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 Netizens slam Faithia Williams for calling out Funke Akindele Social media users are reacting to the alleged beef between Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Faithia Williams. We reported hours ago that the former friends had unfollowed each other on Instagram, which left many battled. According to reports online, Funke was the one who made the move after Faithia shunned her movie premiere but attended Mercy Aigbe’s own.  Faithia allegedly didn’t turn up at Funke’s movie premiere to pay her back for shunning her father’s burial despite inviting her. Taking to her TikTok page, Faithia had called out the actress as she made her know that she isn’t her God.  Faithia made Funke know that she wasn’t bothered by her petty act as she took several swipes at her. Their fallout is coming as a surprise as last year, Faithia stood solidly by Funke’s side as she promoted her A Trībe Called Judah movie. Faithia had made several pieces of content to help promote the movie.

 Zamfara Government Launches Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has officially launched the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program in the state. The initiative, which was spearheaded by Dr. Aisha M. Z. Anka, the former Commissioner for Health (now redeployed to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Development Affairs), aims to address mental health issues and provide psychosocial support. Dr. Anka shared details about the program at the inception and Structure and Engagement meeting held at the Karma Hotel Conference Hall in Gusau, the state capital. She explained that the program was developed by the Department of Public Health Services. The state is set to open a dedicated mental health case management clinic to further enhance the delivery of mental health and psychosocial services. Pharmacist Sani Bello, Executive Secretary of the Drug Management Agency, expressed appreciation to Governor Dauda Lawal for his contin...

 Children don’t deserve beating – Bovi Nigerian stand-up comedian Bovi Ugboma has said he’s not in support of beating children as a way of correction. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Bovi emphasised that children don’t deserve to be beaten regardless of their offence. “I don’t advocate for beating children. You should let children be. When you hit a kid, are you really trying to correct them or are you frustrated?” he said. The comedian also criticised the practice of senior students punishing junior colleagues in primary and secondary schools. “No child should be given authority over another child in the name of ‘senior student’. It really has to stop,” he declared.

  Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally SUSPENDED from football after testing positive to doping test. Chelsea confirm that the FA recently contacted Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test.   “Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support the FA’s testing programme and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested”. “Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances”. “Both Mykhailo and The Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding”.

 Brazilian Court Orders Global Removal of Adele’s "Million Years Ago" Over Plagiarism Claims A Brazilian court has ruled for the global removal of Adele’s 2015 hit song "Million Years Ago" following plagiarism allegations by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes. Geraes claims the song copied his samba classic, "Mulheres," recorded by Martinho da Vila in 1995. The court has mandated that the song be taken down from all streaming platforms and physical media, with fines imposed on Adele’s labels, Sony Music and Universal Music, for non-compliance. Geraes is seeking royalties, moral damages, and co-writing credit. The injunction, issued by Rio de Janeiro’s 6th Commercial Court, is temporary as the case continues.

 "Just over four years ago, I failed in front of the world" – Lookman’s Emotional Speech After Winning CAF Award Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles winger, delivered an emotional and motivational speech after being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The 27-year-old triumphed over Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams, and Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award, solidifying his status as the top male footballer in Africa. After receiving the award in Marrakech, Morocco, Lookman reflected on his journey, recalling the struggles he faced after a missed penalty for Everton in November 2020. At the time, while playing for Fulham in the Premier League, Lookman attempted a Panenka-style penalty in stoppage time against West Ham's Lukasz Fabianski. Unfortunately, the weak effort was easily saved, leading to a 1-0 loss for Fulham. The incident sparked mockery on social media and harsh criticism from then-Fulham manager Scott Parker, who stated, “You can’t ...

 Lagos Government Shuts Down Churches, Hotels, and Restaurants Over Noise Pollution The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments, including Celestial Church, The Lord's Chosen Church, hotels, and restaurants, due to violations of noise pollution regulations. In a statement issued on Monday, LASEPA’s General Manager confirmed that this action was part of the agency's ongoing efforts to address environmental infractions that pose a threat to public health and safety across the state. Ajayi emphasized that the crackdown was aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of persistent noise pollution in various neighborhoods. The affected areas include Shomolu, Jakande-Lekki, Oniru Victoria Island, Badore Ajah, Sangotedo, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki II, Ogombo, and Lekki Phase 1, among others. The establishments impacted by the closure include Celestial Church, Zodiac Lounge, The Lord’s Chosen Church, Pixel Park Studio, Sneakers Suites & B...