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Former President Goodluck Jonathan will appear on the 2027 presidential ballot, a coalition pushing for his return to power has declared. However, Jonathan himself is yet to formally accept the proposal. The Convener of the Coalition for Jonathan and a member of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Tom Ohikere, made the disclosure in an interview with ARISE TV, saying the former president would make his position known within one to two days. He was responding to questions about Jonathan’s comment that seeking the presidency was “not a computer game,” which Ohikere said had been misread by some observers. “Let me…
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday handed the destiny of the title to the Gunners. Arsenal are five points clear with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining. Victory for Guardiola’s men at the Etihad against Champions League hopefuls Brentford would cut the gap at the top for at least 24 hours before Arsenal visit West Ham. “Put pressure on Arsenal winning our games,” said Guardiola at his pre-match press conference…
Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade have appealed to fans to stop circulating Artificial Intelligence-generated baby photos falsely linked to their newborn triplets. Mo Bimpe made an appeal on her Instagram story on Friday, expressing appreciation for the love and excitement surrounding the birth announcement while clarifying that the viral images were not authentic. “Dear bloggers, fans & lovers, “Thank you so much for the love for us and the ETAs but please ENOUGH WITH THE AI PICTURES NOW!!!!! “We’ll share @etawithlove pictures soon, all the baby’s pictures flying around aren’t our babies please,” she wrote. Her husband, Lateef…
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Prof. John Emaimo, has said the institution has unveiled 27 academic programmes, including Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology and Software Engineering, as part of efforts to position the university at the intersection of healthcare and innovation. Emaimo disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing and facility tour at the university campus in Enugu ahead of the institution’s second matriculation ceremony scheduled for Saturday. According to him, the programmes were approved by the National Universities Commission following the institution’s transformation from the former Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy into…
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here.A fitness band is for bettering yourself, but casually. It’s lightweight, easy to wear, and not something you have to think too hard about. It’s cheaper than a smartwatch. You get your steps, basic heart rate, and some sleep tracking. Maybe you can see the time, maybe you can’t. But unlike many wearables today, a fitness tracker wasn’t truly meant to be a companion…
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said stablecoins are not Europe’s best route to strengthening the euro’s international role, pushing back against calls to respond to US dollar-backed stablecoins with euro-denominated tokens.Speaking on Friday at the Banco de España LatAm Economic Forum in Roda de Bará, Spain, Lagarde made several comments on the role of stablecoins in the European economy. “It is no longer about whether stablecoins should exist, but whether jurisdictions can afford to be without them,” she said, arguing that the case for promoting euro stablecoins becomes less clear once their two core functions are separated.“The benefits…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday opposed a suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Mr Jonathan, through his lawyer Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), announced his objection before Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja when the matter was called. Mr Uche told the court that the defence had already filed a conditional appearance, a preliminary objection, a counter-affidavit and a written address, which were filed on 5 May. He urged the court to dismiss the suit. According to him, the defence acted promptly…
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have held a naming ceremony for their identical triplet sons. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the couple, who married on 19 December 2021, announced the arrival of the boys on 1 May. The indoor naming ceremony, held on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos, was attended by the couple’s close friends in the entertainment industry and family members. Among those present were Jide Awobona, Omowunmi Dada, Ibrahim “Itele d’Icon” Yekini, among others. During the ceremony, presided over by a Muslim cleric, the couple named their sons Rahman, Raheem, and Rakeeb. Thanksgiving…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has called on his team to put pressure on Arsenal, ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash with Brentford. City host the Bees days after playing a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton. The result handed the advantage in the title race to the Gunners. Arsenal are five points ahead of Guardiola’s men with three left games, one less than City. Speaking ahead of the Brentford game, Guardiola admitted all they can do is win and stay close to Arsrnal. “Put pressure on Arsenal winning our games,” said Guardiola at his pre-match press conference on Friday. “That’s all…
