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Social media personality, Jessica Ikhile, who has over 146,000 followers on Instagram, tells FAITH AJAYI about her journey as a content creator and interest in languages  What can you tell us about your background? I come from a family of seven, and I am the eldest child. I have a twin as well. Although both of my parents hail from Ewohimi in Edo State, I was born and raised in Lagos State. My father works as a travel agent and manages swimming pools, as well as being a landlord. My mother, on the other hand, is an entrepreneur who sells…

My published interventions on Nigerian democracy have long carried a warning that now feels less theoretical than urgent. In When Ghosts Vote, Voters Register, and Credible Elections, I worried about the structural weakening of electoral credibility; in Why the National Assembly Race Matters, I returned to the danger of lopsided power in a democracy. In Rascality of Political Parties & 2023 Election, I stressed a point that should be obvious but is often ignored in Nigeria: democracy survives only where the rule of law is not selective. Read together, those essays form a single argument. Democracy does not always collapse…

OpenAI has been all over the news recently, whether that news is about acquisitions, competition with Anthropic, or bigger debates about AI’s impact on society. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I did our best to round up all the latest OpenAI news. While the company’s latest acquisitions seem to be classic acqui-hires, Sean suggested they also address “two big existential problems that OpenAI is trying to solve right now.” First, with the team behind personal finance startup Hiro, the company may be hoping to  come up with a product that has “more…

For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People everywhere are looking for workplaces that don’t just pay salaries but actually invest in their staff, helping them learn, lead, and succeed. That’s exactly what FirstBank is doing. The Bank is building a future where every employee has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Through its human capital management and development agenda, FirstBank is creating numerous pathways for staff to transform their careers and become tomorrow’s leaders. Conversion Programme: Turning Opportunities Into…

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of fire incidents linked to improperly installed rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across the country. As Nigeria’s power sector continues to operate below expectations, many Nigerians are turning to solar to escape blackouts. However, cases of fire outbreaks from rooftop solar panels are becoming a source of concern to both the government and citizens. In a strongly worded public notice, NEMSA expressed serious safety concerns, noting that many of the reported incidents were associated with poor workmanship, the use of substandard materials, the…

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid the standoff over control of the narrow waterway. The announcement comes only a few hours after Mr Trump threatened to resume attacks and knock out Iranian bridges and power plants if an agreement is not reached at the talks in Pakistan. The developments in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening the fragile ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump wrote on Sunday night, “Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, is undergoing a leadership transition following the removal of its chairman, Babajide Saheed, after weeks of internal disputes over governance, welfare concerns, and alleged procedural breaches. The development follows a series of internal meetings and communications reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, including a press statement by the chairman, a communiqué issued after an Emergency General Meeting (EGM), and correspondence from the association’s national secretariat. These documents, reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, show how tensions escalated within the chapter before culminating in the leadership change. It also indicates that disagreements had been building over several…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 20, 2026 05:49 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Gabriel Mec wanted by Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool are both tracking one of Brazil’s most exciting young prospects in Gabriel Mec, with the Gremio teenager quickly emerging as a serious target ahead of the next transfer window. At just 18, Mec is already gaining valuable first team experience with Grêmio, and while his raw numbers may not yet jump off the page, his development curve is what has clubs across Europe paying close attention. In the current season, Mec has…

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has marked her first wedding anniversary with Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, sharing emotional throwback moments from their widely publicised wedding ceremonies that trended across Nigeria and beyond. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Priscilla posted a photo of herself in her white wedding gown designed by celebrity stylist Veekee James, standing beside her husband in a celebratory pose. “White wedding → 1 year stronger #JP4EVER,” she wrote. First Look: Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux shine in royal purple ahead of traditional wedding in Lagos in April 2025 Two days earlier, she had shared a…

By Taiwo Bankole The Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria, Ogun State, has called for improved investment in the adoption of digital technology to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the state. The association called on the state government to adopt full integration of Electronic Medical Records, Electronic Health Records, and Health Information Systems for a transformative healthcare sector. The association stated that “the adoption of these technologies improves efficiency, enhances patient safety, and supports data-driven decision-making for improved care services in the health sector.” The health information professionals also lamented what they described as an unfavourable and…