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Gospel singer Steve Crown and his wife, Ruth Thomas, have welcomed their first child. The singer announced the birth on Instagram on Saturday, sharing a video of himself and his wife dressed in white, with Ruth visibly pregnant. Expressing gratitude to God, Steve Crown described the arrival of their baby as a blessing worth celebrating. “Some blessings cannot be explained, they can only be celebrated. Thank You, Jesus, for all You have done. Thank You Jesus for the gift of our baby,” he wrote. He also prayed for others hoping for a similar testimony. “A new chapter, a new blessing,…

In the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, where tents stretch across the sand and snaking queues form for water and food, Asaad Al-Azzabi prepares for a match a world away from what he once knew.Before the war, Mr. Al-Azzabi played for Al-Tajammu Club in Rafah, where he and his teammates had access to pitches, training halls, coaches and equipment.  UN News Asaad Al-Azzabi’s torn boots. Borrowed bootsNow, he’s lucky if he can find boots to play in. “Sometimes I borrow a pair from a friend or patch them up with tape,” he says.His home is now a tent in…

Cost of living represents the quantum of money required to sustain a desired standard of living, particularly meeting basic needs such as food, healthcare, housing, and education. It is primarily determined by government economic policies, especially relating to direct taxes, which impact disposable income and interest rates, which affect the cost of production; demand and supply of goods, cost of utilities including transportation, electricity, telecommunication, school tuition and other fees, cost of medicine and healthcare services, et cetera. The general macroeconomic factors affecting the cost of living are inflation rates, labour market salaries and wages, and the strength of the…

The mall is making a comeback. As younger people return to American shopping malls in greater numbers, a startup called “The Mall” is bringing the concept online with an app that lets users create a personalized virtual mall from their favorite brands and track sales in one place. The idea itself is simple, if not novel. But its arrival now feels more timely, as customers face an increasingly fragmented online shopping landscape that has become harder to keep up with their favorite brands. That challenge is what first inspired The Mall’s co-founder and COO Ellie Konsker, whose background includes working…

Lawal announced his resignation in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, saying he could no longer remain in a party whose primary process he described as fundamentally flawed. “I am exiting the ADC because its just concluded primaries were at all levels massively rigged in favour Kachalla Abubakar Atiku,” Lawal said. The former SGF alleged that results were altered to favour Atiku and his supporters, adding that even in areas where voting was conducted, declared winners were allegedly replaced. “Results were just written or rewritten to favour him and his coven. Even where they allowed some…

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…Three mid-level commanders among those eliminated By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The growing security partnership between Nigeria and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has recorded another major success following the elimination of 21 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a precision strike carried out in Arege, Borno State. Security sources disclosed that three of the terrorists killed during the operation were mid-level commanders believed to have coordinated several attacks and raids in Monguno, Damasak and surrounding communities in northern Borno State. The operation, which was jointly coordinated by the Nigerian Air Force and the United…

…Bags Four-Star Rating By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna — Kaduna State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states, securing third position nationwide in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI) and earning an Excellent Four-Star Rating. The Kaduna State Government described the ranking as an independent validation of the reform agenda and people-centred policies being implemented under Governor Uba Sani’s administration. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the government said the assessment reflects notable progress across key sectors, including governance, fiscal management, economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, security, and social…

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Signing of the Season following an exceptional debut campaign in England’s top flight. According to a post on Premier League’s X handle on Monday, the 23-year-old Belgian shot-stopper, who joined United from Royal Antwerp last summer, earned the award after a vote involving fans, players and managers, beating a strong field of contenders. Lammens quickly established himself as one of the league’s standout performers, producing a series of impressive displays that helped United throughout the season. His consistency, commanding presence and crucial saves made him a key figure at…

Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that the reunion show for the reality television programme’s 10th season will premiere on June 8. The organisers disclosed this in a statement shared on the show’s social media platforms on Monday, hinting at fresh drama as former housemates reunite months after the season ended. “Some receipts were never meant to stay in the drafts. The #BBNaija S10 housemates are back on the couch, and nothing is off the table,” the statement read. According to the organisers, the reunion will air on Africa Magic Showcase at 10 pm WAT and on Africa Magic Family…