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The federal government and the Global Fund on Tuesday inaugurated the expanded Abuja Premier Medical Warehouse (APMW) to strengthen the storage and distribution of health commodities nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, described the facility as a critical national asset that would improve commodity security and support the delivery of healthcare services. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Daju Kachollom, Mr Pate said the project aligns with ongoing reforms aimed at expanding storage capacity and improving the distribution of essential medicines. “The significance of this project cannot be overstated, as it represents a…

The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge. “I’m the boss,” Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the three-day G7 summit, with the other leaders already in their seats. Amid laughter, Macron appeared to take the comment with good humour. “How are you?” the French president asked. “Good, thank you,” replied Trump, a tycoon before becoming president who famously hosted the TV show…

Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to driving the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises and promoting local industries as the fifth edition of the Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience concluded successfully on Sunday, 14 June 2026. The four-day international exhibition, which took place at the Ecobank Pan African Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, served as a vibrant hub celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and indigenous fashion. The massive event drew over 30,000 visitors, including shoppers, exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and cultural enthusiasts. Hundreds of local exhibitors took advantage of the fair to showcase a diverse array of Adire fabrics, footwear, fashion…

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, savoured a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Wednesday, but said, “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more”. The 38-year-old forward etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi’s hat-trick, his first ever at a World Cup, vaulted him alongside Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in the tournament’s history with 16 goals. Next on the list is Brazilian great Ronaldo, with 15 goals, one ahead of Gerd Muller and current France…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination original result slips within two hours of issuance. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the original result slips contain candidates’ photographs, national ranking, and other security features required for post-UTME screening and admission processes in tertiary institutions. “The 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing within the next two hours today, Wednesday, 17th June, 2026,” the statement read. It added, “The Original Result Slip contains the…

The next humanoid robot might not have a head. It might not have legs. It might even sit on a wheeled base and fold down like a deck chair. But, as Genesis AI puts it, “humanoid robots don’t need to look human.”That explains the look of Eno, the new robot from the French startup backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Genesis says Eno is designed “around human capability” rather than human appearance and is intended as a fully “general-purpose” robot rather than a machine built around a single task, like folding laundry. One part is still very human though:…

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $65,000 on Wednesday as traders predicted the impact of a key macro event.Key points:Bitcoin approaches the next Fed interest-rate decision near important support.BTC price analysis warns that “bearish” moves typically accompany FOMC days.$55,000 remains on the table as a target next.BTC price analysis: FOMC could “set the tone” for JuneData from TradingView showed intraday lows of $64,782 on Bitstamp.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe US Federal Reserve was due to decide on changes to interest rates at 2pm Eastern time — a move that formed the week’s main volatility catalyst.The meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)…

Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann DeFord, previously called her father’s estranged wife, Bunnie Xo, her “fav person.” Bunnie, 46, was the subject of an Instagram grid birthday tribute posted by Bailee Ann, 18, in 2023. “Happy birthday to my fav person, my idol, my mentor, the most gorgeous woman i know, a kick ass business woman, my number one fan, and most importantly my mama,” Bailee Ann wrote at the time. “I love you to the moon & back always.” Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord), who filed to divorce Bunnie Xo (real name Alisa Andrea Carter) on May…

The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and the parents of a newborn baby over the alleged sale of the newborn. It was learnt that the 28-year-old mother and her boyfriend agreed to sell the baby for N2.5 million but only received N700,000 from the buyer. This disagreement over the payment caused the secret deal to be exposed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the parents allegedly decided not to keep the baby and sought individuals who could facilitate the sale of the child after birth. Intermediaries reportedly linked the…

The federal government has announced that it will launch FreeTV, a national digital television platform, on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the Presidency Nigeria X page on Tuesday night. The FG said the platform will give households across the country access to free digital television, more channels, clearer pictures, and Nigerian content without monthly subscription fees. Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, said the launch marked another important step in delivering President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said the agenda prioritised inclusion, access to opportunity, job creation, local enterprise, and the use…