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The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Nigeria’s Uar Bernard in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking a major milestone for African players in American football. The Abuja-born player was picked 251st overall in the seventh round on Saturday night in Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old was present to witness the moment. Bernard becomes the first Nigerian to be drafted into the National Football League and also the first African to reach the league through the International Player Pathway Program. A defensive tackle, Bernard’s path into the sport is unusual. He was a basketball player and had never played American football before joining the programme.…

Nigerian gospel singer, Salau Olayiwola, popularly known as Testimony Jaga, has disagreed with former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, over his recent comments on the concept of prosperity gospel. Osinbajo had stirred debate after stating that there is no distinct doctrine known as “prosperity gospel,” arguing that the Christian message is singular and centred on the gospel of Jesus Christ. File photo: Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Speaking during a live debate at Rock of Ages Christian Assembly International, Osinbajo said attempts to separate prosperity from the gospel distort its essence. “The New Testament, no matter how we slice it,…

A YouTuber, photographer, and travel content creator, Tayo Aina, talks to FAITH AJAYI about his career, travels and other issues Tell us about your educational background. I grew up in Lagos State in a middle-class family. I also had my secondary education in the state. I then went on to the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State to study Estate Management, and graduated with a second-class lower degree. After my graduation, I decided that I wanted to do something that could earn me money. I did not get a job at the time, and Uber (e-ride hailing company) had…

Young Nigerians continue to bear the brunt of one of the country’s most enduring failures. A UNICEF report published in 2024 revealed that Nigeria has the highest tally of out-of-school debacle globally. The report stated that no fewer than 10.2 million children are not in school at the primary level, while 8.1 million others are similarly absent at the junior secondary school level. The dataset noted that 66 per cent of this huge figure is from the North-West and North-East geopolitical regions. Year after year, education performance reports show that there is a rising number of out-of-school children, while budgetary…

They may not be the highest-selling smartphones out there, but don’t sleep on the advantages that a thin and light phone can give you. Lighter than most, more comfortable to hold — and just plain appealing in terms of design — the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are the future of slim phones (and the foundation for foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and rumored iPhone Fold).But are you giving up too much else for a slim phone? If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25 (or the new Galaxy S26)? And do they…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, during a security operation following a robbery attack in Abuja. Jamiu was killed in the early hours of April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, in the Federal Capital Territory. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Guards Brigade, Lt. Olawuyi Odunola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Odunola said troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group, who were on routine night patrol, responded to a distress call over an armed robbery incident in the area. “Upon arrival, the troops…

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stepped into an emerging political disagreement in Ebonyi Central senatorial district, calling on stakeholders to close ranks, embrace consensus-building, and align with the state leadership ahead of the next election cycle. The intervention followed a viral video from April 24, 2026, showing a misunderstanding between the Senator representing Ebonyi Central, Senator Ken Eze, and a National Assembly aspirant from Ikwo Local Government Area, Christian Nwali, popularly known as C Sagas, during a burial event in the state. The disagreement, which quickly spread across social media, was reportedly linked to succession politics ahead of…

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised a proposal by the National Assembly to suspend political campaigns in eight northern states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affected states are Borno, Plateau, Bauchi, Benue, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, and parts of Kano. Atiku, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, argued that the proposal is a plot to suppress and disenfranchise voters in the state. “Let it be clearly stated: the right to vote and participate in the electoral process is fundamental and cannot be abridged under any guise. Any…

Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-0 in a heated Istanbul derby on Sunday, moving closer to a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 40th minute, marking his return from injury with a close-range finish to hand the hosts the advantage at Rams Park. Baris Alper Yilmaz doubled Galatasaray’s lead from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, before Lucas Torreira sealed the emphatic victory with a third goal late in the game. The win extends Galatasaray’s lead over second-placed Fenerbahce to seven points with four matches remaining, putting…