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Some scholars have called on the Federal Government to reverse the cancellation of the National Language Policy, describing the decision as a setback to the nation’s linguistic and educational development. The scholars gathered for the University of Ibadan Senior Staff Club monthly discourse, titled “Education in the Mother Tongue in Nigeria: To Be or Not to Be?” Last year, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the cancellation of the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. Alausa announced the cancellation at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference, organised…

Europe should be known for BottleCap AI, not bottle cap memes. With its tongue-in-cheek name, this Prague-based AI startup is one of the teams that VCs think you should know. It is not that European startups never cut through the noise — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of it. But there are many more that don’t have nine digits in annual recurring revenue yet and that insiders are still tracking very closely. That’s where this list comes in. Over the last few weeks, we asked investors at some of Europe’s best known venture funds to recommend two startups each:…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has said that Nigeria’s next president, ahead of the 2027 general elections, has already been determined by God. Speaking during a workers’ meeting at the Redemption City on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, Adeboye said the outcome of the election is beyond human influence, insisting that divine will will ultimately prevail. He said, “The next president has already been decided by God, who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done.” Adeboye cautioned Nigerians against…

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified a shareholders’ meeting held by Springview International Logistics Limited. The meeting sought to approve the sale of its majority stake in a significant offshore vessel, MV Wariboko (now ADNOC AB03, IMO: 1903649). However, in Suit No: FHC/PH/CP/02/2026, the court set aside resolutions passed at the extraordinary general meeting held on February 24, 2026, which endorsed the transfer of Springview’s 60 per cent interest in the vessel MV Wariboko, now renamed ADNOC AB03 (IMO: 1903649), to Exmar Offshore Ltd. The court ordered all parties in the matter, Springview International Logistics Limited,…

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has picked the All Progressives Congress nomination form for the 2027 Nigerian general elections ahead of the Kogi Central senatorial contest. Bello reportedly received the forms on Saturday and has emerged as the party’s consensus candidate for the seat. He is expected to face the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is of the Peoples Democratic Party. Bello previously served two terms as governor of Kogi State before handing over to the current governor, Usman Ododo. Watch the video below: 𝐘𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐏𝐂 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 Credit: X | InsightByTee—Follow…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will hold its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. This was made known in a notice posted on the party’s official X handle on Saturday. It read: “103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting. “Sequel to the signed resolution of two-third of the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP,) @OfficialPDPNig the National Executive Committee (NEC).” According to the notice the meeting is set to hold by 2:00 pm. “In accordance…

News » Premier League news » Liverpool newsMay 1, 2026 20:14 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Liverpool summer 2026 transfer targets Kerkez doubtful Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed a big injury blow ahead of the Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Merseyside giants are currently fourth in the table with 58 points, three behind United, who beat them at Anfield earlier in the campaign.The Red Devils will be aiming to avenge that result. Ahead of the game, Slot has confirmed that left-back Milos Kerkez could be a big doubt.He said: “Milos [Kerkez] has had some niggles…

Afrobeats artiste, Habeeb Badmus, also known as Portable, has welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Omobewaji Ewatomi, shortly after losing a celebrity boxing match to skit maker, Carter Efe, in Lagos. The singer announced the birth on his Instagram page on Saturday, hours after he was defeated by Carter Efe via unanimous decision at the “Chaos in the Ring 4” event held at Balmoral Hall. Reacting to both developments, Portable said, “My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. I value that more than a belt. You can buy the belt, but not my child.” He also…

The update came on Friday, in a release by the World Food Programme (WFP), which has been working with the government and partners to assist 2.7 million people in Haiti by providing emergency food assistance, school meals, social protection programmes, and assistance to smallholder farmers.“These small improvements to food security numbers must not lead to complacency,” warned Wanja Kaaria, WFP Haiti Country Director. “Elevated fuel prices and the resulting rise in food costs risk rolling back these gains, pushing already vulnerable families deeper into crisis and further destabilising the situation.”For almost a decade, Haiti has experienced an ever-deepening food security…

For someone living with Sickle Cell Disease, eating the right foods can make you feel a thousand times better, supporting your energy, strengthening your body, and helping to reduce the risk of complications. This is not an exaggeration. When you live with Sickle Cell, your body is constantly working harder than most people realise. Every day, it is producing red blood cells at a faster rate, managing pain, and protecting you from infections. What you eat becomes more than just routine; it becomes part of your strength, resilience, and healing. Food is not just food. It is fuel, support, and…