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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described Easter as a profound reminder of the triumph of life over death and light over darkness. Governor Adeleke also urged Christians to reflect on its message of love, sacrifice and hope. He made this known in a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed and addressed to Christians in Osun State and across the country on the celebration of Easter. According to the statement, the governor noted that the essence of the celebration lies in selflessness and faith in a better future. Governor Adeleke acknowledged the spiritual significance of the season, stressing…

Three teams booked their places in the FA Cup semi-finals following Saturday’s quarter-final matches, as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Southampton all progressed with comfortable victories. Manchester City produced a commanding performance in the day’s opening fixture, thrashing Liverpool 4-0. Erling Haaland starred with a hat-trick to seal an emphatic victory. Chelsea then delivered their own ruthless display at Stamford Bridge, hammering League Two side Port Vale 7-0 to secure their spot in the last four with ease. Arsenal, meanwhile, suffered fresh disappointment, exiting a second competition in three weeks after falling to a 2-1 defeat away to Southampton. The final…

Nollywood actress, Damilola Oni, has raised concerns over persistent online harassment, revealing that she frequently receives explicit messages and unsolicited images from male followers. The actress known for her curvy figure disclosed this during an interview uploaded on Oyinmomo TV on Saturday, where she spoke about her career and personal experiences in the entertainment industry. According to her, the situation has become a disturbing routine, particularly on social media, where male fans sexualise her due to her body type. “Early in the morning, when I open my Instagram, men will send me their manhood, saying ‘I am everything you need,…

In the Ukraine conflict, landmine technology is setting a precedent for a new era of development. 3D printers are used to produce basic models of landmines close to the battlefield, which can then be easily assembled, filled with explosives and dropped by drones. In fact, the majority of mines deployed in Ukraine today are being laid remotely, either by artillery, rockets, helicopters, or drones.“We’re also seeing much more high-tech mines being deployed,” making landmine detection a “much more complicated and dangerous task”, said Paul Heslop, Head of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Ukraine.These “high-tech” landmines are equipped with sensors…

In the Ukraine conflict, landmine technology is setting a precedent for a new era of development. 3D printers are used to produce basic models of landmines close to the battlefield, which can then be easily assembled, filled with explosives and dropped by drones. In fact, the majority of mines deployed in Ukraine today are being laid remotely, either by artillery, rockets, helicopters, or drones.“We’re also seeing much more high-tech mines being deployed,” making landmine detection a “much more complicated and dangerous task”, said Paul Heslop, Head of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Ukraine.These “high-tech” landmines are equipped with sensors…

Telkom Kenya has fallen to the country’s fifth-largest mobile operator, down from third place just two years ago. Its subscriber base shrank to roughly 744,500 by December 2025, down from 1.34 million in December 2023, according to Communications Authority (CA) data. The decline marks one of the sharpest contractions among Kenyan operators over that period, as Equitel and Jamii Telecommunications both overtook it. The decline came even as the broader market expanded. Over the same period, Safaricom grew to 52.3 million subscriptions and Airtel to 22.3 million, widening their lead, while Equitel and Jamii Telecommunications held or expanded within specific…

President Trump has given Iran 48-hour ultimatum and warned of “severe consequences”.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour warning to Iran, saying the country must reach an agreement with the United States or face serious consequences.   In a post shared Saturday on Truth Social, the U.S. president said time was running out for Tehran to comply with Washington’s demands.   “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” Trump wrote, adding, “Glory be to GOD!”     He also referenced what he described as a previous ultimatum…

President Trump has given Iran 48-hour ultimatum and warned of “severe consequences”.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour warning to Iran, saying the country must reach an agreement with the United States or face serious consequences.   In a post shared Saturday on Truth Social, the U.S. president said time was running out for Tehran to comply with Washington’s demands.   “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” Trump wrote, adding, “Glory be to GOD!”     He also referenced what he described as a previous ultimatum…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company has declared a final dividend of ₦11.76 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, bringing total dividend for the year to ₦12.76 per share even as the group reported a decline in profit. According to the company’s corporate announcement dated March 31, 2026, the proposed final dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as of April 13, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 28, 2026. The dividend declaration comes on the back of a weaker earnings performance compared to the previous year. GTCO had earlier reported…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence a nationwide strike, citing the federal government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT) and failure to meet longstanding financial obligations to its members. The decision was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, 4 April. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, NARD described the government’s decision on the PAT as “unfortunate” and a significant setback to efforts to improve the welfare of resident doctors. NARD said its members…