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“Money na water’ is a Gen Z slang echoing the whistling kettle on the stove of materialism. The slang is the hat on the head of the husky mannequin with a toothless smile. Viewed from the lens of today’s young generation, ‘money na water’ epitomises the vibe, ginger and swagger that adore avarice. But is money really water? No. The illogic in the slang gapes into the valley of shallowness. Money is not water. Can never be. Money is morning. What then is water? Water is humanity, limitless and illimitable. That is why some thoughtful African ancestors say in Yoruba,…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has formally picked up the nomination form of the Allied Peoples Movement to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. The governor, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, received the form during the APM National Executive Committee meeting on Thursday. He disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle. According to him, the meeting was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, alongside other key stakeholders and members of the party leadership. Mohammed said the meeting focused on national and party matters…

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Owerri Chapter, has joined the nationwide green border initiative tree planting campaign, tagged “Plant 1000 Trees in 1 Hour”. According to a Monday statement obtained by The PUNCH, the project initiated by the National President of COWA, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, aims to educate and enlighten the public, especially students, on the dangers of global warming and environmental degradation. The statement added that the awareness campaign took centre stage last week at the Community Secondary School Orogwe in Owerri West LGA, Imo State. In her welcome address, the COWA Chairperson of…

Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday. Unai Emery’s side erased a 1-0 first leg deficit thanks to Ollie Watkins’ opener just before half-time and Emiliano Buendia’s nerveless penalty after the interval. Fittingly, it was a late double from skipper and fan favourite John McGinn that finished off Forest to cap Villa’s second leg masterclass. They advanced 4-1 on aggregate from the all-English showdown, setting up a final clash against German club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Freiburg beat…

To celebrate founder Peter Dering’s birthday, Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off a host of bags and accessories through May 8. The sale includes steep discounts on many of the company’s most popular backpacks and bags, as well as a couple of other items, including camera accessories.Many Verge staffers are fans of Peak Design, in part because the company is known for making durable, weatherproof products that can house a range of gadgets. Most of its bags are built to carry a lot of gear without feeling bulky or disorganized, thanks to thoughtful extras like expandable storage,…

Update (May 7 at 9:47 PM UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Binance.The US Department of the Treasury reportedly demanded that Binance follow a monitoring program put in place by a 2023 deal between authorities and the cryptocurrency exchange, following reports that the company facilitated $1 billion to entities tied to Iran.According to a Thursday report by The Information, the Treasury Department “privately demanded” that Binance be in compliance with a monitoring program to which it had agreed after reaching a deal with US authorities in 2023. The deal, which included a $4.3 billion settlement…

Influencer Grace Nguyen announced that her husband, Zach Nguyen, died following a lengthy battle with cancer. “Not a fun puzzle post to share. My husband passed away two weeks ago,” Grace, known as “Grace Puzzles” online, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, May 6. “It still doesn’t feel real. … I am so grateful for the time we had but it’s really hard processing that it is already over. I love you, Zach, and I am so proud of how hard you fought ❤️❤️❤️.” Grace further revealed that Zach died on April 22, which was their “one and half year anniversary.”…

Suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly hit a military base in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and injuring a commanding officer. According to security sources, the attack occurred on Wednesday night. In a post on X, security analyst and conflict researcher Malik Samuel identified the attacker’s military base as “109 Special Forces Battalion.” Mr Samuel said the attackers also killed four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The security analyst said the soldiers “put up a brave fight against the ISWAP, forcing the group to retreat.” “Special Forces…

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the Lagos State Examinations Board, has released the timetable and guidelines for the 2026 Public Service Examinations. In a statement by the Lagos State Government, the announcement, which aligns with a prior circular from the Head of Service with Ref No: CIR/HOS/’26/005 dated January 21, 2026, sets out key instructions for candidates preparing for the exercise. The examinations will hold between Tuesday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo, Lagos. They include the Compulsory Examination for…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has warned the federal government to hands off its judicial matters and cease all alleged attempts to interfere in the ongoing case involving Nafiu Bala Gombe through covert pressure on Justice Nwite to recuse himself from the matter. The party said it has uncovered a disturbing plot by desperate forces within the corridors of power to frustrate the course of justice by mounting pressure on Justice Nwite to step aside from the case so that it can be reassigned to judges perceived to be pliable and politically compliant. It stated that this sinister plot, if…