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Fresh insights into global developments in the renewable energy sector formed the focal point of the recent stakeholder engagement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The insights were shared at a training, organised and facilitated by Nexgen Energy Hub, Ibadan, in collaboration with its China partners, Techfine, aimed to improve service delivery to consumers of renewable energy. The engagement drew stakeholders from different parts of the country. Addressing newsmen at the event, Nexgen Energy Head, Technical Department, Mr Noah Ojo, said renewable energy is the way out of the power supply crisis facing the country, adding that the gathering sought…

Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has praised Frank Onyeka for his professionalism and work ethic, saying the Nigeria international has been a key influence in the club’s push for promotion to the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onyeka, who joined Coventry on loan from Brentford in the winter transfer window, has quickly established himself as an important figure in midfield, helping to bring balance and stability during the decisive second half of the campaign. Lampard, speaking to talkSPORT, said Onyeka arrived with exactly the profile the squad needed and has delivered consistently since joining. “Frank has been brilliant,”…

Health professionals have raised concerns over the growing trend of applying live snails to the face for skincare, warning that the practice could expose users to serious infections, including a rare form of meningitis. The warning follows a viral video showing a woman with a live snail on her face to obtain snail mucin, a popular skincare ingredient known for its hydrating and anti-ageing properties. Commenting on the practice, health influencer and medical doctor, Egemba Fidelis, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, advised Nigerians against it, describing it as unsafe and misleading. While admitting the skincare benefits of mucin, in a…

A newly discovered vulnerability could affect most open-source major Linux distributions released since 2017, according to security researchers. The flaw, titled “Copy Fail,” caught the attention of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), who added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on Saturday, warning it poses “significant risks to the federal enterprise.”“10 lines of Python” may be all it takes: ResearcherThe vulnerability can allow attackers to gain root access across a wide range of Linux systems using a 732-byte Python script, though it requires prior code execution on the system to escalate privileges.Researcher Miguel Angel Duran said that it only requires “10…

Former Dancing With the Stars competitor Cheryl Burke is giving fans an update on her dating life and celibacy journey before celebrating her 42nd birthday. “I am dating myself, and so far it’s going too good,” Burke, 41, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the World accreditation celebration. “I don’t know if I ever want to be dating again, to be quite honest, but if it happens, so be it. I’m not searching, that’s for sure.” The dancer continued, “I will never do a dating app. I don’t…

A lawyer, Mr. Victor Nwaugo, has appealed to the Abia State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to urgently call off its strike. Nwaugo, who was speaking about the impact of the industrial action on the justice system, lamented that inmates who should have regained freedom and detainees who had been granted bail are still being held inside correctional facilities because the courts are not sitting. The lawyer, who said that the situation is undermining access to justice, also said lawyers in Abia State are now facing economic difficulties. He added that several litigants in the state…

A coalition of All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Taraba State has criticised the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas, describing its performance over the past three years as disappointing and below expectations. The group, which also urged David Sabo Kente to contest the 2027 governorship election, said expectations were high that the current administration would deliver democratic dividends and accelerate development across the state. However, it alleged that those expectations have largely not been met. In a statement issued by the coalition alongside the Chief David Sabo Kente Political Organisation and signed by former APC State Secretary Godwin Villannah, copies of…

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has singled out two Arsenal players for praise as the Gunners defeated Fulham 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. A brace from Viktor Gyökeres and a goal from Bukayo Saka gave Mikel Arteta’s side the win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. In a post on X, Morgan hailed Saka and Gyökeres, insisting that the pair have been brilliant for the Premier League North London club so far this season. “3-0! Sensational stuff by Arsenal, best first-half performance of the season. These two [Saka and Viktor Gyökeres] have been brilliant,” Morgan wrote. “But the whole…

The United States Embassy in the United Kingdom has issued a fresh security advisory urging Americans to remain vigilant while in the United Kingdom, following a rise in threat levels and growing concerns over potential attacks. “Keep a low profile; remain aware of your surroundings; review your personal security plans,” the Embassy stated in an advisory on Friday, warning citizens to stay alert in public places such as schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, and transportation hubs. It also urged individuals to report suspicious activity and any threats encountered on social media. The warning comes as the UK’s Joint Terrorism Analysis…

For too long, many family businesses in Nigeria have judged success by one standard: survival. Stay open. Keep the founder’s vision alive. Keep the family united. Make a profit. Pass something down. But the Lagos Business School Family Business Initiative challenged that mindset directly. The recently concluded International Family Business Conference 2026, hosted by the Lagos Business School Family Business Initiative, did more than bring together founders, successors, advisers, and business leaders in Nigeria. It sparked an urgent and necessary conversation: in today’s economy, survival alone is no longer enough for family businesses. The real question is whether they can…