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A pair of student drug dealers have been spared from jail after a judge was impressed by their good grammar. The pair, Luke Rance, 19, and Brandon Kerrison, 21, were arrested outside a Swansea library when they were found in possession of the Class B drug. A court heard police examined their mobile phones to find text messages relating to their drug deals composed using perfect spelling and punctuation. Judge David Hale said the ‘grammar and punctuation’ in the messages was of a much higher standard than normally seen from dealers and indicated a higher level of education. Swansea Crown Court heard one message from Kerrison’s phone said: ‘Mad flavours from 10 tonight – let me know for more details’. The court heard Kerrison was studying at Llansamlet Construction College in Swansea. Rance, who takes part in theatre productions, was due to start a degree having studied at Gower College, also in Swansea. The judge said he did not want to ‘fetter the prospects’ of ...

Update:: The PDP vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says his children are not relying on him to get their own cars because he trained them to be self-reliant - Obi describes Nigeria as a place where people crave free money to live in luxury, noting that that he had chosen not to join people who crave primitive acquisition - The business man turned politician says his money is his and that his children should work for their money The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said his two graduate children do not own cars yet because they have to make their own money to buy their own cars. Obi made the disclosure on Thursday, January 3, when delivering a lecture in Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra state, The Punch reports. The business man turned politician said his children were not relying on him to get their own cars because he trained them to be self-reliant. He described Nigeria was a place where people crave free ...

Protests have broken out in the Indian state of Kerala, where groups of angry traditionalists waving black flags blocked traffic and staged demonstrations outside government offices to oppose the entry of two women into a Hindu temple. Police used teargas and water cannon to disperse the protesters outside government buildings in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, according to local news channels. The police intervened after clashes between Bharatiya Janata party and Communist party workers. The BJP, which rules India, opposes the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple in the southern state. The Communists, who rule Kerala, support the right of women to pray at the temple. BJP leaders are angry that the two women entered the temple to offer their prayers in the early hours. Priests “purified” Sabarimala after hearing of the visit and will keep it closed on Thursday as a mark of protest. The two women, who have been given police protection, were defying a centuries-ol...

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has said that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown will not affect its consular services in Nigeria.In a statement yesterday, the embassy said contrary to reports that were incorrect, its offices in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos would remain open during the shutdown. It, however, said the American Centers that operate libraries and other information services within its consulates in Lagos and Abuja would remain closed. “American Centers and EducationUSA offices operating on embassy and consulate grounds that are managed by Mission Public Affairs Sections will remain closed throughout the shutdown. “American Spaces, such as American Corners operated by partner institutions and located off embassy or consulate grounds, however, will remain open,” the statement said. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown was based on a decision taken by President Donald Trump to get the Congress to approve money for his proposed border wall between the U.S. a...

It has just been reported that a clergy man in Zimbabwe, Pastor Tito Watts and his wife, Amanda, were arrested for selling tickets to heaven to church members. According to Egypt Today, the police disclosed that he pastor and his partner scammed several people into buying the tickets for $500 (N181,000). It was added that, the tickets is to get people into heaven without facing judgements. The police further disclosed that Pastor Watts church members have called for the release of the man of God. Watts reportedly told those who sought salvation that the tickets were made from solid gold and each ticket reserved the buyer a place in heaven. Pastor Watts said: “I don’t care what the police say. The tickets are solid gold… it ain’t cut up two by fours I spray painted gold. And it was Jesus who give them to me behind the KFC and said to sell them so I could get me some money to go to outer space. I met an alien named Stevie who said if I got the cash together he’d take me and my wife on h...

The US military will this year conduct its first ever missile drill around the Japanese island of Okinawa, according to a report Thursday, as Washington seeks to counter an increasingly assertive China. The US military has told its Japanese counterpart it plans to deploy surface-to-ship missiles in the strategically important Okinawa this year for the first such drill by Japan's key ally, the Sankei Shimbun reported, without citing sources. The drill would involve a mobile rocket launcher seen as a counter-measure to potential attacks from Chinese surface-to-sea ballistic missiles, the paper said. In recent years, Chinese warships have frequently sailed through waters near Okinawa, where the majority of US troops in Japan are based. Experts say China's increasingly active maritime activities are part of a plan to establish control of waters within the so-called "first island chain" that links Okinawa, Taiwan and the Philippines. Some analysts believe Beijing seeks to...

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Update::A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi has spoken about President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid - Prophet Owolabi on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that President Buhari would govern Nigeria beyond 2019 - He, however, urged Nigerians to learn from their past mistakes, misdeeds and shortcoming by embracing righteousness in the new year A renowned cleric, Prophet Christopher Owolabi, on Tuesday, January 1, predicted that the tenure of the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari would extend beyond 2019. Owolabi, general overseer Christ Apostolic Church Ori-Oke, Irapada, Omu-Aran, made the prediction during the Church’s crossover night service tagged: “Seeking for Nigeria’s Democratic Sustenance Beyond 2019” in Omu-Aran, Kwara. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cleric told the gathering that the prediction was not borne out of any personal or political interest whatsoever, but God’s divine guidance and direction for the country. He also ...

Update:: Police confirmed on Tuesday they were treating a stabbing attack which injured three people at Manchester's Victoria train station as a terrorist investigation, and were searching an address in the Cheetham Hill area of the city. Earlier on Tuesday police had said the investigation was led by counter-terrorist experts but they were "keeping an open mind". "We are treating this as a terrorist investigation," Chief Constable Ian Hopkins told reporters.

Update:: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Arab countries viewed Israel as an "indispensable ally" fighting Iran and the Islamic State group. That evaluation, he told Brazil's Globo TV during a visit to Rio, has caused "a revolution in relations with the Arab world." The comments came as Israel has stepped up air strikes on Iranian positions in neighboring Syria, and as Israel digested an abrupt decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Syria. Netanyahu has repeatedly warned that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons to destroy his country. Israel, he said, had shown itself to be active in battling "radical Islam, violent Islam -- either the one led by radical Shiites led by Iran, or the one led by the radical Sunnis led by Daesh (IS) and Al-Qaeda." "Unfortunately we have not made any advance with the Palestinians. Half of them are already under the gun of Iran and of radical Islam," Netanyahu added. ...

Details of the 2019 budget are beginning to find their way to public domain - The yearly expenses of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo have also been made public - The high cost of governance in Nigeria reflects heavily on the proposed budget A report by The Punch has shown the breakdown of presidential expenses in the proposed 2019 budget. Details of the budget reveals that the Federal Government budgeted N1,001,318,171 for President Muhammadu Buhari’s local and international travels in the proposed 2019 budget. The budget proposes N250,021,595 for the president’s local trips and N751,296,576 for him to travel internationally. For Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, N83,974,710 was budgeted for local travel, while N217,060,883 was proposed for his international trips. Under foodstuff/catering materials supplies, N98,306,492 was budgeted for the president and N50,888,218 for the vice president. Also, the federal government proposed N416,668,229 for the construction...

Update:: China's manipulation of Taiwan's democratic openness is the biggest threat to the island's security, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as she called on Beijing to seek peaceful means to solve their differences. Relations between China and Taiwan have spent two years in the doldrums since the election of Tsai, who has refused to acknowledge Beijing's stance that the island is part of "one China". Tsai's comments came a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to give a landmark speech on Taiwan. It will be closely watched on the island where many have been rattled by the Chinese leader's increasingly muscular rhetoric. Beijing still sees democratic Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified by force if necessary, despite the two sides being ruled separately since the end of a civil war on the mainland in 1949. China has cut off official communication with Tsai's government and stepped up military and diplomatic pressure. In...

Update:: In his new year message to Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari pledges for the umpteenth time a free and fair poll and also warns against making the election a do-or-die affair. For those spreading fake news and misinformation, he urges caution: “Those who continue to trumpet falsehood and negativity are on their own, fighting a losing battle. The greater number of Nigerians are trusting and believing that we shall deliver on our promises for a level playing field at the polls, and that is what we shall do”. Read the full message: Dear compatriots, It is my utmost pleasure to rejoice with all Nigerians as we enter the year 2019, which will be a very significant one for our country. 2. At the turn of every year, we often use the opportunity to look back at the past and forward to the future. To review the outgoing year, its high and low points, successes and failures, and be fully thankful to God. 3.We Nigerians are a religious people, and we believe that God reigns and rule...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts dry and dust hazy weather conditions with reduced visibility over most parts of the country - NiMet predicts central parts of the country throughout the forecast period would experience day and night temperatures of between 29 to 36 and 12 to 23 degrees Celsius - The agency also predicts visibility in the southern part of the country will be poor over the inland cities during the forecast period The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be dry and dust hazy weather conditions with reduced visibility over most parts of the country and misty morning over the coastal areas on January 1. NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Monday, December 31, in Abuja predicted that due to dust and hazy conditions visibility range would be poor over the central parts of the country throughout the forecast period. It added that the region would experience day and night temperatures of between 29 to 36 and 12 to 23 degrees Celsius. The age...

Update:: You may have had some really good memories about the past one, but you never know what’s the new one is bringing for you. Its time to be hopeful, have new dreams & make some new resolutions for the new year in your life. Its time to connect with each other and make new year wishes. Its time to move on & embrace what’s new. New year means a lot of new dreams and new achievements. People throughout the world anticipate eagerly for this time of year to celebrate the memories they made in the past year and to welcome the new one. If you are excited about the new year that’s soon to be taking place, its time to look at these unique new year messages and wishes because you really need to wish you dearest ones a happy new year!

Update:: May you receive the anointing of speed to overtake and recover all that you have lost during the course of the year. May you enjoy last minute favour and grace. If not for grace where would we be? So many disasters during the course of the year, so many deaths, so many disappointments, but here we are untouched, kept by His mercy alone. Let our hearts be glad, let us rejoice, for our God reigns and He is able to keep us during the coming years. We have a blessed assurance that having been kept this far, we will be kept till the year ends and the coming year will meet us in peace. Congratulations! You made it to the end of another year. It’s time to look back and be thankful for all the joys and blessings of the past year. May the coming one be an amazing one for you. Another year is being rounded up and though you may not be where you wished to be yet, it’s not too late for God to cause a turnaround in your situation. Keep believing, everything will be all right. Keep giving...

Update:: LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. pop singer Jimmy Osmond, who performed the chart-topping hit "Long-Haired Lover from Liverpool" as a child in 1972, has suffered a stroke and will take time away from the stage, a spokesperson for the singer said on Monday. Osmond completed a performance of the Peter Pan pantomime on Dec. 27 at the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre in central England before he was driven to hospital and diagnosed with a stroke, the representative said in a statement on the theatre's website. Osmond, now 55, was the youngest sibling in The Osmonds family troupe and became the youngest person to reach number one on Britain's singles charts with the release of "Long-Haired Lover from Liverpool" when he was aged nine. "He is grateful for all the well wishes and will be taking time out in the new year," the spokesperson said.

Update:: BEIJING (Reuters) - China will kick off a year of sensitive anniversaries with a major speech on Wednesday by President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, China's most sensitive issue. In 2019 China will celebrate 70 years since Communist China's founding. Anniversaries are always touchy events in China, where maintaining stability is the ruling Communist Party's overwhelming priority. Next year brings at least six that could unsettle the party, from June's 30 years since the bloody Tiananmen crackdown to October's 70 years since Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic at the end of an even bloodier civil war. But it will be self-ruled Taiwan, proudly democratic and claimed by China as its own, that will be the focus of Xi's first important, pre-announced public event of the year. State news agency Xinhua said on Monday that Xi will give a major speech in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the 40th anniversary of a key policy statemen...

8 persons met their untimely death in a ghastly auto accident involving the convoy of the PDP in Benue state - The party supporters were heading for the flag-off campaign for Benue south candidates of the party for 2019 elections when the incident occurred - The PDP and Governor Samuel Ortom have joined in paying homage to the party supporters Eight supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been confirmed dead in an auto crash which occurred on Friday, December 28, at Ugbokpo, Apa local government area of Benue state. They were traveling to Agatu for the flag-off of the PDP Zone C senatorial campaigns when the accident involving three vehicles happened. Some of the victims who were certified dead at St. Charles Catholic Hospital Adoka have been deposited at the morgue of General Hospital in Otukpo, while the survivors are receiving treatment at the hospital. Governor Samuel Ortom, who visited the hospital in Adoka in company of former Senate President, Senator David Mark a...

Report has emerged on the reason the presidency quickly removed the name of billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, from the President Muhammadu Buhari's presidential campaign council. The presidency was said to have removed Dangote's name from the list of appointees that was recently released due to a quiet protest by the business mogul, The Guardian reports. The source said: “There is no other reason the APC has for including the name of Dangote on its campaign committee other than seeking to gain undeserved popularity. But in doing so, the APC and the Presidency have been so wicked and mischievous. "We are aware that the businessman has protested against his inclusion but won’t want to make a media issue out of it.” According to another source, Dangote’s quiet protest was what prompted the reversal by the presidency on Friday, December 28. He said: “Also, information at our disposal is that Dangote threatened to open up against the Presidency and the APC if they failed ...

Some suspected armed bandits reportedly killed an unspecified number of Nigerian Army personnel at a forest in Doburu, a town in the Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state on Saturday, December 29, 2018. The Cable reports that the information was relayed by a military source who also said may of his colleagues sustained injuries in the incident. According to the source, some of those injured were receiving treatment at Zurmi General Hospital. It was learnt that the officer who led troops into the forest was captured by the bandits. “We ran into an ambush in the forest today. “The bandits opened fire on us and we responded but they surrounded us from different directions. They had bombs and sophisticated weapons,” the source said.

As little kids, we used to look forward to our birthdays because we were sure to be pampered and treated like a star. For parents it was also an exciting affair seeing their child look happy. Nigerian celebrity parents have been known to share good times with their kids on social media. When their kids add a year to their age, it is an even more splendid occasion. Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, recently took to her social media handle to show of her first daughter, Purity, who clocked six on December 30, 2018. The excited mother of three shared photos of the birthday girl online as she explained how much she means to her. The pretty thespian also made sure to share a photo and video of her kids enjoying the celebration. See below: Happy sixth birthday to Purity. It looks like the month of December is always going to be a celebratory one for the actress and her family. Her second daughter, Angel, clocked three on December 11 and the movie star also took to social media to cele...

Religion is a big part of people's lives, especially those in Nigeria. Many would go to any length to obtain the favour and mercy of whoever they consider to be the supreme Being. Because pastors and men of God are usually to be messengers of the Sovereign, they usually receive a fair share of the loyalties people give to the Divine. The assertion above recently proved itself true through what can be regarded as a quizzical and surprising situation. A video showing an undisclosed man of God as he walked into his own church has been making rounds online and attracting the attention of people. What is remarkable about the video is not the man or the car he came down as he walked into his church. Rather, it is the attitude and disposition of his church members at his arrival that has got many people talking. As seen in the video, as soon as the man's car approached, the members of his church who were loitering around the environment instantly knelt down and put their two hands tog...

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Sokoto to pay a condolence visit to late president Shehu Shagari's family - The former president died on Friday, December 28, after a brief illness - Buhari was represented by the SGF, Boss Mustapha, during Shagari's burial in Sokoto on Saturday, December 29 President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for Sokoto on a condolence visit over the death of former president Shehu Shagari. Premium Times reports that the president’s plane took off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja some few minutes after 9 am on Sunday, December. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president was received at the airport by the state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, his deputy Manir Dan-Iya, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, and Senator Aliyu Wammako. It was reported that also on ground to receive the president were traditional and religious leaders as well as his admirers and supporters. Buhari in his speech said: “The late president repr...

This festive season is all about love, affection and support and many Nigerian celebrities who know the essence of this have been demonstrating a lot of goodwill during this period. One of these celebs is Daniella Okeke. The lady who is a Nollywood actress did something really special during the celebration of the festive season, and that is, she took the spirit of the season, bundled it into a lot of gifts and goodies, and then, went to Kirikiri prison to unload it. In essence, Daniella celebrated the season by going to Kirikiri prison to spend some time with the female inmates. The beautiful lady also went with a lot of good stuff which she blessed the women with. During the outing, Daniella took quite a number of shots which she later shared with her fans on Instagram. The photos posted showed that the actress was not alone during the dispensation of goodwill to the inmates. She was with several team members who were part of a foundation owned by her. The foundation was aimed toward...

Update:: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to meet the South's President Moon Jae-in "frequently" next year to discuss denuclearisation of the peninsula in a rare letter sent to Seoul, Moon's office said Sunday. The leader of the isolated North met with Moon three times this year -- twice at the border truce village of Panmunjom and once in the North's capital Pyongyang -- as a reconciliatory push gathered pace. During Moon's visit to Pyongyang in September, Kim promised to pay a return visit to the South's capital Seoul "at an earliest date," sparking speculation he may visit by the end of this year. But the much-anticipated trip has not yet materialised, which left the young ruler feeling "much regret," according to Kim's letter sent to mark the end of the year, Moon's spokesman said. The North's leader "expressed a strong determination to visit Seoul while watching future situation," Kim Eui-kyeom told repo...

Update:: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied that some governors elected on its platform, were secretly working to help President Muhammadu Buhari win next year’s election. There have been speculations, that some of these Governors, especially from the South-East, have promised Buhari votes. However, speaking to Vanguard, Kola Ologbodiyan, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, insisted it was a ploy by the All Progressives Congress (APC), to rig the 2019 poll. “I find it strange that any member of the PDP will pledge a particular percentage of votes for President Buhari. If that is true, it confirms our fear that there are plans to rig the 2019 elections by writing figures. You cannot determine a percentage of votes that will go in any direction in a free, fair and credible election. You do not know the mindset of every voter. “I do not think that it is attainable to pledge a certain percentage of votes; all I know is that the governors on the platform of the PDP are supportin...

Update:: Nigeria may have opened a new chapter in its efforts to give the country’s automotive industry a lift as it commences talks with renowned automakers, including Volkswagen, on its electric vehicle project. With fossil fuel being phased out and mobility largely powered by electricity and batteries, the government says it will not augur well to stick with the old order while others are moving ahead. It is also holding talks with power station manufacturers. But some experts, who are sceptical about the project, express worry about the power problem and the seeming lack of direction for the nation’s automotive industry and high cost of fuel-powered automobiles, making it difficult for many to buy new vehicles. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr Jelani Aliyu, insists that electric vehicles are desirable in Nigeria as the world’s attention is focused on vehicle electrification. He says the country cannot afford to be left behind. This...

Fatai Owoseni, and nine other senior police officers have retired from the Nigeria police - They were pulled out from the Force on Saturday, December 29, after 35 years in service - Among the retiring officers were AIG Abdul Bube, AIG Hilda Ibifuro-Harrison, CP Agyole Abeh, CP Joseph Agaji and CP Gbemisola Akinpelu Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Fatai Owoseni, and nine other senior police officers, were pulled out from the Force on Saturday after 35 years in service. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Owoseni was police commissioner in Lagos from July 1, 2015 to September 1, 2017. NAN reports that the retiring officers were pulled out at a colourful ceremony in Lagos amidst cheers by family members, colleagues and other dignitaries. Deputy inspector general of police, Force Criminal Intelligence Investigation Department (FCIID), Peace Ibekwe Abdallah, who represented I-G Ibrahim Idris, commended the retiring officers for their service to the nation. “Congratul...

Update:: Lucy Hale would "love" to take part in a musical production. The former 'Pretty Little Liars' actress is looking to branch out into musical theatre after wrapping the final season of the hit ABC drama last year, as she says she's already been to several auditions, although she's yet to secure a role. When asked if she'd be interested in musical theatre, she said: "I actually auditioned for the 'Rent' that they're doing right now. I've auditioned for a couple of them, and I've gotten close, and then things just didn't work out. So, yes, I would definitely love to do that." Lucy, 29, already has plenty of singing experience, as prior to landing her role as Aria in 'Pretty Little Liars', she was crowned as one of the winners of 'American Juniors' - the 'American Idol' spin-off show that lasted just one season back in 2003. On top of her talent show victory, she also dropped a country album in...

Update:: Lady Gaga gave an emotional speech about feeling "misunderstood" at the opening show of her Las Vegas residency on Friday (28.12.18). The 32-year-old singer kicked off her 'Enigma' residency in the Nevada city this week, and performed 'A Star Is Born' song 'Shallow' - which she recorded with co-star Bradley Cooper - live for the first time. But before launching into the track - in which she sang both her and Bradley's parts - she gave a moving speech, thanking her fans for always sticking by her and helping her feel more confident in herself, as she said she felt "misunderstood" early in her career after being treated differently because of the way she dressed and talked. She told the audience: "I love you so much. I've known some of you for so long. And for a really long time, I felt so misunderstood. I thought the way I dressed, the way I talk, the attitude, they thought it was shallow. But this s**t is deep as f**k. ...

Update:: A Swiss man living in Morocco was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, for alleged links to suspects in the recent murder of two female Scandinavian hikers, authorities said. The man is "suspected of teaching some of those arrested in this case about communication tools involving new technology and of training them in marksmanship", Morocco's central office for judicial investigations said in a statement. The counter-terror organ added he subscribed to "extremist ideology" and also has Spanish citizenship. The ongoing investigation into the double murder uncovered the man was involved in the "recruitment of Moroccans and sub-Saharans to carry out terrorist plans in Morocco", the statement said. Danish student Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, and 28-year-old Norwegian Maren Ueland were found dead at an isolated hiking spot in the High Atlas mountains, south of Marrakesh on December 17. The two women were beheaded, authorities have said. Ahead of...

The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi has said that what Nigeria needs now is a team with a firm understanding of global economic realities to plan the re-engineering of the country along those realities. He said this at Isuofia in the House of Chief Ozomma Uba during the stakeholders meeting of Aguata people on December 27, 2018. Obi who said his visit was by accident, as he had merely come to see a friend, assured that Atiku/ Obi candidacy has the requisite knowledge to turn the economy around, create jobs and tackle unemployment, which, according to him, is the roots of many crimes in the country. Speaking during the event, the Managing Director of Pokobros Nig Ltd and a renowned industrialist, Chief Paul Okonkwo said that the election of Atiku and Obi would mark the beginning of Nigeria's economic rebirth, going by their antecedent of wealth- creation and sound management of resources. Recalling Obi's tenure as the governor of Anambra s...

Update:: Ariana Grande has canceled a Las Vegas concert due to “health issues,” the singer said. The 25-year-old singer, one of the most popular in the United States, was set to perform at The Cosmopolitan hotel today. “Vegas, I’m currently working through some health issues and am beyond sorry I won’t be able to see you this weekend,” she wrote on Instagram. Entertainment website TMZ reported that Grande had bronchitis, citing sources close to the singer. A representative for Grande was not immediately available for comment. Grande finished 2018 with her song “Thank U, Next” at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the sixth week. Her year also saw the death of ex-boyfriend and rapper Mac Miller in September and her break up with fiance Pete Davidson in October.