Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, has advised single people to ensure they get married to a kind person.
In a video posted on social media, Elsie who parted ways with the comedian last year after 12 years of marriage, said it is important for people to get married to spouses who are kind to them as well as their parents and siblings.
‘’Marriage will change you. Marriage will bring out that part of you that you never knew existed but one thing that stands out for me is kindness. Whatever you do, make sure you marry a partner that is kind and it shouldn't just end with you. Marry a partner that is kind to you, your siblings, your parents, your loved ones'' she said
A British gay couple has made a complaint against a Christian painter who refused to decorate their home because of their sexuality.
Joshua and George shared a photo on Twitter that appears to show a message sent by a female painter which says that she could not carry out the job at their two-bedroom terrace home in Bristol because of her church's 'recommended guidelines'.
The pair, who have taken the decision not to identify the painter, say they were left 'gobsmacked' and 'seething' by the message. They say they have now made a complaint to the trading website where they found her services, which they say they hope will raise awareness about homophobia.
The case comes after a customer lost a seven-year legal fight with a bakery run by evangelical Christians in Northern Ireland which refused to make a cake with the slogan 'support gay marriage'.
Explaining why they are not naming the painter, Joshua, 23, told LGBTQ magazine Attitude: 'I don't necessarily feel comfortable holding the doors and opening the floodgates. I have this person's details. If I wanted to, yes, I could release them.
'But to be honest, something that I'm conscious of is, I don't want to be really the facilitator in what is now thousands of people who could potentially go to this individual. That individual as much as we don't respect her does not deserve to be piled on.'
Joshua and his partner, 26, wanted their bedroom painted at the home which they bought in June last year. After finding the decorator online, Joshua asked her round for a quote but claims to have noticed her attitude change when he mentioned George.
'We were in the master bedroom when she asked if my partner was in and I replied 'No he's not' that I first thought something was wrong,' he told ITV News.
The woman is then said to have left the property and sent the message hours later, which Joshua shared on Twitter last week. Alongside a screenshot of the text, he wrote: 'Just another day in the life of a practising homo - a tradesperson outright refusing to do some painting/decorating because of my sexuality.'
The couple have not responded to the decorator but have complained to the website which she was advertised on.
Joshua said they did not ask for anything political, such as painting a pride rainbow, adding: 'We just wanted a normal, boring paint job.'
Ministerial nominee, Professor Joseph Utsev was accused of age discrepancy during screening by the senate.
During screening today, some senators pointed out that his Curriculum Vitae says he was born in 1980 and started primary school three years after.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said;
“He was three years old when he started his primary education. He finished six years later. He was the classmate of Abba Moro, let us also see if he (Moro) started primary school at age three.”
Responding to this, Benue federal lawmaker, Abba Moro said;
“The discrepancy probably came from typographical error. Let us give him a benefit of the doubt. He has sufficiently discharged himself and he should be asked to take a bow and go.”
Unknown assailants gang-raped and killed an 18-year-old girl, Wassa Joel Tuwa in Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba state.
LIB reported that the lifeless body of the teenager was discovered by the roadside in Lankavirir village, behind a mountain near Jalingo on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023.
A family source, Mr. Ayuba Solomon Bissa, who confirmed the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, said the victim left their family house in Jalingo to visit Lankavirir, on Saturday evening.
She decided to take a small market road around Lankaviri to shorten her journey, where the criminals attacked and killed her, Ayuba said.
Ayuba further disclosed that a medical autopsy revealed that the victim was gang-raped before she was eventually killed.
“My younger sister (Wassa) left our family house here along Bishop’s coat Jalingo to the village in Lankavirir on Saturday, where the killers met her,” he said.
"Until Sunday morning, when a little boy who was hawking firewood discovered her lifeless body by the roadside and ran back to inform his parents of what he saw. Both the boy’s parents and other residents moved to the scene and discovered it was the lifeless body of my younger sister, Wassa
"We did not touch her; we invited the security personnel operating in the area to see and advise on what to do. The security men, comprising of the military and the police, came and advised us to convey the corpse to the mortuary and allow for a security investigation.
"We took the corpse to Federal Medical Center Jalingo, and after conducting the necessary tests, the doctor confirmed to us that the victim was gang-raped before she was killed
“I wish to appeal to the security operatives to deepen their investigation so that the perpetrators would be brought to justice,” he added.
Meanwhile, the victim was laid to rest on Tuesday morning.
NBA superstar, LeBron James and his family are reportedly considering postponing his son Bronny James' first semester of classes and basketball career at the University of Southern California as he recovers from last week's cardiac arrest.
USC begins class registration on August 14 with students moving in two days later. Classes start on August 21.
The source emphasized that the family is following doctors' recommendations, while not ruling out a return to the hardwood for Bronny.
'LeBron and the rest of the family have talked about putting off Bronny's school requirements during this fall semester to allow Bronny to fully recover,' the source told DailyMail. 'They are also looking to see if he can take classes from home, so he can start school at the time he intended.
'To continue his recovery is the first mission to complete. Decisions are 50/50 right now on what they will all do next, and they will also continue to look into possibly having Bronny play basketball again. As for school, they have to make the decision within the next week, basketball dreams and if they continue are conversations for the future. It is whatever the doctors recommend right now.'
Bronny was seen on Friday for the first time since being taken ill when LeBron and the James family went out for dinner at the celeb hotspot.
LeBron arrived only with wife Savannah and their daughter Zhuri but the Lakers star left a few hours later alongside Bronny and his other son, Bryce.
People quoted a source as saying that diners approached the family to offer their best wishes.
'LeBron kept expressing how grateful he is,' the source was quoted as telling People.
'It was of course wonderful to see Bronny after the frightening week. LeBron and the family are regular guests. Everyone was praying for Bronny's recovery.'
The following day, LeBron shared video of Bronny playing piano at home and wrote as a caption on his Instagram post: 'GRAND RISING!! God Is Great. @bronny YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Simple as that! Keep going!!! We're here right with you every step of the way.'
Bronny was rushed to the hospital on Monday after collapsing at USC's Galen Center, where he was practicing with the rest of the Trojans basketball squad.
The teenager was admitted to intensive care before later being stabilized. He was eventually released from the hospital altogether on Thursday.
Upon announcing that Bronny had been discharged, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said Thursday in statement: 'Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics' medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest.
'He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact, and stable.
'Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting.
Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support.'
LeBron, meanwhile, tweeted out a statement on Thursday thanking fans for the messages of support that his family have been sent.
'I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers,' he wrote on Twitter.
'We feel you and I'm so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love.
'Will have more to say when we're ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang.'
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed deep concern over the August 2 nationwide protests announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
In a statement released by the spokesperson of the police force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun while recognizing the constitutional right to peaceful protests, appealed to the labour union to ensure the demonstrations remain peaceful and not be hijacked by miscreants. The police chief directed the Commissioners of Police across various commands and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to engage with the NLC and TUC leadership to find common ground regarding the protests.
Read the statement below
‘’The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is deeply concerned about recent developments regarding planned nationwide protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). While being mindful of the right to peaceful protest, as enshrined in our Constitution, the IGP urges all parties involved to ensure that the planned demonstrations are conducted in a peaceful manner to prevent being hijacked by miscreants, owing to the previous ugly experiences of such protests in most major cosmopolitan cities in the country. The IGP, however, acknowledges the grievances raised by the labour unions and the importance of constructive dialogue, which is sine qua none, in addressing these issues.
In light of this, the IGP orders the Commissioners of Police in charge of various commands, and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, to engage in fruitful discussions with the NLC/TUC leadership to foster understanding and reach common grounds on the planned protests. A peaceful and coordinated approach is crucial to achieving meaningful solutions and preventing any form of violence or disruptions to public order, should the protests persist.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens during the period of the planned protests as all necessary measures to facilitate the peaceful conduct of these demonstrations have been emplaced. However, it is hereby reaffirmed that any attempt by miscreants to exploit the situation for violent purposes viz-a-viz vandalism, gangsterism, and extortion will be met with firm, professional and commensurate lawful approach. The Police will not tolerate any act that threatens the peace and well-being of our country.
In light of the potential challenges posed by the planned protests, the Nigeria Police Force is fully prepared to deploy all available resources to maintain law and order and to protect the lives and property of our citizens. The IGP therefore calls on all officers to be vigilant, professional, and uphold the highest standards of conduct during this period.
The Police boss urges all stakeholders, including the NLC, TUC, and other civil society groups, to embrace peaceful dialogue as the most effective means of resolving grievances, while also reemphasizing that the Police is committed to ensuring a secure and conducive environment for open dialogue, constructive engagement and mutaul understanding for a seamless exercise of civil rights.''
Angus Cloud, a rising American actor best known for his role in the HBO drama “Euphoria,” was found dead on Monday, July 31, at his family home in Oakland, California, said a publicist.
A source close to the family told TMZ that Angus had been battling severe suicidal thoughts after getting back from Ireland, where they laid his father to rest.
A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Announcing his death on Monday night, July 31, his family said in a statement.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence,”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added. “We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud rose to prominence playing Fez on HBO’s Emmy-winning teen drama series “Euphoria.” He was a main character on the show’s first two seasons. His other acting credits included the films “North Hollywood” (2021) and “The Line”” (2023).
He was recently cast opposite Melissa Berrera in a new horror movie at Universal Pictures from “Scream 6” directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Cloud also starred in various music videos such as Noah Cyrus’ “All Three,” Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes” and Becky G and Karol G’s “Miamiii.”
