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US blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in hospital after members of the public reported that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.Emergency services were called to his home in Miami on Tuesday after concerned viewers reported a man “livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media”.The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office told US media that an individual had been “safely recovered” and taken to “a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention”.Police added that their crisis response unit and licensed mental health professionals were also “on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family”.If you are affected by any…

The All Progressives Congress candidate for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, a renowned banker and administrator, had previously served as Commissioner for Finance under former Governors Rauf Aregbesola and Gboyega Oyetola. He also served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Omoluabi Holdings Limited. In this interview, Oyebamiji articulates his vision towards building a prosperous and economically vibrant Osun State through prudent fiscal management, industrialisation, infrastructure development, quality education, accessible healthcare, and the empowerment of youths and women, among other key policy priorities. Excerpts: What informed your decision to meet with the…

The man suspected of killing a Scottish aid worker in Greece has appeared in court in Athens.The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found in a suitcase at an abandoned building on 18 July, days after she had been reported missing.Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, arrived at the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Athens Court of First Instance at about 09:40 local time for the hearing, which took place in private.He had been arrested on suspicion of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. The case has been deferred until Thursday.He was driven in a grey Hyundai…

SpaceX has delivered its first-ever quarterly business report, which showed revenue nearly doubled but its spending skyrocketed.The company, run by Elon Musk, builds space rockets and Starlink internet satellites and owns the social media platform X. It began trading on the US stock market in June.SpaceX said its revenue had grown 92% to $7.8bn (£5.8bn) compared with a year ago, but its spending was up more than 550% to $18.3bn, on top of a net loss of $2bn during the first six months of the year.Its stock fell nearly 9% in after-hours trading. Musk said during a call with financial…

The effects bovine TB (bTB) has on farmers ranges from emotional to financial.Breeder Rachel Leader said the loss of cattle “has a devastating effect on all of the family”.”The loss of that one animal, or animals, that you’ve grown up with, and suddenly there’s nothing after these years of generation… it’s just mind boggling, and you can’t describe the loss when you do lose your cattle.”But what can be done to tackle bTB?A 12-week consultation, launched in early July by Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, is asking for views on wildlife interventions and explores options such as…

Available for Maryland users only, Crab Sports is fairly new to the sports betting market in the state, having obtained its license to operate in 2023. Though the website and app offer fewer features compared to national competitors, Crab Sports offers a local and homegrown experience for those in the state who prefer it.Despite more limited betting and banking options compared to other sportsbooks, Crab Sports’ introductory offer of a 100% first bet profit boost (up to $500) with promo code CBSSPORTS caters more to the smaller players looking to build their initial bankroll. The player can win up to…

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has denied biting singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, during their recent celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos. Okocha dismissed the allegation during an appearance on TVC Entertainment on Tuesday, insisting that he wore a mouth guard throughout the contest and had no reason to bite his opponent. The two celebrities faced off at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday, with Okocha declared the winner after Portable was disqualified for breaking the rules. Portable had abandoned the wrestling techniques permitted during the contest and resorted to punches, leading to his disqualification before he eventually…

For thousands of young Nigerians dreaming of contributing to the nation’s energy future, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is once again opening a door to opportunity through its Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition. The Board has announced that entries for the 10th edition of the prestigious competition will open on 15 August inviting undergraduate students in 100 and 200 levels from Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to showcase their ideas on strengthening local content development. This year’s essay topic, “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development,” challenges students to examine how Nigeria can build stronger…

The younger brother of a former Liberal premier has told an anti-corruption watchdog that a group of young conservative power brokers, now under investigation for soliciting illegal donations, recruited members to “dodgy” branches controlled by rival factions, and admitted he personally paid for memberships.Jean-Claude Perrottet, the younger brother of the ex-New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday.Icac is investigating whether members of the so-called Reformers, including Jean-Claude Perrottet, solicited or accepted illegal donations for the recruitment or renewal of members to the Liberal party. That practice, known as branch stacking, is not…

Mr Tajudeen made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Fellowship, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI). Represented by the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara (APC, Lagos), the Speaker said young Nigerians must be equipped with the knowledge, ethical values, institutional exposure and leadership skills needed for effective public service. “It is high time we prepared young people for power. As the trustees of our tomorrow, they must understand how government works and how to use political office to change…