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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced its gubernatorial screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, with over 80 aspirants participating in the process across the country. The party, in a statement on Wednesday posted on its X handle, said the exercise drew governorship hopefuls from different states of the federation, describing the turnout as a reflection of growing confidence in the ADC as an alternative political platform. “The impressive turnout reflects the growing confidence Nigerians are placing in the ADC as a platform for credible leadership, democratic inclusion, grassroots development, and national renewal,” the party said. It added…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has described his decisive goal against Liverpool FC during the 2022/2023 Premier League season as one of the most unforgettable moments of his career. The Nigerian forward scored the winning goal as Nottingham Forest FC defeated Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground on Matchday 13 of the campaign, handing Forest a massive victory in their battle for Premier League survival. For Awoniyi, however, the moment carried deeper emotional significance given his complicated history with Liverpool, a club where he spent six years without making a single official first-team appearance. From Liverpool loanee to Forest hero…
The lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, Dolapo Lawal, has tendered a public apology to Arsenal fans for saying that the football club is cursed. Pastor Dolapo who is currently facing backlash across social media platforms, made the apology after Arsenal won the Premier League on Tuesday. Speaking in a now trending video on social media, the cleric made a U-turn on his earlier remark6 about the club and promised Arsenal fans a thanksgiving service across his church branches on Sunday. “Arsenal fans, special thanksgiving for you in Zoe Household on Sunday. Come with your jersey. This is my apology, public apology, special…
A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, says President Bola Tinubu would have been a beggar by now if he was in government 50 years ago. Adebayo stated this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Trust TV. He was speaking on the hardship Nigerians have faced since the coming on board of Tinubu as president in May 29, 2023. “Many of the people you see at the National Assembly today, if it’s not because of the government of their time, they would have been at the farm or following cattle. “I am telling you today,…
No fewer than 10 vigilantes have been killed following an attack by armed men in Damri town, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was contained in a post shared by security analyst, Bakatsine on X on Wednesday. According to the post, the armed men stormed the community and engaged members of the local vigilante group who were attempting to protect residents. The confrontation reportedly led to a deadly exchange, leaving 10 vigilantes dead. “Ten vigilantes were killed yesterday in Damri town, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during an attack by armed men. The incident is…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, has called on the authorities to empower Nigerians to protect themselves amid rising insecurity in the country. Kadiri made the statement in a post shared on her social media page on Tuesday, where she expressed frustration over repeated attacks, killings and the increasing fear among citizens in different parts of Nigeria. Reacting to the situation, the actress said, “Give us power to defend ourselves.” She stressed that many Nigerians feel helpless as insecurity continues to threaten lives and property. Kadiri further stated that citizens deserve stronger protection and practical solutions, noting that safety should not…
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has explained why he decided to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. In a conversation with the Super Eagles media team, Okonkwo expressed his enthusiasm about finally being eligible to represent Nigeria, highlighting that discussions with the national team began last summer. He said, “It is a privilege to be granted the chance to play for your country. I am extremely excited and eagerly await the opportunity. “I have been looking forward to this moment for quite some time, and to finally have the chance is remarkable. “The process began last summer when I…
Google is adding a new Android feature that resembles Apple’s Handoff, allowing you to start a task on your Android phone and continue it right where you left off from a compatible tablet.“Continue On” is designed to eventually be bidirectional, but Google says that at launch it will only support tasks moving from a smartphone to a tablet. Android tablet users will see the Continue On icon in the dock suggesting the most recently used app from their phone, assuming it’s also installed on the tablet.It should allow Android users to directly open documents they were working on, or jump…
OpenAI is opening its first applied AI lab outside the US in Singapore through a multiyear partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, backed by more than $234 million.The AI company said Tuesday that the new lab will add more than 200 technical roles over the next few years, making Singapore one of OpenAI’s global hubs for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE), or technical specialists who work directly with organizations to implement AI systems.“Through OpenAI for Singapore, we want to help more organisations benefit from frontier AI, support the next generation of local AI talent, and widen access to…
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding approaches, the singer got into the spirit of things at the nuptials of a fellow couple. Two selfies snapped by Swift, 36, captured her enjoying the festivities of Kansas City Chiefs’ George Karlaftis’ May 9 wedding to Kaia Harris, with the pop star posing alongside guests as she grinned and puckered up her lips for the camera. Shared via an X fan account on Tuesday, May 19, the photos showed Swift, who is set to marry Kelce, also 36, this summer, rocking her signature cat eye and red lip makeup, wispy bangs, a…
