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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said it would be “evil” for Deltans to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the president’s personal and family ties to the state. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Oborevwori argued that President Bola Tinubu remains the only leading presidential contender with a direct affiliation to Delta State through the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who has ancestral ties to the state. Among candidates expected in the 2027 race, the governor said Tinubu stands out because of that connection, insisting Deltans should view his candidacy as…

Boxing protégé Abdulahi Robiu lit up the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame monthly show in May with a performance that announced his arrival as one to watch at the Agege Stadium over the weekend. In the male 70KG headline bout, the Possible Boxing Club fighter from Yaba outclassed Favour Eze, securing a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision. Nicknamed “Successful”, Robiu was visibly elated as he soaked in the applause. For the young boxer, the victory was more than just a win — it was a milestone in a career still finding its footing. “I feel happy and so excited because I…

American internet sensation and streaming personality Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, has sparked global debate following the release of his self-acclaimed tournament anthem, “World Cup (Champions).” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the high-energy music video, which premiered on YouTube on June 1, has amassed over 3.3 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes in less than 24 hours. The track heavily features crowd chants representing various footballing nations, with a distinct spotlight on Ghana, a country where he holds honorary citizenship, alongside appearances of large flags and traditional dancers. Following the viral success of the…

Microsoft is kicking off its yearly Build developer conference in San Francisco today, sandwiched between the recent Google I/O and Apple’s upcoming WWDC event. While tickets to attend Build in person are sold out, the conference is being streamed for free online, with CEO Satya Nadella opening with a keynote at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT.A cursory glance at the featured speakers and virtual sessions suggests that Build will predominantly focus on AI, which isn’t surprising given this is a developer event in 2026. The keynote description also says that Nadella and Microsoft leaders will be sharing “how Microsoft is…

Polymarket users who bet on when Michael Saylor’s Strategy would sell Bitcoin are in dispute with the prediction market platform over the timing and disclosure of the company’s recent sale.More than $80 million has been wagered on whether Strategy would sell Bitcoin (BTC) by May 31, with users able to buy odds on “Yes” or “No.”Strategy said in a regulatory filing that it sold 32 Bitcoin (BTC) between May 26 and May 31, but the disclosure of the sale was made on Monday, June 1, leading the market to resolve to “No,” causing confusion among users.Odds for Polymarket’s “MicroStrategy sells…

Euphoria‘s Darrell Britt-Gibson clarified the confusion surrounding Bishop betraying Alamo in the series finale. “Bishop didn’t agree with a lot of what Alamo did, but it was a job for him,” Britt-Gibson told Variety on Monday, June 1. “I think what Alamo did to Rue was the final straw for Bishop.” The actor explained how Rue’s (Zendaya) death affected Bishop, adding, “He’s also having that conversation with Maddy in the car. Rue was a bridge too far, and he’s like, ‘I promise I’m not going to let you get to Maddy.’” Despite some viewers assuming Bishop didn’t care for Rue,…

Starlink – the satellite service owned by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX – is at the centre of a licensing impasse in South Africa. But while this is a critical legal dispute peppered with politics, an important question is whether South Africa really needs the technology that such low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites bring. LEOs operate closer to the Earth’s surface than other satellites and can link multiple satellites to offer more speed, greater quality of imaging and less latency. So, as a LEO satellite system, is Starlink instrumental to South Africa’s ambitious SA Connect programme that seeks to achieve 100 per cent…

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has partnered with Abia State Government to safeguard economic activities, mitigate risks, and enhance investors’ confidence. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin, said this when he led a delegation to Governor Alex Otti of Abia in Umuahia on Monday. Mr Omosehin, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, underscored that a robust insurance system was fundamental to protecting business investments and securing livelihoods across critical sectors of the Abia economy. Highlighting recent reforms, the commissioner assured Mr Otti and his Executive Council that the newly established Insurance Policyholders’ Protection…

…accountability is not an optional accessory to democracy; it is its foundation. Elections are not popularity contests in which the most inspirational greeting-card writer wins another term. They are performance reviews conducted by the public. At exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of every month, a miracle occurs. Phones vibrate across the nation. “Happy New Month, dear constituents. May this month bring you prosperity, divine favour, uncommon breakthroughs, and limitless opportunities.” The message arrives faithfully. It arrives in January, February, March, April, and every month thereafter with the consistency of sunrise. No network failure can stop it. No budget…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has refuted claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, campaigned for the government in power. RCCG made this rebuttal in a statement on Tuesday, insisting that Pastor Adeboye has always maintained a neutral stance on partisan politics. The church noted that the cleric has consistently encouraged members of the church to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and exercise their civic rights by voting for candidates of their choice, rather than endorsing any political party. It equally debunked claims that Adeboye called off a planned protest, explaining that he merely communicated the directive…