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The All Progressives Congress senatorial aspirant for Kwara South, Sola Ajimati, and House of Representatives aspirant for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, have called for greater inclusion of women and youths in Nigeria’s political leadership, insisting that both groups must play a central role in shaping the country’s democratic future. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday, Ajimati said during his declaration in Abuja that stakeholders must go beyond merely managing challenges and instead adopt purposeful leadership and structured solutions. He noted that while the district is endowed with abundant talent and human capacity,…

Goalkeepers from top European clubs including Arsenal, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid are dominating the conversation over who currently ranks as the best in world football, with several elite performers making the case for the top spot. At the centre of the debate is Thibaut Courtois, widely regarded as one of the most complete shot-stoppers in the game. The Real Madrid goalkeeper continues to deliver decisive performances on the biggest stages, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where his reflex saves and composure under pressure have often proven decisive. According to Planet Football on Wednesday, these are the goalkeepers that…

Scooping cat litter isn’t hard, but scooping after each and every litter box use can get annoying. The Litter-Robot 4 self-cleaning litter box is worth considering, not just because it’s one of the best-performing models, but because its accessory bundle is currently available for $799 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The last time this deal came around was in early January.The accessories included at each retailer differ a bit. You’ll get the litter box and the mat that traps litter pieces in the bundles from both stores, but Amazon includes three OdorTrap cartridges, 10 liners, 30 wipes, and…

OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform for onchain and real-world asset (RWA)-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised fresh capital to expand its yield infrastructure.The platform secured $17 million in its latest strategic funding round led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, OpenTrade said in a Wednesday announcement seen by Cointelegraph.The new funding will support the continued expansion of OpenTrade’s permissioned and permissionless yield infrastructure, as well as the growth of its vault-focused service Curation+, CEO David Sutter told Cointelegraph.“The company also plans to expand its asset management and trading team, increase engineering capacity, and build a dedicated customer success function…

Taylor Frankie Paul is getting candid about her physical health amid the recent cancellation of The Bachelorette and her custody drama with ex Dakota Mortensen. In a Tuesday, May 5 Instagram post, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star shared what appears to be an AI-generated image of herself staring into a mirror covered in band-aids and an Icy Hot patch and attached to an IV drip. In the image, Taylor, 31, is depicted with her hair in a bun and wearing a stained gray T-shirt, while in her reflection, the reality star appears more glamorous and red carpet ready.…

The International Press Institute Nigeria chapter on Wednesday inaugurated a new Press Freedom Hub in Abuja, marking a major milestone in its decades-long operations without a permanent headquarters. Speaking at the event, the President of IPI Nigeria and Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES, Musikilu Mojeed, described the development as both symbolic and historic for the organisation. He said since its establishment in the 1970s, IPI Nigeria had operated without a dedicated office, often relying on the workplace of its sitting president. “Today, that changes. With this new facility, we are establishing, for the first time, a dedicated institutional home for IPI…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has denied claims that it increased the gantry price of petrol, stating that the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, remains unchanged. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the refinery said it had not raised its petrol loading price and described reports circulating on social media, particularly on X, as false. The company said maintaining its current pricing structure reflects its commitment to supporting stability in the domestic energy market and cushioning the broader economy from external shocks. The clarification followed widespread claims that the refinery had increased its…

The enterprises that anchor food systems, energy access, and local production are no longer peripheral actors in development. They are strategic assets in economic risk management. Investing in them intentionally, especially during uncertainty, is how markets become less fragile over time… AECF’s role is to lead this shift by directing capital toward enterprises that do not simply withstand shocks, but actively reduce the force of those shocks on the wider economy. In one of Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund’s WhatsApp groups last week, as colleagues were getting ready to travel home for the Easter break, a message came through: fuel prices…

A leading Nigerian niche fragrance retailer, Seinde Signature, has once again redefined the country’s luxury fragrance market with the launch of its latest concept store, further expanding its presence across 15 branches nationwide. The new outlet, known as Lagos Senbar, was unveiled on Tuesday at Ikoyi Plaza in Lagos and introduces an immersive retail experience that merges perfumery with lifestyle and leisure. Positioned on the sixth floor of the exclusive complex, the space marks the brand’s second “Senbar” concept, following the earlier debut in Abuja. Guests view the rollout of Seinde Signature in Lagos Designed as more than a conventional…

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja, has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, back to China. Qing is to face charges related to large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits through a Ponzi scheme. A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, said the repatriation followed a formal request from Chinese authorities, who declared the suspect wanted in Beijing for his alleged involvement in a financial fraud scheme estimated at over $245 million. The statement said that investigations revealed that the suspect fled China to Nigeria on 5th…