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Officers of the Hisbah Board, an agency under the Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested a man allegedly found hiding inside a “Ghana Must-Go” bag at the residence of a married woman in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi. The Director of Sharia at the board, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. According to Kamba, residents of the area alerted Hisbah around 12:15 am on Monday, May 18, after noticing a man entering the woman’s house. “The residents suspected an illicit affair contrary to…
The ancient proverb, stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant (Proverbs 9:17), offers a profound insight into human nature’s inclination towards instant gratification. In the context of education, this phrase metaphorically represents the allure of shortcuts and the devaluation of traditional learning pathways. The “stolen waters” symbolise the enticing yet unorthodox methods of acquiring knowledge or achieving academic success without putting in the requisite effort. This can manifest in various forms, such as plagiarism and academic dishonesty, overreliance on AI-generated content or essay mills and memorisation over understanding and critical thinking. These shortcuts may yield immediate…
Afrinvest West Africa has launched a fan engagement initiative offering matchday incentives as Enugu Rangers close in on the Nigeria Premier Football League title in their final-day clash against Ikorodu City, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The encounter is scheduled for 4pm on Sunday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, where Rangers could secure a ninth league crown. As part of efforts to mobilise support for the Enugu side, Afrinvest West Africa, the club’s official jersey sponsor, announced the distribution of 300 tickets, 200 jerseys and additional gift items for the first 100 Rangers supporters to arrive at the stadium…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates to remain patient as the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips has yet to be activated. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the board, the delay is due to the conclusion of foreign examinations and preparations for the mop-up examination for candidates who could not participate in the main examination through no fault of theirs. “The printing of the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip has not yet been activated. Candidates are kindly urged to be patient as the…
A pair of Republican lawmakers is calling for a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) to be enshrined in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as the measure is expected to come up for a vote in the US House this week. The bill released by the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs in March mainly concerns revisions to federal housing programs but also includes a section banning the Federal Reserve System or any Federal Reserve bank from issuing a CBDC or similar instrument until Dec. 31, 2030.The US House has created its…
Carson Daly has one request for his children when they start dating. “The only reservation I would have for my kids would be, like, [dating] a vegan or something like that maybe,” Daly, 52, said during the Monday, May 19, episode of Today With Jenna and Sheinelle. Following Daly’s confession, the behind-the-scenes crew burst into laughter. “Is that bad to say? Am I gonna get canceled for that?” Daly asked. Related: Carson Daly’s Family Guide: Meet His Wife and 4 Kids Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Carson Daly has had a busy career, but still manages to make time for his family…
Family members of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, protested at the headquarters of the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja over his continued detention and alleged breach of court orders. They were joined by the senator representing Kaduna Central, Lawal Adamu, and other supporters who demanded the immediate return of Mr El-Rufai to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The family said they were alarmed that the former governor was taken into SSS custody instead of returning him to the ICPC as ordered by the court. Sen Lawal Adamu They…
The media office of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports alleging that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain is ill. An online medium reported on Monday that Atiku fell ill during the weekend and was allegedly placed on bed rest by his personal doctors. Debunking the report, Atiku’s media office in a statement on Monday night said the former vice president is hale and hearty. The statement added that the ADC Frontline presidential aspirant is fully engaged in preparations for the party’s screening and primary election. “Nigerians should disregard this mischievous report in its entirety. The ADC chieftain remains strong, focused, and fully…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially declared the results of the Senatorial primary elections held in Osun State. After the conclusion of the exercise on Monday, Adenigba Francis Fadahunsi, Akin Ogunbiyi and Adegoke Rasheed emerged as senatorial candidates of the APC for the 2027 National Assembly elections. The declaration was made at the end of the elections by the Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, Bayo Ayo in Osogbo. Notably, among the prominent politicians who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC in Osun State, only Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla failed to secure the party’s ticket.…
Shukurat Oladipo has been named best defender in the Serie A Femminile for the 2025/26 season, DAILY POST reports. Oladipo was recognised for her remarkable role in AS Roma’s title success, their third in the last four years. The 21-year-old, who can play in central defence, and right-back made 18 league appearances for the Galliorosi. AS Roma kept eight clean sheets across her 18 matches. The Nigeria international was also named in the Team of the Season. Oladipo was joined by three other AS Roma players in the selection.
