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That’s the verdict delivered on Friday by World Food Programme (WFP) Assistant Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth upon his return from Somalia, where millions are once again being pushed toward the brink of famine.The UN’s emergency food agency is warning that nearly six million people – roughly one in three Somalis – now face acute hunger, including two million already experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity, just one step away from famine. Around 1.9 million children are acutely malnourished.Hormuz factorAccording to WFP, the crisis is being intensified by global economic shocks linked to instability in and around the Strait of Hormuz…

The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, has intensified disciplinary measures against student misconduct, expelling four undergraduates and rusticating one student over offences ranging from alleged lesbianism, physical assault, and cyber-related misconduct. The sanctions followed investigations conducted by the university’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee, whose recommendations were approved at the institution’s 30th Regular Senate Meeting held on April 29, 2026. According to separate letters signed by the Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs, Eli Gbadafu, “two female students — Ezekiel Precious Omeneke, a 200-level Economics student, and Aku Joy Chinyere, a 200-level Accounting student — were expelled over…

In today’s tech-driven and fast-moving business landscape, there is an unspoken pressure to be everywhere at once; visible across platforms, vocal on every trend, and involved in every conversation. It looks productive. It feels strategic. It is often neither. Many professionals fall into a quiet trap: trying to be known for everything; without seeing this. You strive to be visible everywhere; Have an opinion on everything; Show up for everyone. Over time, something subtle begins to happen. Clarity fades. Identity becomes diluted. The very thing that should distinguish you starts to disappear into the noise. Reputation doesn’t grow from how…

Political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections dominated Monday’s headlines as the rivalry between supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, resurfaced during the APC governorship screening process. Meanwhile, concerns grew over governance and development after reports showed that capital expenditure by state governments dropped sharply amid rising political activities linked to the 2027 elections. In the education sector, the Federal Government introduced mandatory drug integrity tests for secondary school students as part of efforts to combat substance abuse among youths. Elsewhere, a university in Kogi State expelled four students over alleged lesbianism and cyber-related…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned state governments against excessive dependence on overdrafts and short-term debt facilities as the apex bank intensifies preparations for a transition toward an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework. The warning was issued during an engagement between the CBN and sub-national officials coordinated through the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in Abuja. Speaking during the session, the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi, said fiscal discipline at the state level would become increasingly important under the proposed inflation-targeting regime. According to him, uncontrolled borrowing, weak budget implementation and unpredictable spending patterns could weaken…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, says no fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi. Ogunjobi said the fatal accident occurred on Sunday night, involving a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE 722 KJ. According to him, the vehicle somersaulted and plunged off the bridge, trapping all the occupants inside as the doors reportedly locked. He said personnel from the…

Nigerian stocks advanced further last week, adding 1 per cent on the back of increased demand for Industrial Goods shares. The benchmark equity interest has returned 57.3 per cent, barely four months into the year, highlighting a robust investor confidence in the market. “Investor positioning is likely to remain tilted towards fundamentally strong and liquid names, particularly as Q1:2026 earnings releases continue to shape sentiment across sectors,” analysts at Meristem Securities said in their outlook for the week. “Dividend considerations are also expected to remain a key driver of flows,” they added. PREMIUM TIMES has assembled some stocks with sound…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMay 10, 2026 21:30 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Ederson to Man Utd very soon? Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to journalist Sebastien Vidal. The Red Devils are expected to bolster their midfield department this summer with the prospect of multiple exits. Casemiro will depart when his contract expires at the end of June.Manuel Ugarte could also be shown the exit door amid inconsistent displays. Ederson is one of the top targets for United, and Vidal claims…

Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo has revealed that her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, was previously rumoured to be impotent in his country because he had no child at the age of 35 despite his fame and wealth. Priscilla disclosed this during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo which was shared on Instagram on Saturday, while recounting the challenges they faced before welcoming their first child in August 2025. According to her, many people in Tanzania questioned why Juma Jux did not have children like many of his friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry, especially considering his…

Twenty-year-old Esther Oriyomi tells GRACE EDEMA how she lost her left eye as a child after she was injured while being flogged by her father with a belt, and how her parents failed to seek proper medical treatment early enough to prevent the experience she currently faces. Could you introduce yourself? I’m from Ondo State. Ondo is my hometown. I’m currently 20 years old. I’m a student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, in Ekiti State. I’m in 100-level in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Faculty of Arts. I reside in Lagos. My mum is late, but my dad…