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In the heart of Nigeria’s northwest, where traditional landscapes meet emerging digital ambitions, Katsina State is becoming an unexpected centre for technological advancement. Inspired by a conversation with the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, about federal digital service reforms, I shifted my focus to subnational innovations. Through this exploration, I observed Katsina’s significant progress compared to other states. This inquiry, initially driven by curiosity, uncovered a replicable model that challenges the notion that technological innovation is limited to Lagos or Abuja. Katsina’s progress is noteworthy not because it has instantly become a regional technology hub, but…

One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Fatai Buhari, on Monday declared his readiness to participate in the party’s primary alongside other aspirants in what he described as an atmosphere expected to be peaceful, free, fair and credible. Buhari, the senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, made the declaration while meeting with the APC executive led by the state Chairman, Moses Adeyemo, at the party secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the state capital. He said, “The leadership of APC is known and respected for the position I am occupying today as a result of my…

The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease. Mosquitoes kill around 760,000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data, with humans ourselves coming a distant second. This is because mosquitoes account for 17 per cent of all infectious diseases, including malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika. And as the world warms due to human-driven climate change, mosquitoes are roaming to new areas during longer summers, raising fears they could propel future health crises. So how can humanity fight…

Three-time African champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will not be able to defend his shot put title at this year’s CAA African Championships in Ghana after withdrawing from Nigeria’s contingent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Enekwechi’s absence was confirmed on Monday, a day before the championship begins at the University of Ghana Sports Complex, where the event will run from May 12 to 17. His withdrawal leaves Nigeria with a lean line-up in the shot put events following the absence of women’s African shot put record holder, Jessica Oji. Decathlon national record holder Jami Schlueter is also unable to join the rest of…

Each year, a handful of candidates rise above nearly two million others in Nigeria’s most competitive examination. Here is the complete official record of UTME top scorers since 2013, as published by JAMB. 2026Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin State: Ekiti372 / 400The latest name to top Nigeria’s most competitive exam, Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin scored 372 in the 2026 UTME, choosing the University of Lagos to study Medicine and Surgery. She was closely followed by Enwere Kingsley Ikenna (370) and Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel (369), with several other candidates recording 368 and 367. 2025All-time record Okeke Chinedu ChristianState: Anambra374 / 400JAMB’s official press conference document, delivered…

Sony has announced a new version of the wearable personal air conditioner the company first revealed in 2019 ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest version is an upgrade to last year’s Pro model, and while the new Reon Pocket Pro Plus isn’t a complete overhaul of the hardware, it comes with performance upgrades and design updates making it easier to wear discreetly under many kinds of shirts. It’s launching in Europe and other markets today for €229/£199, or around $270. As with all the previous versions, Sony hasn’t mentioned plans to bring it to the US.Instead of simply…

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group says it identified what it believes is the first-ever case of hackers using artificial intelligence to develop a zero-day exploit.The group said in a Tuesday blog post that it had “observed prominent cyber crime threat actors partnering to plan a mass vulnerability exploitation operation,” using a zero-day vulnerability allowing them to bypass the two-factor authentication of an unnamed “popular open-source, web-based system administration tool.”The exploit required valid user credentials first, but bypassed the second authentication factor, which is often also used to secure crypto accounts and wallets.AI has been increasingly used in both cybersecurity and by…

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have rekindled their romance following their brief split. “Cardi and Stefon are giving things another shot,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She is giving him a second chance but is not fully committing to him.” The insider adds that Cardi, 33, is “slowly letting” Diggs, 32, “back in.” “They’ve been in closer contact lately. Things are no longer contentious,” the source says. “She still has love for Stefon, which makes it difficult to walk away.” Related: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Spotted Packing on PDA 3 Months After Split Cardi B joined her ex-boyfriend…

Governors, ministers, presidential aides and leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Monday, presented the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda to ambassadors and heads of mission from over 20 countries. The APC leaders argued that two major decisions taken on his first day in office have fundamentally reshaped Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic landscape. The high-level interactive session was jointly organised by the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Abuja. It brought together diplomats from the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Qatar, Norway, Turkey, Belgium, Colombia, Algeria, Switzerland, Tunisia, Liberia, Indonesia,…

Former lawmaker and prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abba Anas Adamu, has died while in the custody of kidnappers despite the payment of a N50m ransom.Adamu, who once represented Guri/Kirikasamma/Birniwa federal constituency in Jigawa State, was abducted alongside his friend and political associate, Ali Tukur Gantsa, at Rijana along the Kaduna-Abuja highway while returning to Kano State. The kidnappers reportedly demanded N200m at first but later agreed to accept N50m after negotiations. Reports said Adamu’s death was confirmed after the ransom was paid and the kidnappers directed his son to the location where his body was kept.…