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Actress Ariana Grande makes red carpet debut with boyfriend Ricky Alvarez American singer and actress Ariana Grande has made her red carpet debut with her boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, marking their first official public appearance as a couple since rekindling their romance. The 33-year-old pop star stepped out with the 35-year-old dancer at the New York premiere of her upcoming comedy film, Focker-in-Law, on Wednesday, November 11. The couple commanded attention as they posed together for photographs, embraced and exchanged affectionate whispers on the red carpet.   Grande looked glamorous in an off-white gown that featured a fitted bodice and flowing skirt. Alvarez, meanwhile, opted for a black blazer over a white shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes. Their appearance marks a major step in their rekindled relationship, nearly a decade after they first dated between 2015 and 2016.

 Doctors reattach severed hand of Malaysian Police officer after Nigerian man chopped it off. The Malaysian police officer whose hand was severed by a Nigerian national has undergone a successful surgery to have his hand reattached. Doctors at Kuala Lumpur Hospital successfully reattached the right hand of 26-year-old Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy after it was severed at the wrist in a Parang attack in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, yesterday, November 11. Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today, November 12, that the complex replantation surgery on Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy took eight hours. The New Straits Times, citing an unnamed source, reported that the emergency operation was completed at 8.40am today, November 12. Police said last night that officers, firefighters and Health Ministry personnel went to the Kepong residence following a report at about 4pm yesterday about a man behaving aggressively. According to police and videos se...

   The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended four local government chairmen over corruption allegations and mismanagement of council funds. Three of the four suspended local government chairmen defected from the APM to the APC yesterday. The four suspended chairmen are: - Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi (Ogbomoso South LGA) - Hon. Olateju Michael Alabi (Oriire LGA) - Hon. Adegbite Isaiah (Surulere LGA) - Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi (Iwajowa LGA), who is an APM member.

Delta to prosecute businesses without CCTV cameras The Delta State Government has warned business owners and public institutions that failure to install closed-circuit television cameras on their premises could attract prosecution under the state’s law. The Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General of the Ministry of Justice, Omamuzo Erebe, said the government would soon move from public sensitisation to enforcing the relevant provisions. Erebe gave the warning on Thursday during the 2027 budget bilateral discussions involving ministries, departments and agencies, organised by the Ministry of Economic Planning in Asaba. He urged business operators and heads of public institutions to install CCTV cameras, saying the equipment would improve security and help protect lives and property. “I want to use this opportunity to advise business owners and public institutions to ensure that they install CCTV cameras on their premises. “It does not cost as much as people think, and it helps protect...

Ebonyi university Student disowned by parents for leaving seminary bags straight A’s in medical school A medical student at Ebonyi State University, Ejem Ifechukwu, who was reportedly disowned by his family for leaving the seminary to pursue his ambition of becoming a doctor, has recorded a perfect 5.00 cumulative grade point average in his first-semester examinations. His academic performance was shared on Thursday by the Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, in a post on X, alongside an image of the student’s first-semester result for the 2025/2026 academic session. Onyia, who is sponsoring Ejem’s education through the ISEE platform, celebrated the achievement, describing his performance as straight A’s. “Remember Ejem Paul Ifechukwu, whose family disowned him in Ebonyi State because he left the seminary to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor? “Here are his first-semester results. Straight A’s! “We are funding his education and supporting his dream of becoming a m...

 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Espionage Allegations and Affairs Jensen Huang, the long-serving Chief Executive Officer of technology titan Nvidia, has stepped down from his role following revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one with a businesswoman reportedly suspected by US authorities of spying for China. Nvidia confirmed on Thursday that Huang had resigned as president, CEO, and a member of its board, effective immediately. The American technology giant moved swiftly to appoint Colette Kress, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as interim CEO. Kress will continue to hold her CFO position while the board initiates a search for a permanent successor. Additionally, board member Harvey Jones, formerly CEO of Synopsys, has been named the company's first-ever board chairman. Mounting Scrutiny Over Personal Conduct Huang's departure follows intense scrutiny over his personal relationships and escalating concerns about potential foreign i...

 Asake Announces 'M$NEY In Lagos' Concert with Ticket Prices Reaching ₦20 Million Nigerian Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is set to headline a major end of year show in Lagos, giving music lovers a high-energy experience to wrap up the festive season. The hitmaker took to social media to reveal the details of the event, which is officially titled 'M$NEY In Lagos.' The concert will take place on December 20 at the Oasis Ground, situated along Coastal Road in Victoria Island. Keeping his announcement simple, the singer shared a brief video clip across his channels with a short caption pointing fans to the date and city. Ticket Tiering Sparks Online Discussion Beyond the excitement surrounding his upcoming stage performance, the cost of admission has quickly drawn widespread attention online. Ticket prices for the show reportedly start at ₦100,000 for standard entry and scale all the way up to ₦20 million for top-tier table packages, putting the ev...