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Several civilians were reportedly killed after a military airstrike hit Guradnayi village near Kusasu in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State early on Sunday morning. The incident is the latest in a series of accidental airstrikes that have affected rural communities in conflict-hit parts of Nigeria. According to Premium Times, residents said the attack happened around 5 am and followed the movement of armed terrorists on motorcycles through the area. A resident of Kusasu, Auta Awododo, said at least 12 people died in the house of one of his relatives in Guradnayi. “It happened around 5 am,” he said. Mr Awododo…

Galatasaray are looking for a player who can fill striker Victor Osimhen’s shoes at the club in the near future. This was disclosed by Turkish sports commentator Ibrahim Seten. Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube, Seten shared information regarding current events at Galatasaray. He said, “Galatasaray is looking for a young player who can fill Osimhen’s shoes when he’s not there, but also who can play alongside Osimhen, both on the wings and in the back. “They told me, ‘Like a younger version of Batshuayi’,” he said. Osimhen, who led Galatasaray to win the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, has been…

An Abuja-based lawyer and National Youth Service Corps member, Eunice Ameh, has regained her freedom days after she went missing. Human Rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, confirmed her release in a post on X handle on Sunday. Ogun said her freedom was not achieved without a financial demand being met. Ameh was reportedly abducted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, shortly after closing from work. She was eventually released and found on Sunday. The lawyer wrote, “Eunice, the Abuja lawyer earlier abducted, has been freed, after payment of ransom.” According to SaharaReporters,…

The Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra State, Dr Edwin Emegakor, who was abducted from his hospital on May 7, has regained freedom from his captors. His release was confirmed to journalists by the Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State Branch, Dr Princeton Okam, in Awka, on Sunday. Emegakor was reportedly abducted on the evening of May 7 after attending to patients by unidentified gunmen alleged to be in security uniforms. It was gathered that the security operatives at the hospital, medical personnel and other workers within the facility were surrendered at gunpoint and their phones confiscated…

Six aspirants of the All Progressives Congress have withdrawn from the race for the Kano Central senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections and endorsed former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting convened by Governor Abba Yusuf in Abuja on Sunday. The meeting reportedly lasted several hours before the agreement was reached. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the aspirants — Usman Bala, Sha’aban Sharada, Muhammad Zango, Danyaro Yakasai, Abbas Sani Abbas and Shehu Isa Driver — said they stepped down in the interest of unity and peace in Kano State. According…

Nigeria’s Falconets have booked their place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, surviving a tense second leg in Lilongwe to eliminate Malawi 3-2 on aggregate and extend their record of qualifying for every edition of the tournament since its founding in 2002. The Falconets had arrived in Malawi with a comfortable two-goal cushion from the first leg in Ikenne, where an own goal by Malawian defender Maureen Kenneth and a strike from Kindness Ifeanyi had given Nigeria a 2-0 advantage. That foundation proved decisive, even as the Young Scorchers produced their most spirited performance of the…

Three of DeFi’s relatively young applications, including Hyperliquid, EdgeX and Pump.fun, have distributed a combined $96.3 million to token holders over the past 30 days, as the sector’s focus shifts to actual earnings.Hyperliquid led the pack, generating $50.95 million in revenue over the period, all of which went directly to token holders with zero spent on incentives, according to data from DefiLlama. Pump.fun came in second with $22.09 million returned to holders out of $38.81 million in total revenue. EdgeX followed with $23.26 million distributed to holders from $8.26 million in protocol revenue, suggesting that the platform is drawing on…

Euphoria‘s long-awaited return has been met with major backlash due to numerous explicit — and controversial — scenes. The HBO series, which premiered in 2019, has always been known to push boundaries while following teenager Rue’s (Zendaya) attempt to remain sober after struggling with addiction. While the first two seasons were set in high school, Euphoria ultimately introduced a time jump, allowing season 3 to check in on the main characters as adults. But just because everyone got older didn’t mean they were making better decisions — with season 3 introducing topics such as drug smuggling, sexual assault and more…

GTBank MD, Mariam Olusanya. The top banks in Nigeria are actually being headed by our women. I tell you that most countries in Europe can’t even boast of this level of women in executive level leadership. Out of the top 10 women bank CEOs in Nigeria, please see the number of them who are from the Yoruba stock. Six out of ten top women bank CEOs are Yoruba women. This cannot be by accident… Why the Yoruba is the Wealthiest Ethnic Group in Africa  This article will most certainly provoke a wide range of reactions, and maybe disagreements. When it…

Godly mothers operate on the wings of the Spirit. They are intercessors, wells of wisdom, and pillars of strength within their families. They impart courage, direction, and spiritual stability. Though increasingly rare in our generation, they still exist, quietly shaping destinies behind the scenes. Morrow Graham, the mother of Evangelist Billy Graham, played a pivotal role in nurturing the spiritual life that shaped one of the most impactful Christian leaders of the twentieth century. Her prayers and godly counsel helped anchor Billy Graham’s faith and calling, influencing millions worldwide through his evangelistic ministry. Similarly, Katharina Luther, the wife of Reformer…