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Six persons have lost their lives in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters stranded for several hours into Saturday along the busy highway corridor. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, noting that eight other victims were rescued from the wreckage and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC,…

News » Premier League news » West Ham newsJune 20, 2026 19:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Spurs agree terms with Fernandes Tottenham Hotspur have agreed personal terms with Manchester United target Mateus Fernandes ahead of a possible transfer. The north London giants finished last season on a low note with a 17th-placed finish in the Premier League, but they are aiming high for next season.The club are keen on landing two marquee midfielders. Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali is the prime target and negotiations are underway.West Ham’s Fernandes is the other. Spurs have now finalised terms with the player, but are still far away…

Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, speaks with BANKOLE TAIWO about the government’s efforts to address the recurring gas leaks in and around Ijebu-Ode, which have left more than 200 students requiring medical attention over the past two months There have been repeated gas leak incidents in Ijebu-Ode and its environs over the last two months, raising public health concerns. What happened? Well, if you look at the gas leakage in Ijebu-Ode, it was something very unusual. Although Ogun is a highly industrialised state, Ijebu-Ode is not one of the cities with a high concentration of industries. So,…

I write today about a personal experience regarding a general topic that should affect every Nigerian. I write this in forced surrender, but with deep pain in my heart. It’s an emotional personal story, but one filled with a collectively sad commentary about the low level of Nigeria’s health delivery. It is the story of my 12-year-old son, David Fasetire, whose dream of becoming a globally acclaimed football star is about to be truncated by the failure of our health workers to dislodge a tumour that keeps spreading on his neck. The tumour’s spread is not for lack of effort…

Large language models have moved out of the research lab and into engineers’ daily workflow. LLMs serve as reasoning engines that can orchestrate complex tasks including identifying vulnerabilities in source code and transforming fragmented project discussions into rigorous technical specifications.While the general public uses AI tools to write email and plan vacations, technical professionals use LLMs as core architectural elements that are fundamentally changing how digital infrastructures are built and maintained. As the AI models move into mainstream engineering practice, the demand for technical expertise is rising.The LLM technology market is expected to grow by about 33 percent every year…

Ten governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State have raised concerns over what they described as a deepening crisis within the party, alleging that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has “lost moral and political authority” to shape the future of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, in a joint petition issued on Friday and addressed to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, warned that the ruling party in the state risks further fragmentation unless urgent intervention is made at the national level. The signatories include Dr Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi; Capt Ahmad Mahmud; Alhaji…

Former Minister of Communication Technology, Dr Omobola Johnson, will deliver the keynote address at the third Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture today at The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos. The renowned technology executive and corporate leader is expected to speak on leadership, innovation, public service and sustainable impact at the annual event meant to honour the legacy of the late founder of The Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya. The lecture, themed “One Life, Many Harvests: The Multiplier Effect of a People-Centered Life,” will examine how purposeful leadership and service can create lasting influence across generations. According…

The Commissioner of Police for the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Election, Abayomi Shogunle, has acknowledged the early voter turnout on Saturday, describing it as unprecedented. Mr Shogunle’s remarks followed the commencement of voting across various local government areas in the South-western state during Saturday’s governorship election. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that both voters and election materials arrived early on Saturday at many polling units across the state to kickstart the gubernatorial election. In a post on X, Mr Shogunle said there was high voter turnout within the first hour of the election, noting that the development was unprecedented. READ ALSO: #EkitiDecides2026:…

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has dismissed concerns over water retention observed on portions of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, assuring Nigerians that the project and other major legacy road projects of the Federal Government would be completed by 2031. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection tour of Sections One and Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alongside members of the National Assembly to evaluate the progress of work on the project. The minister was responding to complaints by some road users and critics regarding reports of flooding and potholes on parts of the highway corridor. Addressing the…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced plenty of talking points already, but one of the tournament’s biggest controversies now centers around FIFA’s newly introduced mouth-covering rule. Paraguay star Miguel Almirón became the first player sent off under the rule during his side’s crucial Group D clash against Turkey. Almirón was shown a straight red card after VAR review late in the first half after covering his mouth during a confrontation with a Turkish player. The incident immediately sparked debate among fans, pundits and analysts. Paraguay Hold On For Huge Win Despite being reduced to 10 men, Paraguay held firm…