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If you have an outdoor space that needs some extra lighting, either for fun or security reasons (or a mix of the two), the Govee outdoor lamp post light is a good pick that’s 23 percent off its regular price right now. Typically retailing for $260, the Govee outdoor lamp post light is available for $199.99 from Amazon or directly from Govee — the lowest price we’ve seen. The lights cover a 360-degree spread, letting you blast its beams in a single color, or mix up the colors as you please.Govee claims it can shine up to an impressive 2,000…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Who doesn’t want a Zara wardrobe? Boho, breezy and all sorts of luxe, the brand is a rich mom summer go-to for a reason. The price tags are the only not-so-cute element, but we found 17 chic summer dresses that channel the exact same energy — for under $30. These Amazon dresses have all the telltale characteristics of Zara: breezy fabrics, soft boho prints and unique textures, all with a quiet luxury finish. Not only are our favorites expensive-looking, but they’re…
Soaring fuel costs have significantly impacted the income of tricycle operators (popularly called Keke NAPEP) in the northern part of the country, as such expenses now consume about 73 per cent of their income, a new study has found. The report, presented by Mukhtar Abdulhameed, the CEO of Carbon Assets Limited in Abuja on Thursday, at a federal stakeholder engagement and presentation of findings on “Catalysing Finance-Ready E-Mobility for Informal Transport in Northern Nigeria”, was conducted to assess the readiness of Nigeria’s informal transport sector for e-mobility adoption. It focused on Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states, where informal transportation plays…
kidnapping Nigeria’s contemporary experience presents a troubling illustration of this profoundly disheartening phenomenon. As electoral cycles draw nearer, public anxiety is often accompanied by a perceptible escalation in kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other manifestations of violent criminality. Whether coincidental or symptomatic of deeper political dynamics, the timing of such surges inevitably fuels public suspicion regarding the interests served by persistent insecurity. Few phenomena are as corrosive to the moral and institutional fabric of a nation as the commodification of human suffering for political expediency. The tragedy becomes even more pernicious when its victims are defenceless schoolchildren and students, mostly…
Four years after it became one of Netflix’s most talked-about Nigerian originals, Blood Sisters returns for a second season with higher stakes, familiar enemies and a renewed appetite for intrigue. Produced by EbonyLife Studios and backed by media entrepreneur Mo Abudu, the crime thriller reunites Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isime as Sarah Duru and Kemi Sanya, two women whose lives became irreversibly entangled after a wedding-day tragedy. The series was among the productions that helped place contemporary Nigerian storytelling on the global streaming map, combining the glamour of Lagos’ elite with themes of abuse, power and survival. Season 2 attempts…
With just four days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building across the globe as football’s biggest spectacle prepares to kick off in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This year’s tournament is historic for several reasons. For the first time, the FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams instead of 32, creating more opportunities for countries that had previously watched the competition from afar. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the host nation was the only debutant. Four years later, the expanded format has opened the door for four countries to make their…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities. This is contained in a statement by the Commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Sunday in Abuja. Ijagwu said this is under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations). The Commission had, however, suspended the implementation and enforcement of DEON regulations pending the determination of a court case. Ijagwu said the suspension followed the service of an ex parte order of the Federal High Court in Lagos to FCCPC in Suit…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monsuru Osho, has won the bye-election held in Iperu III Ward 5 of Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State. The election was conducted across 18 polling units to fill the vacant councillorship seat following the death of the former councillor, Nurudeen Bakare. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Olusogo Otelaja, said Osho secured 1,730 votes out of the 1,741 votes cast in the election. According to the official results, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received five votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled…
A suspected militia attack on Mbasa community in Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State has claimed the life of one resident and left several houses destroyed. Sources within the military disclosed that troops of Sector 1, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, responded to a distress call from the community at about 8:30 am on June 4. According to the sources, security personnel were swiftly deployed to the area following reports of an ongoing attack. However, by the time the troops arrived, the assailants had reportedly fled the scene. Preliminary…
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has praised Goncalo Guedes for his significant contribution after coming off the bench in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Chile. Portugal faced Chile in a pre-World Cup friendly match at the Estadio Nacional as they prepared for the upcoming summer tournament. This match was the first of two friendlies scheduled for the Selecao in anticipation of the prestigious event in the football calendar. The Iberian team controlled possession during the first half against the Chilean side, who will not participate in the summer tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates began the match strongly but failed…
