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Veteran journalist Stephanie Busari on Saturday delivered an emotional commencement speech to the American University of Nigeria (AUN) class of 2026, praising graduating students for persevering through hardship and paying special tribute to former Chibok schoolgirls abduction victims who completed their university education. During this year’s graduation ceremony, the 17th since the university’s establishment, 261 graduates received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including 12 of the former Chibok schoolgirls. The 12 girls were part of the 276 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from the Government Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State in April 2014. While some escaped, others were freed…
Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned a nomination for the prestigious Barclays Women’s Super League Save of the Season award following her sensational reflex stop against Liverpool Women F.C. earlier in the campaign. The Nigerian goalkeeper received the nomination for a spectacular fingertip save during Brighton & Hove Albion Women F.C.’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool at St Helens Stadium in November 2025. Brighton had fallen behind after an opener from Beata Olsson, and Liverpool looked poised to double their advantage when Japan international Fuka Nagano unleashed a powerful long-range strike towards goal. Nnadozie, however, produced a moment of brilliance. Reacting instantly, the…
The killing of Eluyera Kolade, an Accord agent and son of the party’s Women Leader in Ikire town, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, has ignited a political dispute between the party, the Governorship Election Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Imole Campaign Council. This is as the Osun State Police Command confirmed that the victim died from gunshot wounds and has commenced an investigation. The Accord, in a statement by its chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, described the killing as callous and barbaric and alleged the involvement of thugs linked to the APC. He said,…
Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has successfully completed the screening exercise conducted by the All Progressives Congress Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja ahead of the party’s 2027 governorship primary election in Lagos State. Hamzat, who spoke after the exercise on Saturday, described the screening process as comprehensive, transparent and consistent with the democratic principles of the APC. According to the deputy governor, the exercise was aimed at verifying the credentials, records and experiences submitted by aspirants seeking to contest on the party’s platform. “The screening was designed to verify the credentials, records, and experiences submitted by aspirants seeking to fly the APC…
The Nigeria Police Force has launched a manhunt for armed men who killed a couple in Asarara village, Kebbi State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when gunmen invaded the home of Muhammad Haruna and his wife, Habiba Abubakar, and shot them dead. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident, saying investigations had begun to track down those responsible. He said the bodies had been deposited at a hospital in Birnin Kebbi for examination to assist ongoing investigations. “As I am talking to you, the bodies are in one of the hospitals in…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said the lowest his team can now finish in the Premier League this season, is second place. Guardiola was speaking to reporters following their 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday evening. Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush all scored as City went two points behind Arsenal. When asked if he was enjoying the title race, Guardiola replied: “”I love it! “I love to be here again. “We’ll finish second this season minimum, I love it, I love to be here. “Tension? No, no, no. When you arrive and have the feeling that the job has…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, has urged Nigerian youths to stop relying on politicians for handouts and instead focus on developing skills and contributing ideas that can drive national development. He stated this on Saturday in Abuja during an interaction with journalists at the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria, themed, “The Place of Nigerian Youths in the Political Discussions of 2027 and Beyond.” In recent times, Nigerian youths have complained about not being given enough political appointments by politicians. This has generated mixed reactions, as some believe youths deserve more opportunities, while…
A Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Usman Adamu, has declared that the PDP remains the strongest political party in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, expressing confidence that the party will emerge victorious. Adamu, while submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Saturday, said that despite the defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to the Allied Peoples Movement and moves to impose a successor, the people of Bauchi are wise enough to choose what they want. He stated, “Power and authority belong to God, and only he can decide the future…
Galatasaray have been crowned Turkish Super League champions after a dramatic 4–2 victory over Antalyaspor, with Victor Osimhen delivering a decisive performance that secured the club’s 26th league title. The match began with high intensity, as Antalyaspor struck first just before half-time through Soner Dikmen in the 45th minute, silencing the home supporters and putting early pressure on the league leaders. Galatasaray responded in the second half, with Mario Lemina bringing them level in the 56th minute, restoring belief and momentum to the champions-in-waiting. However, Antalyaspor quickly regained the advantage with a stunning free-kick goal in the 62nd minute, setting…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, lost the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards to fellow actress Linda Ejiofor for her role in The Herd. Ejiofor emerged winner in a category that featured some of Nollywood’s biggest names, including Akindele, whose performance in Behind The Scenes had generated strong conversations online ahead of the awards ceremony. Other nominees in the category included Bisola Aiyeola for Gingerrr, Sola Sobowale for The Covenant, Nadia Dutch for Aljana, Amal Umar for The Herd, Juliebrenda Nyambura for MTV Shuga Mashariki, and Olamide Kidbaby for Oversabi…
