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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

Dr. Dre has officially reached billionaire status after being included in Forbes’ updated list of the World’s Richest People. The legendary producer now has an estimated net worth of $1 billion, placing him around 3,332nd on the global rich list, tied with Beyoncé. Among the Richest in Music and Hip-Hop The milestone places Dr. Dre among a small group of wealthy musicians: Second-richest hip-hop artist, behind Jay-Z Sixth musician overall to appear on the billionaire list Wealth Built from Beats and Music Much of Dre’s fortune comes from music production and his headphone company Beats Electronics. In 2014, Apple acquired…

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Jesse Jackson Jr. called out three former presidents and a former vice president for using his father’s funeral to take shots at the current U.S. president. Jesse Jackson died from natural causes on February 17 at his home in Chicago, Illinois. He was 84. Jesse Jackson Jr. rebuked former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris for using his father’s memorial service to bash sitting President Donald Trump, who was not invited to the service. The Jackson family had asked invited guests not to politicize Jesse Jackson’s final homegoing service held at Chicago’s House of…

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A deranged woman who shot at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion on Sunday has been identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Ortiz fired multiple rounds from an assault-style rifle at Rihanna’s mansion on March 8, while the mom-of-3 was at home with her children. Police said at least one round pierced a wall at the $13.8 million mansion. More rounds hit a security gate. The “We Found Love” singer and her children were not harmed in the attack. It is not clear if Rihanna’s common-law husband, A$AP Rocky, was at home. Ortiz reportedly fired the shots from a white Tesla across the street from the house.…

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Zendaya has fuelled speculation that she secretly married Tom Holland after appearing at the Louis Vuitton womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week wearing what looked like a wedding band. The actress was photographed with a thin gold ring on her ring finger, which she wore alongside several silver rings during the high-profile fashion event. Zendaya’s longtime stylist and friend Law Roach recently suggested the couple may have already tied the knot. Speaking on the red carpet at the Actor Awards earlier this month, Roach told Access Hollywood that “the wedding has already happened.” When pressed for more details, he reportedly…

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The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has deteriorated sharply amid the expanding regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. Civilian Casualties Rising According to the World Health Organization: 486 people killed 1,313 injured 259 children among the injured 84 children killed Health officials warned the number of child casualties is unusually high because many strikes have occurred in densely populated urban areas, including Beirut. Massive Displacement Data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shows the conflict has displaced more than 667,000 people across Lebanon. 120,000 people are currently in government-run shelters Many others are staying with relatives Thousands are sleeping…

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A woman fired multiple rounds at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion on Sunday, while the pop singer was at home. Police said at least one round pierced a wall surrounding the $13.8 million mansion. More rounds hit a security gate. The “We Found Love” singer was not harmed in the attack. The 30-year-old suspect fired multiple shots from an assault-style rifle hitting the gate and an RV parked at the property. Police responded to the shooting around 1:20 p.m. Sunday in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood. Officers took the shooter into custody without incident. Police said Rihanna’s house was “targeted” by the woman, who…

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the new supreme leader of Iran following the reported death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during joint U.S.–Israeli military strikes. Background Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has largely remained out of public view despite longstanding speculation about his political influence inside Iran’s leadership. Born 8 September 1969 in Mashhad Second of six children of Ali Khamenei Educated at Alavi School in Tehran Later studied Islamic theology in the clerical centre of Qom He served briefly in the military during the Iran–Iraq War before entering religious studies. Behind-the-Scenes Influence Although he has never held government office or…

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been drawn into renewed controversy surrounding their father Prince Andrew after an email surfaced discussing possible payments to the two sisters. Email Allegedly Discussed £100,000 Payments The email, reportedly obtained by the Mail on Sunday, suggests Prince Andrew discussed financial arrangements in June 2011 with financier Jonathan Rowland, the son of banker David Rowland. According to the report: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were each expected to receive £50,000 Prince Andrew himself was reportedly set to receive £300,000 The discussions allegedly occurred while Andrew was serving as the United Kingdom’s special trade envoy. It…

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Lionel Messi is reportedly earning between $70 million and $80 million per year at Inter Miami CF, according to the club’s co-owner Jorge Mas. Mas disclosed the figure in an interview with Bloomberg, explaining that the Argentine superstar’s compensation includes salary, commercial agreements and other financial incentives. Salary and Guaranteed Pay Data from the MLS Players Association shows: Base salary: about $12 million per year Guaranteed compensation: $20.45 million This makes Messi the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer. Other top MLS earners include: Son Heung‑min (LAFC) – about $11.15 million Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami) – about $8.75 million Ownership…

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Several ministers in the administration of Bola Tinubu are reportedly preparing to resign in order to contest state-level elections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The move follows the timetable released by Independent National Electoral Commission, which schedules party primaries between April 22 and May 20. Ministers Considering Political Bids At least four cabinet members are linked to potential electoral contests: Adebayo Adelabu – expected to contest the Oyo State governorship under the APC Muhammad Ali Pate – linked to the Bauchi governorship race Yusuf Tuggar – also eyeing the Bauchi governorship Nkeiruka Onyejeocha – reportedly planning a return to…

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