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The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani Encouragingly, there are signs that the conversation around innovation in Nigeria is evolving. Increasing emphasis is being placed not only on academic achievement but also on entrepreneurship, problem-solving, digital skills, creativity, and practical application. More universities are establishing innovation centres. More students are participating in hackathons, startup competitions, and technology incubation programmes. More young Nigerians are exploring opportunities in emerging technologies and digital entrepreneurship. Every year, Nigerian universities graduate thousands of students armed with degrees, certificates, and years of academic training. They leave lecture halls having passed examinations, completed assignments,…
The stage is set for a landmark moment in African mixed martial arts. After the successful completion of the official weigh-ins, all roads now lead to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, where PFL Africa makes its long-awaited Nigerian debut on Saturday with a stacked card featuring some of the continent’s most exciting talents. With tournament places, national pride and continental bragging rights on the line, the inaugural PFL Africa event promises a night of high-stakes action as fighters from across Africa and beyond battle for supremacy. The action gets underway at 6:00 PM WAT (1:00 PM ET), with every…
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims following a swift response to an attack along the Katsina–Kankara highway. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Katsina. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 2:30 p.m. when suspected armed bandits blocked the Katsina–Kankara Road at Tashar Kanya Village in Kankara Local Government Area and intercepted a red Volkswagen Golf III saloon car. The vehicle, with registration number KMC 400 MK, was driven by…
The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits’ camp during ongoing operations in Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. The report said the operation was conducted on June 12 across communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas as part of efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities. According to the report, troops on a fighting patrol covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki, and Sabon Garin Daudawa made contact with terrorists operating…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said elections in Nigeria are often manipulated because citizens fail to take ownership of the electoral process and protect their votes. Obi stated this during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. in a video wchich started trending on Saturday, where he spoke on the challenges facing Nigeria’s democracy and the role of citizens in ensuring credible elections. According to the former Anambra State governor, politicians alone cannot guarantee free and fair elections unless voters are determined to defend the sanctity of their ballots. “Elections are rigged in Nigeria because…
Trabzonspor have begun scouting Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov as a potential replacement for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, with the Turkish club bracing for a possible departure of their star forward this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Turkish newspaper Taka Gazete reported that despite public insistence from club president Ertuğrul Doğan that Onuachu is not for sale — even at €20m — Trabzonspor’s management have quietly started identifying alternatives in the transfer market as interest in the Nigerian continues to intensify. Shomurodov, who currently plays for İstanbul Başakşehir, has emerged as the leading name on their shortlist. The 30-year-old shared…
For all the noise that’s been made about how generative AI is poised to revolutionize the filmmaking industry, there haven’t really been any projects created with the technology that felt like the sort of entertainment people would pay to see. Most AI firms’ video models are still only capable of churning out short bursts of visually inconsistent footage. And some of Hollywood’s biggest AI partnerships have suddenly evaporated in ways that make it seem like studios might not be able to rely on the new technology coming out of Silicon Valley. For the most part, short-form video slop appears to…
Taylor Swift has always had a friend in Toy Story, so imagine her excitement to record an original song for the fifth movie. Appearing on the Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond special on 20/20 that aired Friday, June 12, Swift, 36, opened up about her involvement and revealed the moment that made her particularly emotional. Swift wrote “I Knew It, I Knew You” to accommodate a new backstory for cowgirl figurine Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack). Speaking on the 20/20 special, Swift shared that one line she wrote for the song really tugged on her heartstrings. ““For Jessie, I…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying there is no justification for the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Obi stated this during an interaction with Nigerians in Washington, D.C., United States, in a video that has been widely shared on social media. According to the Obidient Movement, the visit took place a few days ago. The former Anambra State governor said he had consistently maintained that Kanu should not remain in custody. “I said it repeatedly that there’s no reason…
West Brom legend Andy Johnson has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles striker Josh Maja staying at The Hawthorns beyond this summer, describing him as the most complete forward currently at the club. Johnson, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career at West Brom, made the appeal as uncertainty continues to surround Maja’s future. The 27-year-old’s three-year contract — signed when he joined from Bordeaux in the summer of 2023 — is set to expire at the end of this month. Speaking to the Express and Star via Football League World, Johnson was effusive in his praise for the Nigerian’s technical…
