Latto has officially retracted her viral claims about retiring from the music industry. She clarified that her initial announcement was an emotional reaction caused by overwhelming postpartum depression and adjusting to life as a new mother.

Latto has officially retracted her viral claims about retiring from the music industry. She clarified that her initial announcement was an emotional reaction caused by overwhelming postpartum depression and adjusting to life as a new mother.

🚨Latto's 'Big Mama' Album Recorded 2.9 MILLION streams on Spotify in its first full day of release.

🚨Latto's 'Big Mama' Album Recorded 2.9 MILLION streams on Spotify in its first full day of release.

📀🇳🇿 | @Rihanna's "Talk That Talk" album is now certified 4x PLATINUM in New Zealand, for selling over 60,000 units in the country.

📀🇳🇿 | @Rihanna's "Talk That Talk" album is now certified 4x PLATINUM in New Zealand, for selling over 60,000 units in the country.

💔💔THE LETTER MAJOR MALINGA NEVER READ💔😭😭

Rain had fallen throughout the evening over the military camp. Inside a dimly lit tent, Major Malinga sat alone, meticulously cleaning the dust from his boots following days of heightened tension at the frontline. Around him, soldiers whispered prayers and attempted to rest before dawn broke. However, sleep eluded Major Malinga. He bore an immense burden of responsibility. As a commander to his men, and a father to three children waiting at home, his duties were multifaceted. From the inner pocket of his uniform, he carefully retrieved a folded letter that had arrived earlier that afternoon from his family. The paper was worn from the numerous times he had held it. With a soft smile, he began to read the words penned by his wife: “My love, the children miss you every day. Your youngest still sleeps holding your photograph. The boys keep asking when Daddy will return. We are praying for you. Please come back to us safely. We don’t need riches… we only need you.” A small drawing slipped from the envelope, a creation from his youngest child. A stick figure wearing military camouflage stood beside a house and three smiling children, above which were shaky words: “Daddy, come home. We love you.” For the first time in days, Major Malinga’s composure broke, and he lowered his head. Though the battlefield had hardened his body, it had not hardened his heart. He folded the drawing carefully and gazed toward the dark sky outside. One of his soldiers approached him. “Sir… operation starts before sunrise,” Major Malinga nodded. Then he said quietly, “When this mission ends, I’m going home. My children have waited long enough.” None of them knew these words would be his final promise. Before dawn, the unit moved out. The mission was to rescue civilians trapped near hostile territory. The weather was unforgiving; rain turned the ground into mud, and thunder rolled above them. Still, Major Malinga led from the front, as he always did. Hours into the mission, disaster unfolded. Enemy fire erupted from hidden positions, and the peaceful valley became a nightmare of explosions and screaming metal. Soldiers scrambled for cover while some civilians became trapped between the fighting. Major Malinga saw the danger immediately and ordered, “Move them out!” Bullets tore through nearby trees as he guided frightened families toward safety. Then he noticed a young soldier had fallen behind – wounded, terrified, and pinned down. Without hesitation, Major Malinga ran back. His men shouted after him, “Sir! It’s too dangerous!” But he never listened when someone needed saving. He reached the wounded soldier and shielded him as gunfire rained around them. Together they crawled through mud and smoke. Just as safety seemed close, a deafening explosion shattered the air. The blast struck nearby, and everything disappeared beneath smoke and fire. When the dust settled, soldiers rushed toward the scene and found the young soldier alive. But Major Malinga… their commander… their protector… lay motionless beside him. His uniform was torn, and rain mixed with blood across the earth. Yet, one thing remained untouched – the letter, still tucked inside his pocket. A soldier removed it carefully with trembling hands. Inside, they found something Major Malinga had written on the back before the mission: “If I do not return, tell my children their father loved them more than life itself. Tell them I carried their voices into every battle.”

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu endorses Oyebanji for second term

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has rallied support for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 governorship election in the state. Governor Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the June poll, is seeking to continue in office beyond 2026. Mrs Tinubu, who is the National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), said Oyebanji has performed remarkably well in his three and a half years in office. She urged the electorate to re-elect him on the strength of his performance in the forthcoming poll. The First Lady made the remarks on Saturday at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Campaign Rally for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. She said Oyebanji has done enough to justify re-election because the fortunes of the state have changed for the better since he came on board in 2022. The First Lady, who said she was in Ekiti to appreciate the people of the state for their support for the governor and his wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, also canvassed support for her husband, President Bola Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election. She said, “We came here just to appreciate Ekiti Kete for the support given to BAO (Oyebanji) and his wife so far. I want to plead with you: help me vote for BAO in the coming governorship election in Ekiti and, in 2027, vote for Mr President (Tinubu) because things are changing for the better. “You have seen more money given to the states for them to work more for the people. The states no longer owe salaries. In Ekiti State, things are going on fine here, and your governor is doing a good job and should be voted in for a second term in office. I am very grateful to you for your support so far. Please, continue to support him so he can do more.” Senator Tinubu specially appreciated the APC women in Ekiti for trooping out in large numbers to welcome her, saying she was impressed with the reception accorded to her at every place she visited during her one-day working visit to the Land of Honour. At the event, Senator Tinubu presented cheques of N50,000 to 2,000 women to support small-scale businesses. She disclosed that the governor’s wife would supervise the disbursement. The First Lady also commissioned the newly built ICT Centre at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, which was facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative. She equally held a meeting with Ekiti Obas under the aegis of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, before attending the rally at the pavilion. Earlier in the day, Senator Tinubu, who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and other senior APC women leaders, received an impressive reception at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Airport shortly after the presidential jet that conveyed her from Abuja touched down. In his remarks, Governor Oyebanji pledged a total of 700,000 votes from the people of Ekiti State for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election in appreciation of what he described as “unprecedented support the state had so far received from the President”, which he said has positively changed the face of the state and improved the standard of living of its people. Tags:

The 2020s belong to Stan Kroenke.

With his Premier League Champions set to play in the Champions League Final today, real estate billionaire Stan Kroenke is gearing up for another potential major trophy. Over the past five years, the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group has seen its vast portfolio take home titles in some of the world's biggest leagues: NFL, (Rams, Super Bowl LVI), NHL (Colorado Avalanche, 2022), NBA (Denver Nuggets, 2023), and now the English Premier League (Arsenal, 2026). The success has come alongside ballooning valuations, with the teams now worth a collective $23 billion—the most valuable sports portfolio of any group in the world. Meanwhile, Kroenke himself is valued at over $22 billion, making him the 12th richest owner in sports, according to Forbes. Note: Titles listed represent teams' most recent major championship.

⚽️🚨 Chelsea have won: 🏆🏆 UEFA Champions League 🏆🏆 UEFA Europa League 🏆 UEFA Conference League 🏆 UEFA Super Cup 🏆 FIFA Club World Cup Arsenal have spent decades trying to win the one trophy Chelsea have won TWICE. ⭐ CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE — THEY’LL NEVER SING THAT! ⭐

⚽️🚨 Chelsea have won: 🏆🏆 UEFA Champions League 🏆🏆 UEFA Europa League 🏆 UEFA Conference League 🏆 UEFA Super Cup 🏆 FIFA Club World Cup Arsenal have spent decades trying to win the one trophy Chelsea have won TWICE. ⭐ CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE — THEY’LL NEVER SING THAT! ⭐

Latto has shared the first adorable photos of her daughter on Instagram, just hours after releasing her 'Big Mama' album. 🥰💕

Latto has shared the first adorable photos of her daughter on Instagram, just hours after releasing her 'Big Mama' album. 🥰💕

Here are the Starting Lineups For PSG VS Arsenal in the Final Match of the UEFA Champions League! What are your thoughts? #Arsenal #PSG #championsleague #UCLFinal

Here are the Starting Lineups For PSG VS Arsenal in the Final Match of the UEFA Champions League! What are your thoughts? #Arsenal #PSG #championsleague #UCLFinal

Shakira has said she has no 'time or space in her life' for love, fours years on from her very public split from Gerard Piqué 💔

The Colombian pop superstar, 49, and Spanish footballer, 39, who share sons Sasha, 11, and Milan, 13, confirmed they had separated in June 2022, after she learnt he had allegedly been unfaithful. While Gerard swiftly went on to date Clara Chia, 27, for three years, Shakira has remained single and said she is enjoying time with her kids and focusing on her career. She told The Times: 'No romance for me for now. There's no space or time in my life for that. My plate is quite full. 'My kids are my priority. And my career. Strangely enough, I'm in love with my career like I've never been in my life. I'm enjoying my time alone as well'.