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Seyi Makinde has urged Bimbo Adekanbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, in the state, to avoid inheriting his political enemies if she wins in 2027. Makinde advised Adekanbi to concentrate on creating her own leadership style. The governor gave the advice during the party’s presidential/governorship primary election, where he encouraged Adekanbi to stay focused on governance, service delivery, and the continuation of development projects. The governor stated that leadership is not perfect by nature, pointing out that people in public positions will inevitably make mistakes. “Don’t inherit my enemies, chart your own path. I am only…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has told Paris Saint-Germain how to beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League final on Saturday. Arsenal will take on PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Budapest. However, in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson disclosed that if the Parisians want to win Mikel Arteta’s side, they must not allow the Gunners to score the first goal in the encounter. “If PSG want to win this final, they cannot afford to let Arsenal score the first goal,” Merson said. “We know how difficult Arsenal can be to break down. Even…

A scholar and author, Dr Ayokunnu Olowoporoku, has unveiled two new books aimed at helping individuals unlock their potential, remain focused and achieve purposeful success. The books, titled ‘Lifewire: Philosophies for Daily Living’ and ‘See it, Say it, Do it: A 3-Step Guide to Achieving Success’, are billed for public presentation on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the AGIP Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. According to the author, the books were inspired by deep reflection, years of observation and a desire to contribute practical and enduring ideas capable of transforming lives. Olowoporoku said many individuals and organisations failed to…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered 498 kilograms of skunk cannabis allegedly hidden inside a shrine in Edo State, while two suspected drug traffickers were also arrested in separate operations. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Ofoyeju said the illicit drugs were abandoned by a suspected drug baron identified simply as Asrenre, who is currently on the run. According to him, operatives acting on credible intelligence carried out a coordinated raid on May 22, 2026, at Igwe Community in the Owan East Local Government Area…

These are anxious times in Oyo State. Across communities in Oriire Local Government Area, fear now travels faster than traffic and arrives long before dusk. The recent abduction of teachers and pupils along the Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota axis has shaken public confidence, but the reported killing and decapitation of mathematics teacher, Mr Michael Oyedokun, has done something far worse. His only crime was going to school to teach his students. And that has signalled to citizens that in parts of Nigeria, criminal violence no longer seeks to harm. It seeks to rule. Such brutality is not an ordinary crime. It…

Nigeria’s instant noodles brand, Indomie, has celebrated over 100,000 children nationwide as part of its 2026 Children’s Day activities, reinforcing its commitment to children’s happiness, development, and family bonding across the country. It said in a statement on Wednesday that the nationwide celebration, marking the 21st edition of Indomie’s annual Children’s Day initiative, featured simultaneous activations across major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Anambra, and Abeokuta, among others. The flagship Lagos event, held at Apapa Amusement Park, brought together thousands of children and families for a day of rides, indoor and outdoor entertainment, games, music, dance, and food…

The Handball Federation of Nigeria has announced plans for two major competitions in 2026, with the Premier League heading to Abuja in August and a 4×4 Handball Championship scheduled for Makurdi, Benue State, from June 16 to 19, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The federation also disclosed that the North-Central Handball Championship will hold in Lafia, Nasarawa State, from July 12 to 18, rounding off a busy domestic calendar that organisers hope will significantly raise the profile of the sport across the country. HFN president Jibril Saidu Ojih said the competitions form part of a deliberate strategy to make handball more…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has threatened to shut down schools across the country if another attack occurs in any school, following the recent wave of kidnappings and killings involving teachers and pupils in parts of the country. There have been attacks on schools in Oyo, Borno and Kebbi resulting in killings and abduction of teachers and pupils. Gunmen brazenly attacked three Oyo schools (Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Community Grammar School, and LA Primary School), abducting an estimated 39 pupils and seven teachers, while more than 50 pupils of Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area in…

Crypto exchange Gemini has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI to launch an artificial intelligence-powered feature for its prediction markets platform that will allow users to curate personalized feeds.Gemini said on Thursday that its “Command Center” offering would show markets based on users’ open positions and watchlists, and can track crypto, sports, commodities, politics, economics and culture.“Rather than forcing you to dig through social feeds to find what’s relevant, Command Center meets you where you are,” Gemini said. “It learns from your open positions, watchlists, and prediction history to surface the intelligence most likely to inform your next move.”Source: GeminiThe tool…

The Department of Justice is launching a criminal investigation that involves E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual abuse. CNN reported that the Department of Justice is looking into whether Carroll, 82, committed perjury in testimony from her two civil lawsuits against the president. Carroll previously sued Trump, 79, for allegedly sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room in the ‘90s and for defaming her in 2019 when denying the allegations. The Justice Department’s investigation focuses on a statement Carroll made during a 2022 deposition. The journalist stated that she received no outside funding…