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Members of the All Progressives Congress in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area have thrown their support behind the bid of Jemili Akingbade popularly known as Kowe, for a fourth term in the Ogun State House of Assembly. This came as two aspirants for the assembly seat, Olalotan Olusegun and Aliu Onsa, jointly announced their decision to withdraw from the race. Party members and stakeholders affirmed their support for Akingbade on Friday at the APC secretariat in Imeko-Afon, dismissing a communiqué reportedly issued earlier by some groups within the local government. Olusegun and Onsa, while speaking during the endorsement, said their decision…
Millions of Nigerian telecom subscribers may soon regain access to airtime and data credit services after separate Federal High Court orders in Abuja and Lagos restrained enforcement actions tied to digital lending regulations. The Federal High Court in Abuja, in a ruling delivered on April 24, 2026, restrained the respondents—telecommunications firms, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Networks Limited—from suspending or restricting services provided to Nairtime Nigeria Limited pending the determination of a substantive suit challenging regulatory actions linked to digital lending operations. The interim order, contained in a Certified True Copy obtained on Tuesday, followed an ex parte application…
The Ondo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the state following the abduction of three nurses at a primary healthcare centre in Akure by suspected hoodlums last week. The incident occurred at the Comprehensive Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure in the early hours of Saturday, when the nurses were reportedly robbed and abducted by the assailants. The victims were later abandoned in a bush along the Ondo–Akure Expressway after the attackers allegedly transferred money from their bank accounts. They were subsequently rescued by operatives of the Ondo…
Nigeria began their campaign at the 2026 World Athletics Relays with a record-breaking performance on Saturday afternoon, setting a new African mark in the mixed 4×100 metres event in Botswana, PUNCH Online reports. The competition, staged from May 2 to 3, features 24 federations battling for qualification places and honours, with the mixed relay opening proceedings in what is expected to be a fiercely contested meet. Drawn in Heat 1, Nigeria faced a strong field that included Canada, Germany and the Netherlands, but rose to the occasion with a composed and explosive display to clock 40.24s — a season’s best…
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced the close of voting for the 12th edition of the awards, with winners set to be unveiled on May 9. In a post shared on Sunday, Africa Magic thanked viewers for participating in the voting process across audience categories. “And that’s a wrap! Voting for #AMVCA12 is officially closed. Thank you for showing up, showing love, and backing your favourites all the way,” the organisers said. They added, “Now we wait to see who takes home the wins on May 9th.” The organisers also confirmed that the ceremony will be…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has begun sending messages to underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, inviting them to proceed to the next stage of assessment at their chosen institutions. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in response to public enquiries. “The Board has sent messages to underage candidates who scored 320 and above. They will be invited to the next level of assessment by their institution of choice,” he stated. In a message sent to a candidate and confirmed by Benjamin, the board said the…
AAJ Express Logistics Limited has marked its seventh anniversary with the launch of three digital platforms: AAJ Send, DriveForce and TransportPro, aimed at linking shippers, drivers and logistics operators across Nigeria and international markets as the company deepens its push into technology-driven logistics services. The company described the apps as proprietary platforms designed to expand access to delivery services, create earning opportunities for riders, and enable logistics firms to scale operations without significant upfront infrastructure costs. AAJ Express, a Nigerian-owned logistics company, said the launch follows its 2025 rollout of a direct export service from Nigeria to the United Kingdom,…
In this report, DAYO OYEWO writes on how a privately owned forest in Osun State is drawing global attention for its role in preserving biodiversity and offering a model for conservation in Nigeria Deep in the quiet rural landscape of Ikoyi in Osun State lies a stretch of forest that tells a rare story of resilience in a country where many natural ecosystems have steadily disappeared. The Emerald Forest Reserve, a privately protected forest spanning about 300 acres, has now earned international recognition as a Key Biodiversity Area, a designation that places it among the world’s most important sites for…
A group of Bitcoiners has launched a new open-source AI tool that generates evidence-based responses to misconceptions about Bitcoin’s environmental impact, energy use and its role in the financial system. Nordic-based Bitcoin education platform Bitcoin Beyond 66 said it built “The Bitcoin Evidence Base” at a time when there is a “growing body of peer-reviewed research” showing the environmental benefits of Bitcoin mining, but “outdated data, methodologically weak studies, or plain lack of knowledge” continue to negatively shape public perception.The database seeks to offer users quick access to relevant, evidence-based information about Bitcoin mining and related topics so they can share…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! You may have seen British-born skincare brand Elemis at high-end spas, but the celebrity-backed luxury line also has a place on Amazon, where products are currently up to 30% off during the Summer Beauty Sale. Part of what’s kept the brand in rotation for so long is its A-list following — Catherine Zeta Jones, Bethenny Frankel and Cindy Crawford are all fans (and not in a one-post, one-product kind of way, but as part of their actual routines). Known for…
