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United States President, Donald Trump, has deleted a social media post that appeared to portray him as Jesus, following backlash and rising tensions with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war. The image, shared on Truth Social late Sunday, showed Trump as a Christ-like figure healing the sick, surrounded by American flags and eagles. The […]

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned Nigerian banks to stop granting loans without credible collateral, saying the practice fuels insider abuse and increases the risk of non-performing loans. Olukoyede gave the warning during a courtesy visit by the Chief Audit Executive of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, […]

By Enitan Abdultawab

Two happily married couples were left in shock after a 23andMe DNA reveals that they are cousins.

The couples named Celina and Joseph Quinones, had wedded after a four-month relationship, had three children together but the wife always questioned the ancestry origins of the kids due to a disparity in their skin and hair colours and textures.

Celina, who spoke on the Love Don’t Judge podcast, said: “I started really diving into my DNA because I wanted to find out my heritage – my daughter is really dark-skinned, and my son has curly hair my middle child is light-skinned, and everyone would ask ‘what are you what are you?’ I couldn’t really give an answer except Native American.”

Hence, she confirmed that the couples decided to go for a DNA, but was left shattered from the results of the test.

“When I realised that we were cousins I was a little sick to my stomach, and was thinking, ‘Should we get a divorce? Are we even supposed to be together?”

Celina, however, said that their indecision prompted her to post a video of her talking about the situation on TikTok but was met with several shocking comments, but racking up millions of views in the process.

“I did not know it was going to blow up that big.” She revealed the cruel responses, adding: “One person on there said ‘this is so disturbing, why would you marry your cousin?’

What was amazing was that none of Celina and Joseph’s relatives knew each other at their wedding.

The couples later realized that Joe’s father’s grandmother had been adopted, which caused the mistake because of poor record-keeping.

“Colorado seems so big, but it’s really not that big. Everyone knows everyone, and most likely, everyone is related”, Celina said.

To avoid this situation to happen to other people, the couple created a dating app, Before We Be, for prospective couples.

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Former President of the African Development Bank Group, ADB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has dedicated his African Lifetime Achievement Award to Nigeria and the African continent.

Adesina was presented with the award at the African Heritage Awards in Accra, Ghana, during the weekend.

Speaking at the event, which was attended by the President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, and other dignitaries, Adesina described his service to Africa as a “a lifetime calling” and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the continent.

He described Africa as “a continent in motion,” stressing that its future is underpinned not just by optimism but by measurable economic progress.

The ex-ADB President, who was also a former Nigerian minister of agriculture, cited projections by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, indicating that Africa’s economy is expected to grow by about 4.2 percent in 2026, positioning it among the fastest-growing regions globally.

Highlighting the continent’s economic transformation, Adesina pointed to leading African enterprises such as the Dangote Group, MTN Group, Safaricom, and Jumia as clear indicators that Africa has evolved into an “investable reality”.

He also underscored Africa’s strategic importance in the global energy transition, noting that the continent holds approximately 30 percent of the world’s critical mineral reserves but attracts less than five percent of global investment in the sector. He noted that the gap presents a significant opportunity for investors.

Adesina further highlighted the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit, a platform he co-founded to connect African assets with global institutional investors.

He emphasized that the continent’s development must be driven by structured, long-term investment rather than dependence on aid.

Dedicating the award to Nigeria and the African continent, Adesina acknowledged the support of former Nigerian leaders, including Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, in his career.

He also paid tribute to former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, whom he described as a key mentor.

Ex-ADB boss Adesina dedicates award to Nigeria, Africa, thanks Obasanjo, Jonathan

Teachers and local government workers in Edo State who retired in 2012 on Monday began receiving their long-awaited gratuities, following the disbursement….

The Cross River State chapter of the Assembly for Moral Discipline, Justice, and Restoration of Public Confidence has condemned the reinstatement of Mr. Ovat Agbor, lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, by the leadership of the Cross River State House of Assembly.

The group faulted the decision of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, describing the move as a breach of ethical standards and a contradiction of the moral expectations placed on public office holders.

A month ago, there were media reports about how the lawmaker physically assaulted the wife, and had to apologise for his erratic behavior when the assembly passed a motion, and suspended him.

Speaking at a media briefing in Calabar on Monday, the group’s State Publicity Secretary, Dr. John Egon, expressed concern that the lawmaker, earlier suspended over alleged domestic violence against his spouse, was recalled without clear evidence of accountability.

He warned that the development could erode public trust in governance and weaken the ethical foundation of leadership in the state.

Egon described the alleged conduct as a grave abuse of office and a betrayal of public trust, insisting that leadership must be anchored on respect for human dignity and the protection of citizens.

He added that individuals who show disregard for such values should not be entrusted with the responsibility of representing the people.

In a statement, the group also criticised Speaker Ayambem for presiding over the reinstatement, noting that the action sends a dangerous signal that misconduct can be overlooked within the legislature.

According to the group, public office demands integrity, discipline and a strong moral compass, warning that failure to uphold these values could erode the dignity of the state and its moral fabric.

It further noted that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu is widely seen as one driven by discipline, accountability and ethical governance, stressing that actions perceived to contradict these ideals risk undermining the government’s moral direction.

The group urged civil society and women’s rights organisations to review the circumstances surrounding Agbor’s recall to ensure justice is served.

However, reacting to the criticism, the Speaker’s spokesman, Mr. Matthew Okache, dismissed the concerns, maintaining that due process was followed in lifting the suspension.

He stated that the decision was based on the recommendation of a committee set up by the House, after the lawmaker had served his suspension.

Group kicks as Cross River Assembly recalls lawmaker accused of assaulting wife

The United States has commended the Nigerian government for securing the convictions of 386 Islamist militants, describing the development as a significant milestone in the country’s fight against terrorism….