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Toheeb Omotayo The Kwara State Government has shut down an unapproved orphanage in Ilorin, the state capital, and rescued 30 children found at the facility. The children, comprising boys and girls aged between two and 15, were removed from the Iranlowo Oluwa Orphanage and Children’s Home on Thursday by officials of the state Ministry of Social Development. The rescued children have been transferred to a government-approved shelter, where they are expected to undergo medical screening and receive food, education and psychosocial support while the authorities assess their individual circumstances. The development was disclosed by the Kwara State Ministry of Social…

Transitioning from years of working in a senior technical or executive role to a leadership position is one of the most challenging phases of a STEM career. It requires moving away from making decisions on your own to mentoring others, making strategic decisions for the organization, and collaborating with coworkers from different generations.The shift in mindset is known as “legacy leadership,” a philosophy whereby success is no longer measured by personal achievements but by how effectively a senior leader empowers others.To help seasoned professionals and senior experts navigate the transition, the inaugural IEEE International Leadership Conference (ILC) will provide attendees…

Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act’s pro-Palestinian comments. Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran’s US Loop Tour on Monday after the owners of stadiums hosting upcoming shows objected to his shouting “Free Palestine” onstage in New Jersey earlier this month. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Macklemore, saying his tour’s promoter was responsible. But four supporting acts soon quit the “Shape of You” singer’s tour. They included Sheeran’s backing band as well…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The sum of N140 million has been recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an investment and money-lending firm, B4 Sail Limited. The money was on Thursday, September 17, 2026, handed over to the company in bank drafts by the Acting Zonal Director for Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, Mr Bawa Usman Kaltungo, who said the recovery “represents a further step in the commission’s efforts to ensure that funds and assets recovered in the course of its investigations are appropriately returned to legitimate owners and victims in accordance with due process. It…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Ogoriba, has dismissed the relevance of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” in the state. Mr Ogoriba in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the APC has the numbers, structure, organisation and grassroots support required to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu and all officially nominated APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. The APC chairman stressed that the party remains focused, united and firmly rooted at the grassroots across the state. He said the party has established structures across the eight local government areas and political wards of…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital economy. The participants received the training during a two-day Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Disabilities held on September 9 and 10, 2026, in Lagos, under the theme, “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” The programme exposed participants to digital foundations, internet and digital communication, cybersecurity basics, data protection, assistive technologies…

September 18, 2026 20:38 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin JJ Gabriel to Barcelona? Barcelona have entered talks with the representatives of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel over a free transfer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. Gabriel has made the decision to leave United next month. He recently requested that the club de-register him from their squad.United have yet to oblige his request, but they may be unable to keep him when he turns 16 in the second week of October.The youngster can sign his first scholarship contract at 16, and he is already negotiating with some of Europe’s top clubs.Gabriel…

These transfers, known as remittances, grew by 94 per cent between 2016 and 2025, far outpacing the 28 per cent increase in the number of migrants from those countries. The gap shows that growth is not simply the result of more people migrating: on average, migrants abroad are sending larger amounts home.Some 220 million migrants and people from the diaspora support an estimated 1.1 billion relatives.“This report is about financial flows of extraordinary scale. But more importantly, it is about families,” Pedro de Vasconcellos, who manages IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances, told reporters at UN Headquarters on Monday. Behind the billions…

One cloud in, one cloud out. Samsung phone users can now sync photos and videos in their Gallery app to Google, as native Microsoft OneDrive integration ends Sept. 30. The update will roll out over the coming days, and availability may vary depending on account type, device model or region. Tech insider Ice Universe viewed the new feature and posted images on X, noting that you may now see a new “Sync photos and videos” option in Gallery Settings. As detailed on this Google page, you must have a compatible Samsung device running Android 13 or newer and a personal…

Toyin Abraham has rejected APC Campaign Council role after being listed without her consent. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has rejected her reported inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, saying she is “staying out of politics” and asking the public to disregard her listing. Abraham’s name appeared among members of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate of the Lagos APC campaign council unveiled on Thursday ahead of the 2027 elections. However, in an Instagram Story on Thursday, Abraham said she had not joined any campaign council and reiterated her decision to remain outside political activities.  “I’m…