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The Rotary Club of Lagos Central has inaugurated a new borehole and water project aimed at improving access to clean water for traders and residents in Sandgrouse Market, Lagos Island. Speaking at the launch, Club President, Rotarian Elizabeth Ajilore, said the project reflects Rotary’s mission of “service above self” and contributes to four of the organisation’s key focus areas: water, sanitation and hygiene, community empowerment, environmental protection, and disease prevention. “Clean and accessible water is not just a convenience; it is a foundation for good health, dignity, and economic activity,” Ajilore said. “This project ensures that access to safe water…

England led the global women’s football transfer market in 2025, as worldwide spending reached a record £20.7m ($28.6m), according to a report published by FIFA. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the figure represents an 83.6% increase from 2024 and underlines the rapid financial growth of the women’s professional game. England accounted for the biggest share of spending, with clubs paying out £7.9m ($11m) in transfer fees, while generating £1.5m ($2.1m) through player sales. The United States was the second-highest spender, with £5.8m ($7.9m). FIFA reported a rise in international player movement, with 2,440 cross-border transfers completed in 2025…

I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people’s vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was intrigued. From a “master command center” built on a Lutron system to AI controlling a smart oven, people were unleashing AI in their smart homes, using Claude Code to build tools that would normally take weeks to create by hand. The barrier between “I wish this existed” and “I made it” suddenly looked remarkably thin. So, what did I wish existed in my home? A decent smart home dashboard.I’ve been reviewing smart home…

More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the rollout of prediction markets offering in all 50 US states in partnership with Kalshi.In a Wednesday X post, Coinbase said it was offering trades on “any real-world outcomes across sports, politics, culture and more” following the launch of prediction markets. The announcement followed the exchange’s plans for onchain prediction markets in partnership with Kalshi in December. Event contracts on prediction markets platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to bet…

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky still aren’t having a conversation about filing for divorce. “Can I ask you something, honey? Friend to friend,” Dorit Kemsley started asking Kyle in Us Weekly’s exclusive clip from this week’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode. “Do you think in the back of your mind that the reason why you wouldn’t file is that, maybe, there’s a chance that you two will reconcile?” Kyle didn’t get a chance to answer the question because Mauricio made a surprise appearance at their lunch. “I think I recognize some people here,” he could be heard saying while…

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Stanley Ogbuewu, has announced a ban on free movie shootings, unpaid productions, and the use of artistes without proper remuneration in the state, as part of measures to sanitise and strengthen the creative industry. The commissioner also called on established entertainers to deliberately mentor and support upcoming talents in order to promote positive values and ensure the sustainable growth of the entertainment sector. Hon Ogbuewu made the call on Tuesday while addressing entertainers and other key stakeholders at a Creative Industry Engagement Forum held in Abakaliki. He explained that the decision…

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the party’s governors are currently holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja. This comes amid rising political consultations within the ruling party ahead of its national convention slated for March. Recall that last year, the party unveiled a detailed timetable of activities for its 2026 nationwide ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, which will culminate in the party’s national convention. The APC governors, led by their Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, alongside members of the NWC, led by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, are meeting…

Gunmen have abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi, in Ayede community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The abduction occurred only a few days after suspected gunmen kidnapped a primary school proprietress, Mrs Oladeinde Tomilola, and shot three other people during an attack in Ilu-Abo community within the same local government area. A resident, Pa Mse, told journalists that the assailants invaded Mrs Jesulayomi’s residence along Liberty Avenue in the Ilu-Abo area at about 8 pm on Tuesday.The attackers were said to have opened fire on her vehicle before taking her to an undisclosed location. Her whereabouts…

Rap icon Nicki Minaj has revealed why she is a die-hard fan of President Donald Trump of the United States. Declaring that she is Trump’s number one fan on Wednesday, Minaj added that hate directed at the US president made her support him more. Trump called her up on stage after she announced her support for “Trump Accounts,” which provide trust funds for children. “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change. “And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually…

At least three big teams are facing the possibility of being eliminated from the Champions League when the league phase ends on Wednesday night. Ajax are currently in 32nd spot on the 36-team log with six points and a small chance of progressing. The Dutch giants take on Olympiakos at home. Napoli sit just outside the qualification zone in 25th place with eight points. They host Chelsea in their final game. Jose Mourinho’s Benfica occupy the 29th position and welcome Real Madrid, looking to take all three points that will catapult them into qualification. The top eight sides will qualify…