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One of the legacies that the Bola Tinubu administration will bequeath to future Nigerian governments as a development paradigm is the reintroduction of a regional economic model. But it is not enough to reintroduce it; it must start working by providing the policy framework for its continuous existence and sustainability. It is incumbent upon the model’s originator to provide this framework, which will clearly articulate the source’s intention. We can say that there is nothing new about regional economic development to warrant special attention. After all, the country started with a regional political framework before moving toward a state structure.…
Olivia Culpo is prioritizing comfort now that she’s in the third trimester of her pregnancy with baby No. 2. “Not sure if this is considered pajamas or day clothes, but right now I’m only wearing things that qualify as both,” Culpo, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, August 8, sharing a mirror selfie of her ASTR the Label blue pinstripe two-piece. “This is prettyyyy comfy!” The pregnant model sported the brand’s Rena Longline Tunic Top, which she left unbuttoned to show off her growing belly, and a matching pair of pants in the same fabric. Culpo and her…
His Emminence John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan. The overwhelming majority of social media commentators are in support of Cardinal Onaiyekan, which shows that he was, in fact, doing his country a good turn by speaking truth to power. There is a rich history of the interactions — sometimes tepid, other times spirited — between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and various Nigerian leaders over the years. Patriots who want the best for their country must always support their leaders with candid advice. John Cardinal Onaiyekan has been known as a temperate, sagacious, and even-handed man for all his 82 years on…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn daughter at a colourful traditional naming ceremony held at the ancient Emese Court within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to PM News, the ceremony, held on Sunday evening, came exactly one week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl by the Ooni’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi. The event attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture and tradition, members of the royal family, dignitaries and well-wishers from across the country. The traditional rites featured prayers, royal blessings…
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis is officially a married woman. Tallulah, 32, and her fiancé, Justin Acee, said “I do” during an intimate wedding ceremony held in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Saturday, August 8, according to Vogue. Tallulah, who got engaged to Acee in December 2024, donned a bespoke Balenciaga bridal gown designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli on her special day. “The best part of the dress is the magnitude. It’s the thing that’s getting me to my new husband,” Tallulah told Vogue during her dress fitting. “[Justin and I] made a decision at the very beginning of…
God provides the raw materials, but man must build the structure. God gives the seed, but man must till the ground, sow the seed, protect the field from pests, and harvest the crop. Passivity is an insult to the grace of God, because true grace does not make a man lazy; it empowers him to labour more abundantly (1 Corinthians 15:10). Examples of Believers taking Responsibility in their Professional Fields To understand how supernatural rest applies to our contemporary lives, we must look at how the principle of responsibility manifests within specific professional fields. The workplace is not separate from…
Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma “Mercedes” Emi have become the first housemates to leave the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house after they were evicted during the live show on Sunday night. The pair were evicted on the Sunday live show after viewers’ votes determined the outcome of the season’s first eviction. Martins, 30, was announced as the first housemate to leave, followed by Mercedes, 26, making it the first double eviction of the “Show Ya Sef” season. The vote percentages were posted during the live eviction. Martins had 1.63% of the vote, and Mercedes had 2.29 per cent, saving Keivo,…
Cameroon have ended Nigeria’s reign as African champions after defeating the Super Falcons 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Sunday. The Indomitable Lionesses secured a place in the semi-finals. They booked their ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a resilient performance that frustrated the defending champions throughout the contest. Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history. It had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon, but the Lionesses produced a disciplined display to secure only their second victory over the Falcons at the…
Nigerian scholar, Prof Chidi Oguamanam, has been invited to serve as a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology. The appointment, which covers four years from 2026 to 2029, recognises Oguamanam’s contributions to the ethics of science and technology and related disciplines. The invitation was conveyed in a letter from UNESCO on Saturday, which described the commission as an independent advisory body and forum for reflection on major ethical challenges arising from advances in science and technology. The letter stated, “Recognising your significant contributions to the ethics…
Bachelor in Paradise Joe Amabile is on the mend after undergoing brain surgery. “So happy to be back home with Joe,” Amabile’s wife, Serena Pitt, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, August 8, sharing a pic of her husband lounging on a couch in their New York City apartment watching golf. She continued, “Lots of rest and recovery ahead of us.” In a follow-up post shared to her feed, Serena wrote, “Incredibly grateful to the team at NYU Langone Health for their endless patience, care, compassion and kindness these past few days. Joe is home recovering, and we’re so…
