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    An American educator, Nathan Thomas, has made history after becoming the world’s youngest professor at the age of 18, breaking a record that had stood for more than three centuries.   According to the Guinness World Records (GWR), Nathan achieved the milestone when he returned to Miami Dade College as a lecturer at 18 years and 346 days old to teach COP 2270: C for Engineers in August…

  By Hon. Sam Onuigbo The recent visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, to Abia State has turned out to be a major boost for rural women in the state and an unprecedented public relations success for the Akwete weaving community. It will be recalled that Dada Nwakata, the legendary nineteenth-century master weaver, is credited with founding and revolutionising the traditional…

    Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche and widely recognised as Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33.   His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Ghana, especially in the northern part of the country, where he was admired for his extraordinary height and warm personality.   According to the BBC, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he had…

    Nigeria’s bid to win a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title suffered an early setback on Tuesday after the Super Falcons were beaten 3-2 by tournament debutants Malawi in their Group C opener.   The Scorchers produced a determined performance to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition, defeating the tournament’s most successful team in…

    The Lagos State Government has commenced plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for persons with disabilities as part of efforts to promote inclusion, improve accessibility and enhance mobility across the state.   The proposal was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to the Lagos State Motor Vehicle…

  Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State and arrested six suspects. The operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo, following credible intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations,…

Zenith Bank Plc has continued to reinforce its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, recording another impressive performance in 2026 through strong financial results, international expansion, and multiple prestigious industry recognitions. Fresh from winning Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, the bank has also completed a…

Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist. In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the…

The media office of former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), has dismissed allegations linking the senator to an ongoing court case involving the Boot Party, citing a clarification issued by the party’s National Chairman, Architect Abiodun Akerele.   In a statement released on Tuesday, the OGD Media Office said Akerele had…

The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), has approved a major reorganisation of the Gateway Front Foundation (GFF) in a move aimed at strengthening the foundation’s humanitarian activities and expanding its grassroots development initiatives across Ogun East. According to a statement issued by the OGD Media Office, the…

Politics Gov Adeleke Declares July 28 Work-Free Day For Osun Public Servants To Collect PVCs July 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Nigeria As Osun State moves closer to its August 15 governorship election, the government has introduced a temporary administrative measure aimed at ensuring that public servants are not prevented by official duties from participating…

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday…

Presidential Candidate of Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no strategy to tackle growing insecurity in the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, Olawepo-Hashim condemned the latest wave of killings in Kaduna, Zamfara, Plateau and states, as well as the abduction of innocent citizens in Kebbi State, including a High Court judge. He declared…

By Falil Ayo Abina As the Nation approaches the January 2027 presidential race, campaign slogans, online contests of ad hominems, and showboating should no longer be the order of the day. The nation deserves detailed policy papers. Every presidential candidate should clearly explain not only what they will do, but how they will do it and where they differ from the current administration. The…

    An Israeli lawmaker, Amit Halevi, has accused Iran and Turkey of attempting to influence Israel’s forthcoming parliamentary elections in what he described as efforts to bring about “regime change” in Jerusalem.   Speaking in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Halevi alleged that the two countries were seeking to shape the outcome of the October 27 elections through indirect means, despite…

    Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal successfully defended her Commonwealth Games title on Monday, winning gold in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event with a record-breaking performance at the Glasgow 2026 Games.   Lawal dominated the competition with a combined lift of 229kg, setting a new Commonwealth Games record to finish well ahead of her rivals.   Canada’s Ann-Sophie Taschereau claimed…

    Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile and his partner, Davita Lamai, have announced plans to tie the knot.   The couple made the announcement while travelling aboard a private jet to the wedding ceremony of music executive Soso Soberekon over the weekend.   In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Lamai extended an invitation to fellow entertainers on board but declined to reveal the date…