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Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State have expressed concern over the late arrival of officials and materials for the party’s House of Representatives primary election in the state. The primary election, initially scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, was later shifted to Saturday, May 16, 2026. Officials of the committee constituted by the party to conduct the exercise arrived in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, at about 2:40 pm on Saturday with the election materials, raising fears that distribution to the 168 wards across the state may be difficult to complete on time. The committee reportedly arrived at the…
Manchester City have completed the domestic double after they beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final. This result ends successive defeats at Wembley for Pep Guardiola’s men. City had lost the last two finals to Manchester United and Crystal Palace. It was a tight first half as both sides struggled to break down each other and it ended goalless. The only goal of the match came in the second half, after Antoine Semenyo finished off a flowing team move. City will now add the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup they won in March, when they beat Arsenal 2-0.…
Canadian rapper Drake has once again dominated the music world, releasing three albums simultaneously and breaking major streaming records while sparking widespread buzz across social media, including posts from the White House. On May 15, 2026, Drake dropped Iceman, alongside two surprise companion projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour, delivering a total of 43 tracks spanning nearly two and a half hours. The ambitious release features collaborations with artists including Future, 21 Savage, and Sexyy Red. According to a picture post on Spotify official X account on Saturday, it was confirmed that Drake became the platform’s most-streamed artist in a…
At least five persons have been confirmed dead, while 10 others were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in the Durumi 3 area near Gudu Market in Abuja on Saturday morning. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, the FCTA confirmed the incident and ongoing rescue operations. The statement revealed that, “At least five persons have been confirmed dead while 10 others were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in the Durumi 3 area, near Gudu Market, Abuja,…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called for an emergency stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the much-anticipated House of Representatives primary election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Chief Uche Aguoru, all stakeholders and aspirants are expected to attend the crucial meeting, which will take place at the New Party Secretariat along Finbarr’s Road, Umuahia, by 4:00 p.m. The statement described attendance as mandatory, noting that the meeting will set the stage for the commencement of the House of Representatives primary election later in the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday emphasised the need for people to watch their diet, embrace regular exercise and prioritise medical care to keep fit and stay healthy. Obasanjo, who said that he is “officially 89”, yet he has been nursing diabetes for over 40 years, adding that aside from the grace of God, the fact that he kept to a healthy diet without joking with regular exercise as well as seeking medical care and taking necessary medications must have helped him to stay fit and healthy at 89. The former president disclosed this on Saturday after performing the tee…
May 16, 2026 5:05 pm Manchester City’s Ghanaian midfielder #42 Antoine Semenyo (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to win the FA Cup and complete a domestic cup double. Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute to ensure City prevailed after two successive FA Cup final defeats. More details later AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital…
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the show’s 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” noting that registration will run from May 16 to 20 for candidates seeking to qualify for the physical audition stage. They explained that applicants must register via africamagic.tv/bigbrother, fill in personal details, and select preferred audition dates, locations and times, with physical auditions scheduled to hold between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. According to the…
After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it’s trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn’t edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera at something, and it will give you four options for changing exposure, color, and background blur.In its product video, Sony says that the AI Camera Assistant will also suggest “the most photogenic angle.” Though the clip only shows it suggesting that someone zoom in, which is not the same as suggesting a camera angle.The…
OpenAI and the Maltese government have announced a world-first partnership to roll out ChatGPT Plus to all Maltese citizens, marking the first time a government has struck such a deal with the AI company.Under the programme, citizens who complete a government-backed AI literacy course will receive free access to ChatGPT Plus for one year, OpenAI announced on Saturday. The course, developed by the University of Malta, covers what AI is, what it can and cannot do and how to use it responsibly at home and in the workplace.“Malta is the first country to launch a partnership of this scale because…
