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Enugu Rangers fullback Chibueze Oputa has described his maiden Super Eagles call-up as a moment of deep gratitude, vowing to make Nigeria proud at the 2026 Unity Cup in London later this month. The right-back was included in coach Eric Chelle’s 27-man squad for the four-nation tournament after a standout season in the Nigeria Premier Football League. His consistent displays helped Rangers maintain one of the best defensive records in the league, conceding just 26 goals while mounting a strong title challenge. Reacting to the invitation on his X account, Oputa said, “Thank you to the Nigeria Football Federation for…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results previously withheld for further investigation over alleged examination malpractice. The board said the latest release followed ongoing reviews of suspected malpractice cases recorded during the conduct of the 2026 UTME nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said the newly released results were part of earlier batches subjected to scrutiny, in addition to results already cleared and published after preliminary investigations. “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 results from those previously held for further investigation.…

With kidnappings spreading across communities and criminal gangs operating along border routes linking Ogun and Oyo states, residents fear the recent school attack in Oyo has become a disturbing reminder that no community may be safe unless urgent security measures are taken, writes BANKOLE TAIWO The serenity of Ipojo Golden Estate in Oke Eri, Ijebu Ode, located in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, was recently shattered when about 15 heavily armed gunmen stormed the community in a commando-style operation around 7 p.m., firing sporadically and throwing residents into panic. By the time calm was restored, three…

The Liberty 5 Pro are available starting today for $169.99 in blue, white, black, and pink color options. They carry forward the charging case LCD touchscreen functionality of their predecessor, but it’s now located on the outside for easier access and is a bit larger at 0.96 inches. The touchscreen can be used to adjust ANC levels or turn on transparency mode.The addition of the Thus chip does result in a small hit to battery life, with up to 6.5 hours of listening with ANC turned on, which can be boosted to up to 28 hours in total when paired…

A liquidity imbalance in Bitcoin (BTC) is building near $80,000, with more than $4 billion in short positions vulnerable to liquidation above that level. The setup strengthened after Bitcoin defended support near $76,100 for two days and formed bullish signals on the lower time frames. BTC short liquidations stack above $80,000On the one-hour chart, Bitcoin formed a bullish divergence between the price and the relative strength index (RSI), with improving momentum and higher lows near $76,100, suggesting underlying buying strength. BTC also retested $78,000 on Thursday after defending the $76,100 support level multiple times this week.BTC/USDT, one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe price…

Footage of Britney Spears’ sobriety test and DUI arrest has been released two months after the incident. In a video obtained by TMZ on Thursday, May 21, Spears, 44, can be seen undergoing a sobriety test on the side of the road. The Highway Patrol car’s dash footage, which was recorded on March 4, showed Spears seemingly following one officer’s finger up and down and side to side as a light shined on her face. While the audio is scrambled, a second police officer can be seen at one point approaching Spears and seemingly telling her the test is finished.…

Mascot Kalu, younger brother to former Abia State Governor Orji Kalu, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary for the 2027 general elections. Mascot, who recently obtained his APC nomination forms for the 2027 Abia governorship primary, announced his withdrawal from the race in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “This is to formally announce to my supporters, party members, and the general public that, after wide consultations with family members, friends, and stakeholders, I have voluntarily withdrawn my aspiration to contest for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia…

Late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. Five years after that dark Friday evening in 2021, honest assessors of the country’s history still remember General Ibrahim Attahiru’s short tenure as COAS as pacesetting and effectual. Those who knew him personally testify that he was a man of firm discipline and extraordinary compassion. And through the enduring love of his family and the institutional triumphs of his Foundation, the late Kaduna State-born General, exemplary husband, father, and humanitarian, continues to serve the nation he loved. Today, 21 May, 2026 marks exactly five years since an unprecedented tragedy in Nigeria’s history shook the nation to…

The Presidency on Thursday described as fake news, report claiming that President Bola Tinubu is seeking to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria. A statement issued by Tinubu’s media aide Bayo Onanuga also declared that the report purporting plot to abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region, is fake. According to Onanuga, the story, which cited anonymous sources, “is part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in our country, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the general elections. “Nigerians should ignore…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially rescheduled its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara states to Friday, May 22, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) on Thursday. The party also extended the State House of Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara State to Sunday, May 24, 2026. According to the statement, the changes were approved after wide consultations with relevant stakeholders. “The decision was approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) following consultations with relevant stakeholders and in furtherance of the party’s commitment…