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A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has ruled out challenging the outcome of the party’s 25 May presidential primary in court. Mr Hayatu-Deen, however, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities and procedural lapses during the exercise, saying that the process fell short of his expectations. A statement issued by Hayatu-Deen on Monday in Abuja, titled “My Campaign, The Silent Majority, and the Future of Our Democracy,” said his decision followed careful reflection and extensive consultations. The statement comes a day after he hosted the winner of the primary election, former Vice President…
How Strategic Investments, Fiscal Reforms, Industrial Expansion and Bold Infrastructure Projects Propelled Ogun State to Become Nigeria’s Second Best-Performing State and One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Economies By Kayode Akinmade When the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), released by Phillips Consulting, ranked Ogun State second only to Lagos among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, it validated what years of strategic investments in infrastructure, industrialisation, logistics, and fiscal reforms had already signposted. Since assuming office on May 29, 2019, Governor Dapo Abiodun has pursued a development agenda anchored on connectivity, economic expansion, and sustainable revenue growth. The result…
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun, Dr Najeem Folasayo Salaam, has said his administration, if elected, would prioritise workers’ welfare, pensioners’ wellbeing, agricultural development, youth empowerment, quality healthcare, education and investment promotion. Salaam, who made this revelation while unveiling his manifesto for the 2026 Osun governorship election on Monday in Osogbo, pledged to restore trust in government, rebuild the state’s economy and empower citizens through inclusive governance. Speaking at the presentation of the manifesto at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Centre, Salaam described the occasion as the beginning of a new vision for Osun State…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a suspected member of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group who allegedly fled a terrorist enclave following recent military airstrikes in Borno State. The development was disclosed by a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared via his X handle. According to military sources cited in the report, the suspect, identified as Ahmad Sheriff, 27, was intercepted at about 10:12 a.m. on May 31 during a patrol along the Kukawa–Cross Kauwa axis in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. The sources said the suspect…
Shirts with the name of Arsenal defender Gabriel have seen sales increase by 350 per cent, according to The Athletic. This comes despite Gabriel missing the crucial penalty for the Gunners in their Champions League final defeat on Saturday. The 28-year-old centre-back stepped up to take the fifth kick during the shootout. But he blazed his effort over the bar, and Paris Saint-Germain retained the trophy they won last year. However, Arsenal fans have responded by buying Gabriel’s shirt massively. The Brazil international has become the top-selling name since the weekend. At one point, sales of the Brazil international’s shirt doubled those…
At least five persons reportedly sustained injuries in Sunday’s multiple-vehicle accident that occurred at the Toll Gate area of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun. The Public Relations Officer of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota, on Monday. Akinbiyi said the crash occurred at about 11:35 a.m. and involved a truck, six cars and two tricycles, with 11 persons, comprising eight males and three females. He said that the five persons, which included three females and two males, sustained varying degrees of injuries, while the remaining occupants escaped…
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Signing of the Season following an exceptional debut campaign in England’s top flight. According to a post on Premier League’s X handle on Monday, the 23-year-old Belgian shot-stopper, who joined United from Royal Antwerp last summer, earned the award after a vote involving fans, players and managers, beating a strong field of contenders. Lammens quickly established himself as one of the league’s standout performers, producing a series of impressive displays that helped United throughout the season. His consistency, commanding presence and crucial saves made him a key figure at…
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that the reunion show for the reality television programme’s 10th season will premiere on June 8. The organisers disclosed this in a statement shared on the show’s social media platforms on Monday, hinting at fresh drama as former housemates reunite months after the season ended. “Some receipts were never meant to stay in the drafts. The #BBNaija S10 housemates are back on the couch, and nothing is off the table,” the statement read. According to the organisers, the reunion will air on Africa Magic Showcase at 10 pm WAT and on Africa Magic Family…
Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this week in a bid to win back developers at its Build conference. I’ve been attending Build since the days when Microsoft called it the Professional Developers Conference, and I can’t remember a more pivotal moment. As Microsoft continues to reshuffle its entire business around AI, it’s moving Build into a smaller, more intimate venue. Trust in Windows and GitHub is at an all-time low, and this is Microsoft’s chance to reconnect with developers and outline the future.Sources tell me that we’ll hear about new AI models in Windows, a new reasoning model from…
[Update 1:57 P.M. UTC, June 1 — Updates third paragraph with share price decline in Monday morning trading.]Strategy sold 32 BTC last week, its first reported Bitcoin sale since a 2022 tax-loss transaction, as the company moved to fund preferred stock distributions.Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin (BTC) for $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135 per BTC, reducing its holdings from 843,738 BTC to 843,706 BTC, according to a Monday 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.The company’s MSTR Nasdaq-traded shares fell more than 6% following Monday’s market open, last trading at about $148.70 apiece.Proceeds from the Bitcoin…
