Archive June 26, 2025

One Dead In Imo Market Explosion, Police Assure Residents Of Safety

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following a tragic explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Eke Ubaheze Market Square, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, claimed the life of a middle-aged woman, identified as Ngozi Umeh.

She reportedly stepped on a landmine suspected to have been planted by members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).

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Police authorities said the late Ngozi Umeh was critically injured and later confirmed dead at a hospital. Five others sustained various degrees of injuries during the incident and are receiving medical care.

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In this file photo, the crest of the Nigeria Police Force is seen on a police officer’s uniform. PHOTO: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed specialized teams, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and tactical squads, to secure the area, evacuate victims, and conduct a thorough sweep of the market to detect any other hidden explosives.

The police have since declared the area safe, with normal activities resuming under tightened security surveillance.

Danjuma also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to lead a comprehensive investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous act.

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Imo Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, briefs journalists in Owerri on December 3, 2023.

Holly Willoughby’s colour correcting primer is £10 cheaper than Stila’s cult favourite one

Holly Willoughby is known for her natural-looking, fresh-faced makeup, and it turns out that this affordable color correction primer is the key to her makeup.

Holly Willoughby uses this colour correcting primer(Image: WireImage)

After countless years appearing on our TV screens, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Holly Willoughby would have curated a beauty routine that’s full of expensive products. However, her makeup artist Patsy O’Neill revealed that there’s actually plenty of affordable products she uses to prep Holly’s skin before heading on camera.

As every beauty fan knows, the secret to long-lasting, flawless makeup all starts with your base, which is why we were thrilled to discover that Patsy actually uses a very affordable product on Holly. Whilst doing Holly’s makeup for Dancing on Ice, the MUA shared that she used Super Facialist’s Skin Perfecting Primer, which hydrates, protects, refines and colour corrects skin.

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This £15 “fashion glue” prevents everything from strapless tops to mini skirts from slipping.

The multi-use primer is currently available for just £16.98 on Amazon, making it the ideal affordable substitute for the adored Stila One Step Correct Primer, which costs just £28. To fit all skin tones, the Super Facialist primer is available in two different medium-deep and fair-light shades.

Super Facialist colour correcting primer
The Super Facialist colour correcting primer comes in two shades(Image: Super Facialist)

It contains a wealth of skin-nourishing ingredients, including cica, which aids in skin calming and soothing, niacinamide, which improves texture and oil, and hyaluronic acid, which hydrates and increases moisture retention. The primer gives you a solid foundation to apply your makeup on top of your skin, giving you a strong foundation so that your products shine even more.

It features blurring technology to help smooth imperfections and pores, as well as a built-in colour corrector thanks to the multiple pigments. This helps balance and even out skin tone, tone down any redness and brighten up sallow complexions, as well as improving all over dullness.

If redness is your top concern, you might also want to try the Erborian CC Red Correct, which balances redness and discoloration with green pigments and contains nourishing ingredients. The Huda Beauty Faux Filter Color Corrector, available in six shades, is a good way to tone down dull skin and hide imperfections from dark circles to blemishes.

Super Facialist’s Skin Perfecting Primer, however, has the ability to accomplish all of these things in one go. This is why it’s surprising that Amazon has such positive reviews. Great product for women with medium to dark skin, according to one reviewer. provides a solid foundation for make-up and effectively targets skin. both breathable and lightweight.

The Super Facialist colour correcting primer
The primer has been praised for reducing redness and brightening skin(Image: Super Facialist )

Another person reaffirmed that the primer was “really lovely, smooth, and simple to put on.” The best I’ve ever used. I’ll undoubtedly order again.

Some people did discover some issues, such as “Always wanted to try a color-correcting primer like this.” I don’t find it particularly suitable for oily skin, and it smooths on nicely.

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However, others were unable to provide enough, with one reviewer praising: “Absolutely amazing primer. Make a lasting impression under foundation,” and it “tones my red and is just as good as other more expensive brands”

Gabor Mate on Trauma and Palestinian Suffering

Our guest on this Centre Stage episode is Dr. Gabor Mate, a retired physician, author, and Holocaust survivor who has written extensively about trauma, child development, Israel, and Palestine.

Mate discusses how Palestinians have been traumatized by Zionism, how living under it has affected them, and how the mainstream media hasdistorted what the realities of Gaza are.

Katy Perry ‘relieved’ over Orlando Bloom split after horrendous divorce heartache

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry have been linked in a number of rumors, but neither have yet confirmed the relationship’s breakdown. However, sources claim the relationship is over.

Katy is said to be relived due to the split(Image: Getty Images)

After her first divorce heartache, Katy Perry is reportedly “relieved” that she no longer works with Orlando Bloom. After months of issues with the actor, it is said that the singing sensation finally broke up with him, but neither has yet confirmed a split.

However, it has been reported that Katy and Don are “relieved” because they are not legally married, which means they don’t need to divorce. This is in contrast to the situation when Katy and Russel Brand split up in July 2012, just over a year apart.

Although it was said that Katy wouldn’t need to go through this difficult time, she was engaged to actor Orlando after he proposed six years ago in 2019. Daisy Dove, the couple’s four-year-old daughter, was born the following year in 2020.

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Katy and Orlando have reportedly split
Katy and Orlando have reportedly split(Image: Getty Images)

Katie is upset, a source told Us Weekly, but happy to avoid having to go through another divorce because that was her worst life experience. This comes after rumors that Orlando and Katy have ended their almost ten-year relationship have been spread.

Katy previously suffered a horrendous break up with her ex-husband Russell Brand after he brutally ended their relationship via text moments before she was due on stage to perform. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Katy shared her own thoughts on their ill-fated marriage: “He’s a very smart man, a magical man, and I was in love with him when I married him.

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When I first met him, he said he wanted an equal, and I believe that many strong men do this because they eventually accept it and say, “I can’t handle the equality.” He objected to the tour’s atmosphere because I was the boss. That caused a lot of uproar, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting.

Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me about his divorcing status.

The couple have been through several ups and downs since they first got together back in 2016. They went Instagram official in May 2016 when the Katy posted a funny photo of herself and Orlando dressed in bathrobes on the steps of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes, France.

Katy was dumped by Russell via text
Katy was dumped by Russell via text(Image: Getty Images)

Since Katy’s most recent album, 143, which came out in September, Katy has been “stressed” and “deeply frustrated,” according to reports that the couple has been struggling.

Katy has also been away from home for some time as she is currently on a world tour. This means she has spent a lot of time away from her home in Montecito, California which has reportedly caused a “big disruption” in her home life with Orlando.

While Katy was in the city for two tour stops at the RAC Arena on June 22 and June 23 with their four-year-old daughter, Orlando was seen traveling there on June 22 and June 23. Although the couple was not photographed together, it appears that Katy and Orlando went to visit her while she was traveling.

Earlier this month a source told Page Six that the couple’s relationship was already “over” and they are waiting till her world tour ends in December to break up. However, the couple are yet to mention the split rumours of confirm whether there is any truth to them or not.

The Mirror has contacted Perry and Bloom representatives for comment.

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NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg goes No 1 to Mavs, Dylan Harper to Spurs

Cooper Flagg had a lot of anticipation for this particular occasion.

The Dallas Mavericks draft No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, the Duke product, still went through a flurry of emotions when he learned his name was called on Wednesday.

Flagg remarked as he sat with his family, “I’m feeling amazing.” To be honest, it’s a dream come true. It wouldn’t be beneficial to anyone else, in my opinion.

The Mavericks’ announcement put an end to the 18-year-old Maine native’s monthslong development that had been anticipated to be the team’s top pick. The only thing left to consider was which team would choose him, and Dallas, who won the NBA Draft last month despite the odds of 1.8%, did so.

The Mavericks, who lost Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, are expected to sign a new franchise face with Flagg’s arrival soon.

The 6-foot-8-inch (2.03m), 221-pound (100kg) Flagg helped guide Duke to an NCAA Final Four appearance after averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks as a freshman. Along with receiving the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and an ACC All-Defensive Team award, he also received the Wooden Award for the best player in the country.

The San Antonio Spurs used the No. 2 pick to select Rutgers guard Dylan Harper. Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the son of a seasoned NBA player, will both be on the talented roster.

Harper expressed his excitement over the season-long trip to San Antonio.

“I’m feeling everything, all the emotions conjured up,” said Harper. “I believe that playing with a group of excellent players is what you get the most out of you. There is a strong young core there. I’m just about to step up and make an impact with those guys.

Ron Harper, the son of No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, poses for a photo with his father, who won three NBA titles between 1995 and 1998 while he was a member of the famous Michael Jordan at the Chicago Bulls.

VJ Edgecombe, a guard, was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers out of Baylor at No 3. After allowing the Bears to average 15 points and 5.6% rebounds, he was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

Kon Knueppel, a Duke guard, was the second Blue Devils freshman to be chosen with the top four picks, according to the Charlotte Hornets. Knueppel will continue to play basketball in North Carolina until then.

He claimed that Duke had a significant spotlight. We as freshmen were prepared for the next level because we didn’t let go of that. That will, ideally, continue.

The top five picks were chosen by the Utah Jazz, who also played for Harper at Rutgers.

At No 10 overall, Flagg’s Duke teammate Khaman Maluach was informed of his name. The Houston Rockets then sent Maluach the draft rights as part of a Kevin Durant finalization deal to the Phoenix Suns.

Maluach was a youngster in South Sudan when he first started playing basketball.

Maluach said, “I’m here to represent the entire continent.” I had the continent’s entire back when I left Africa. I want to inspire young children, give hope to young children, and inspire the next generation of African basketball.

The Mavericks won the franchise’s No. 1 overall pick for the second time in franchise history. In 1981, they selected Mark Aguirre as their top pick out of DePaul.

Cooper Flagg in action.
Flagg, 18, is the second-youngest player to be selected No. 1 overall. When LeBron James was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, only LeBron James was younger.

Niger Govt Shuts Down IBB University After Security Breach

Following a disturbing rise in security threats that caused the campus community to lose lives, the Niger State government has announced the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, in the state.

In response to the institution’s growing insecurity, the government said Abubakar Usman, the SSG’s (SSG) secretary, stated in a statement.

The shutdown, which begins immediately and will continue until further notice, was approved by Governor Umaru Bago.

The Niger State Government places utmost importance on the safety and security of all citizens, especially students and staff, according to the statement. The unfortunate events have caused us “deep sadness,” and we are taking action right away to fix the situation.

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Governor of the Niger State, Umaru Bago (Facebook/Umaru Mohammed Bago).

In this uncertain environment, the government urged students, staff, and the entire university community to remain calm, remain vigilant, and cooperate fully with security personnel.

It added that while the incidents are being investigated, steps are being taken to bring back normalcy and stability. The law’s full force will be applied to those who are found to be responsible.