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Popular Nollywood actor Adedimeji Lateef has celebrated the arrival of his triplet sons, describing the experience as a life-altering blessing that has filled his heart with indescribable joy. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actor shared his profound gratitude and awe at becoming a father to three boys. Triplet father Lateef Adedimeji with one of his sons. Credit: IG| adedimejilateef Lateef wrote, “The past few weeks changed me forever. I’ve held greatness in my arms… three times over. ‘ “Watching wifey become a mother, and me becoming a father to these beautiful boys @ etawithlove that’s a feeling I…

Gabriel Oshokha A representative of the World Health Organisation, Dr Philip Sorto, has called on the government and other stakeholders to collaborate on policies that promote the rational use of antibiotics, as well as raise awareness to reduce the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance. Sorto disclosed that antimicrobial resistance has claimed about 4.1 million lives, aside from the vast sums expended on the public health issue, which he said deserves urgent attention. He described antimicrobial resistance as an escalating global crisis with profound implications for sustainable development, food security, health equity, and economic stability. Sorto, who was represented by a WHO…

Politicians are known for long-term planning. Those eyeing elective offices usually begin preparations early enough, familiarising themselves with the electorate and identifying with communities and party loyalists. In Nigerian politics, this process is often highly capital-intensive. Aspirants spend enormous resources supporting communities, empowering individuals, attending social functions, and building networks—all in a bid to warm their way into the hearts of prospective voters and party members. Now imagine that after years of making sacrifices, building structures, and gradually earning acceptance among supporters and party faithful, some powerful individuals suddenly summon such politicians and order them to step down their ambitions…

A prominent data protection group on Tuesday filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn over the professional networking platform’s selling of user data. Vienna-based Noyb — which stands for “None of Your Business” — said it filed a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of a LinkedIn user wanting access to his data. The user is demanding a “full response to his access request”, the group said, adding it was also asking for a fine to be imposed on LinkedIn. According to Noyb, the Microsoft-owned platform cites data protection concerns for not complying with access requests. At…

Senate has tightened rules and blocked first-time Lawmakers from top offices ahead of 2027 power shift. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that barely a year to the inauguration of the 11th National Assembly, the Nigerian Senate has amended its Standing Rules, introducing stricter eligibility criteria that effectively limit access to key leadership positions and sideline a category of incoming lawmakers, including outgoing governors and returning political heavyweights. Following a closed-door session lasting about three hours, the red chamber revised Orders 4 and 5, reinforcing a hierarchy that prioritises ranking senators with legislative experience for presiding and principal offices.  Under the amended Order 4, nominations for…

Global crude oil prices remained elevated on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to disrupt supply flows. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark for Nigerian crude oil, traded above $112 per barrel after briefly surging past $114, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered around $104 per barrel. The market remains supported by persistent concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The escalation has significantly impacted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global energy shipments responsible for roughly one-fifth of worldwide oil and gas flows. Disruptions…

The United States will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, President Donald Trump said, citing a desire to reach a peace deal with Iran. Despite military clashes in the strait in recent days, Trump said “great progress has been made” towards a deal and that the ship-guiding operation “will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the agreement can be finalized and signed.” The announcement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States had completed its offensive operations against Iran,…

Jigawa, Kano and Katsina have been identified as states with the highest number of out-of-school children, as UNICEF stressed that urgent investment in early childhood education remains critical to turning the tide. According to UNICEF, Nigeria currently accounts for about 18.3 million out-of-school children, the highest number globally. An education consultant with the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Aisha Abdullahi, disclosed this at a two-day dialogue for journalists from Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States. She spoke while presenting a paper on foundation learning and skills development on Sunday, noting that the three states alone contribute nearly 30 per cent of the…

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has warned that tennis players could eventually boycott Grand Slam tournaments because of the continuing disagreement over prize money and player rights. Leading men’s and women’s players are pushing for a bigger share of the income made from the four major tournaments. They also want improved benefit payments and more influence over issues such as match scheduling. Speaking ahead of the Italian Open in Rome, Sabalenka admitted a boycott could become necessary if players feel their concerns are ignored. “I think at some point we will boycott it,” she said. “I feel like that’s going…

Influencer Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has opened up on her mother’s generosity, recalling how the actress once accommodated several children and even breastfed one of her relatives. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Priscilla described her mother as deeply compassionate, noting that their home often served as a shelter for others. “Even more than 10, they were not just living with us. Sometimes I would just wake up and see another child and I would ask, ‘Mummy, who is this? Why is she sharing my room?’” she said. Priscilla Ojo and Iyabo Ojo. Credit :…