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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Olatunde Badmus, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebrations and offered tips to octogenarians on how to live longer. Obasanjo, who spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday at the book launch organised to mark Badmus’ 80th birthday, was represented at the event by the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. In a speech read by Adeleke on his behalf, Obasanjo noted Badmus’ leadership roles in business and other spheres of life. He, however, charged Badmus and other octogenarians to prioritise rest, one hour…

A former Lagos All Progressives Congress spokesman, Seye Oladejo, on Saturday officially declared his intention to contest for the Mushin Constituency II seat in the House of Representatives in 2027. Addressing party faithful, supporters and community leaders during the declaration in Lagos, the APC chieftain described his aspiration as a continuation of people-oriented leadership rooted in service, visibility and measurable impact. The former local government chairman, Special Adviser to the Governor and Commissioner recalled his years of public service and political experience in Mushin and Lagos State. “I am the same man you made your secretary and later chairman of…

Super Eagles strikers Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu are both in line to make Turkish Super Lig history on Saturday (today), with Osimhen chasing a fourth consecutive league title with Galatasaray and Onuachu seeking to improve his chance of winning the division’s Golden Boot, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Galatasaray host Antalyaspor at RAMS Park, knowing that victory will seal a 26th league title and a fourth championship in a row. The Lions had the chance to wrap things up last weekend but suffered a shock four-one defeat to Samsunspor, allowing Fenerbahce to close the gap to four points with two games…

If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot for an all-time low of $279.99 ($919 off) with a full two-year warranty.The last-gen 360 Vis Nav offers a whopping 65 air watts of suction, allowing it to pull dirt, dust, and pet hair from carpets impressively well. In her brief time testing the…

1. Copy Fail: The Linux vulnerability affecting crypto infrastructure securityA recently uncovered security flaw in Linux is drawing concern from cybersecurity specialists, government agencies and the cryptocurrency sector. Codenamed “Copy Fail,” the vulnerability affects many popular Linux distributions released since 2017.Under specific circumstances, the flaw could let attackers escalate privileges and gain full root control of affected machines. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the issue to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, highlighting the serious threat it poses to organizations worldwide.For the crypto industry, the implications go well beyond a standard software bug. Linux powers much of…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Summer style always sounds effortless . . . until you’re actually standing in front of your closet trying to get dressed in the heat. The wrong fabric, the wrong fit or just one extra layer can make an outfit feel completely off. That’s why Amazon’s new “Summer Wardrobe Refresh” edit couldn’t have landed at a better time. It’s packed with easy dresses, flowy pants, chic sandals and cute accessories that take the guesswork out of putting an outfit together. The…

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has honoured outstanding members of its graduating Class of 2026 for academic excellence, leadership, community service and contributions to campus life during its graduation awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a dinner ceremony on Friday night ahead of the university’s commencement ceremony on Saturday. Awardees Among the top honourees was Ubaidatu Yettisuri, a Bachelor of Laws graduate, who received the AUN Founder’s Award, Award for Academic Distinction, Award for Academic Excellence, and the Leadway Assurance Award for Academic Excellence as the best female student in the School of Law. She was also named…

It was fashion galore as the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards celebrated their annual Cultural Night event in the run-up to the 12th Edition of the AMVCAs. The movie stars and other attendees arrived dressed in elaborate traditional outfits in compliance with the event’s dress code. The 2026 AMVCA weekend features a Cultural Night and the main award ceremony on Saturday. Emeka Nwagbaraocha in Kadi Clo Held annually at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, it is broadcast live across Africa Magic channels. The awards cover various categories including best actor/actress in drama, indigenous language films (West, East, Southern…

The Lagos State Government will begin a month-long Ministerial Press Briefing on Monday, May 11, 2026, as members of the State Executive Council prepare to present reports of their activities and achievements under the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration over the past one year. The Lagos State government, through the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, announced this on May 9, 2026. The commissioner said the briefing, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, is expected to provide Lagos residents with detailed updates on projects, policies, and programmes implemented across different sectors of the state. According to the…

Kingsley Chinda, a loyalist of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been successfully screened and cleared by the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead its gubernatorial primary election in Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that Chinda, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, recently joined the Rivers State gubernatorial race. Chinda, the incumbent governor Siminalayi Fubara and others are battling for the APC ticket to contest the 2027 election. Although Wike is yet to officially announce his anointed candidate, it was gathered that the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency Rep may get his blessings if he emerges winner of the…