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American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian reportedly ‘hates’ Bianca Censori who is secretly married to her ex-husband and father of her children, Kanye West, Daily Mail claims. An insider said Bianca has been on Kim’s radar for some time after news of the rapper’s secret ‘wedding’ broke out last week. ‘‘Kim hates her. She’s pretty. And Kim hates pretty girls,’’ a source close to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 42, told Page Six on Sunday. Related news Court declares Kim Kardashian legally single as Kanye West mocks Pete Kim Kardashian still clinging to Kanye West, report claims Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Bicker over…

*Government is using poverty to suppress the people *Govt is doing well in aviation sector *Incoming administration should be transparent, accountable As Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s 21st state, grows in leaps, many have mounted the saddle to articulate and implement their programmes. In this down-to-earth interview, Straightnews newspaper team pins down Idorenyin Umanah, a public affairs commentator, who x-rays the Udom Emmanuel administration: achievements and failures and expectations of the incoming governor, and key issues that need more attention for the state to attain greatness and prosperity. Excerpts: On call to donate 100 hectares for agricultural purposes That is it,…

R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, emerged the winner of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant on Saturday night. She is a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her name was announced. Also read Miss India beats 79 Contestants to Become Miss Universe 2021 First Black Woman Crowned Miss Universe In Great Britain Miss South Africa crowned Miss Universe 2017 As thumping music rang out, she was handed…

Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup for the first time since the competition was revamped and moved to Saudi Arabia with a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Pedri scored a goal each at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh to give Barcelona its first Super Cup trophy since 2018 — and its 14th overall — and the first since the tournament began being played in a Final Four format in 2020 in a lucrative deal for the Spanish soccer federation. It was also Barcelona’s first title since former player Xavi took over as the team’s…

*Idem decries deplorable Federal roads * Wants FG to increase 2024 budget estimates *Hands over a road project to Ukanafun LGA  The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Unyime Idem, has decried the deplorable state of Federal roads across Nigeria, calling for increase in 2024 budgetary allocation for roads. According to him, “The bad state of our roads has brought untold hardship, loss of lives and properties to our people.” Idem made the call Saturday, January 14, 2023, during the inauguration of a 1.2km Amiamia Owo-Akpan Assiek Market Road with street lightings and drainage…

As Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s 21st state, grows in leaps, many have mounted the saddle to articulate and implement their programmes, which must be anomalous to the vision of its founding fathers. In this down-to-earth interview, Straightnews editorial team pins down Idorenyin Umanah, a public affairs commentator and political analyst, who chronicles and goggles at the various administrations, the various pilots, their achievements and their performances and expectations of future drivers for the state to attain greater and more prosperous heights. Excerpts: On the recent celebration Akwa Ibom 35th creation anniversary It was worth celebrating. If you visit other states…

Donald Trump’s White House race is shaky as the former president is pummeled with gnawing legal woes. This is as New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump’s family business the maximum penalty possible of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud. The sum, paltry to the billionaire real estate developer’s amassed fortune, is nevertheless symbolically significant as the ex-president eyes the White House again amid a host of legal woes. Also read: Donald Trump’s company convicted for Tax fraud The Trump Corporation and Trump Payroll Corp., entities of the Trump Organization, were found guilty last month of running a years-long…

Argentina’s joy for winning 2022 FIFA World Cup may be short lived as the global soccer body opened disciplinary proceedings against the country. This is as FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during their World Cup final triumph over France last month. The South Americans defeated holders France on penalties in Qatar after a dramatic 3-3 draw. Also read: World Cup Final: Argentina, France get $72m prize money Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has ordered the immediate release of a 30-year-old Nigerian pharmacist, Solomon Akuma, who is standing trial on a trumped-up charge bordering on terrorism. Akuma was arrested on April 2, 2020, in Abia State, for tweeting that he would “pay a Russian sniper to eliminate (President Muhammadu) Buhari and (Abba) Kyari (Buhari’s former Chief of Staff)” in response to a Twitter post asking “If $1m hits your account, your next move?” The three-man panel in its ruling on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Correctional Services to release the man from custody after spending almost two years in…

After 15 years of legal tussle over the revered Efik stool, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has sent Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V packing. The judgement written by Justice Amina Augie and read by Justice Akomoye Agim upheld the judgment of the Appeal Court, Calabar and ordered for a fresh election which the “sacked” Obong is still qualified to contest and this will the fourth time the Obong would step down for another selection exercise. Etubom Anthony Ani, M.O.N and others in Suit No. HC/102/2008, filed by his lead counsel, Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, sued Etubom Ekpo Okon…