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 BBNaija Season 11: 16 Housemates Face Eviction After Head of House Drama The tension in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house has reached a new peak as 16 housemates have been put up for possible eviction in week three. The final nomination list was confirmed following a series of dramatic twists involving immunity reveals and a game-changing decision by the Head of House. HoH Neche Shakes Up the Nominations The nomination process took an unexpected turn after housemates voted on who to save. Initially, Gerard, Bluethopia, and Cassi clinched safety by securing the highest number of save votes from their fellow contestants. However, the power dynamics quickly shifted when the current Head of House, Neche, was given the authority to remove one housemate from the saved list. Neche exercised this power by removing Gerard, meaning he was stripped of his safety and placed directly on the eviction list. Consequently, only Cassi and Bluethopia remained safe through the contestant save vot...

 “What’s My Own With Family Matter?” — Portable Reacts to P-Square Feud Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, famously known as Portable, has firmly distanced himself from the ongoing public feud between the legendary music duo P-Square. Known for his outspoken personality, the "Zazuu Zeh" crooner questioned why social media users are constantly tagging him to intervene or comment on the family dispute involving twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye. In a video that has since gone viral, Portable made it clear that he has no business meddling in the personal affairs of others, especially when it concerns family ties. Expressing his confusion over the tags, the singer bluntly asked his followers to leave him out of the drama. "People are tagging me to say something about P Square, what’s my own with family matter?" he questioned. Portable Focuses on Global Tour and Success Rather than fueling the industry drama, Portable redirected the public's attention to...

 Nollywood Feud Escalates: Judy Austin Sues Rita Edochie for N1 Billion Over Alleged Defamation In a dramatic escalation of their long-standing tension, Nollywood actress Judy Austin has initiated legal proceedings against veteran screen star Rita Edochie. Filing the lawsuit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, Austin is demanding a staggering N1 billion in general damages over allegedly defamatory statements made against her. Austin made the legal action public by sharing a copy of the writ of summons on her verified Instagram account. Confirming her resolve to address the ongoing conflict, she captioned the post with a brief but firm message: "Enough is enough!" Key Demands in the N1 Billion Lawsuit The official court documents list Judy Austin as the claimant and Rita Edochie as the sole defendant. Aside from the massive N1 billion financial compensation for general damages, Austin's legal team is seeking several other strict remedies from...

 2926 Africa CRVS DAY: NPC / Partners Take Birth Registration Campaigns To Hospitals, Health Centres The campaign to ensure that every Nigerian child has a legal identity is moving closer to the point of birth, as the National Population Commission, UNICEF and other partners take birth registration and vital statistics services directly to Wuse general hospital, Abuja. The exercise, organized as part of activities marking the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day, is placing particular emphasis on Primary Healthcare Centres, where mothers and caregivers can register their newborns and obtain birth certificates without having to travel long distances to registration offices. The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, joins UNICEF Nigeria officials to monitor the exercise and engage parents and caregivers on the importance of registering every birth. The engagement also provided an opportunity to explain to families that birth registration ...

 PRESS RELEASE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND RIVERS POLICE COMMENCES STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF OPERATION VELVET The Rivers State Police Command has commenced the immediate and strict enforcement of OPERATION VELVET, aimed at ensuring compliance with all existing traffic laws and regulations across the State, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM. The enforcement exercise OPERATION VELVET will commence on 17th August, 2026, following the growing disregard for traffic rules, resulting in gridlocks, obstruction of traffic flow and avoidable risks to the lives of road users. The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to ensure full compliance and effective enforcement of OPERATION VELVET within their respective areas of responsibility. Traffic offenders will face appropriate sanctions in accordance w...

 NPF ANNOUNCES CARSPO 2026; SENIOR OFFICERS TO DEVELOP ROADMAP FOR 2027 ELECTION SECURITY The Nigeria Police Force officially announces the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, CARSPO 2026, scheduled to hold from 21st to 23rd September, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, in conjunction with Lenders Consult International. The Conference will focus on developing a strategic roadmap for effective management of security during elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Themed “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections, ”CARSPO 2026 will bring together senior police officers, policing experts and relevant stakeholders to examine emerging electoral security challenges and develop practical strategies for safe, peaceful and credible elections. Deliberations will focus on Intelligence-led Policing, Police-Community Partnerships, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and other contemporary approaches to...

Man arrested after alleged burglary and car theft at Kim Kardashian’s California property A 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly burglarizing a home owned by Kim Kardashian in Hidden Hills, California, and stealing a vehicle, authorities said. Deputies responded to the gated community near the San Fernando Valley around 3:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a burglary. The home is owned by Kardashian but is not her primary residence and is currently undergoing renovations. The stolen vehicle reportedly belonged to a member of Kardashian’s staff. Neither Kardashian nor her children were at the property when the incident occurred. Investigators reportedly received information that a man had been seen placing several items into a vehicle at the residence. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into Los Angeles County Jail on suspicion of burglary. The investigation remains ongoing. Kardashian, 45, has not publicly commented on the incident. The burglary comes nearly ...