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Oluremi Tinubu CON (born September 21, 1960) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the country’s first lady since 2023, married to President Bola Tinubu. She served as the first lady of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 when her husband was governor. From 2011 until 2023, she served as a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District. She belongs to the All Progressives Congress (APC) political party. Oluremi Tinubu Biography Oluremi Tinubu, born September 21, 1960, in Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria, has emerged as a prominent figure in Nigerian society. She comes from a lineage…
Olumide Akpata (born October 7, 1972, in Edo South Senatorial District, Edo State) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He was a senior partner and leader of the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group at Nigeria’s Templars legal firm before resigning on August 31, 2023, to pursue partisan politics. In September 2023, he organised the “KingsWeek 2023” program with the Old Boys Association of King’s College in Lagos. In July 2020, he became Nigeria’s first non-Senior Advocate in 28 years to be elected president of the Nigerian Bar Association. Olumide Akpata Biography Photo Credit: @olumide_akpata, InstagramAkpata was born on October 7,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is official. And, ti some, it is officially offensive. Over this past weekend, Kate Gosselin shared the very first social media photos of herself and Steve Neild…. the reality star’s former bodyguard and, as Gosselin now admits herself, the reality star’s current boyfriend. (Instagram) The mother of eight previously revealed that her partner’s name is Steve and that she’s been dating him for over a year. On November 8, however, Gosselin went ahead and detailed 10 things that matter to her, including her kids, dogs, traveling, friends, pizza, her health and, yes, her boyfriend. “My…
Back in August, we reported on the tragic death of Hayley McNeff. The champion bodybuilder and fitness influencer was just 37. McNeff won multiple bodybuilding competitions in the mid-2000s before returning to school to earn a degree in psychology. Bodybuilder and influencer Hayley McNeff has passed away at the age of 37. (YouTube) Hayley McNeff died unexpectedly following a lifetime of success She went on to help others by sharing her knowledge of the habits that create success. Hayley’s content earned her thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok, and her loss has been mourned across the social media landscape.…
Renowned actor and broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry is supporting The Independent’s SafeCall campaign with the charity Missing People, helping to raise funds to protect missing children and bring them to safety. Sir Stephen has been a fierce advocate for improving mental health support for young people and for helping to bring missing children home. He has spoken publicly about his own experience of living with bipolar disorder and the importance of access to care and understanding. The cause holds deep personal significance for the comic, who went missing for three days in 1995 after becoming overwhelmed during a theatre run…
Liverpool attack Federico Chiesa has once again declined a call-up to the Italy squad for the upcoming November international break, a decision confirmed by national team coach Gennaro Gattuso. The withdrawal comes at a critical time for the Azzurri, who face must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Norway as they fight to escape the play-off spot in their qualification group. Gattuso hinted that the player is dealing with ‘problems’ when asked about the Italian’s decision to snub the Italy call-up. He said (via Daily Mail): “I often talk to him. We have to respect the decisions and problems…
Who will be in Taylor Swift’s bridal party when she marries Travis Kelce? Almost from the moment that they became engaged, fans have been looking for wedding details. Late this summer, we heard about Taylor’s wedding venue (allegedly). Now, her bridal party is coming together. And this time, there appears to be public confirmation. Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Ice Spice attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023. Who will be Taylor Swift’s bridesmaids? In a new report by The US Sun, Taylor Swift’s bridesmaids are slowly and secretly assembling. The first two bridesmaids, the report…
GistReel Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon have intensified as four new arrivals brought the Super Eagles’ camp in Rabat to 14 players on Monday. Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie joined an already lively squad featuring Fulham trio Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze. Lookman’s arrival, in particular, comes as a morale boost for head coach Eric Chelle, with the reigning African Footballer of the Year expected to play a key role in Thursday’s decisive encounter. Ademola Lookman – Getty image Bassey provides injury Update Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey has…
A young woman who went missing 50 times as a child after “feeling lost in the world” is now helping other vulnerable young people find their way home. Jade Knight, 23, was 15 and finding it difficult to cope with her type 1 diabetes when she walked out of hospital and disappeared for the first time. “I was really struggling with my chronic illness and feeling lost in the world,” she told The Independent. “I didn’t know what ‘missing’ was – I just walked out as an escape. I didn’t take a phone or anything with me. I just went…
Atalanta have officially dismissed head coach Ivan Juric after a disappointing start to the 2025/26 Serie A campaign and a 3-0 home defeat to newly-promoted Sassuolo on Sunday. Juric, who succeeded long-serving boss Gian Piero Gasperini last summer, leaves the club languishing in 13th place with only two wins from 11 league games. The defeat capped a poor run of form in which Atalanta managed just six points from their last eight matches. Tension boils over after Lookman substitution The decision to sack Juric came just days after a heated touchline exchange with Ademola Lookman during Atalanta’s Champions League victory…