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 X user shares shock after man allegedly said he would beat his wife for calling him “babe” instead of “Daddy An X user has sparked reactions online after sharing an encounter with a man who allegedly got upset hearing her call her husband “babe.” According to her, the man insisted that a wife should call her husband “Daddy” and allegedly said he would beat his wife if she ever addressed him as “babe.” Amused by the moment, the woman joked that she expected him to suggest a traditional title like “Nna anyi” instead, while insisting she would continue calling her husband “babe” in peace. She added that although she sometimes says “Daddy” depending on her mood, she and her husband were left shocked by the man’s strong reaction, before playfully asking others what pet names they call their partners.

 US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a tense phone conversation over the future of the ongoing Iran conflict, exposing growing differences between Washington and Tel Aviv on how to proceed.   According to a new CNN report, sources familiar with the discussion say Trump and Netanyahu spoke multiple times in recent days as tensions surrounding Iran continued to rise. During an earlier conversation, Trump reportedly informed the Israeli leader that the United States was considering launching new targeted military strikes against Iran early in the week under an operation reportedly named “Operation Sledgehammer.” However, less than 24 hours later, Trump unexpectedly announced that the planned strikes would be paused following requests from Gulf allies including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Diplomats from the region have since been working closely with US and Pakistani mediators to explore a possible diplomat...

Music executive Ubi Franklin has publicly criticized actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot for contesting the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary against the wishes of his political godfather, Femi Gbajabiamila. Elliot, who sought a fourth term to represent Surulere Constituency II, reportedly defied directives from Gbajabiamila and party leadership to step down for their preferred candidate, Barakat Bakare. Elliot pushed forward with his ambition but was forced out of the primary on Monday after his supporters were allegedly locked out of the venue and barred from voting. Following the chaotic incident, Elliot announced his official withdrawal from the race. Reacting to the development on X, Ubi argued that Elliot owed his previous three terms to his godfather's backing and should have yielded when asked. Ubi asserted Elliot should have withdrawn early to avoid public humiliation. However, an X user quickly labeled Franklin’s take as a “very unin...

  Degary Burbridge and Kiara Nettles were sentenced to 90 days at the River City Correctional Center and will serve five years of probation.   According to Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich, the couple left the baby unattended in a baby bathtub filled with water in May 2025.   Prosecutors said a third person later asked about the child, prompting Burbridge and Nettles to check on him. Authorities said they found the baby face down and unresponsive.   The couple originally faced involuntary manslaughter charges, but those charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

  In the widely condemned footage, Isokpehi—who claimed 26 years in the police force—also issued graphic threats directed at superior officers who permit citizens to film law enforcement personnel.     Isokpehi who posted the video on his TikTok account, bearing the name “Newton isokpehi for life”said;   “Any day I’m on duty as a police officer, carrying my rifle and doing my job, let somebody come and video me. That oga who gave you people the order to video us, he will go and do your burial. He will bury you. The number of you that I k!ll, he will be the one to bury all of you.  I have served in the Nigerian Police Force for twenty-six years in this place where we are suffering. We suffer every single day, every time. If anyone is bold enough, just bring your camera. Watch me properly, bring your camera and come anywhere I am. Come and video me. If you don’t do it right, I will clear everybody down, the whole bus, everybody around. I swear to God, if I don’t d...

 Legendary American boxer, Mike Tyson, has recalled how he caught his ex-wife with a young Brad Pitt as their marriage was spiraling towards divorce. During a wild interview on "This Past Weekend," Theo Von asked him if any guy had ever stolen one of his girlfriends. He then recalled the time he spotted his ex-wife Robin Givens with Pitt - before the actor became a Hollywood sensation. 'That's an interesting story. He didn't steal her from me, but me and my wife were going through a divorce,' recalled Tyson, who married the actress in 1988 before they divorced a year later.   'But, one day, I went over to the house... she wasn't home. Nobody,' Tyson continued. 'Then, [I saw her] driving up the road with the BMW that I bought her.' Tyson spotted someone else in the car. 'I thought it was one of her friends from "Head of the Class" [the sitcom Givens appeared in as Darlene Merriman between 1986 and 1991].   'But it wasn...

 Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19.   Man City needed to win to narrow the gap to Arsenal to just two points and take the race to the final day of the season on Sunday.   However, a 39th-minute goal from Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi put City behind, and Erling Haaland's stoppage-time equalizer came too late for Pep Guardiola's side to turn things around. Arsenal's final game of the campaign will be against Crystal Palace on Sunday.   It's the 14th English title for Arsenal, putting them behind only Liverpool and Manchester United at 20, and their first since 2003-04 when the "Invincibles" went unbeaten under Arsene Wenger. Arsenal have been runners-up in the league the past three seasons.   Mikel Arteta's team have also booked a place in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

 Singer Chike has sparked online reactions after a viral audio clip surfaced from a private conversation involving Sandra Edoho, ex-wife of TV personality Frank Edoho, with whom he is allegedly linked romantically.   In the recording, Chike is heard expressing concern that the alleged affair with a married woman could negatively affect his public image and music career. Sandra Edoho, who is identified in the conversation, is heard reassuring him, saying that while online backlash and blog coverage may be intense, it does not necessarily translate into long-term damage to a career. To strengthen her point, she referenced a past professional experience involving media personality Toke Makinwa, explaining how a previous online controversy around a project she worked on initially created negative perception but eventually led to unexpected business opportunities and high-value clients discovering her work.   She further encouraged Chike not to panic over public reactions, ins...

  The Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna State and adjoining communities. A statement from the force spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid, says the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were arrested following investigations into the abduction of Alhaji Rabo Jelani. Placid said investigations revealed that Yusuf Rabo conspired with Musa Adamu and Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large, to abduct the elderly victim for ransom over claims that he possessed substantial wealth and livestock.   ‘’Further investigations established that the syndicate procured and deployed multiple AK-47 rifles for their operations, with Ali Haruna allegedly supplying one of the firearms belonging to his father, while additional weapons were sourced by other members of the gang. One AK-47 rifle with an e...

 Juraci Rosa Alves was admitted to a hospital on May 16, where a doctor declared him d£ad due to respiratory failure.    A funeral home was then called and Alves, 88, was transported there for standard post-d£ath procedures.   But while staff were preparing the body for the wake, they detected signs of life. Jacqueline Brogiato, the funeral home's technical nursing supervisor, told local media: "Our funeral staff carried out the transfer as a standard procedure.   "When they arrived at the laboratory and placed him on the table, they noticed unusual movement in the abdomen and were unsure whether it was breathing.   "At first, when we realised there were vital signs, our only thought was to save him.   "So I carried out the initial care, trying to clear his airway until emergency services arrived.   "Everything happened very quickly – when they arrived, the doctor immediately began sedating and intubating him so he could be taken to the healthcare...

 Media personality,Media personality, Toke Makinwa has heavily criticized Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of TV host Frank Edoho, for using a past public dispute about an interior decor job to calm singer Chike's fears in a leaked audio conversation.   In the viral audio recording purportedly between Sandra and Chike, the singer expressed concern that their alleged romantic involvement could negatively impact his business, as many of his clients are married. To reassure him, Sandra—who runs an interior design firm—referenced a 2019 incident where Toke publicly called her out on social media for a poorly executed design project at her home. se (Read here, here and here). Sandra claimed that instead of destroying her reputation, the public backlash actually attracted a major client and boosted her social media following.   ‘’I will give you an example. One time in my career when I worked with Toke Makinwa. I did Toke's two homes. I did the first home'' Chike then asked “...

 The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.   The four teams are placed in Group L.   The draw was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo on Tuesday, with former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong serving as one of the draw assistants. A total of 48 teams will participate in the qualifiers, with the draw producing 12 groups and 24 teams qualifying for the finals. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will host the tournament from June 19 to July 17, 2027. Morocco will take on with Gabon, Niger and Lesotho in Group A, while Senegal will face Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia in Group J.   SEE ALL THE GROUPS BELOW; A: Morocco, Gabon, Niger Republic, Lesotho B: Egypt, Angola, Malawi, South Sudan C: Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, The Gambia, Somalia, D: South Africa, Guinea, Kenya, Eritrea E: DR Congo...