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PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 30: Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a forehand against Iva Jovic of United States during her Women’s Singles third round match on Day Seven of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Naomi Osaka is through to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in her career after defeating Iva Jovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-4. The Japanese star was pushed all the way by the 17-year-old American, but found a way through in the deciding set to reach the second week…

How are you related to the late Oluwafemi Adeyemo? Oluwafemi was my brother-in-law. He was my wife’s immediate younger brother. Their parents gave birth to three of them — two women, and he was the last child. The first child is Mr Joelson’s wife. Mr Joelson is my brother-in-law who lives in Lagos. He, alongside me, played an active role in finding Oluwafemi when we first received the news that he was declared missing before he was eventually found dead. What kind of person was he? Oluwafemi was a nice guy to all of us. He was calm, loving, and…

Starting a family is expected to happen naturally, but for many couples, the journey becomes painfully complicated, especially when the fear of passing on a serious inherited disease hangs over every pregnancy. In Nigeria, thousands of families quietly live with genetic conditions that alter lives forever. Among the most common inherited conditions is sickle cell disorder, and for couples who know they carry the genetic traits, the dream of having a healthy child often comes with deep anxiety. Thanks to advances in reproductive medicine, things are changing for the better. At Nordica Lagos, a highly advanced genetic technology known as…

Nigeria’s central bank has expanded the permitted operating radius for Point of Sale (PoS) terminals from 10 metres to 70 metres after concerns that the original restriction was too rigid for agents and merchants. In a May 29, 2026 circular, the CBN also extended the enforcement deadline for the geo-fencing policy to August 1, 2026, giving payment companies more time to comply with the directive first introduced in August 2025. The revision marks a partial retreat from one of the CBN’s strictest rules in Nigeria’s fast-growing agent banking market, which sought to tightly control where PoS terminals can operate. Under…

The All Progressives Congress, Ekiti State chapter, has constituted a reconciliation committee to address post-primary election grievances and strengthen unity within the party. This followed concerns that trailed the conduct of the primaries for the state and National Assembly in some quarters of the state. APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, said in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Saturday that “the committee was set up as part of the party’s strategy to ensure a united front and collective purpose as Ekiti prepares for the 2026 governorship election.” Dipe stated that the committee, to be chaired by former…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning to expand its crude processing flexibility to as many as 130 different crude grades. The refinery, which recently reached its full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is also preparing for a major capacity expansion that will double output and significantly widen its crude sourcing options beyond Nigeria’s domestic supply base. The Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, David Bird, disclosed this in an interview with S&P Global Energy, describing the facility as a fully merchant-style refinery built to compete with global trading hubs rather than a conventional single-feed crude processing plant. “This is…

The Anambra State Government says presidential candidates of all political parties seeking to deploy outdoor campaign materials in the state ahead of the 2027 election will pay N50 million as permit fees to the state government. Chika Ngobili, the assistant general manager of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement (ANSAA), announced this on Friday during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters, Punch newspaper reported. The sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is among those affected by the development. Mr Obi’s party, NDC, has indicated plans to ratify his presidential candidacy on Friday night. Others expected…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent attack on villagers in Keku Village, Musawa Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina. According to the statement, on Wednesday, at about 2:00 pm, a group of six men attacked residents of Keku Village, Musawa LGA, using sticks and machetes. The police added that attack resulted in varying degrees of injuries to several villagers. “Following the receipt of the report, operatives responded swiftly…

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday’s final in Budapest, aiming to defend their crown. The Gunners have never won the trophy, but after clinching the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, Mikel Arteta’s side believe they can dethrone the French champions. AFP Sport looks at five key talking points ahead of the clash at the Puskas Arena. Arsenal’s set-piece threat This season, Arteta’s team have sometimes struggled to create from open play, but they have posed incredible danger from dead-ball situations. Arsenal’s physical players cause havoc at corners, particularly centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, and…

Following the airstrikes in Lebanon, families were seen spending the night in their vehicles in the capital Beirut, where some shelters have taken in dozens of families in the past 24 to 48 hours.  Nearly one million people overall are still displaced across the country in the wake of the escalation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants that began on 2 March. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that for the first time, the Israeli military issued an evacuation order on Tuesday for the city of Nabatieh, located north of the Litani River. A renewed evacuation order was also issued for the town of Mashgara in Bekaa, where rescue operations are continuing following an Israeli airstrike on Monday night. Health workers…