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The National Emergency Management Agency has issued a fresh flood alert, identifying 15 local government areas in Lagos State and 19 in Ogun State as moderate flood-risk zones for the current rainy season. The agency urged residents in the affected areas to take immediate preventive actions to mitigate the impact of flooding, which has become a recurring challenge in parts of Nigeria during peak rainy seasons. NEMA disclosed this in a notice posted on its official X handle on Tuesday. “Is your LGA listed as a flood-risk zone? Take action early: clear drains, avoid floodwater, move from riverine areas and…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue and alter election timetables for the conduct of elections, even as the electoral body appeals an earlier judgment nullifying parts of its revised guidelines for the 2027 general elections. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment on Tuesday in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026, held that INEC was constitutionally empowered to issue election timetables and schedules of activities for elections. The judge, however, ruled that while the commission possesses such powers, it must exercise them strictly…

Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp forward, Victor Udoh, has died at the age of 21 in Nigeria, with reports describing the death as “under suspicious circumstances.” According to The Mirror UK, Udoh was found dead in Abuja, although the exact cause of death had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report. The publication also reported that the young striker recently returned to Nigeria after ending his spell with Czech club Dynamo České Budějovice, which he joined following his departure from Southampton in 2025. Royal Antwerp confirmed his death in a statement shared on its official X handle…

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said that many men date and marry women who do not truly love them. He also said that men who forgive cheating partners are weak. The actor made the remarks during an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he spoke extensively about relationships, loyalty and infidelity. According to the 44-year-old in a video of the interview posted on Monday, infidelity affects men and women differently, arguing that women who cheat in relationships are often no longer emotionally attached to their partners. “If you meet a woman who loves you, she will be willing to…

Part of what made the first two Spider-Verse features so much fun to watch was the way they cleverly incorporated many of the lesser-known Spider-people Sony can legally use in its projects. Normies (read: people who don’t read comics) came to love Hailee Steinfeld’s Spider-Gwen, John Mulaney’s Spider-Ham, and Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir. And Sony took the films’ success as a sign that it could re-create a similar kind of magic with other characters who exist in Spider-Man’s orbit, like Venom and Madame Web, with varying levels of success.Amazon’s live-action Spider-Noir series is Sony’s latest attempt at cashing in on…

Safety protections on open-source artificial intelligence models from major technology groups can be removed in minutes using publicly available tools, allowing systems to produce responses on topics including bioweapons, malware and other prohibited content, according to Financial Times testing with AI safety group Alice.The findings released Monday add to concerns that safeguards embedded by developers may not persist once model weights are released and modified, raising questions over where responsibility for AI safety should sit.The investigation, conducted using tools available on public code repositories, found that guardrails on models developed by companies including Meta and Google could be removed in…

Alix Earle is opening up about an emotional run-in with her ex, Braxton Berrios. The influencer posted a “UNGRWM” (un-get ready with me) video via TikTok on Monday, May 25, which documented her getting ready for bed the night before as she spoke about bumping into Berrios on a night out. “Crymaxxing,” Earle, 25, said, admitting that her “eyes are a tad bit puffy” from crying. “Obviously, I saw my ex tonight, but we’re on good terms, so it was normal and fine and we were joking around with each other,” the podcaster explained. Related: How Alix Earle Felt About…

Ned Nwoko has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of betrayal following his loss to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the Delta North senatorial primary. Mr Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, alleged that the APC reneged on an earlier promise to hand him an automatic ticket for the 2027 general election. PREMIUM TIMES had reported in June 2025 that the APC denied the claims that it had promised to grant National Assembly members automatic tickets for the 2027 elections. Mr Nwoko made the claims during an interview on ARISE Television on Monday, days after the 18 May primary…

The Niger State Government has called on the Dangote Group and other private sector investors to explore opportunities in crude oil exploration in the Bida Basin. The appeal was made during the just-concluded Niger National Trade Fair in Minna, held from 13 to 23 May. The event featured a “Dangote Special Day” aimed at showcasing local products and strengthening industrial partnerships. Speaking during a fireside session at the event, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Private Sector Development, Aminu Takuma, said the state government was partnering with private sector operators under its One-Stop-Shop investment model to unlock the crude…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kano State has urged Nigerians to remain alert and take preventive measures against the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite there being no confirmed case in the country. The state director of the agency, Mariya Bello Maikudi, gave the warning in a public health advisory issued on Tuesday. She said the alert became necessary due to growing global concerns and the increased risk of cross-border transmission through international travel. According to her, Nigeria has been placed on high alert by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention as a precaution to protect…