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One of the biggest talking points from the final burial of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, which held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, has been a claim that his wife may be expecting his child. The comment was made when Alex’s remains made a brief stop at the palace of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu. The statement came from an individual at the ceremony who some said was the traditional ruler, though a popular actress, Victoria Inyama, later clarified in an Instagram comment that he was a representative of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu.…

“During a period supposedly defined by restraint and protection, a child has been killed, on average, every single day for more than eight months,” said UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson James Elder. “That is an absurd and devastating figure.”Killed while playingBriefing journalists in Geneva via video from Amman, the UNICEF aid veteran noted that the children “were not killed in a warzone” but rather in their homes, schools while playing football or fishing. “They were shot, they were bombed, they were struck by quadcopters” operated by the Israeli military, Mr. Elder continued. The child fatalities are included among the nearly 1,000 Palestinians…

Scholars and researchers have expressed concern over the growing use of artificial intelligence tools in academic work, warning that it is fuelling a new wave of plagiarism and weakening research integrity. Keynote speaker, Prof Laurent Fourchard of SciencesPo, Centre for International Studies, France, raised the concern on Thursday at the 10th Annual Lagos Studies Association Conference themed “The State of African Studies in the 21st Century: The Lagos Studies Association at 10,” held at Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos. Addressing concerns about AI-driven plagiarism, Fourchard said academic boards are increasingly detecting cases of copied or machine-generated work in scholarly submissions. “I’m…

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle changed at the last minute. The Times had another puzzle scheduled for today, but moved it to June 30 at the last minute. And if you’re a fan of a certain New York team that just won a basketball championship, you can see why. They substituted today’s puzzle, which features some words relating to that winning team. Read on for clues and today’s…

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations. This was said to be in a bid to improve security reporting and give the public greater insight into the realities of counterinsurgency and other internal security efforts. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the plan on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja. Represented by his Special Adviser, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, the minister said the proposed arrangement would foster closer collaboration between the media and security agencies while promoting…

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African Democratic Congress chieftain, Dele Momodu, has predicted that the 2027 presidential election will be a tough contest for President Bola Tinubu. Momodu made the remark during an interview on Nevon Media with journalist Oseni Rufai on Friday, expressing optimism that the ADC’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would emerge victorious. According to him, Atiku could defeat both Tinubu and Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, if he secures strong support in the North while remaining competitive in the South. “As I predicted, Atiku will win the majority of the North, and if he is able to compete favourably in the…

The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported in the first month since the declaration on May 15, 2026. Dr Wessam Mankoula, Acting Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said this on Thursday during a webinar on the Ebola outbreak. Mankoula is also the Regional Director of the Northern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. According to him, Uganda’s situation remains unchanged, with 19 cases, two deaths for a 10.5 per…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 19, 2026 21:31 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Rashford to Chelsea? Chelsea could make a surprise move for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford this summer. The Englishman spent last season on loan with Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists from 49 appearances.The Blaugrana did not exercise the option to buy him for £26 million, but they could return for him later in the summer.A number of Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation, and it seems Chelsea are one of them exploring a possible move.The Blues have…

The My Tasty Naija Food Festival held in the United Kingdom is set to return for its second edition, expanding beyond London to include Manchester following the success of its inaugural event in 2025. According to the organisers, this year’s festival will take place across the two cities, further strengthening its mission to celebrate Nigerian food, culture, and community in the Diaspora. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the London edition is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2026, at Eutopia Warehouse, while the Manchester edition will hold on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Nigerian House Manchester. According to…