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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies At 87

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  Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN who transformed global television news with the launch of the world’s first 24-hour news channel, has died at 87. According to a statement from Turner Enterprises, the outspoken businessman died on Wednesday. Known as “The Mouth of the South,” the Ohio-born entrepreneur built a vast media empire that included cable’s first superstation, movie and cartoon channels, and sports franchises such as the Atlanta Braves. Beyond broadcasting, Turner earned international recognition as a yachtsman, conservationist and philanthropist. He founded the United Nations Foundation, campaigned against nuclear weapons and played a major role in reintroducing bison to the American West. He also created the environmentally focused cartoon Captain Planet and the Planeteers. Turner’s groundbreaking vision for around-the-clock news coverage reshaped journalism worldwide. In 1991, Time named him Man of the Year for changing how peopl...

Wealthy Restaurateur Matthew Mitchell Found Dead After Allegedly Killing His Wife, 2 Kids In The U.S.

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  Before taking his own life in their $1.2 million home, a wealthy American restaurateur kills his pregnant wife and two children. The posh River Oaks neighborhood of Houston has been rocked by a terrible occurrence in which a well-known businessman is suspected of killing his pregnant wife and their two little children before committing suicide. Matthew Mitchell, a 52-year-old restaurateur and former pharmaceutical executive, was named as the suspect by the authorities. On Monday night, he was discovered dead in their $1.2 million house with his wife, Thy Mitchell, 39, and their two children, ages four and eight. All four victims died from gunshot wounds, according to police. Around 5:26 p.m., Houston Police Department officers arrived at the property in response to a request for a welfare check. A babysitter and a relative who hadn't heard from the family in more than a day expressed concern. The youngsters were reportedly found in their beds when the bodies were discovered by th...

Davido Pauses Music Career To Lead His Uncle’s Re-election Campaign

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  Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a two-month break from his music career to lead the re-election campaign for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. The Grammy-nominated artiste made this disclosure on Tuesday in Ede during the inauguration of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team. Davido, who will chair the committee, stated that his decision is based on his belief in the governor’s performance over the last few years. Addressing the committee members, the singer explained that he is ready to use his global influence to drive grassroots support ahead of the 2026 governorship election. “I have put my musical career on hold for two months to come and work for my uncle, not only because he is my uncle but because he is doing a good job and still has more to accomplish,” he said. He described the youth mobilisation team as one of the most critical groups for the election, urging members to focus on the impact the current a...

CELEBRITY BOXING MATCH: “I’m Yet To Receive The ₦50 Million Prize” – Carter Efe

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  Winner of the recent celebrity boxing match, who is a  Nigerian content creator and streamer,  Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe has raised concerns over the delay in receiving his ₦50 million prize money. Recall Carter Efe secured victory over the controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable in the bout held on Friday, earning the top prize after an intense contest between the two entertainers. Following the match, Portable questioned the outcome, alleging that the judges’ decision to award Carter Efe the win was influenced by organizers. In a fresh development, Carter Efe has now publicly called out the event organizers over the unpaid winnings. Speaking in a video shared on social media, he expressed frustration over the situation. “Dem never give me my money oo. I never see ₦50 million ooo. I nearly die for that fight, I never see the ₦50 million. Make dem pay me the ₦50 million oo,” he lamented.

BBNaija Announces Return For Season 11

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  Organisers of the popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija have officially teased the return of the programme for its 11th season, with auditions expected to open in the coming weeks. The announcement was made in a post shared via the show’s official X account on Tuesday, where organisers released a short teaser video alongside the message, “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?” The post also read, “It’s back. Auditions coming soon!”, triggering excitement among fans of the long-running reality series. The upcoming edition follows the conclusion of Season 10, which premiered on July 26, 2025, and featured 29 housemates battling for the ₦150 million grand prize. Season 10 came with several major adjustments to the game format, including changes to the Head of House challenge. Under the new structure, the challenge held on Sundays determined temporary leadership, while a second game on Mondays could alter the outcome. Housemates who finished last in the challenge w...

Presidential Villa Worker Admits Role In The Alleged 2025 Coup Plot To Overthrow Tinubu’s Government

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  One of the accused persons standing trial in the alleged bid to violently topple the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Zekeri Umoru, has admitted that he got involved in the coup plot in 2025 right inside the Presidential Villa. U moru, the fourth accused person and an employee in the maintenance department at the Presidential Villa, working with Julius Berger Nigeria, said he was co-opted into the coup plot by one Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, attached to the Presidential Clinic. In a recorded video of his extra-judicial statement made in respect of the coup plot, Umoru narrated how his contact with individuals later identified as key figures in the plot began in May 2025 through the third defendant, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, attached to the Presidential Clinic. He  told investigators that Inspector Ibrahim introduced him to a man named Hassan Mohammed, who he later identified as Colonel Mohammed “Ma’aji,” under the pretext of offering him electrical work at a building u...

Coroner Suspends Inquest Into Death Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

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  The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. The inquest was halted pending directives from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada, following a controversial intervention by the Lagos State Attorney-General. Counsel from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice informed the court that the Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, had directed that proceedings to be suspended until after a meeting with all parties scheduled for May 12, 2026. However, Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji strongly faulted the directive, insisting that the court operates independently of the executive arm of government. “I find it very appalling that the Attorney-General would take such steps without informing the court. The AG does not have the power, under the principle of separation of powers, to direc...