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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said an educated populace remains one of the major factors capable of guaranteeing good governance. The governor stated this on Thursday in Ikirun, Osun State, during the inauguration of Minaret University, a faith-based institution established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman. Adeleke, while commending the founders of the institution for choosing Osun State as its host, said an educated population would engender good governance through constant scrutiny of those in power. “The mileage of the First Republic was expanded by the late…

Dangote Refinery has outlined its fuel production and distribution operations, warning that reliance on coastal logistics could significantly increase petrol prices if the additional costs are transferred to consumers. In a statement on its official X account on Thursday titled “Six things to know about Dangote Refinery fuel production and distribution”, the company said its refinery operates a world-class gantry facility with 91 loading bays, capable of handling up to 2,900 tankers daily and evacuating over 50 million litres of petrol and 14 million litres of diesel through continuous 24-hour operations. Dangote noted that gantry loading, which it described as…

Andy Murray may have retired from playing two years ago but he’s still managing to help orchestrate success in top level sport. The British legend, who now plays padel more than tennis in his spare time, is co-owner of Advantage Padel Team along with Anthony Joshua, and their side claimed victory at the prestigious Hexagon Cup on Sunday. Murray, 38, was unable to attend the final at the Caja Magica in Madrid but posted a good luck message to his players. AJ is also currently keeping a low profile following the tragic death of his friends in the car crash…

Each TV company has its own distinct personality and direction. These change over the years, with new technological breakthroughs or at least new business deals. New aspirations shake up the natural order. This year, for example, nearly every company has decided to make and heavily promote RGB LED TVs. Some of them, like Hisense, seem like they’re doing it because they want to. LG’s making one too, but it’s clear the company’s heart still lies with OLEDs. Are RGB LED TVs the next big thing? Who knows!2026 is only a few weeks old, but we’re already seeing those personalities and…

Bitcoin (BTC) sellers resumed their activity on Thursday as the BTC price dropped below $69,000, the lowest since Nov. 6, 2024.Analysts said that Bitcoin showed signs of “full capitulation” and a potential bottom forming, due to extreme market fear, panic selling by short-term holders and the relative strength index (RSI).Key takeaways:Short-term Bitcoin holders have sold nearly 60,000 BTC in 24 hours.The Crypto Fear & Greed index shows “extreme fear,” signaling a potential bottom. Bitcoin’s “most oversold” RSI points to seller exhaustion. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewShort-term holder capitulation deepensNearly 60,000 BTC, worth about $4.2 billion at current rates, held by…

Bridgerton author Julia Quinn is sending fans a warning message that the tears might be flowing before season 4 comes to a close. “I can just say, get your tissues ready, because it’s rough,” Quinn exclusively told Us Weekly of the events that transpire in part 2 of the Netflix series. “When I visited the set, they were filming scenes and I saw a scene that was — at the same time incredibly joyful and just heart wrenching — so, yeah, you’re gonna need tissues for part 2.” Eagle-eyed fans began speculating that there could be a major character death…

Kun Khalifat FC are back in the Nigeria Premier Football League barley 24 hours after announcing their withdrawal from the country’s elite division The club on Thursday confirmed they have reversed their decision to withdraw from the NPFL and will resume participation with immediate effect following fresh discussions with league authorities. The Owerri-based club had announced their withdrawal late Wednesday, citing what they described as excessive and non-transparent sanctions imposed by the NPFL. Less than 24 hours later, the club confirmed its return after what it called “positive discussions” with the League Management Board. In an official statement released on…

West African countries have launched a regional framework aimed at ensuring equitable access to Lassa fever vaccines once they become available. The framework, known as the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, was officially unveiled on 3 February in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It is described as the first regionally led roadmap designed to guide countries through every stage required to move a Lassa fever vaccine from development to sustained use. The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part of…

Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed long-standing claims of a feud between herself and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that unconfirmed reports had, for years, suggested the actresses were locked in a prolonged rivalry before they appeared together in the 2010 film “Ije: The Journey.” Many fans believed the pair shared an unspoken rivalry, despite having previously starred together in the 2003 movie “Blood Sisters”, which boosted their popularity among Nigerian audiences and Nollywood lovers worldwide. This newspaper reported that, contrary to the widely held perception, Nnaji made a rare public appearance in 2018 when she attended Jalade-Ekeinde’s 40th…

Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has dismissed viral reports and images on social media alleging that he was taken into custody by United States military operatives in Nigeria, describing the image as Artificial Intelligence, AI. The speculation followed the circulation of a photograph on Thursday, February 5, which purportedly showed Gumi being detained by U.S. soldiers at an airport. The image rapidly gained traction online, with accompanying claims framing the supposed arrest as part of a foreign-led counterterrorism mission on Nigerian soil. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, Gumi rejected the allegations outright, describing them as illogical. “The US Army cannot…