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Chess master Tunde Onakoya, a Guinness World Record Holder and chess master, has responded to critics of his visit to President Tinubu. During the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Onakoya joined other prominent Nigerians to pay their respects to President Tinubu at his Lagos residence. However, shortly after his photos with President Tinubu were shared online, Onakoya faced criticism from a section of Nigerians. They accused him of visiting the President and accused him of various crimes, including frolicking with the powers that placed the children he is helping into slums and using his Chessin Sums Africa initiative to gain political power…

R. Kelly’s legal team has filed an urgent motion requesting his immediate release from prison. The motion alleges credible threats to his life within the North Carolina prison where he is serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes. Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal disturbing allegations of a murder-for-hire plot involving prison officials and inmates. The target of this sinister scheme is the disgraced singer, R. Kelly. The motion includes a sworn statement from Mikeal Glenn Stine, a terminally ill inmate and leader of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Stine claims that authorities offered him freedom in exchange for killing Kelly.…

Diddy’s prison costume from one of his earliest major film roles has fetched a staggering $24,510 at auction. The outfit, which included a gray hoodie, jeans with one pant leg cut off, and black shoes, was worn by Diddy in the 2001 romantic thriller Monster’s Ball. The ensemble made an appearance in the film’s opening scenes before his character’s grim fate on Death Row. GWS Auctions, the auction house that handled the sale, disclosed that the bidding attracted a total of 49 bids and concluded on June 7. Notably, the lot included a production costumer’s tag that provided detailed information…

Loud boos rang out at the City Ground on Tuesday night, June 10, as England suffered a 3-1 loss to Senegal in a friendly match—marking a historic moment for the West African side and the first defeat under new manager Thomas Tuchel. Senegal made history by becoming the first African team to defeat England in an official match. Despite an early goal from Harry Kane, the visitors dominated much of the game, exposing weaknesses in England’s setup and execution. Kane gave England a promising start in the 7th minute, taking advantage of a mishandled save by Edouard Mendy to score…

After 21 years of marriage, actor Scott Wolf, 57, and his wife Kelley Wolf, 48, are preparing to divorce. The longtime couple exchanged vows in 2004 and are blessed with three young children: Jackson, Miller, and Lucy. On Tuesday, June 10, Kelley Wolf, the Party Of Five star, confirmed the divorce from her husband, Scott Wolf, 57, in a cryptic Instagram post. In her post, Kelley expressed her heavy heart and stated that Scott and she are moving forward with the dissolution of their marriage. She described the journey as a long, quiet one, rooted in hope, patience, and a…

US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Los Angeles in response to protests over his immigration raids. The president defended his decision to deploy 700 US Marines and the California National Guard to Los Angeles, dismissing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s claim that the deployment escalated the situation. Trump acknowledged that last night and the night before were terrible, but he emphasized that he would invoke the Insurrection Act if an insurrection occurs. Trump warned reporters in an impromptu Oval Office meeting with his team that if they didn’t send in the national guard promptly, Los…

A reunion between the world’s richest man and the most powerful may not be imminent, but at least one of them has expressed regret for their strained relationship. Elon Musk, on X in the early hours of Wednesday, acknowledged that he regretted some of the barbs he posted during their social media exchanges with President Donald Trump. He stated that they had “gone too far.” I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2025 Musk didn’t elaborate on which posts from last week he regretted or explain…

After my younger sister got married before me, she stopped calling me “Sister.” She started calling me by my first name Rashidat. At our first family meeting after her wedding, I drove my car. She drove her husband’s. After my elder brothers spoke, I was about to say something when my mother cut me off: “Let the married woman speak first.” She meant my younger sister. I quietly stood up and walked to my car. My mother looked at me and added, “You’re not the only one with a car anymore. Swallow your pride and ask your sister how she…

Tems, the Afrobeats artist, is set to perform at the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA Club World Cup Final this July. She will be joined by Doja Cat and J Balvin. This strategic lineup marks a significant milestone as the FIFA Club World Cup final will now feature a halftime show. Beyond entertainment, this performance holds a deeper purpose. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This initiative aims to raise $100 million to enhance educational access and youth football programs worldwide. The show, which will be streamed for free on…

A nursery worker has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of a 14-month-old boy, Noah Sibanda. On Tuesday, June 10, 22-year-old Kimberly Cookson appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court and admitted to one count of gross negligence manslaughter. The incident that led to Noah’s demise occurred on December 9, 2022, at Dudley’s Fairytales Day Nursery in the West Midlands. Nursery owner Deborah Latewood, 54, also appeared in court alongside Cookson and denied failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This duty required them to ensure that Noah and others were…