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Victor Wembanyama delivered one of the greatest playoff performances of his young career Monday night, spoiling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP celebration as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime Western Conference Finals classic. On a night designed to celebrate Gilgeous-Alexander’s second consecutive NBA MVP award, it was Wembanyama who completely stole the spotlight. The Spurs superstar exploded for 41 points and 24 rebounds, dominating both ends of the floor while carrying San Antonio to a crucial Game 1 road victory inside a stunned Oklahoma City arena. Wembanyama eventually sealed the win in the closing moments…

Popular television host and media personality, Frank Edoho, has fired back at allegations of infidelity and financial irresponsibility levelled against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, amid the messy online fallout trailing their failed marriage. Speaking on the controversy after Sandra publicly accused him of cheating, emotional abuse and abandoning his responsibilities as a father, Edoho claimed that her alleged relationship with singer, Chike, was one of the final straws that led to the collapse of the marriage. According to him, he initially attempted to salvage the relationship for the sake of their children despite allegedly discovering evidence of…

The immediate past vice chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Dr. Olumide Obube, has urged families to support people living with hypertension by encouraging them to adhere to prescribed medications and maintain healthy lifestyles. Obube said family support remained crucial in reducing complications associated with hypertension and improving treatment outcomes among patients. According to the World Health Organisation, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the pressure in the blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It noted that hypertension is the major cause of death worldwide, with about 1.4 million adults aged 30-79…

A student of the University of Abuja, Miss Amra Onize, has emerged winner of the 2026 Amnesty International Nigeria Intervarsity Human Rights Debate. Onize clinched the top position after weeks of intense debating rounds that began on April 15, featuring 24 universities across the country. According to a statement on Monday by the organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, the first runner-up position went to Naomi Innocent Chikwuado of Imo State University, while Obodoefuna Ijeoma Cynthia of Madonna University came third. Uwakfmfon Moses Etim of the University of Uyo finished as Fourth Runner-Up. The statement partly read, “A student of University…

A worker died at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation. The San Antonio Express-News reported Monday that the unidentified victim died at around 4:17 a.m. local time on May 15, citing OSHA and local officials. The Wall Street Journal later reported that the county sheriff confirmed to the outlet that a worker died. OSHA confirmed to TechCrunch that it is investigating the apparent accident. Representatives for the nearby Brownsville police and fire departments did not respond to requests for comment. SpaceX and the newly incorporated…

Condemnations have continued to trail Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where about 30 students and teachers were kidnapped, while two persons were killed. The attack, which occurred on May 16, saw armed bandits storm the community and abduct staff, students, and pupils from three schools, Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School. Reactions to the incident particularly grew from condemnations to outrage as a viral video on Monday showed one of the teachers held hostage being beheaded by the abductors. The victim was later identified as…

Geregu Power Plc has announced a delay in convening its Annual General Meeting (AGM), citing ongoing governance alignment and operational coordination during the company’s transition and change management phase. In a statement released on Monday, the power generation company informed the Nigerian Exchange Limited, shareholders and the investing public that the AGM earlier expected to hold on or before April 30, 2026, would no longer meet the previously communicated timeline. According to the company, following the release of its audited financial statements and announcement of the proposed AGM date, management had to prioritise internal alignment on key governance and operational…

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the constitution of a 10-member committee to oversee activities commemorating the Rescue Administration’s achievements over the last three years. Announcing the committee, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada highlighted that the committee is tasked with planning and coordinating events that will showcase the administration’s progress and identify projects that will be commissioned during the celebration. Governor Lawal assumed office on 29 May 2023, as the 5th civilian Governor of Zamfara State. Over the past three years, the governor has advanced reforms and delivered many impactful projects across the 14 local government…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any officer found to have acted outside established professional standards will face disciplinary action following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on May 12, followed a visit to the teaching hospital by armed operatives of the commission, with allegations that they assaulted the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Professor Eyo Ekpe, and four other members of staff. Following a preliminary review of the incident, Olukoyede directed…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 18, 2026 21:19 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea to offload two wingers? Chelsea could part ways with a couple of wingers during the upcoming transfer window. The west London giants recently confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their manager, and he is expected to be backed with huge funds.There could be a spending spree of more than 300 million pounds, but it will obviously coincide with player exits to recoup some of the investment.It is claimed that Alejandro Garnacho’s future at the Blues is uncertain after an underwhelming…