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It was meant to be a normal morning of therapy, laughter, and carefully structured routines that help children with developmental challenges make sense of their world. But for eight-year-old Chinedu (not his real name), who lives with cerebral palsy and depends on daily guided movement therapy, the day unfolded differently. That morning, after being bathed and dressed by his caregiver at Magnificient Therapy Services in Yaba, Lagos, and preparing for the familiar rhythm of exercises that help him sit upright for longer periods, strange men suddenly stormed the facility, and he was hurriedly lifted into the arms of a staff…

Mr Adamu Abubakar, son of former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Chanchaga Federal Constituency in Niger. Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured 1,271 votes. Islam added that another contestant, Mr Shuaibu Mairago, scored 311 votes in the exercise conducted across the 11 wards of the constituency. He declared Abubakar winner of the primary election and returned him as the APC candidate for the 2026 House of Representatives election. Similarly, in Lapai…

The federal government will soon inaugurate a dedicated radio station to broadcast lessons for adult and non-formal education learners across the country. John Edeh, the director of Literacy and Development, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. Mr Edeh, who is also overseeing the commission, said the initiative was approved by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to expand access to learning in remote communities. He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations. According to…

Canada will host some of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Toronto and Vancouver set to welcome national teams and supporters from around the world. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, will feature 48 countries for the first time in FIFA World Cup history. Canada will stage 13 matches across two cities, including all three group-stage games involving the Canadian men’s national team. With the countdown to kickoff continuing, here is the full list of confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures to be played in Toronto and Vancouver.…

Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the show’s 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” noting that registration will run from May 16 to 20 for candidates seeking to qualify for the physical audition stage. They explained that applicants must register via africamagic.tv/bigbrother, fill in personal details, and select preferred audition dates, locations and times, with physical auditions scheduled to hold between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. According to the…

The UN Security Council meets Friday morning in New York to discuss the evolving situation in Syria, as the country navigates a fragile transition after years of conflict and the fall of the Assad regime. Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone and UN relief chief Tom Fletcher are expected to brief members on political and humanitarian developments. Follow our live coverage for updates from the chamber as they happen. Source link

Being a healthy living enthusiast drives you to work against existing protocols. This is one of those times to speak against a practice that has existed for centuries. We have talked about Tepache, a traditional Mexican fermented beverage made from pineapple peels. The usual fermentation period is five days. Please, always stop fermentation on the third day; it becomes too alcoholic by the fifth day. Bone broth is a highly nutritious stock that can be made by simmering animal bones. It can be sipped on its own, used as a cooking liquid, added to sauces, or incorporated into everyday meals…

Samsung has officially launched the One UI 9 beta, built on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. The beta went live on May 13, 2026, in six countries, and the stable rollout is widely expected to land in July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. Here is what is confirmed, what is still based on reports, and what you can realistically expect for your phone. What is One UI 9? One UI 9 is the next major version of Samsung’s Android software, coming after One UI 8.5. According to Samsung’s Global Newsroom announcement on…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, were among prominent figures who secured tickets of the All Progressives Congress to contest the House of Representatives election in 2027. The APC held its House of Reps primary on Saturday across the 360 federal constituencies nationwide. Ahead of the primary, the party had disqualified 14 aspirants from contesting the primary across Ondo, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kogi and Rivers states The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, disclosed the disqualifications in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the aspirants…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 percent in April 2026 from 15.38 percent recorded in March 2026, signaling that underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a notable slowdown in monthly price increases. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the Consumer Price Index rose to 138.3 points in April from […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Pressure Persists Despite Sharp Drop in Monthly Inflation Rate appeared first on Investors King. Source link