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The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and Senator Sunday Karimi, who represents Kogi West, are among aspirants cleared by the National Assembly screening committee to contest the primary scheduled for Monday in Kogi State. The APC screening committee approved 17 senatorial aspirants across the state’s three senatorial districts for the primaries scheduled for Monday. Bello, whose eligibility had been the subject of speculation in recent days, was officially confirmed after his name appeared as number 13 on the list of cleared aspirants for the Kogi Central Senatorial District race. The former governor is expected to battle…

Two Nigerian Taekwondo Grand Masters were decorated by the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation in an emotional ceremony at the ongoing Nigeria Taekwondo Federation National Open Trials in Abeokuta, with one of the honourees moved to tears as he received recognition after 54 years of service to the sport, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Grand Master Sunday Koffi Akani and Grand Master Dominic Asuquo Bassey were both decorated and recognised for attaining the prestigious 7th Dan rank during a ceremony held inside the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State, immediately after the scheduled Kukkiwon Dan Grading Test.…

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it’s not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel particularly negative about it.Schmidt acknowledged the anxiety, according to Business Insider, saying fears “that the machines are coming, that the jobs are evaporating, that the climate is breaking, that politics are fractured, and that you are inheriting a mess that you did not create,” were “rational.” But Schmidt’s…

Prime Video’s Off Campus is a sultry yet sweet watch — but how does the TV adaptation compare to the original book? Based on the Off Campus book series by Kennedy, the show, which premiered Wednesday, May 13, follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” read the official synopsis. Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett’s (Belmont Cameli) love story took center stage in season 1 — with several key moments from…

Twelve years after Kabiru Umar, alias Kabiru Sokoto, was convicted over the 2011 bombing of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla near Abuja, the suspected Boko Haram member has filed an appeal challenging the life imprisonment sentence imposed on him. The appellant argued that circumstances beyond his control prevented him from filing the appeal within the prescribed time. The appeal documents obtained by this newspaper state that Sokoto’s delayed application was due to “circumstances beyond” his control, including the deaths of his two previous lawyers. He said he also experienced “repeated custodial transfers” that isolated him, and his family’s severe…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative following recent kidnapping incidents reported in Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on the official page of the Osun State Government on May 17, 2026. According to the statement, Governor Adeleke directed the Ministry of Education alongside relevant government and security agencies to strengthen measures aimed at preventing possible spillover of kidnapping incidents into Osun State. The governor also ordered increased intelligence gathering around schools located in border communities and remote areas across the state. The statement further noted that the Amotekun…

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in Kosofe Local Council has cautioned political actors and supporters against actions capable of triggering violence or unrest following the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary election in Kosofe Federal Constituency. The coalition, in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Comrade Alex Omotehinse, urged aggrieved parties to seek redress only through established party structures or courts of competent jurisdiction where necessary. According to the group, grievances arising from the conduct or outcome of the primary election should not be used as grounds for self-help, inflammatory statements, or acts…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cult Unit have arrested a 28-year-old suspected cult leader, Christopher Ogidigbo, in Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area. The suspected kingpin of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity was arrested on 15 May 2026 at about 1230hrs. The operatives recovered one locally made revolver pistol from the suspect. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday. “On 15 May 2026 at about 1230hrs, operatives acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command anti-cult unit arrested one Christopher Ogidigbo, aged 28 years, of Ogharaefe Town in Ethiope-West Local Government…

Former Arsenal defender, Mikael Silvestre, has suggested that forward Gabriel Martinelli should consider leaving the Gunners if manager Mikel Arteta guides the club to the Premier League title this season. Silvestre explained that it would be a good time for the Brazilian international to leave Arteta’s side if the club ended up winning the English top-flight league. Arteta’s side is in the driving seat to claim the Premier League as they just need to win their remaining two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace. “Gabriel Martinelli might be the Arsenal player who wants to trigger a transfer because of hame-time,”…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative following recent school kidnappings in neighbouring Oyo State. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. According to the statement, Adeleke ordered the Ministry of Education and other relevant government and security agencies to immediately strengthen the initiative as a precaution against a possible spillover of the attacks into Osun State. “The governor additionally directed immediate beefing up of intelligence gathering, especially around schools located in border areas and remote sections of the state. “The Amotekun security…