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Veteran journalist and politician, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has declared his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress ticket to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oluyole Federal Constituency in Oyo State. The women and youths of Oluyole Federal Constituency  have also declared support for the aspiration of the accomplished journalist seeking the ticket of the APC to contest for the seat. The groups described Olaosebikan as “the right man for the job,” while Olaosebikan declared that “it is my turn to represent Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.” This was detailed in a statement shared with…

The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing countries to hand over anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, refundable once they return home. The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well as for fans from competing countries who already have…

Scientists and climate experts have warned that players and fans could face dangerous heat conditions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging FIFA to strengthen its safety measures before the tournament begins. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, in an open letter signed by medical experts, climate researchers, and sports scientists, the group called on FIFA to adopt stricter heat protection standards proposed by FIFPRO, the global football players’ union. The experts warned that rising temperatures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the three host nations for the 2026 tournament, could place athletes and spectators at serious risk.…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, may be heading for a global record conversation after Guinness World Records reacted to her viral bread-inspired outfit worn at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Guinness World Records reacted in the comment section saying, “Well, we do have a record for the largest cake dress … hmmm.” Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang Reacting to the comment, the reality star wrote,…

The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, despite a ceasefire beginning 17 April.On Monday, 11 May, between 5pm and 5.30pm, “three presumed Hezbollah drones detonated in an area where Israeli security forces soldiers may have been present, within metres of UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura”, the mission said in a statement.Multiple incidentsAnother drone detonated in the same area on Tuesday 12 May, at around 5.20pm and a few minutes later, “a presumed Hezbollah drone detonated inside UNIFIL headquarters”. No injuries were reported, but some buildings were damaged.In a separate incident on the evening of Sunday 10 May,…

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision granting admission exemptions to candidates seeking entry into colleges of education. The National President of the union, Lawal Bazza, who made the position of the union known during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, said COEASU was not consulted before the policy was announced. Bazza stressed that major reforms affecting teacher education should involve critical stakeholders. According to the union leader, while efforts to increase enrollment into colleges of education are commendable, policy decisions must not undermine the quality of teacher training or…

Given how integral the Internet has become to everyday tasks such as shopping, paying bills, and holding virtual meetings, it’s interesting that nearly 30 percent of the global population still has no access to it. More than 2 billion people are still offline, according to a report released in November by the International Telecommunication Union.More and more people are being connected, though, thanks to IEEE Future Networks’ Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) and similar programs. Since 2021, the technical community has been working to accelerate the development, standardization, and deployment of 5G, 6G, and future generations.Every year, CTU holds a worldwide…

Nigeria’s health insurance system sits at the intersection of policy promise and everyday frustration. On paper, the framework appears structured, regulated, and steadily expanding toward universal coverage. Yet in practice, many enrollees tell a different story—one marked by unexpected out-of-pocket payments, administrative delays, and confusion over what is actually covered. In this report, DEBORAH MUSA examines the gap between policy and reality in Nigeria’s health insurance system At first glance, Nigeria’s health insurance landscape appears encouraging. Policies exist, regulatory institutions are active, and millions of citizens are enrolled across various schemes. On paper, the country seems to be making steady…

The National Inland Waterways Authority has intensified its safety awareness campaigns across Lagos waterways as part of efforts to achieve zero boat accidents and improve safety compliance among water transport users. According to a recent statement, the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah, disclosed this when she received members of the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day Committee of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria in her office in Lagos. Braimah explained that the ongoing safety campaign was in line with the directive of the Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Yusuf Girei, who has prioritised the safety of all waterways users across…

A compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that the bank filed a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) in respect of transactions linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Mr Bata testified before Judge Joyce Abdulmalik as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Mr Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are facing 16 money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion suspected to be proceeds of crime. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused them of conspiring to conceal, disguise and…