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Get ready, skygazers. You can start marking your calendar for upcoming meteor showers, with April kicking off a much more active stretch for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere. After a long lull at the start of the year — when the Quadrantids meteor shower peaked just after New Year’s, and little else followed — meteor activity is finally picking up again, bringing two showers into view as the month begins.The first meteor shower is the Lyrids, which begins on April 14 and continues until the end of the month. This is a relatively minor meteor shower fed by the C/1861 G1 comet, also…

24 year old Nigerian Man has been jailed for life in UK over drug-fuelled attack in Leicester.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman following a violent attack in Leicester.   According to Leicestershire Police, the 24-year-old attacked Nila Patel on June 24, 2025, along Infirmary Road after crashing his vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.   The incident came after Ahanonu was seen driving dangerously around the city centre, reportedly swerving across lanes, running red lights, and veering towards pedestrians before crashing…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has tasked manufacturers, importers and service providers to prioritise product safety, warning that substandard goods threaten consumer trust and weaken Nigeria’s market system. The commission issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja on the back of the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration and the 9th National Consumers Contest Awards, where regulators, industry stakeholders and consumer advocates gathered to review the state of consumer protection in the country. The chief executive of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said this year’s theme, Safe Products, Confident Consumers, highlights the direct connection…

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major operational success under Operation Delta Sentinel, following the discovery and deactivation of an active illegal refining site in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, with the recovery of over 20,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said on Thursday that the operation was carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny under the Eastern Naval Command. According to Folorunsho, the breakthrough followed credible intelligence on illegal refining activities within the area. “Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the suspension of civil servants who did not show up at work on time on Thursday. Mr Soludo made the remark on Thursday during an unscheduled visit to the state’s secretariat, noting that many workers had not reported for work as of 10 a.m. In several video clips circulating on Facebook, the governor was seen moving from one office to another, noting that many workers had not been at their offices as of 10 a.m. on Thursday. In one of the clips seen by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Soludo said that upon entering…

News » Premier League news » Newcastle United newsMarch 26, 2026 20:17 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Hall eyed by Man Utd Manchester United have identified Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall as a potential deputy to Luke Shaw next season, according to Sky Sports. The Red Devils are expected to sign a new left-back this summer, considering the lack of quality competition to Shaw for the position at the club.Patrick Dorgu was signed as a competitor to the Englishman, but the Denmark international is most comfortable operating from a wide attacking role.Hence, the club are actively exploring a quality solution and they have been…

The Teaching Hospital in East Darfur’s capital, Al Deain, was struck late Friday, a new low in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in April 2023.According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people killed has risen to 70, including seven women and 13 children, following search efforts.Health workers – one doctor and two nurses – were also among those killed, while injuries have increased to 146 people, including patients and family members accompanying them.Call for immediate de-escalation: GuterresThe Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday strongly…

No fewer than 10,000 teachers across Nigeria have registered on the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria digital portal for the May 14 to 16, 2026, Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination. The Registrar and Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, told The PUNCH on Tuesday that the development reflects growing acceptance of the platform and its capacity to handle nationwide registration and licensing processes. The TRCN digital portal was launched in September 2025 with the support of the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa. It represents a major milestone in the modernisation of teacher registration, licensing, and certification processes in Nigeria.…

The iPhone 17 Pro has an awesome camera system, having held its own against the Galaxy S25 Ultra and fought its corner admirably in a video shootout against a professional cinema camera. The three rear lenses can capture beautiful images in pristine quality, and while I do like recent features such as the Photographic Styles and Apple’s ProRaw image format, there’s more I think Apple needs to do to help its phones appeal even more to pro and amateur photographers alike.I’ve spent over 14 years reviewing iPhones and Android phones from all brands for CNET, and as a professional photographer, I’ve always…

CBN has reacted to court judgment on Union Bank intervention and said the bank’s operations remain stable. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria has acknowledged the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos concerning its regulatory intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc in 2024.   In a statement released on Thursday, the apex bank said it is currently in the process of obtaining the Certified True Copy of the court’s ruling and will conduct a detailed review before determining its next course of action.   Reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law, the…