Donald Trump approved the use of a firing squad for a military execution at Fort Hood

President Donald Trump approved the use of a firing squad for a military execution at Fort Hood, following a recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a statement released by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The announcement marks an exceptionally rare move—such executions have not been carried out at U.S. military bases for decades.

The Pentagon did not provide details about the timing or the individual involved, but confirmed Trump had formally signed off on the order this week. The decision comes amid ongoing debate over military justice reforms and the use of capital punishment within the armed forces.

Legal analysts note that the firing squad method has been largely abandoned since the mid-20th century, with the last known case in the U.S. military occurring in 1961. The decision underscores deep divides over criminal justice and execution protocols under the Trump administration.

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants - Coach Jorge Jesus says amid ongoing rift

Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus has left the door open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the squad if he wishes, despite the forward walking out on his teammates.

Their dispute began last week when Jesus left 41-year-old Ronaldo on the bench for Portugal’s first win over Norway. Ronaldo subsequently walked out on the squad on Wednesday after learning he would not start against Denmark.

“For me, Cris, in the next call-up, if he’s playing at Al-Nassr, he’ll be a player who can be called up,” Jesus told reporters, referring to Ronaldo’s Saudi club side. “If he wants to, he’ll return to the national team.”

The coach said if Ronaldo wishes to speak to him before Portugal’s next matches in November, that would happen.

“If he wants to, as we did before this call-up, we talked before the call-up, we can talk before the next call-up,” continued Jesus. “But Cris is the one who’s going to decide.”

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo is Portugal’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

Jesus said he had told Ronaldo he needed him in the squad for his first games at the helm after replacing Roberto Martinez following the 2026 World Cup.

“Cristiano should end his time in the national team the way he wants, he’s the one who will decide how he wants it,” said Jesus.

“That’s how we talked, the two of us — I said, ‘I need you’. In my first call-up, I said, ‘I need you, I need you to be close to me, playing or not playing, I need you’. And now I’m saying the same thing

“I want to say sorry to everyone that bet on me and lost their money” — Nkechi Blessing speaks on bout with Phyna

On September 17, 2026, Nkechi publicly called out Phyna on Instagram, telling her to calm down and questioning why she seemed to be fighting with everyone.

Phyna responded by questioning why Nkechi was coming for her when they weren't close friends. She also shared screenshots showing that they had previously discussed a possible movie role and a paid stream, and their earlier conversations appeared friendly.

The argument escalated, and Balmoral Promotions' “Chaos in the Ring” eventually put them against each other.

Then they actually fought

On October 1 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, Phyna and Nkechi fought in what was billed as the first female celebrity boxing bout under the series.

Phyna won by fourth-round knockout. She used her speed and movement rather than trying to overpower the physically bigger Nkechi. 

Phyna received ₦50 million, a championship belt and a new car for the victory. 

Former BBNaija housemate Sheggz reportedly placed ₦10 million on Nkechi to beat Phyna. The bet had a potential return of about ₦21.1 million, but Phyna's knockout meant the wager was lost. 

Speaking in a video, Nkechi said she had never been involved in a fight before the bout and described the experience as a new one for her.

She said the event also allowed her to see the people who supported her as well as those who mocked her online.

Nkechi thanked those who stood by her and apologised to those who placed bets on her but lost their money.

She didn't say:

“Sorry I lost.”

She said:

“Sorry to everyone that bet on me and lost their money.”

She was thinking about the people whose confidence in her had a financial consequence.

Phyna won the fight,but other people also lost something because they believed Nkechi would win.

Chiomagoodhair Lateef Adedimeji ToMike Kie Kie Folagbade Banks Veekee James Kim Oprah Diana Eneje -Toke Makinwa pop up at Dabota Lawson cosmetic store

Singer ZLatan Ibile call out Nigerian who act ‘’stup!d’’ around celebrities’’

Stop deflecting- actress Mary Remmy Njoku tackles NAFDAC boss who criticized Nigerians for always blaming agency for circulation of fake food products

Actress Mary remy Njoku has asked the DG of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, to stop deflecting and do the job she was asked to do.

The NAFDAC boss in a recent interview knocked Nigerians for always blaming the agency for the circulation of fake food products, In her Interview, the NAFDAC boss said Nigerians ‘’do not read’’ and are ‘’ignorant’’ of the duties of NAFDAC. She argued that it wasn’t the job of NAFDAC to regulate food products. According to her, that is the job of the Ministry of AGriculture. She stated that what NAFDAC is to regulate is processed and semi-processed food items.

Reacting to her comment, Mary said she should blaming Nigerians for not being able to read and just do her job as NAFDAC DG.

“You Are Free to Mock Me” — Mandy Kiss Returns to Her Mother’s Shop in Ijebu-Ode

 Mandy Kiss says she has returned to Ijebu-Ode and is now helping at her mother’s shop as she starts over. She shared the update in a TikTok video on September 30, 2026. 

She acknowledged that people may mock her, but said she wants others to learn from the mistakes she made. She also said her family has accepted her back and stressed that taking care of family when things are going well matters. 

 “I later came back to my mummy’s shop, later came back to Ijebu Ode. I am not saying you shouldn’t mock me, you are free to mock me. It is my fault but learn from my own mistake.” 

The obvious story is “Mandy Kiss returns to her mother’s shop.”

But the more interesting story is what happens when the life you publicly built stops working.

Mandy went from presenting herself as a Lagos socialite and building a very provocative online persona to publicly acknowledging that she has returned home and is starting again. 

Going back home isn't necessarily the end of the story.It is the place where someone gets to rebuild without having to maintain the image that brought them there in the first place.

Mandy's own message is unusually direct:

“It is your life… Don’t live on other people’s opinion.” 

When the life you built no longer works, is going back home a failure — or a chance to start again?

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Turns to Prayer, Attends Harvesters Church

On October 6, 2026, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Lagos governor, visited Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre. He also met with Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor David Oyedepo Jnr and Pastor Steve Ogah. 

For the Harvesters visit, Rhodes-Vivour publicly thanked Pastor Bolaji Idowu for his “warm welcome and audience.” He specifically recommended the pastor's message on family and relationship building, particularly for people seeking stronger relationships. 

When public figures step into spaces of faith, how much should we read into it—and how much should simply be left as personal?

Is this simply a personal faith visit, or part of a wider effort by the 2027 Lagos hopeful to build relationships with influential religious leaders?

Toke Makinwa Parties With Chioma Goodhair and Emelda Rufai After Sold-Out Dabota by Toke Makinwa Pop-Up

Toke went partying with her friends transitioning from businesswoman to social woman in the same weekend: she puts her brand in front of customers, gets the pop-up sold out, then celebrates with women who themselves occupy the fashion, beauty and luxury-social space.

The pop-up was the business. The night out was the lifestyle surrounding the business.

And that is very Toke Makinwa: turning personal visibility into a commercial ecosystem.