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The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, on Tuesday presented a cheque of N1m to the overall best graduating student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s 18th convocation, Olugbenga Oladeji, fulfilling an earlier promise made to the graduate in recognition of his academic excellence. Oyebamiji handed over the cheque while receiving Oladeji in his office in Osogbo, Osun State, where he also offered to support the graduate through further studies. The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority urged youths, particularly those from humble backgrounds, to remain focused and…
Apple’s next iOS update could include something phone photographers have been waiting for: a lot more control over the Camera app. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Camera app will be “fully customizable” in iOS 27 and users will be able to “pick their own set of controls — called widgets — that run along the top of the interface.”Gurman notes that the Camera app will keep the current set of default widgets, but starting with iOS 27, you will “be able to switch over to an ‘advanced’ array of options or choose their own items.” From there, you’ll reportedly…
The US Senate has approved Kevin Warsh as the newest governor of the Federal Reserve, with a vote on his confirmation as chair of the central bank expected this week.In a 51 to 45 vote in the US Senate on Tuesday, lawmakers sided on party lines, with the exception of Democratic Senator John Fetterman, to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee. The chamber immediately followed by approving a motion to invoke cloture on a vote for Warsh as the next Fed chair, setting up a potential vote soon.Source: US SenateThe vote confirmed Warsh as a Fed governor for 14 years, and…
Jamie Foxx’s girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, is pregnant with their first baby together, Us Weekly can confirm. While this will be Huckstepp’s first child, Foxx, 58, is already a father of two. The comedian shares daughter Corinne, 32, with ex Connie Kline and daughter Anelise, 17, with Kristin Grannis. Foxx and Huckstepp, 31, were initially linked in 2022 but called it quits after three years. The pair rekindled their romance later in 2025. Huckstepp was previously by Foxx’s side when he was hospitalized in 2023 with an undisclosed “medical condition.” In April of that year, Jamie’s eldest daughter revealed that her…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rejected an application filed by the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, and other defendants in the ongoing trial on N1.6 billion fraud charges. Mr Jaja had asked the court for permission to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj, and a medical check-up. The judge, Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the application after hearing arguments from Mr Jaja’s lawyer, Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and the prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed, also a SAN, who opposed the request. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) shared…
A man has been arrested in France for allegedly plotting a terror attack that could have targeted the famous Louvre Museum in Paris. The Interior Ministry also disclosed that the suspect was planning an attack specifically targeting members of the Jewish community in Paris. The suspect was taken into custody after his mobile device was checked by police during a traffic stop. He had been driving with a forged license. His phone contained images of firearms and knives, jihadist propaganda videos, ISIS-related imagery posted on social media, and encrypted communications with contacts. The accused, officials say, discussed knowledge of access…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has vowed that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South geo-political zone during the 2027 presidential election. Akpabio stated this during the consultation with critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where Governor Umo Eno formally consulted party members on his return bid to the Government House in 2027. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying, “The event of today shows that Governor…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested one Nwankpu James following a viral video in which the suspect was seen handling a child in an abusive and inhumane manner while the child lay on bare ground. The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, Hope Urunwa Okafor, immediately directed operatives of the command to ensure the arrest of the suspect and the rescue of the child. Acting on the directive, operatives traced the suspect and the child’s parents to Isohumini Agbaja Community in Izzi Local Government Area, where the suspect was arrested and the child successfully rescued. This was contained in…
Spanish giants Real Madrid are the latest club to show interest in Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna, DAILY POST reports. Zadok has starred for AIK in the Swedish Allsvenskan this season. The 18-year-old has registered two goals, and three assists in seven league appearances for José Riveiro’s side. Several Bundesliga and Premier League clubs are also reportedly pushing for the winger. AIK will demand a record transfer fee to sell Zadok, according to reports. He was signed by AIK from Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria in 2025.
Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed shock over the kidnapping and gruesome murder of former member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, Abba Anas Adamu, describing him as a political associate, friend and ally. The former governor of Bayelsa State, who made the remark on his social media handle on Tuesday, said he was devastated and heartbroken by the tragic and painful manner in which the former lawmaker lost his life. “The news of the passing of my friend left me devastated and heartbroken by the tragic and painful manner in which such a good man lost his life.…
