Ex-Rivers Deputy Gov Commends Wike, Fubara For Embracing Peace

Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, a former deputy governor of Rivers State, and the senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, thanked the state for restoring peace.

Senator Harry-Banigo thanked God Almighty for what she described as “sustained peace” in her Facebook post.

She praised Bola Tinubu, the president, for helping to mend the state’s unity by playing a fatherly role in the internal political crisis.

“I want to thank God Almighty for Rivers State’s continued peace. Congratulations to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president, for his father’s contribution to the resolution of a political family rift, she said.

Additionally, Harry-Banigo praised the efforts of the Federal Capital Territory’s Minister Nyesom Wike, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and other leaders who support dialogue and reconciliation.

“I also commend the state’s leaders, including the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State’s Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for supporting peace and reconciliation. Rivers State, congratulations! she stated.

The statement came amid a flurry of positive comments about President Tinubu’s mediation of a truce between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which the suspended governor has argued is crucial to the stability and development of the state.

Read more recently: President Tinubu Meets With Wike, Fubara, and Rivers Lawmakers.

“Tinubu’s Intervention”

On Thursday, President Tinubu had a meeting with members of the assembly, Fubara, Wike, Martins Amaewhule, the state’s speaker, and the assembly’s members.

The President met with the parties at the meeting, according to Channels TV, and on March 18 the state declared a state of emergency.

Fubara was also present at the meeting after the president suspended him, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers Assembly while a state emergency was declared.

President Tinubu attributed his actions, among other things, to the state Assembly’s inability to work together and the state’s security situation.

On June 26, 2025, Governor Fubara (right) and FCT Minister Wike pose with Rivers Assembly members at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
On June 26, 2025, Governor Fubara (right) and FCT Minister Wike pose with Rivers Assembly members at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

One photo shows the President with the governor and the minister all smiling during the meeting on Thursday, which depicted a remarkable achievement in efforts to end the region’s protracted political crisis.

At a funeral service in Rumueprikom, Wike’s hometown in the state’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Wike and Amaewhule again appeared in public together two days after the latest round of peace talks at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the FCT’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State’s suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State, meet.

No Sacrifice Is Too Big For Peace

There was no sacrifice too great for the state’s peace, stability, and advancement, Fubara claimed on June 28, 2025.

Molly-Mae’s hailed a ‘Wimbledon lady’ in white maxi dress that ‘suits all shapes’

As fans hailed her as the “epitome of a Wimbledon lady,” Molly-Mae Hague won the admiration at Wimbledon last year in a flattering white maxi dress that “suits all shapes.”

Molly-Mae Hague wore an elegant maxi dress for Wimbledon(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)

Tomorrow (June 30), the highly anticipated Wimbledon tournament, will debut, making it the ideal time for tennis stars and enthusiasts to showcase their stylish interpretations of the timeless “Woods” theme. Molly-Mae Hague stunned at last year’s event with a sophisticated white maxi dress that might just be one of the most memorable courtside ensembles to date.

The former Love Island star took to Instagram to showcase her Wimbledon-inspired outfit, donning Odd Muse’s £125 The Ultimate Muse Collar Maxi Dress, which earned her a flurry of compliments from fans. “Omg the epitome of a Wimbledon lady right there wow” gushed one admirer, while another fan raved: “The @oddmuselondon dress is stunning on you!!!” A third follower begged for details on her outfit, asking: “Where’s this dress from”, and a fourth fan couldn’t get enough, exclaiming: “Obsessed with this look and that bag is unreal”.

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This one style of wellies is worn by all of Glastonbury’s best-dressed celebrities.

A chic, loose chignon bun and a sleek, quilted black Chanel bag elevated Molly-Mae’s outfit. The Odd Muse dress itself, which had a sleek, elegant silhouette and luxurious details, was the real show-stopper, though.

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Molly-Mae wore Odd Muse’s collared maxi dress for the event(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)

The dress’s sleeveless design makes it ideal for the warmer months while also featuring a classic, crisp collar and button-down front, giving it a timeless, classic shirt dress feel. The dress features front slits and tailored darts, giving it a flattering silhouette that is appropriate for all body types, and is made of lightweight, sumptuous fabric.

You’re in luck if you want to purchase Molly-Mae’s Wimbledon dress in all XXS to 3XL sizes right now. Additionally, it comes in black and grey if all-white isn’t your thing.

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The Ultimate Muse Collar Maxi Dress is now available for pre-order(Image: Odd Muse)

Last year, Molly-Mae’s dress created such a stir that several other designs are available this year that have a similar look. For instance, Karen Millen’s £119 Cotton Top Stitch Woven Midi Shirt Dress has a collared neckline and fitted shirt dress design that Karen Millen also possesses. It has a more flowing midi-length skirt and a classic sleeveless fit to protect your shoulders from the sun, as well as a halter neck.

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The Heidi Viscose-Linen Belted Midi Dress in White from Reiss is currently on sale for a bargain, down from £78 to £80. With a belted waist and floaty linen-blend material, it has a slightly more relaxed, breezy vibe that makes it ideal for sunbathing in the summer.

Glastonbury breaks silence on Bob Vylan ‘death to IDF’ chant with furious statement

The rap punk duo Bob Vylan’s performance on Saturday has sparked outrage among the Glasgowtown organizers, who have since remained silent.

Rap punk duo Bob Vylan’s rapper Bobby Vylan sung the chants “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF” during their performance on Saturday. Their performance came just before the controversial Irish group Kneecaps, when a member of the rap trio suggested fans “start a riot” outside his bandmate’s upcoming court appearance.

There is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech, or incitement to violence, according to festival bosses, according to a statement released by festival organizers. “Their chants very much crossed a line,” the statement said.

The Labour MP warned that both Glastonbury and the BBC had “questions to answer” following the chants that Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Israeli embassy blasted this morning. It was then described as a “pretty shameless publicity stunt.”

He told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, “I thought it was appalling, to be honest, and I think the BBC and Glastonbury have some questions to answer about how we saw such a spectacle on our screens.”

“But I also believe it to be a pretty shameless publicity stunt, and for that reason, I don’t really want to indulge too much.”

Bob Vylan's chants shocked BBC viewers
The chants by Bob Vylan shocked BBC viewers (Redferns).

He claimed that the humanitarian crisis and the fact that Israeli settlers attacked a Christian village this week should be the subject of conversation in Israel and Gaza.

All life is precious, he continued, “whether it’s a Palestinian or an Israeli, whether it’s a Christian, a Jew, or a Muslim, because we saw that chant at a music festival, when there were Israelis who were murdered, kidnapped, raped, or in some cases still held captive.”

All life is sacred, they say. And I find it quite revolting that there is a state in this conflict where you can cheer on either side like a football team.

He responded, “The broadcaster has questions to answer, but I do not know what the editorial and operational challenges” are of taking such action,” when asked whether the BBC should have cut the live feed.

The Israeli embassy, however, stated that the events on Saturday had “deeply disturbed” it.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he was 'appalled' by the scenes
Wes Streeting, the health secretary, called the scene “appalled” and “appalled” (SKY NEWS).

Videos of the incident, which were posted online, show a member of Bob Vylan yelling the phrase to the crowd, and police are looking into the incident.

Before Irish band Kneecap, whose member Mo Chara recently filed for a criminal record after allegedly waving a Hezbolla flag on stage during a performance.

The Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom is deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful language being used at the Glastonbury Festival, according to a statement from the embassy.

When such slogans are delivered before tens of thousands of festivalgoers and met with applause, they continued to say that they “advocate for the destruction of the State of Israel.”

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‘Keep the same gag going’ – Lowe hits back at stadium announcer

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Before their 54-7 victory over Western Force, the Perth stadium announcer tried his hardest to troll the visitors who were born in the southern hemisphere.

After Australia’s head coach Joe Schmidt highlighted some of the Lions squad’s ancestry, the issue has become a hot topic in the tour’s development.

In front of a record-setting Force crowd of more than 46, 000, the announcer declared, “Our former Aussie at No 14, Mack Hansen,” on Saturday.

Sione Tuipulotu, another Aussie, sits at No 12. At No 11, Pierre Schoeman, a former SA schoolboy and now Scotsman, and James Lowe, a Kiwi who is now Irishman, are both at No 11.

Lowe, who started for the Maori All Blacks against the Lions in 2017, didn’t really like it.

The 32-year-old told BBC Sport, “Hopefully a few more Kiwis or Saffas play next week and we can keep on getting the same joke going.”

When Schmidt described Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as the “southern hemisphere centre partnership,” Schmidt apologized and said he was “sloppy” and “did no harm.”

Lions performance manager David Nucifora then accused him of mind games and pot-stirring.

Tuipulotu, the captain of Scotland and a native of Australia, disregarded the insults, saying, “I knew there would be some ‘good humour’ coming back home to Australia. We must take these things seriously, he said.

“Hungrier for a Test spot,”

After winning the URC final, Leinster wing Lowe had to wait a week before getting his first taste of Lions action.

While Lowe feels like he seized every opportunity, which Irish coaches have given him, and he has been given 40 chances by his country, to complete the match with two assists and three clean breaks.

Lowe continues, “I knew I would have a chance to put on a performance, and I was very happy with how I turned out.” When your name appears on the TV, I can still recall sitting at home with my wife. It’s a great privilege to be standing in front of the camera in Australia and given the opportunity.

The amazing thing about this tour is that these games make you more desperate for a test seat. You must put your best foot forward because I’m competing with some elite wingers in their own right.

It’s obvious that we can improve and that we will improve over time, but I’ll already be very proud of it for the rest of my days. ‘

Lowe is just one of 12 Australian Lions players in a single Lions series, which is the most of any other team.

He continues, “We’re in a fortunate situation where we know so many of our own boys.”

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Rod Stewart makes ‘horrible’ complaint about Glastonbury set as he reveals ‘demand’

Rod Stewart will play the Sunday “legends” slot at Glastonbury this Sunday, the Maggie May hitmaker recently revealing his concerns prior to the performance.

Rod Stewart (Image: Getty Images for ABA)

Iconic singer Sir Rod Stewart has candidly expressed his distaste for one particular aspect of his highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury, while also revealing a specific request he’s made.

In a special Glastonbury edition of the BBC Sidetracked podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, the ‘Maggie May’ singer discussed his upcoming gig on the festival’s renowned Pyramid Stage.

Rod will be appearing on the Sunday “legends” slot at Worthy Farm, emulating music legends like Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue, having previously performed on the stage in 2002 with Coldplay and Stereophonics.

When asked what he thought of being labeled a “legend,” Rod responded that he was comfortable with the term and that he “don’t mind.” I believe I merit it, after all. I just wish the time wasn’t called the “teatime slot.”

Before the musician himself called the label “horrible,” Rod continued to explain why he wasn’t a fan of the traditional name for his performance time, which Annie acknowledged sounded “old.”

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Rod was quizzed on how he felt about the word “legend”(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
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Rod explained how he was preparing for the show, saying, “We’re working on the set list, but not too hard. Although it’s not Glastonbury, I want to try and treat it like any other game, you know.

He further made it clear that he wanted to go on stage longer because he only had an hour and fifteen songs, and that he wanted an extra hour and a half. You’re aware that this will undoubtedly be my last time doing it.

Rod says he’ll drink a few glasses before his Glastonbury performance to stop the thirst. He said he wants it to be memorable, but he’ll just go in, have a few drinks, and enjoy himself like I’ve always done it all my life instead.

Meanwhile, Rod’s wife Penny Lancaster has spoken candidly about her concerns for her husband, admitting that recent losses in his family have led him to reflect on his own life and consider how long he’s got left. However, the famous singer continues to keep her on her toes.

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Rod shared one aspect of the slot that he’s not a fan of(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Penny responded to a question on the “We’re Not Getting Any Younger” podcast about whether Rod still made her feel young, saying, “He does, he does.”

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She also pondered, “You know when you’re 80, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’ve got to be 80, and he’s wondering to himself, he’s lost his two brothers, maybe, How long have I got?” ‘”.

Orlando Bloom embraces the bachelor lifestyle as he dons pyjamas for Jeff Bezos wedding

Orlando Bloom donned an eye-catching outfit to the wedding of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos, giving the impression that he had left his recent breakup with Katy Perry behind him.

Orlando Bloom put his recent split with Katy Perry behind him(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)

Orlando Bloom appeared care-free as he jetted off to Venice to enjoy the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. But it was only a few days ago that it was confirmed the 48-year old actor had split with Katy Perry following their nine year relationship.

As he relaxed and reclined on a speedboat that was cruising along the Venice Canal, the father of one was pictured wearing a black and white polka-dot pyjama set that matched his pyjama suit.

Orlando finished his look by wearing a black vest top and jewelry around his neck, with the top unbuttoned.

The actor known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean was seen taking a leisurely stroll with Sydney Sweeney and Tom Brady earlier that day.

The day before Orlando attended the nuptials of Jeff and Lauren on his own as Katy fulfilled her tour commitments.

Orlando Bloom causally lays back on speed boat as he attends Jeff Bezos wedding alone
Orlando Bloom causally lays back on speed boat as he attends Jeff Bezos wedding alone(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
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And according to US Weekly, a source close to the pair, who also has a daughter, claimed the couple broke up peacefully.

Although Katie and Orlando have split, the source told the publication. At the moment, it’s not contentious. Katy is obviously upset, but she is relieved that she didn’t have to go through another divorce because that was her worst experience.

The source continued that the singer’s nine-year relationship had been in the makings because they had been living essentially apart since he had been on tour.

The insider explained that their relationship has been “tense for months” and that they have been “living apart” since Katy has been touring.

The couple started dating again in 2016 while attending the Golden Globes, but they broke up afterward.

We can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time, according to a joint statement that was released at the time.

However, Katy’s tweet was much more direct, writing, “HOW BOUT A NEW THINKING FOR 201? ” You can still be friends with and/or love your former partners! No one is a victim or a villain, so “get a life, y’all”!

By the time the couple was settled, Orlando had already proposed wearing a diamond engagement ring.

The pair posted a zoomed-in photo of themselves holding the ring in perfect focus to let fans know about the news.

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