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 Former U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter says he’s ‘48 percent gay’ Hunter Biden, the 56-year-old son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, made lighthearted comments regarding his personal life and sexuality during an appearance on The Luke Beasley Show podcast. In the interview, host Luke Beasley questioned Biden about his orientation. Biden responded in a humorous vein, offering precise, lighthearted estimates of his sexuality. "Only a little bit," Biden remarked during the exchange, before jokingly quantifying the figure at "48.6 percent." During the 90-minute episode, Beasley presented Biden with an AI-generated image depicting the two in a physical embrace, prompting Biden to joke about his past years of substance abuse prior to his recovery in 2019. "I was in a stupor at that point. I think that was pre-2019 when I got sober," Biden quipped. Toward the end of the session, Biden maintained the humorous tone, periodically adjusting his fiction...

 My Argentina future uncertain after Lionel Messi retirement and suspension - Leandro Paredes hints at retirement Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes has said it will be difficult to keep playing for Argentina after receiving a 10-match suspension for his role in a brawl following the World Cup final defeat by Spain. The 32-year-old also noted that Lionel Messi’s international retirement was another reason he would have to consider his future with the national team. Paredes received the suspension in August, weeks after an altercation erupted at the final whistle when he shoved Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground as the champion’s substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate. Paredes faced three assault charges, while teammate Nahuel Molina faced two. Both players were also fined $90,000. “It’s going to be difficult for me to stay with the national team,” Paredes told Argentine media on Tuesday. “Because of the suspension as well, because of Leo’s decision... It’s going to be di...

 SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES 44 SPORTS ASSOCIATION CHAIRMEN •Governor charges them to nurture talents, strengthen grassroots development   The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the State and urged them to bolster grassroots development, identify emerging talents, and develop sustainable pathways for athletes to achieve national and international excellence. Speaking during the official inauguration of the chairmen of the sports associations at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the appointment as a significant step towards repositioning sports administration in Lagos. The Governor encouraged the new sports administrators to set clear and measurable objectives for their respective associations, implement succession programmes, and establish systems capable of identifying, nurturing, and transforming raw talent into elite athletes. He emphasised that Lagos’ reputation as a Centre of Excellence mu...

 SGBV: LAGOS PROVID‌ES HOLISTIC SUPP​O‌R‍T TO 33,009 SURVIVORS  … Commemorates Five Years Of DSVA Achievements  … Unveils September Awareness Month Activities  The Lagos State Government‌ has provided holistic support to 33,009 survivors o‍f Do​me‌stic and Sexual Violence through the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) be​tween September⁠ 2021 and July 2‌026. This was revealed while‌ unveiling ac​ti⁠vit‍ies for the 2026 Dom‍es‍tic and Sexual Violence A‌war⁠eness Mont‌h sch‍eduled fo‍r Septembe​r and  commemorating five years of interventions. ‌ ⁠The d‌isc‌losu⁠re was made on Monday‌, August‌ 31​, 2026, at a Media Parley o⁠rganised by the Lagos State‍ D‍omesti‍c and Sexual Violence Agency to mark t​he commenceme⁠nt of the 202‌6‍ Awareness Month, w​ith the Att​orney-Gen‌era‍l‍ and Commis⁠sioner for Justice⁠, Mr. L‌awal Pe⁠d‍r‍o, SAN, highl‍ighting the State’s‍ a‍chiev⁠ements and renewed commitment to prevent‍in‍g D⁠omestic a‌nd S‍exual Vi⁠ol‍en⁠...

 DG OF LSSC MEETS MOTHER IN VIRAL VIDEO ON DAUGHTER’S ORDEAL Honourable Lekan Fatodu, the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has paid a visit to the mother in a viral video on her daughter’s ordeal to assure her of the Commission’s intervention in the matter as well as prevent similar future occurrences.  A video went viral recently showing a mother expressing her grievances on social media about how her daughter, a Lagos State athlete, was prevented from participating in a crucial sporting engagement due to the actions of personnel of a local government. Hon. Fatodu, who was at the premises of the woman at Rabiatu Street, Shitta in Surulere, Lagos, assured the family of the Commission’s resolve on the matter; expressed deep concern and empathy, particularly with the young athlete involved and promised immediate action on reaching out to the agency involved.  “The dream of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the mandate of the Commission is to see young...

 Ezinifite New Yam Festival Rewards Three with Motorcycles, 22 Others with ₦100,000 Each By Anastasia Ezenwa  Three Okada riders in Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area(LGA) of Anambra State, have received motorcycles, while 22 others were awarded ₦100,000 each at the community’s 2026 New Yam Festival. The empowerment programme, which injected ₦2.2 million in cash support into the community, formed a major highlight of the festival held on Aug. 28, at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Bob Vincent Orji, Ezeugoato II of Ezinifite. The motorcycle beneficiaries were Chibuzo Umeojiege of Aku Zone, Chukwuebuka Umezinwa of Amaekwulu Zone and Azubuike Nwokedike of Ifite Zone emerged through a ballot system, with each zone producing one beneficiary. Chief Sunday Agwa of St. Global sponsored the cash support for the 22 other participants, giving the festival a strong community development and livelihood support dimension. Beyond celebrating the harvest, the festival brought toget...

 FRSC ANAMBRA SECTOR COMMANDER COMMISSIONS NEW SECURITY GATE, SOLAR STREET LIGHTS AT ORAIFITE UNIT COMMAND The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, has commissioned newly completed infrastructure projects at the RS5.36 Oraifite Unit Command as part of her third quarterly visit to the Unit in 2026. The commissioned projects include a new entrance security gate, four solar-powered street lights, and a mini connecting gate, all aimed at improving the security, visibility, functionality, and overall outlook of the Unit Command. The commissioning ceremony was held on, 1 September, at the Oraifite Unit Command. High Chief Chudi Ufondu (Ichie Odogwu Oraifite) donated the newly constructed entrance security gate, while Chief Donatus Ndukwe donated four solar-powered street lights. The Unit Commander, CRC Ogechukwu P. Nwolisa, sponsored the mini connecting gate. In her welcome address, the Unit Commander express...

Allow Your Children to Struggle, Nollywood Actress Patience Ozokwor Advises Parents Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has advised parents against shielding their children from every form of hardship, saying allowing them to experience some struggles is essential to building responsible and resilient adults. Ozokwor said she struggled her way to success, recalling that she once fried buns and prepared chicken to sell at movie locations and audition venues while saving money for transportation. Speaking in an interview with Femi Bassey TV on YouTube, shared on Wednesday, the actress said parents who constantly tell their children they would not experience the difficulties they faced while growing up could inadvertently weaken them. “When you say, ‘I don’t want my children to suffer what I suffered when I was growing up,’ okay, that’s the best way to destroy your children,” she said. “I’m not saying allow them to suffer. What I’m saying is allow them ...

 The Christian Association of Nigeria has warned politicians and their supporters against using the name of Jesus Christ to advance partisan political interests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday reacting to recent comments by Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, in which she referenced Jesus Christ while making a political point about Peter Obi and the 2027 elections. Okoh said while political discourse could be passionate, Christians must exercise restraint in the manner in which they invoke the name of Christ during political debates. He stressed that Jesus Christ should not be reduced to a political tool or used to promote one politician against another. “I believe this is an appropriate moment to remind all of us, especially Christians, to exercise restraint in the way we invoke the name of Jesus Christ in political debates. “Jesus Christ is not a political candidate, a campaign ...

 2027: APC UK inaugurates campaign council, assures Tinubu of victory The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC UK) has inaugurated its 2027 Campaign Council as part of preparations for diaspora coordination and mobilisation ahead of the general elections. The council was inaugurated at the weekend in the UK with a mandate to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and secure victory for APC candidates across the country. Speaking on the council’s mandate, the APC UK leadership said the chapter would work closely with the APC leadership and the Presidential Campaign Council in Nigeria to take the party’s message to Nigerians and canvass support for its candidates at the grassroots. Mr Olumuyiwa Adesua was inaugurated as Director-General of the APC UK 2027 Campaign Council, while Feyisayo Ajayi was inaugurated as Secretary.

 PFIPC: Reps panel uncovers fake documents, 58 accounts, ₦400m fraud, fake Executive Order The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has uncovered alleged forgery and alteration of presidential and legislative documents used to give the purported agency official legitimacy. The committee also disclosed the discovery of about 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who was presented as Director-General of the purported council, as well as an alleged ₦400 million transaction currently under investigation. However, the committee exonerated the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, from allegations that he authorised, established or participated in the activities of the purported agency. The committee, chaired by Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, said its preliminary findings established that the organisation was not lawfully created by the Federal Government and tha...

 Why the 'Mysterious' Artist Era is Ending: Kcee Warns Musicians to Stay Visible Nigerian singer and songwriter Kingsley Okonkwo, widely known as Kcee, has shared a bold outlook on the future of the entertainment industry. According to the "Limpopo" hitmaker, the era of the "mysterious artist" where musicians stay out of the public eye to build anticipation and perceived value is rapidly coming to an end. The Shift from Mystery to Maximum Visibility Speaking in a recent interview with Selah Meditate, Kcee emphasized that maintaining a low profile no longer holds the promotional power it did just a few years ago. He argued that to sustain relevance in today's fast-paced entertainment landscape, artists must adopt an extroverted approach and consistently remain in the public eye. Kcee revealed that his perspective is backed by academic insights, disclosing that he consulted with professors in the United States who validated his theory. According to these e...

 Burna Boy's Mother Reveals Unique Strategy for Managing His Instagram Live Controversies The mother and manager of Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu, has offered a rare glimpse into how she navigates her son's often-polarizing social media presence. In a candid interview, Ogulu revealed her hands-on approach to managing his more controversial online moments, admitting she physically intervenes by taking his phone when his Instagram Live sessions venture into uncharted territory. A Mother's Guiding Hand in the Digital Age Speaking with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Ogulu delved into the complexities of Burna Boy's dynamic personality and his well-documented online antics. Far from attempting to stifle his innate character, she explained her philosophy centres on allowing her son, born Damini Ogulu, the freedom to express himself authentically, understanding that certain traits are fundamental to who he is. “You can always not...

 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N1.09b Fraud in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, arraigned one Mahmud A. Abubakar before Justice N.C. Nwabulu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja.  Abubakar was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on retention of proceeds of a criminal activity to the tune of N1,098,976,008 (One Billion, Ninety-Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Seventy-six Thousand and Eight Naira). Count one reads: "That you Mahmud A. Abubakar, between January 2024 and December 2024, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did retain control of the proceeds of a criminal conduct totalling N795,360,000 (Seven Hundred and Ninety-five million, Three hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira) in your Access Bank with name Mahmud A. Abubakar and number 0057310017, which sum you knew that the same was derived from criminal conduct and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 17(a) of the Econ...

 U.S strikes hit Iran as Tehran retaliates with missiles and drones across the region The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes against targets in Iran on Tuesday as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks against locations across the region, escalating a conflict that has continued intermittently for more than six months. U.S. Central Command said the latest strikes targeted Iranian air defense positions, radar systems and maritime assets. The attacks came just two days after U.S. forces resumed military operations following a month-long pause, raising concerns that the renewed fighting could develop into a broader regional conflict. The escalation has also contributed to a sharp increase in global oil prices and created political challenges for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that he was not interested in forcing Iran into negotiations, arguing that the United States currently holds a stronger pos...

 Ariana Grande wraps final London concert with emotional farewell to fans before stepping out of spotlight Ariana Grande closed out her final London concert Tuesday with an emotional message to fans before stepping away from the public spotlight. Speaking to the crowd at London’s O2 Arena, Grande expressed her gratitude and described The Eternal Sunshine Tour as one of the most beautiful and extraordinary experiences of her life. Grande announced in August that she planned to take a break from public-facing work after completing the tour. The final leg consisted of 10 shows in London, bringing the 41-date tour to a close after stops across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Grande has repeatedly acknowledged how emotional she felt about the tour ending. During Tuesday’s performance, she struggled to hold back tears as she addressed the audience. She told fans she would always cherish the experience and praised them as the best fans in the world. Grande's decision to...

 Chevron to invest $7 billion in Venezuela, more than doubling oil production over five years  Chevron plans to expand its operations in Venezuela with an investment of more than $7 billion over the next five years, following President Donald Trump's push to expand U.S. involvement in the country's massive oil industry. The U.S. oil company said it has received additional acreage in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, where it already operates several projects through joint ventures. The expanded operations are expected to more than double Chevron's production in the country to roughly 600,000 barrels per day compared with 2026 levels. Chevron has operated in Venezuela for more than a century and currently maintains a significant presence there despite years of political instability and U.S. sanctions. Its operations include extra-heavy oil projects in the Orinoco Oil Belt as well as production facilities in western Venezuela. Venezuela possesses the world's largest proven cr...

 Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge after Florida crash, receives five-year license suspension  Tiger Woods pleaded no contest Wednesday to a reduced reckless driving charge stemming from a March rollover crash near his Florida home, ending a case in which he initially faced a DUI charge. Woods appeared in Martin County court and accepted the reduced charge. A judge suspended his driver’s license for five years. Woods also pleaded no contest to refusing to submit to testing and was ordered to pay court costs. The 50-year-old golfer spoke little during the hearing and sat at the defense table before looking toward the courtroom gallery. He arrived with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, who sat behind him during the proceedings. Woods left the courthouse without speaking to reporters. A no-contest plea does not constitute an admission of guilt, but it means the defendant does not contest the charge. The system treats it as a conviction. Woods was arrested afte...

 Trump formally nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy secretary     President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is formally nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to serve permanently in the position. The announcement came one day after Trump accepted Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation and four months after former Navy Secretary John C. Phelan left the post. Cao has served as acting Navy secretary since April, when Phelan departed. Trump previously said Phelan's departure was connected to conflicts within the Pentagon over the Navy's shipbuilding and acquisition plans, although he said the disagreements did not involve Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Secretary of the Navy is the service's highest-ranking civilian official. Along with the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy's top military officer, the secretary oversees the training and equipping of the Navy and Marine Corps but does not direct combat operations. Trump praised Cao as a strong milita...