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 Kathy Hilton's 8 grandchildren don't call her 'grandma,' instead use a cute nickname from her own childhood Kathy Hilton is embracing her role as a grandmother with joy. In a recent interview, the 67-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared that she considers herself a “fun and silly grandma” to her eight grandchildren.  Known affectionately as “Kiki,” a nickname she’s had since childhood, Hilton says this stage of life is the happiest she’s ever been. Kathy and her husband Rick Hilton, married since 1979, have four children: Paris, Nicky, Barron, and Conrad. Paris and Carter Reum are parents to Phoenix, 3, and London, 2.  Nicky and James Rothschild have three children Lily-Grace, 9, Teddy, 8, and Chasen, 3. Barron and Tessa Hilton also share three kids: Milou, 6, Caspian, 3, and Apollo, 2. Conrad, meanwhile, does not have children. Hilton says nothing makes her happier than having her children and grandchildren together under one roof.  Partnering with...

 It’s been a nightmare,” Martin Short speaks candidly about daughter Katherine’s death Martin Short has shared heartbreaking insight into how his family has been coping following the passing of his daughter, Katherine Short. Speaking during an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 10, the actor and comedian described the experience as incredibly painful for everyone close to her. “It’s been a nightmare for the family,” the 76-year-old said while discussing the loss of Katherine, who d!ed in February at age 42. Short also spoke openly about mental health, comparing it to physical illnesses that families battle every day. “Mental health and cancer, like my wife’s, are both diseases,” he explained. “And sometimes with diseases they become terminal.” The veteran actor revealed that Katherine had lived with serious mental health struggles for years, including borderline personality disorder. “My daughter fought for a long time with extreme mental health issues and other things,” ...

 It’s not Baby Mama’s Day - Nick Cannon explains how he really spends Mother’s Day Nick Cannon is setting the record straight on how he approaches Mother’s Day, and it is far more grounded than many might assume. Speaking on the May 2 episode of The TMZ Podcast, the 45-year-old entertainer said the day is kept simple in his household, centered around family rather than public assumptions about his personal life. “I’m spending time with my mother,” Cannon said. “It’s Mother’s Day, it’s not Baby Mama’s Day.” The TV host, who has 12 children with six different women, including Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Bre Tiesi, LaNisha Cole, and Alyssa Scott, explained that he does make sure the mothers of his children are acknowledged, but in a very family-focused way. He shared that most of the gifting and celebration comes directly from the children themselves, with his help guiding the process. “I appreciate them, but they get stuff from the kids,” he said. “I try to make wha...

 FG Congratulates Hungary’s New PM Péter Magyar Federal Government has congratulated the new government of Hungary following the inauguration of Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Budapest. In a statement, Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu conveyed the Federal Government's commendation to the Tisza Party on its victory in the April 12th's  Parliamentary Elections.  The Minister describes the transition as a significant moment in Hungary’s democratic evolution, and reflects the enduring importance of democratic participation, constitutional governance, and peaceful political transition in strengthening national institutions and public trust. The Minister pointed out the existing cordial ties with Hungary, built on mutual respect and cooperation in education, agriculture, trade, energy, and capacity development.  Particularly, she noted-  "Nigeria values Hungary’s scholarship and educational exchange programmes, which have contributed significantly to s...

 Body of missing US soldier recovered in Morocco A search team recovered the body of a U.S. soldier who went missing near ‌a cliff during a training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco, the U.S. Army said. Moroccan searchers found the ​remains on Saturday in the water ⁠within a mile (1.6 km) of ​where the soldier went missing on ​May 2, the U.S. Army said in a statement, Reuters reported. The Army identified him as 1st ​Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., ​a platoon leader in an artillery unit. A second ‌soldier ⁠remains missing and search operations are continuing, according to the Army. The U.S. service members were participating in African ​Lion, the ​U.S. ⁠Africa Command's largest joint exercise between U.S. forces, NATO ​allies and African partner nations. The ​largest ⁠part of the exercise takes place in Morocco, involving approximately 5,000 ⁠personnel ​from more than 40 ​countries, according to AFRICOM.

 Ogbunike, Ogidi Bakeries Struggle as Costs Outpace Falling Inflation   ‎ ‎By Regina Adaobi Aforgu ‎ ‎Bakers and customers in Ogbunike and Ogidi say the recent decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate has done little to ease the financial strain on local bakeries, with many struggling to sustain sales and production. ‎ ‎Operators of the Ogbunike and Ogidi Amalgamated Bakeries report that business conditions have worsened since early 2026. Despite a slowdown in overall inflation, the cost of raw materials, transportation, and energy continues to rise, forcing price hikes that have reduced patronage. ‎ ‎During a visit to Progress Line, sales representative Mrs. Chiamaka Ede said high logistics and labour costs were driving up bread prices and driving customers away. “Customers have also reduced the quantity they buy,” she noted. ‎ ‎Mr. Marcel Augustine, a customer in her shop, attributed the situation to the rising cost of flour, sugar, yeast, diesel, and packaging materials. He...

 Abducted Anambra Medical Doctor Regains Freedom By Doris Onyekachi The Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, Dr Edwin Emegakor, who was abducted from his hospital on May 7, 2026, has regained freedom. His release was confirmed on Sunday, 10 May, by the Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Anambra State Branch, Dr Princeton Okam. According to Okam, the doctor was freed with the help of police operatives and has reunited with his family. “He is healthy, in good spirit and already reunited with his family,” He did not disclose whether any ransom was paid. Dr Emegakor was reportedly seized on the evening of May 7 after attending to patients by gunmen alleged to be in security uniforms. Witnesses said security operatives at the hospital, medical personnel and other workers were held at gunpoint and their phones confiscated during the incident.  The abduction had triggered a 48-hour ultimatum from the Anambra Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, whi...