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The Ekiti Council of Elders has said that the place of patriotism and selfless service in the betterment of society and advancement of humanity cannot be over-emphasised. The President of the Council, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi, urged well-meaning sons and daughters of Ekiti State “to be prepared to play their roles in their individual and collective capacities to continue to support and promote the spirit of patriotism and selfless service to our society to make it a better place and preserving same for posterity.” According to a statement by the Council’s Secretary, Niyi Ajibulu and Public Relations Officer, Dr Adebayo Orire,…

The Anambra State Police Command has begun an investigation into the death of an 80-year-old man, Paul Onwualu, who was allegedly beaten to death in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The deceased, said to be one of the aspirants to the traditional stool of the community, reportedly died from injuries allegedly inflicted on him by policemen said to be attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja. The incident is linked to an ongoing tussle over the community’s traditional stool, a matter currently pending before a High Court in Suit No. HID/72/2026 sitting in Ogidi. It…

Members of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State loyal to the Nenadi Usman-led administration have elected a new chairman to pilot the affairs of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a press conference in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday, the newly elected chairman, Asoloko Maku, described the recently concluded party congresses as a testament that the Labour Party in Nasarawa State remains united, resilient and ready for action. He noted that despite the “noise” from detractors, the party had demonstrated that its principles were anchored on democracy and the rule of law. Maku said, “I…

Actor Cristo Fernández, best known for his role as Dani Rojas in the hit series Ted Lasso, has signed for US second-tier side El Paso Locomotive FC after completing a trial period with the club. The 35-year-old Mexican makes the move to the USL Championship side after an unconventional return to professional football, more than a decade after initially stepping away from the sport due to injury. Fernández played youth football in his hometown of Guadalajara before a knee injury forced him to quit the game at the age of 15. He later moved to London, where he pursued acting…

Crypto asset manager 21Shares’ first Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund in the US drew $1.2 million in net inflows and saw $1.8 million in trading volume on its Nasdaq debut.“Very very solid day and better than your average ETF launch for sure but nothing too crazy,” Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart said as the ETF finished its first day of trading on Tuesday.Still, the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) debut trading volume was a fraction of the volume compared to earlier buzzy crypto ETFs, such as the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), which attracted $56 million on its opening day in late October, and…

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The Enugu State Government has said it is intensifying efforts to increase enrollment into its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme to expand access to affordable healthcare services across the state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage, Edith Okolo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a UHC Multi-Stakeholder Implementation Meeting in Enugu. Ms Okolo said although the agency had made considerable progress since the commencement of the programme, more work remained to be done, especially in changing public perception about health insurance. According to her, many residents initially viewed the scheme with suspicion, believing…

After an eight-year hiatus, Nigerian actress and filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to the screen. In August 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nnaji returned to production work as an executive producer on the feature film “I Do Not Come To You By Chance.” Her last on-screen appearance before then came in the 2018 hit “Lionheart”, which also marked her directorial debut. She now makes her on-screen return in “Wahala”, a new drama series adapted from the novel “Wahala” by BAFTA-nominated writer Theresa Ikoko. Firebird Pictures, a division of BBC Studios, produced the series for BBC iPlayer and BBC…

Basketball fans in Nigeria will now have free access to selected National Basketball Association (NBA) games after SportyTV secured a three-year broadcast agreement covering Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. The deal allows fans to watch matches on television, the company’s OTT platform and mobile app without subscription fees. Coverage has already started with the Eastern Conference semi-final clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. For the remainder of the current season, SportyTV will show eight playoff games, including up to three NBA Finals matches. From next season until September 2028, Nigerian viewers will have access to weekly…

Paul Ibe, media aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has been sidelined by the President Bola Tinubu government. DAILY POST reports that the recent appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd.), as Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, has been raising dust. A cross-section of Nigerians argued that the office of Homeland Security may replace the NSA, triggering speculation that there may be a fallout between the two. Reacting, Ibe in a post on his X on Wednesday, alleged a face-off between Tinubu and Ribadu, saying that the…