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A grieving father, Festus Ogbu, has established a foundation in honour of his only daughter, Praise, who died in 2024 after battling Sickle Cell Disease, Systemic Sclerosis and Juvenile Arthritis. To bridge the gap in public awareness, the family is launching the Praise Ogbu Foundation on Wednesday, with the motto ‘Staying Alive,’ aiming to support children under 18 suffering from SCD, SSC, and Juvenile Arthritis. “The foundation will create awareness and sensitise people on how to avoid being victims. “Doctors will share their experiences and educate people on factors that predispose people, especially children, to these illnesses,” a statement from the…

The year 2025 has been a memorable one in global football, with multiple FIFA tournaments producing thrilling champions across men’s, women’s, youth, and club competitions. According to reports from FIFA’s official X handle, the following nations and clubs emerged victorious in 2025: Morocco enjoyed a historic year, claiming the FIFA U‑20 Men’s World Cup in Chile by defeating Argentina 2–0 in the final. The North African nation also lifted the FIFA Arab Cup, edging Jordan 3–2 after extra time, cementing their status as a rising power in international football. At the youth level, Portugal triumphed in the FIFA U‑17 Men’s…

As the 2027 governorship election draws closer, zoning and succession have emerged as defining issues within the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, writes DARE AKOGUN When the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, declared last week that “the party has not decided whether it will zone the governorship ticket in 2027,” it appeared at first glance to be a routine statement from the party leadership. Yet, beneath the surface lies a complex and potentially explosive contest that could define politics in Kwara for years to come. Fagbemi spoke on a radio programme on…

Most of us in the Northern Hemisphere spend the holidays indoors, but you can only watch so many TikToks about cute cats and cooking hacks before the need for something a little more substantive kicks in. Choosing the right game or movie to gift is tough, though, especially if you don’t have an exact read on what your friends and family like. And if you choose poorly, remember that you might also be on the hook to play or watch it with them.That’s why, this year, we made it our mission to find gifts that appeal to people with diverse…

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper envisioned a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system,” but Bitcoin’s biggest proponent seems to have an entirely different view of its purpose.Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, whose company has been buying Bitcoin aggressively for nearly five years since adopting a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy, presented what many described as plans for a “Bitcoin central bank” during his keynote speech at Bitcoin MENA.Economist Saifedean Ammous, well-known in Bitcoin circles for penning The Bitcoin Standard, was also a notable figure attending the conference in Abu Dhabi. Ammous and Saylor are understood to converse regularly, with Saylor having written the…

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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Saidu Mohammed and Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive officers of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies. While Mrs Eyesan was confirmed as the CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Saidu Mohammed was confirmed as the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmations followed the consideration and adoption of the report by the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas), which conducted the screening of the nominees. NAN also reports that the Senate acted on a…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. To Proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! In the rich tapestry of Islamic teachings, the concept of brotherhood holds a profound and cherished place. Brotherhood in Islam transcends mere familial ties; it encompasses the spiritual bond that unites Muslims worldwide. In this sermon, I will delve into the significance of brotherhood in Islam, its roots in Qur’anic verses…

Nigeria recorded 195 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with a higher fatality rate than the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC, in its latest situation report, stated that this is despite a decline in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases recorded during the same period. The report, which covers epidemiological week 49 of 2025, shows that 195 deaths have been recorded from 1,069 confirmed cases, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.2 per cent.This is higher than the 16.5 per cent CFR recorded during…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has asked actress Ini Edo to modify the title of her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in a statement signed by its president, Daniel Okoh, described the film’s title as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. Additionally, in a statement issued on Thursday, NFVCB Director General (DG) Shaibu Husseini acknowledged CAN’s concerns and stated that the film had undergone all required legal and regulatory processes before the title was approved. He reassured the Christian community that the NFVCB treated religious sensitivity,…