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Hundreds of youths in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Monday marched through the community in a show of support for the Independent National Electoral Commission and its chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN). The protesters, drawn from youth and civil society groups, carried placards and rode in a convoy of motorcycles, declaring that allegations circulating against Amupitan were politically motivated and designed to destabilise the electoral body. Inscriptions on the placards included “Enemies of Fairness, Beware!” and “Fair Elections Start with Amupitan.” A youth leader identified as Segun, addressing the crowd, said the protesters had come…

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Governorship hopeful Iyabo Obasanjo has halted her ambition for the Ogun State top seat following the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate for the 2027 election. Obasanjo, who is the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, made this known in a statement she personally signed on Monday. Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West in the Senate, secured his position as the party’s consensus candidate during the meeting at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta. Obasanjo said, “I congratulate him and wish him every success. I also thank the state and national…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed the concept of the “prosperity gospel”, a Christian belief that financial blessing and physical well-being are always God’s will for believers. Mr Osinbajo, a pastor, stated that no such doctrine existed in Christian teaching while responding to Korede Komaiya, the presiding pastor of The Master’s Place International Church, during their appearance at a live debate held at Rock of Ages Christian Assembly International (RACAi). Speaking on the debate topic, the prosperity gospel, Mr Komaiya said he found it difficult when people complained about it. He added that he was unsure whether some churches…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 13, 2026 21:33 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Fernandez to return vs Man Utd Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is expected to reinstate midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the starting line-up against Manchester United this weekend. The Blues have been on a dreadful run in the league and recently suffered their fourth defeat in five matches after a poor display against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.They are scheduled to host the Red Devils in the top-flight on Saturday night. Ahead of the encounter, Fernandez will make his comeback after serving a two-match…

Nollywood actor Jide Kene Achufusi has tied the knot with his partner, Ifeoma, in a white wedding ceremony held in Milan, Italy, marking a new chapter in his personal life. Videos from the ceremony, which surfaced online, captured emotional moments as the couple exchanged vows in a sanctuary setting and sealed their union with a kiss at the altar. The ceremony was followed by a lively reception, where guests were seen celebrating to music in a festive atmosphere. Nollywood actor Jide Kene, and his bride, Ifeoma…Photo Credit: IG/ iamjidekene Among those present at the wedding was fellow Nollywood actor Uzee…

Volker Türk urged the authorities to immediately halt all forms of violence and repression against peaceful protestors and to restore full access to the internet and telecommunications. “The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop, and the labelling of protesters as ‘terrorists’ to justify violence against them is unacceptable,” he said.  Demands for change being repressed Since 28 December, citizens have taken to the streets in all provinces of Iran, initially to voice their frustration over record inflation, soaring food prices and the sudden collapse of the national currency. Mr. Türk recalled that protests also took place in 2022, with broad sections of the population demanding fundamental change in how the country was being governed, “and once again, the authorities’ reaction…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, on Monday announced that a total of 12,624 students will graduate during the institution’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies, which began on April 10 and will conclude on April 18, 2026. Addressing journalists at the university’s main campus, the VC described the upcoming ceremony as significant, noting that it marks his “first convocation since assuming office.” He disclosed that the week-long event began with a Juma’at prayer and inter-denominational church service and will feature a series of academic, environmental, and public engagement activities, including…

Photonic devices, which rely on light instead of electricity, have the potential to be faster and more energy efficient than today’s electronics. They also present a unique opportunity to develop devices using soft materials, such as polymers and gels, which are poor conductors of electricity, but are easier to manufacture and more environmentally friendly. The development of these potentially squishy, flexible photonics, however, requires the ability to manipulate light using only light, not electricity.In soft matter, that’s been done primarily by changing the physical properties of optical materials or by using intense light pulses to change the direction of light.…

Court has shifted judgment delivery on ADC Leadership suit against David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed judgment in a suit seeking to restrain David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as interim national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).   The ruling, initially scheduled for April 13, was shifted to April 14 by Justice Musa Suleiman Liman due to other official engagements.     The adjournment was announced by a court registrar to lawyers, politicians, and observers who had gathered at the court premises…