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The All Progressives Congress screening exercise for Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants has ended with the clearance of all 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, even as dozens of other hopefuls were disqualified, according to the committee’s final report obtained by our correspondent on Monday. The screening exercise concluded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and a copy of the committee’s report was received by our correspondent on Monday. In total, 33 aspirants were cleared, while 65 others were not cleared. Here is a full list of their names: Full List of…

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, alongside stakeholders in the education, financial, and development sectors, has urged Nigerians to embrace skills acquisition and vocational empowerment, while commending FirstBank for its investment in youth- and women-focused capacity development initiatives across the country. This was disclosed in a Sunday statement from the partners. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of 50 women from a vocational and entrepreneurship training programme sponsored by FirstBank Nigeria Limited in partnership with the African Projects Development Centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja, a representative of the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Saratu…

A new champion has emerged in Epe as Crown FA claimed the top prize at the Spires 5-a-side Naija Street Soccer divisional championship. At the finale held at STS Pitch in Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, on Sunday, Crown FA recorded an emphatic 9-3 victory over Angso Sports Club in a pulsating encounter. Crown FA received a cash prize of N500,000, while Angso Sports Club pocketed N300,000 as runners-up. Third-placed Prodigy FC went home with N100,000. Anifowoshe Olamilekan emerged as the tournament’s highest goalscorer with 15 goals and received N50,000. The top three teams will represent Epe at the state championship scheduled for…

Father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Emmanuel Odiniya, has broken his silence over the viral altercation involving his daughter, claiming he was provoked before allegedly assaulting her during a family confrontation. In a voice note purportedly from Odiniya, and shared on Facebook on Sunday by Kogi-based journalist, Jeremiah Promise Enemona Ocheme, now circulating online, the father said the incident was not driven by hatred for his daughter but by frustration over what he described as her changed behaviour after winning the reality TV show. “I want to put the records straight that what led to…

The Nigerian Teachers Community has launched an online platform to help educators across the country earn from their expertise and achieve financial independence. The initiative, unveiled during a workshop in Lagos on Saturday, aims to stem the exodus of competent teachers from the classroom to other professions and industries. The community founder and Managing Consultant at Ogudoro Leadership Trainers, Dr Peter Ogudoro, disclosed that the platform was developed in partnership with local and international tech firms, including Hallos, a Nigerian software development company. The infrastructure provided by Hallos allows teachers to host live classes, sell digital products, and promote educational…

Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed roughly 40% from its February lows, bringing the price back to a critical resistance zone that could determine whether the bear market continues or finally ends.Key takeaways:Bitcoin fell 2.25% to around $80,500 after failing once again to break above its 200-day EMA resistance.Previous rejections from the same technical level triggered Bitcoin declines of 25% and 36%.Bitcoin bulls must decisively break key trend lineAs of Monday, BTC/USD was down 2.25% near $80,500, erasing its overnight gains as buyers once again failed to clear the 200-day exponential moving average (200-day EMA, blue line).The level has capped Bitcoin’s rebound…

One week after settling her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively was publicly praised by husband Ryan Reynolds in a tender Mother’s Day post. Reynolds, 49, took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, May 10, to pay tribute to Lively, 38, after she and her It Ends With Us costar and director, 42, reached a settlement prior to their scheduled trial commencing on Monday, May 18. “I appreciate this mother beyond measure,” the Deadpool & Wolverine star began in text pasted over two photos of the couple enjoying time together. “She is kind. She is fearless. She’s the absolute…

Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the reported killing of civilians during a military airstrike in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The organisation, in a statement on Monday, condemned what it described as the killing of at least six civilians in Guradnayi settlement near Kusasu during an air operation carried out in the early hours of Sunday. “Nigerian authorities must promptly carry out an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into the incident, make the findings public, and ensure accountability for any violations of international law,” Amnesty International said. The rights group said early reports from…

Chiamaka Nnadozie expressed her excitement after Brighton & Hove Albion Women F.C. secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Liverpool Women F.C. to book a historic place in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. The Super Falcons goalkeeper was part of a memorable night as Brighton produced a stunning late turnaround in a thrilling semi-final encounter filled with momentum swings and high drama. Liverpool made a blistering start to the contest and took the lead in the 11th minute through O’Sullivan before Beata Olsson doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute to put the hosts firmly in control at…

A State High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, has sentenced  a 34-year-old man, Johnbosco Chidera Ashiegbu to death by hanging after finding him guilty of serial armed robbery and kidnapping. Johnbosco, a native of Amaiyi Akabo in Ikeduru LGA of the State, was said to have been arrested in 2024 along Okigwe road, Owerri, in a stolen vehicles and after interrogation, he confessed to have been in the business of  armed robbery and hostage taking, operating within Imo and Abia States with his gang. Ruling on the matter, the presiding Judge, Hon. Justice C.N Akowundu said the…