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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved a major overhaul of the sport’s scoring system, confirming that matches will adopt a new 3×15 format from January 4, 2027. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, under the new rules, matches will still be played in a best-of-three games format, but each game will be decided by the first player or pair to reach 15 points, replacing the current 21-point system. The governing body described the decision as an “important milestone for the future of badminton,” following approval at its annual general meeting in Denmark after extensive testing, analysis, and consultation.…

Olamide Raheeda Okoya, daughter of business mogul, Chief Razaq Okoya,and his wife, Folashade Okoya,has married Imran Saro Gobir in an introduction and Nikkah ceremony in Lagos on Saturday. Photos from the events, shared via Facebook, showed the couple in the company of family members and dignitaries who graced the occasion. Credit: Facebook | Queen and Powerful Women The wedding came shortly after both families announced the engagement on Friday via Instagram, with Shade Okoya describing the moment as one “defined by grace and significance.” Credit: Facebook | Queen and Powerful Women Chief Razaq Okoya is a prominent Lagos industrialist and…

5.8 million Haitians, or roughly 52 per cent of the population, are facing crisis levels of food insecurity, or worse. Of those, more than 1.8 million are dealing with emergency levels, which means they are exhausting their last assets and unable to meet even basic food needs. Source link

Stakeholders in the education sector have renewed calls for teachers to be placed at the centre of national development, stressing that meaningful reform in the education system cannot be achieved without sustained investment in teachers’ welfare, motivation, and professional development. The call was made on Friday in Abuja at the Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026, which brought together education stakeholders, government representatives, and development partners under the theme ‘From Record to Reform: A National HOPE Attempt for Teachers.’ The conference was organised with support from the Federal Ministry of Education. The Convener of the conference, Oluwaseyi Anifowose, said the…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, has said Nigeria is moving from planning to full implementation of its national Artificial Intelligence strategy. In a post obtained from NITDA’s X handle on Friday, he made the remarks while speaking at the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation Nigeria Introductory Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja, where he represented the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. According to him, Nigeria has already developed a national AI strategy and is now focused on putting it into action through structured frameworks and policy direction. “We have developed…

Beady Nnanna, a producer and publisher, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO how her sister, Blessing Okolie, lost her life due to medical negligence by a doctor, who allegedly left a pair of scissors in her stomach during fibroid surgery at a private hospital in Lagos State Tell us about yourself.  I’m a media personality, the producer of Beadysworld TV and publisher of Beadysworld Blog News. I’m also an influencer and social activist. What is your relationship with the late Blessing Okolie? She was my sister. How old was she? She was 44 years old. What led to her initial visit to the…

Wema Bank Plc has announced a final dividend of ₦1.25 per ordinary share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, subject to applicable withholding tax and shareholder approval. The bank disclosed that shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as of April 29, 2026, will be eligible for the dividend. The Register of Shareholders will be closed from April 30 to May 6, 2026, in preparation for the payment. Dividend payment is scheduled for May 20, 2026, and will be made electronically to shareholders who have completed the e-dividend registration process and mandated the registrar to credit…

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has elected Mr Peter Azubuike as its new state chairman. Azubuike was elected on Saturday during the party’s State Congress held in Umuahia, the state capital. The new state chairman and other members of the State Working Committee, including Mr Chucks Akamadu as state secretary, Ben Otti as organising secretary and Mr Emenike Iroegbu as publicity secretary, emerged through consensus, a method earlier adopted by delegates at the congress. Speaking shortly after the election of the new executives, Governor Alex Otti applauded the smooth conduct of the congress and promised to support…

If you have an ulcer, toothache or diabetes, you may want to consider adding cloves to your diet. Even without these conditions, this widely available spice offers health benefits that make it a practical addition to everyday meals. Cloves, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum, are used across cultures for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In many Nigerian homes, the spice is familiar not just for its strong aroma, but for its traditional use in managing minor ailments. It is known as kànáfùrù in Yorùbá, kananfari in Hausa, and kanafura in parts of West Africa. Cloves can be consumed in several…

The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup, which will take place today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium. In the women’s final, Ibom Angels FC will take on Solo Wonders at 2pm. Ibom Angels, who play in the NWFL Premiership, will be aiming to defend their title against Solo Wonders from the NWFL Championship. The men’s final will follow at 4pm, with reigning champions Akwa United facing Godswill Akpabio United FC in what promises to be an exciting clash. Godswill Akpabio United booked their place in the final…