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 Florida couple accuse fertility clinic of using stranger’s sperm for daughter’s embryo in IVF mix-up: ‘Betrayed’ A Florida couple has accused a fertility clinic of using another man’s sperm to create their daughter’s embryo — as their dream of being biological parents was upended when they learned of their child’s DNA. Joshua and Natalie Strong alleged that Brown Fertility clinic officials in Jacksonville, Fla., including Medical Director Dr. Samuel Brown and 10 other defendants, caused the mix-up that resulted in their 1-year-old daughter’s biological father being a stranger, according to a lawsuit obtained by The Post. “They trusted Brown Fertility, as well as its founder and owner, Samuel E. Brown, M.D., with the family they hoped to build. That trust was betrayed,” the couple said in the lawsuit filed in Duval County Circuit Court Thursday. “The Strongs are now raising a daughter whose paternity test confirms that another man, not Joshua, fathered her.” The married couple had ...

 University of Texas cutting three race, gender studies majors Texas’ flagship public university is ending new enrollment in three majors focused on gender, sexuality and race in a move that is being hailed by many conservatives as a major victory. Students applying to the University of Texas at Austin can no longer select Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies or African and African Diaspora Studies as majors, the institution has confirmed to Fox News Digital. The move follows a slew of other universities dropping similar majors and heated internal deliberations at UT Austin about whether to keep theirs. “In recognition of the changing degree offerings in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, the University is no longer enrolling new students in three majors: Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Women’s & Gender Studies,” a university spokesman told Fox News Digital. “So, as you might expect, thos...

 PRESS STATEMENT FG constitutes independent committee to investigate reported deaths of 37 people in NSCDC custody, releases full list of suspended officers The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, on suspicion of illegal mining. The action follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The Minister also directed the suspension of all officers involved in the incident pending the conclusion of the independent committee’s investigation. Describing the deaths as deeply disturbing, the Minister said the government owes the families of the deceased and the Nigerian public a transparent account of the events leading to the incident. The independent committee is ...

  GUO BUS INVOLVED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT ALONG BENIN–ORE–IJABODE EXPRESSWAY A GUO Transport luxury bus travelling from Ebonyi State to Lagos was reportedly involved in a serious accident along the Benin–Ore–Ijabode Expressway on Thursday night. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple casualties, but the exact number of people affected has not yet been officially confirmed. If you have a loved one who travelled with GUO Transport from Ebonyi to Lagos on Thursday night and you have not been able to reach them, please contact the company or their family members to confirm their safety. 🙏 Please share this information responsibly to help families check on their loved ones.

 "Yesterday, something happened at the market that left me and my neighbour confused. 😳 I went to the market, opened my shop, and started my business without even noticing anything unusual. After a while, my neighbour came to open his own shop. But the moment he saw something in front of his shop, he shouted, ran out, and called my attention. When I went to check, I saw poo poo right in front of his shop!😩 He said someone must have intentionally done it there. At first, I thought it could be a dog, but the shop is upstairs, and I kept wondering how a dog would climb the stairs. 🤔 My neighbour has been praying and is now skeptical about whether he should open his shop or not. He is confused and worried that the incident might have some kind of effect on his business. Honestly, I don't even know what to think. Could someone have done this intentionally, or is there another explanation? Please, what would you do if you were in his shoes? Would you clean it up and open the shop...

 APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS NDC REGISTRATION AND LOGO; SETS ASIDE HIGH COURT DECISION The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the decision of the Federal High Court Lokoja that deregistered the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on 26th June, 2026. In a majority 2-1 decision, the three man judicial panel held that INEC was right to have allowed NDC's registration and use of the two fingers victory sign, as party logo. In the majority decision of Justices  Muhammad Danjuma and Muslim Sule Hassan, they held that a certain unregistered political association, Peace Movement Party, cannot use the trial court in Lokoja to stop NDC's registration, as it had no locus standi. In a dissenting judgement however, Justice Okon Abang held that the trial court was right to have set aside the NDC's use of the two finger logo, because the PMP had applied earlier to use the said logo. Describing NDC's case as statute barred, the dissenting judgement allowed the Peace Movement Party's cro...

 'Forever the Oldest Young Man': Legendary Musician 2Baba Marks 51st Birthday Iconic Nigerian singer and songwriter Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly celebrated as 2Baba or Tuface, marked his 51st birthday on social media, reflecting on more than five decades of life and musical influence. Taking to his official Instagram account to mark the milestone, the veteran music star shared a fresh portrait accompanied by an uplifting message to himself. In the post, he hailed his longevity and enduring youthful energy, writing: "51 years of greatness. Forever the oldest young man." A Pioneer of Modern Afrobeats 2Baba remains widely revered as one of the quintessential architects of contemporary African popular music. Rising to national prominence in the late 1990s as a member of the acclaimed group Plantashun Boiz alongside Blackface and Faze, Idibia later embarked on an extraordinary solo journey that reshaped the African entertainment landscape. His 2004 solo hit "Africa...

‘We Are Not Friends’ – Phyna Claps Back at Nkechi Blessing, Labels Actress ‘Grandma’ Following ‘Nuisance’ Jibe The Nigerian social media space is buzzing after Big Brother Naija 'Level Up' winner, Phyna, delivered a fiery response to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday. The clash erupted after the actress publicly criticized the reality TV star, describing her online conduct as a nuisance. How the Feud Ignited The drama began when Nkechi Blessing took to her social media platform to question Phyna’s circle of friends, wondering if the reality star had anyone close enough to offer her sound advice. Nkechi went on to caution Phyna, reminding her of their age difference and warning her against showing disrespect. Phyna Hits Back, Labels Actress 'Grandma' Unwilling to let the criticism slide, Phyna issued a scathing rebuttal. Expressing confusion over why the actress chose to drag her name into the spotlight, Phyna made it clear that they do not share a personal friend...

 U.S lifts sanctions on Eritrean military in diplomatic reset The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea on Friday, Reuters reported. The move, announced in a notice posted on the Department of Treasury's website, comes amid the ongoing and expanding war in the Middle East and renewed focus on the Red Sea where Eritrea's coastline is opposite Saudi Arabia. In 2021, the US administration under President Joe Biden imposed sanctions against Eritrea's ruling party and military as well as senior Eritrean officials for their role in a war in neighboring Ethiopia, where Eritrean forces backed Ethiopian troops fighting regional authorities in the northern Tigray region. The war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, close to Saudi Arabia's eastern coast, have brought into focus the importance of having control over the Red Sea, a key conduit for trade between the Mediterranean and Asia.

 Nigerian miners 'could not breathe' in detention before dozens died Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic, as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. Nigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths, AFP reported. But anger erupted among sympathisers as testimony from survivors suggested the miners may have suffocated in packed cells. ‘Death alarm ignored’ "We were jam-packed in the cell, no ventilation for us to breathe well," Dauda Shehu told journalists at a city hospital. "All of a sudden we realised that we could not breathe and we were all scampering for where to get fresh air, we even appealed to them several times, banged the cell door but they refused to answer us. "Se...

 “How you wan tell 50-year-old woman how to live her life?” — Veteran entertainer, Charlyboy responds to netizens criticising daughter’s engagement Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charlyboy has responded to netizens criticising his daughter’s engagement and questioning her decision. In a post shared online, Charlyboy said his daughter is 50 years old and old enough to make decisions about her own life. “How you wan tell 50-year-old woman how to live her life? At that age, she don already live enough life to know herself,” he wrote. He said that as a father, he can advise and express his opinion, but does not have the right to control another adult’s life. Charlyboy revealed that his daughter has five children and a great-grandson, adding that she will always remain his daughter regardless of the choices she makes. He said she was previously in a marriage where she “see pepper” and later entered another relationship after leaving it. “I no fit choose her happiness for her. My own fathe...

 AY reveals musicians now demand up to ₦200m to perform at comedy shows Popular comedian AY Makun has opened up on the rising cost of bringing top Nigerian musicians to comedy shows, revealing that some artistes now demand as much as ₦200 million for a single appearance. In a video, AY explained that his comments were not meant to attack Nigerian musicians or criticize the music industry, but to help fans understand what goes on behind the scenes when they expect to see several big artistes at comedy shows. According to him, things were different in the early days of AY Live, as many musicians performed largely because of friendship, mutual support and the relationship they had with comedians. He recalled having major names like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Phyno, P-Square, D’banj and 2Baba perform at AY Live shows across different cities. However, AY said the industry has changed significantly, with Nigerian musicians now operating as global stars and earning f...

Nollywood Star Funke Akindele Responds to Fan's Viral Portrait: 'This Is Unfair' Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele recently delighted her fans and the wider internet with a lighthearted reaction to a fan's artistic endeavour. A hand-drawn pencil sketch of the actress, intended as a tribute, quickly went viral on social media, not for its accuracy, but for its comedic interpretation of her likeness. The Sketch That Sparked Laughter On September 17, an enthusiastic fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his creation, posting a side-by-side comparison of a photograph of Funke Akindele alongside his rendition. Despite the artist's apparent pride and even a joking consideration of a career change, the portrait’s resemblance to the 'Jenifa's Diary' star left much to be desired, instantly capturing the internet’s attention and eliciting widespread amusement. The post quickly gained traction, with users marveling at the stark contrast between the original im...

 Charly Boy Celebrates Daughter Adaeze’s Engagement to Female Partner Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has publicly celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to a female partner. The 76-year-old posted a video from the engagement ceremony on his Instagram page late Thursday, calling on the public to send their well-wishes to the couple. “My beautiful Princess and her Husband. Folks, wish dem well for me,” he wrote. Adaeze also announced the engagement on her Instagram account, sharing a photograph with her partner and captioning it “WE’RE ENGAGED!” She added the hashtag #mrsandmrs and expressed her excitement about their future together. “Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, growth, and making beautiful memories together. I can’t wait for everything God has in store for us. Forever sounds even sweeter with you,” she wrote. The posts have generated mixed reactions on social media, with users sharing varying opinions about th...

Keyamo Faults Atiku for Calling Tinubu ‘Bola’ The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a press conference on Friday. In a post on his X handle, Keyamo described Atiku’s use of “Bola” as “very disrespectful and discourteous.” He argued that the office of the President should be treated with dignity regardless of political differences. “The continuous reference to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by His Excellency, ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in his Press Conference earlier today as ‘Bola’ is very disrespectful and discourteous,” Keyamo wrote. “He should know better that no matter your differences with Mr. President, for the sake of the country, that office should be accorded all the dignity it deserves.” Keyamo further accused Atiku of speaking from a place of personal grievance, stating that “the tone reeks of pain and bitterness in hi...