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A 43-year-old entrepreneur, Richard Akinaka, has formally declared his ambition to contest the Bayelsa Central Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, positioning himself as a candidate to address what he described as a persistent leadership deficit affecting grassroots communities. Speaking while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the PDP headquarters in Yenagoa on Saturday, Akinaka said his decision to contest followed an earlier declaration of interest made at a party gathering on Tuesday. Addressing party members and supporters, Akinaka said his candidacy was a response to the socio-economic challenges facing rural dwellers…

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has honoured outstanding members of its graduating Class of 2026 for academic excellence, leadership, community service and contributions to campus life during its graduation awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a dinner ceremony on Friday night ahead of the university’s commencement ceremony on Saturday. Awardees Among the top honourees was Ubaidatu Yettisuri, a Bachelor of Laws graduate, who received the AUN Founder’s Award, Award for Academic Distinction, Award for Academic Excellence, and the Leadway Assurance Award for Academic Excellence as the best female student in the School of Law. She was also named…

News » Premier League news » Sunderland newsMay 9, 2026 14:16 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Confirmed Man Utd line-up vs Sunderland, Casemiro out Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has named his starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Sunderland on the road today. The Red Devils have already qualified for the Champions League with a top-five league finish, and Carrick has decided to rotate his starting XI.There are five changes from the 3-2 win over Liverpool last weekend.Senne Lammens continues in goal for the Mancunian giants once more.In defence, Diogo Dalot and Ayden Heaven make way to the bench. Noussair Mazraoui…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Odiniya, father of the 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, following a midnight distress call reporting the physical assault of his daughter. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the arrest took place in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja. The statement read, “On the 9th of May, 2026, at about 12:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja, reporting an ongoing physical assault on Ms Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel by her father,…

Even people with no grounding or interest in business news will probably have heard of GDP which is frequently cited in mass media as the indicator of progress. In simple terms, GDP is the sum of everything a country produces and sells, but economists have known for years that it is fails to paint a complete picture. For example, unpaid work such as caring for children or disabled family workers is not counted as a positive. Measures of inequality are not factored in, nor is the cost of pollution or exploitation of resources. This is problematic as it creates the wrong incentives and…

In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with modern diets, superfoods, imported ingredients, and packaged health solutions. Yet, in the process, something important has quietly been overlooked: the nutritional wisdom embedded in our traditional foods. For those living with Sickle Cell Disease, this is not just a cultural conversation. It is a practical one. Because long before nutrition became a global trend, many African diets were already built around balance, nourishment, and sustainability. Traditional Nigerian meals are more than recipes. They are expressions of culture, history, and community. But they are also, in many ways, nutritionally intelligent. For…

As was widely reported, Oracle axed an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people via email on March 31. One of the employees cut that day told TechCrunch about the experience: “I had, like, this weird feeling in my stomach. I went to go sign into the VPN, and the VPN was like, ‘this user doesn’t exist anymore.’ Then I called my friend, and I was like, ‘Hey, can you see me in Slack?’ And she said, ‘No, your account’s been deactivated.’” The person soon received an email stating their role was terminated immediately. The severance offer arrived a few days later. But…

Shyllon Museum is set to host NATOP to boost cultural tourism and position Ibeju-Lekki as emerging tourism hub. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, has hosted the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on a familiarization visit aimed at strengthening cultural tourism and positioning Ibeju-Lekki as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The landmark visit marked the first official engagement between the museum and the national body of tour operators since YSMA’s establishment, bringing together tourism professionals from different parts of the country, including the North, South-South, and South-West regions.  Led…

The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate edged higher on Friday, May 8th, 2026, as renewed demand for foreign currency resurfaced across Nigeria’s parallel foreign exchange market at the close of the week. As of today, black market operators are buying the United States Dollar at ₦1,390 and selling at ₦1,400, reflecting a ₦10 spread between the buying and selling rates. The movement represents a modest increase compared to the previous session and signals continued volatility within the informal forex segment. The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains one of the most searched financial indicators in Nigeria due to…

Chidozie Awaziem endured a heartbreaking night on Friday after FC Nantes were officially relegated from Ligue 1 following a painful 1-0 defeat to RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The result confirmed Nantes’ drop into Ligue 2 with one match still remaining this season, ending the club’s 13-year stay in the French top flight since earning promotion during the 2012-13 campaign. Despite their rich history as eight-time French champions, Nantes could not escape the relegation battle after a disastrous league campaign left them stranded on 23 points; five behind AJ Auxerre in the relegation play-off position, making survival mathematically impossible.…