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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his presidential nomination forms at the national secretariat of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, describing his presidential bid as part of a broader movement aimed at rebuilding the country. “The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the national secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress,” he wrote. The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators formalises a strategic alliance with the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, as the intersection of arts, heritage, and travel is set to become the new frontier for Nigeria’s economic diversification. This partnership, according to a statement, is aimed at repositioning the nation as a premier destination for the modern global traveller and marks a significant shift from traditional sightseeing towards immersive, authentic cultural encounters. During a high-profile visit to the facility located at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, leadership from NATOP expressed a commitment to integrating the museum into the very fabric of West African travel…
Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Season award after an impressive spell in charge at Old Trafford. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, Carrick was named among six nominees for the award alongside Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who are both battling for the Premier League title. Also shortlisted are Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, Brentford manager Keith Andrews and Sunderland coach Régis Le Bris. The former Manchester United midfielder took over on an interim basis in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim and has…
Workers of the West African Examinations Council on Thursday continued their nationwide protest over unresolved welfare concerns and alleged unfair labour practices, with activities temporarily paralysed at the council’s national office in Yaba, Lagos. The protest, organised by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, entered its second day as workers marched from the WAEC headquarters in Yaba to the council’s Special Printing Division in Somolu before returning to the head office. The protesters, who began the demonstration around 7am, carried placards and chanted solidarity songs while demanding improved welfare conditions and an end to what they described…
If you want a pair of Apple-made wireless headphones that work just as well with Android as with iOS, the Beats Solo 4 are down to around $129.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. That matches the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While each retailer is offering discounts on the black, light pink, and blue color schemes, Target also has several additional discounted options, including gold.Unsurprisingly, the foldable wireless headphones deliver high-quality sound, thanks to support for lossless audio over the included USB-C or 3.5mm audio cable. Like other recent Beats products, the Solo 4…
Oobit launched its crypto payments platform in Colombia, expanding the Tether-backed company’s operations across Latin America.The company said Colombia is its ninth live market and follows expansion into countries including Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Chainalysis data cited in the announcement showed the Colombian peso ranked second globally in the share of centralized exchange stablecoin purchases by currency.Oobit operates a non-custodial crypto payments platform that allows users to spend digital assets directly from their wallets through a Visa-linked payment system accepted at more than 150 million merchants across more than 80 countries, according to the company. Users spend crypto directly from…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! We’ll never grow tired of Heidi Klum‘s elaborate outfits. Even when she’s not dressed as a literal statue at the Met Gala, she’s working flashy pieces into her everyday wardrobe, like the sheer (yet sleek) black top she recently wore in France ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. Surprisingly, her body-baring top isn’t what first caught our eye. We’re totally fixated on the model’s black croc-embossed loafers style, which gave her look a classic, collegiate spin. Klum later walked the red…
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State says it has arrested a suspected member of a robbery gang and recovered a locally made pistol, charms and other items during an operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Uyo. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said operatives of the command acted on a credible intelligence while on routine patrol at about 3 a.m. She said the operatives received information about a syndicate allegedly involved in robbing motorcycle operators at gunpoint…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over rising deaths from Lassa fever, warning that delayed treatment and poor health-seeking behaviour are contributing to a worsening fatality rate across the country. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 18, covering 27 April to 3 May 2026, the agency said 191 deaths have been recorded so far this year, with the case fatality rate rising to 24.6 per cent. The figure is significantly higher than the 19.2 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The report also showed that confirmed infections…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has expressed concern over the increasing number of road crashes involving dispatch riders and commercial motorcyclists across major roads in the state. The concern was raised during a strategic road safety and regulatory stakeholders’ engagement organised by LASTMA for courier and dispatch riders in Lagos. The event, which held at the LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi, was themed, ‘Ride Smart, Stay Alive’. A statement by the agency said the engagement brought together courier and dispatch operators, security agencies, transport unions, road safety advocates and government officials to discuss ways of reducing road accidents and…
