the development during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. According to the commissioner, the proposed bill, which is currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeks to address rising concerns over excessive rent hikes, arbitrary agency fees, and fraudulent activities allegedly carried out by unregistered estate agents in the state. Akinderu-Fatai explained that the bill is presently at the committee stage and is expected to introduce major reforms aimed at sanitising Lagos’ housing and real estate sector. He disclosed that one of the major provisions of the proposed law would require all...

BLAQBONEZ LAMENTS LACK OF SUPPORT FROM COLLEAGUES, SAYS MUSIC INDUSTRY IS “VERY WICKED”.(PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Blaqbonez Laments Lack of Support From Colleagues, Says Music Industry Is “Very Wicked” Blaqbonez has claimed that the music industry is “very wicked,” expressing frustration over what he described as a lack of support from fellow artistes. The rapper raised concerns about excessive egos and the unwillingness of musicians to support one another publicly. According to the “Chanel” crooner, he regularly promotes songs released by his colleagues on social media, but many of them fail to return the same energy whenever he drops new music. Taking to his X handle, Blaqbonez wrote: “I think this [music] industry is very wicked because since i dropped Chanel, none of my peers have posted it. “@Drake I posted yours last week, @centralcee @1future @1GunnaGunna I support you when you drop but when i put out the biggest song of the summer its crickets, the double standards.” This is not the first time the rapper has publicly criticised the music industry and some of his colleagues. Back in 20...

PRESIDENT TINUBU'S STATEMENT ON CHILDREN'S DAY AND OUR CHILDREN IN CAPTIVITY.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- May 27, 2026

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S STATEMENT ON CHILDREN'S DAY AND OUR CHILDREN IN CAPTIVITY On this Children’s Day, I celebrate every Nigerian child. I celebrate the child who is excelling in school. I celebrate the child who is learning a trade. I celebrate the child living with disability and still pressing forward with courage. I celebrate the child who has lost much but has not lost hope. Today belongs to you. It is a day to celebrate your innocence, your strength, your creativity, your aspirations, and the immeasurable value you bring to our nation. You are the pride of our Republic, the custodians of tomorrow’s promise, and the living reminder that we can shape the future of Nigeria by the opportunities we create for our children today. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,” speaks powerfully to the soul of our national conscience. It reminds us that the future is not a distant promise; it...

TWO NAVY PILOTS EJECT SAFELY AFTER T-45C TRAINING JET CRASHES IN MISSISSIPPI . (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Two Navy pilots eject safely after T-45C training jet crashes in Mississippi Two U.S. Navy pilots were forced to eject safely after their training aircraft crashed Tuesday afternoon in eastern Mississippi, officials said. The incident involved a T-45C Goshawk that went down around 12:30 p.m. local time on private farmland in Noxubee County, according to Naval Air Training Command. Both pilots on board successfully ejected before impact and were later taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Local emergency responders and U.S. military personnel responded to the crash site. Officials said the cause of the incident remains under investigation, and no additional details have been released. The aircraft was assigned to Training Air Wing One based in Meridian, Mississippi. The T-45C Goshawk is a tandem-seat jet used to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots in carrier-based flight operations. The aircraft was originally manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and entered service in 1997. Each ...

CANADA STRIKES LONG-TERM LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORT DEAL WITH GERMANY . (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Canada strikes long-term liquefied natural gas export deal with Germany Canada has reached a long-term agreement to export liquefied natural gas to Germany, marking a significant step as both countries seek to reduce reliance on traditional energy partners and strengthen trade ties amid global geopolitical uncertainty, according to officials familiar with the deal. Under the agreement, Canada will export up to one million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year from a planned terminal on the Pacific coast in British Columbia. Shipments are expected to begin in the early 2030s and continue for roughly two decades, the officials said. The deal is set to be formally announced and signed at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin. The agreement comes as global energy markets continue to shift following disruptions tied to the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East. Germany, which has worked to replace Russian energy supplies since 2022, has been actively seeking diversif...

ROBERT DALEY, AUTHOR OF PRINCE OF THE CITY AND FORMER NYPD SPOKESMAN, DIES AT 96.(PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Robert Daley, author of Prince of the City and former NYPD spokesman, dies at 96 Robert Blake Daley, a prolific author whose novels and nonfiction drew on a career spanning journalism, sports publicity, and law enforcement, died on Tuesday in the Bronx. He was 96. His death in a hospital was confirmed by his daughter, Suzanne Daley, an associate managing editor at The Times who oversees the international print edition. He lived in Bronxville, N.Y. Mr. Daley wrote 31 books that ranged from crime and police corruption to sports, adventure, and travel, often blending real-world reporting with dramatic storytelling. His work explored bullfighting, deep-sea treasure hunts, horse racing, opera, wine, and, most notably, the world of New York City police officers as heroes, victims, and sometimes corrupt figures. Many of his books were translated internationally and found a strong readership in Europe. His best-known work, “Prince of the City: The True Story of a Cop Who Knew Too M...

LASG RECOVERS 270M FROM FRAUDULENT ESTATE AGENTS, CREATES 4,793 JOBS. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

- May 27, 2026

LASG RECOVERS 270M FROM FRAUDULENT ESTATE AGENTS, CREATES 4,793 JOBS … As New Housing Stock Hits 10,623 … Targets 14,022 By End of 2026 The Lagos State Government’s sustained interventions in housing delivery has increased the State’s housing stock to 10,623 units, created 4,793 direct and indirect jobs for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers within the last year, just as it recovered N277,020,500 for residents defrauded through fraudulent real estate transactions through strengthened regulatory enforcement. The Honourable Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, FCIS, disclosed this during the Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, to commemorate the third year of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Speaking further at the briefing, the Commissioner said Lagos State’s housing interventions are being implemented against the backdrop of a worsening global housing crisis. Cit...

LAGOS REVIEWS DRUG ACCESS EXPANSION PROGRAMME, SEEKS IMPROVED ACCESS TO QUALITY DRUGS DISPENSING FOR ENROLLEES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

- May 27, 2026

LAGOS REVIEWS DRUG ACCESS EXPANSION PROGRAMME, SEEKS IMPROVED ACCESS TO QUALITY DRUGS DISPENSING FOR ENROLLEES The Lagos State Government is strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to quality medicines for Ilera Eko and Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) enrollees by reviewing the Drug Access Expansion (DAE) Programme. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, in her opening remarks, during the Drug Access Expansion (DAE) Programme Review held recently at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa, Ikeja, said the Agency remains committed to making healthcare delivery more accessible, efficient and seamless for residents. She disclosed that, in April 2024, LASHMA conceived the DAE programme following recurring complaints from enrollees regarding the unavailability of prescribed medications and incomplete dispensing of drugs at healthcare facilities. Dr. Zamba said that the DAE programme ...

LAGOS CELEBRATES 2026 CHILDREN'S DAY WITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

- May 27, 2026

LAGOS CELEBRATES 2026 CHILDREN'S DAY WITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, held a special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 24th May, 2026, at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, to commemorate the Year 2026 Children’s Day Celebration, themed: “Listen to the Future, Stand Up for Children’s Rights.” The Thanksgiving Service formed part of the activities lined up for the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in Lagos State. Speaking at the event, the wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, stressed the importance of giving children a fair hearing and creating an enabling environment where their voices can be heard and respected. She noted that the theme of this year’s celebration serves as a reminder to governments, parents, guardians, and society at large to prioritise the welfare, protection, and rights of every child. The wife of the Governor, who was repr...

LAWMA ACADEMY INTERNS TRANSFORM ABANDONED TYRES INTO CREATIVE FURNITURE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- May 27, 2026

LAWMA ACADEMY INTERNS TRANSFORM ABANDONED TYRES INTO CREATIVE FURNITURE The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded another milestone in environmental innovation and waste-to-wealth advocacy as Team Zero Trace, a group of intern students at the LAWMA Academy, transformed abandoned tyres recovered from the Olusosun Landfill into a creatively designed decorative table for household use. Speaking during the presentation of the project in his office, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin commended the ingenuity and creativity demonstrated by the interns, describing the initiative as a practical reflection of the Authority’s vision of transforming waste management into a sustainable circular economy system. According to him, the initiative further reinforces the message that waste materials are valuable resources that can be repurposed through innovation, technical knowledge, and creative thinking. He said: “What these young i...

NAF STRIKES ELIMINATE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN GEZUWA- SAMBISA AXIS BORNO STATE . (PHOTO).‎

- May 27, 2026

NAF STRIKES ELIMINATE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN GEZUWA- SAMBISA AXIS BORNO STATE ‎ ‎ The Nigerian Air Force through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI's sustained aggressive counter-terrorism air strikes have eliminated several terrorists and destroyed their facilities around Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area in Sambisa forest axist Borno state. ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the strikes followed credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance reports, then the NAF Air Assets on 26 May 2026 executed precision strikes on the identified terrorist hideouts and support structures. ‎ The coordinated attacks destroyed key terrorist facilities further crippling the operational capacity of the insurgents. ‎ The intensity and precision of the ongoing air offensives have continued to generate fear and confusion among terrorist elements across the Sambisa axis. ‎ Intelligence asse...

FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CELEBRATES CHILDREN; URGES THEM BEWARE OF CHOICES THEY MAKE. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Children; Urges Them Beware Of Choices They Make Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu wants children to take ownership of today in a responsible and purposeful manner, noting that the future they desire is shaped by the choices they make now. Extending heartfelt love to them in a message marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, with the theme "Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child", the First Lady says, as leaders of tomorrow, children must be active participants in shaping the present. She urges them to stay focused, make wise decisions, and use their time productively, walking in the consciousness that a brighter tomorrow cannot be achieved by pursuing destructive or unrealistic paths, but by building character, discipline, and a commitment to learning and growth.

WHOOPI GOLDBERG APOLOGIZES AFTER CALLING HOUSE SPEAKER A 'MORON' ON 'THE VIEW'. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

Whoopi Goldberg apologizes after calling House Speaker a 'moron' on 'The View' The hosts of The View returned from their Memorial Day break with a fiery live episode on May 26, where Whoopi Goldberg once again had to retract a comment made during heated “Hot Topics” discussions. Senator Chris Murphy joined the panel to talk about his new book and current events, including Donald Trump’s claim of a potential deal to end the Iran War. Murphy criticized the idea, saying it amounted to giving Iran billions in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and stressed that the ongoing conflict was weakening the U.S. while strengthening Iran. Murphy explained that while the Senate had gained bipartisan support to end the war, the House canceled a vote to avoid embarrassing the president. Goldberg reacted sharply, calling House Speaker Mike Johnson “a moron” before quickly apologizing and retracting the remark. She later voiced frustration over Trump’s proposal to build ...

90 DAY FIANCÉ STAR THAIS RAMONE BREAKS SILENCE ON DOMESTIC BATTERY ARREST AND DIVORCE FROM PATRICK MENDES. (PHOTO).

- May 27, 2026

90 Day Fiancé star Thais Ramone breaks silence on domestic battery arrest and divorce from Patrick Mendes 90 Day Fiancé star Thais Ramone’s domestic battery charge has been dismissed just days after her arrest in Nevada. The 29-year-old was taken into custody on May 22, the same day her husband Patrick Mendes filed for divorce after four years of marriage. By May 24, prosecutors dropped the misdemeanor charge, and Ramone released a statement through her representative saying she was focusing on her family and moving forward “with grace.” She emphasized that the dismissal spoke for itself and that she had no interest in fueling public negativity. Ramone’s rep described her as a devoted mother whose priority is raising her daughter, Aleesi, and protecting her peace during this difficult time. On social media, Ramone appeared to be handling the split with resilience, sharing photos of herself and her three-year-old daughter while thanking fans for their support....