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Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abi has revealed that her husband initially opposed her decision to participate in the reality television show, saying they argued when he first heard about it. Abi, a model and chef from Osun State, made the disclosure during her introduction on the premiere night of the show on Sunday. Read more: Full List: Meet housemates of BBNaija season 11 According to the married housemate, her husband questioned her decision to enter the BBNaija house and did not support the idea at first. “When my husband heard I was coming to the show, he actually…

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has thrown down the gauntlet to Labor powerbrokers, vowing to fight any attempt to oust her as leader amid a push for her to stand down before parliament resumes this week.Just four months before a state election, factional conveners from Labor’s left and right met on Sunday night to discuss whether Allan still had the support of a majority of the caucus. It is understood that the group agreed she did not.Several Labor sources have confirmed a cross-factional group of ministers met Allan before Monday’s scheduled cabinet meeting to tell her they believed she has…

Nume Ekeghe Citi has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion and youth empowerment by providing financial literacy training to more than 100 students in Lagos as part of its annual Global Community Day initiative. The programme, implemented in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), focused on equipping students with practical skills in budgeting, saving and responsible financial decision-making, reflecting Citi’s broader strategy of expanding financial capability and supporting inclusive economic growth. The bank in a statement noted that the Global Community Day is Citi’s flagship volunteer initiative that mobilises employees, alumni, family members and friends across its global network to…

By Omolabake Fasogbon  Despite economic headwinds, Nigeria has retained its position as the leading destination for French investment in West Africa, accounting for about 60 per cent of France’s investments in the sub-region. The European nation has equally absorbed over 16,000 Nigerian workers across more than 100 companies in the country, with plans to create more jobs as its investment portfolio expands. Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier said the development underscores France’s long-term confidence in Nigeria’s economy, revealing ’Energy’  as the core of its investments in Africa’s largest economy. Favier, who spoke at the French National Day celebration…

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Burnham first proposed a universal system of social care in England in 2009 when he was health secretary under Gordon Brown. He has vowed to spend political capital on the issue as prime minister.However, he is not the first leader in recent years to pledge to address the issue of adult social care.In 2019, in his first speech as prime minister, Boris Johnson said the Conservative Party would “fix the crisis in social care once and for all”.Five years later in July 2024, Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism when Labour scrapped plans for an £86,000 cap on the amount anyone…

Jackson Koivun held off a charge from world No 1 Scottie Scheffler to win his first PGA Tour title in just his third start as a professional as he triumphed by three strokes at the 3M Open in Minnesota.The 21-year-old’s final-round, five-under 66 came after Scheffler – looking for his first title since the American Express back in January – applied the pressure with an eight-under 63 to post the clubhouse score at 22 under par. Koivun had carved out a three-shot lead over Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles after round three following a stunning, bogeyless 10-under 61 that included…

Big Brother has announced a major twist in the BBNaija Season 11 house, revealing that housemates will compete in gender-based teams throughout several activities. Read more: Full List: Meet 24 housemates of BBNaija season 11 Addressing the contestants, Biggie said the house would be split into two groups — the ladies and the guys — with key house challenges to be contested along those lines. According to Biggie, wager tasks, arena games and other activities will now be played within the two teams, setting up direct competition between the male and female housemates. The twist is expected to influence the…

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Former manager of Fuji music star Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde, Ayo Shonaiya, has defended the singer amid the ongoing paternity controversy, claiming many women intentionally seek to have children with him. Mr Shonaiya made the remarks in an X post on Sunday, after Ogechi Eleana claimed the Fuji musician fathered and abandoned her 12-year-old daughter, prompting widespread debate on social media. According to him, many people discussing the controversy fail to understand the reality surrounding Kwam 1’s life and the attention he receives from women. “Wasiu Ayinde is an enigma. People who have never been around him don’t know how…