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The All Progressives Congress in Anambra State has expelled 30 members for instituting court actions against the party. The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Valentine Iyiegbu, disclosed this on Monday after a meeting of the State Executive Committee in Awka. Iyiegbu said the decision was taken in line with Article 21, Subsection 5 of the party’s constitution. According to him, some of the affected members are aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for seats in the National Assembly. He noted that their expulsion could affect their eligibility to participate in the party’s primary elections. He said, “No fewer than 30…

The Ondo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 100-level student of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Favour Olaniyi. Olaniyi, a student of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics of the Federal Government-owned institution, was reportedly found lifeless in a bush near his off-campus hostel in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday. The circumstances surrounding his death were still unclear as of the time of filing this report. However, the police disclosed that a bottle containing a suspected poisonous substance was recovered at the scene, raising suspicions of suicide. The state Police Public…

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has announced the commencement of its screening exercise for aspirants seeking to contest elective positions on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the exercise would begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in line with the timetable approved by the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued on Monday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Olusegun Adewara, the party said the screening process would cover aspirants for the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and governorship positions. According to the statement, screening for aspirants…

Following banks’ N4.65tn recapitalisation, the Central Bank of Nigeria is tightening governance standards, risk controls, and board accountability to strengthen stability and economic growth resilience, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes The Central Bank of Nigeria has signalled a tougher regulatory approach for lenders following the completion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, as it seeks to strengthen corporate governance, restore investor confidence, and preserve financial system stability. Commercial banks that collectively raised N4.65tn through the exercise are also repositioning their operations to play more significant roles in business growth and national economic development. For many stakeholders, the recapitalisation programme remains strategically important…

The Federal Government has declared that any admission conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System is illegal, warning tertiary institutions across the country that violations of approved admission procedures will attract sanctions. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, issued the warning on Monday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, stressing that institutions operating parallel admission processes would no longer be recognised by the government. He said the integrity of the admissions system remained central to restoring trust in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework, adding that the era of unregulated practices must end. “Let me…

In demand response programs, a customer agrees to reduce or shift their electrical usage in exchange for utility bill credits or other incentives. The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which runs Matter, and the nonprofit OpenADR Alliance have outlined how the two protocols will work together to automate this process.Matter will handle in-home communication between a smart, connected electrical appliance, such as an EV charger, heat pump, or solar install, and an energy gateway that collects real-time data. Then the OpenADR 3 protocol will handle communication between the gateway, utilities, and grid. This should enable an end-to-end pathway from the grid to…

Key points:Bitcoin is struggling to rise above $84,000, but the bulls remain in control as long as the price remains above the 20-day EMA.Several major altcoins have pulled back, indicating that the bears remain sellers on rallies.Bitcoin (BTC) has pulled back at the start of the week, but the bulls are trying to maintain the price above $81,500. Crypto sentiment platform Santiment said in a recent report that the current ratio of bullish to bearish comments on social media is 1.5:1. That suggests the current up move may not have much legs, as rallies supported by a confident crowd tend…

Candace Cameron Bure is already showering her grandchild in affection. Cameron Bure’s pregnant daughter, Natasha Bure, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, May 10, to share a sweet Mother’s Day tribute to her mom. In one slide, she shared a throwback photo of the Full House alum, 50, sitting beside a toddler-aged Natasha on a porch. “Happy momma’s day,” Natasha, 27, wrote over the snap. “I love you so much!” In a second slide, Natasha shared a more recent photo of Cameron Bure bending down to kiss her daughter’s baby bump. “& already the best Candygram to little baby…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 190 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the disease’s fatality rate rising above figures recorded during the same period last year. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 17, covering 20 to 26 April 2026, the agency said the case fatality rate (CFR) stood at 25.2 per cent, compared to 19.1 per cent recorded within the same period in 2025. The report indicated that although new confirmed infections declined during the reporting week, concerns remain over late presentation of cases, poor health-seeking behaviour, and infections…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has requested the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to enhance the remuneration for corps members serving as ad hoc staff during elections. Additionally, he called for the prompt disbursement of insurance benefits or medical assistance to corps members who either make the ultimate sacrifice or sustain injuries while performing election duties in the country. This appeal was made today during a visit by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to his office at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.…