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.To retun to Nigeria after leave to join hectic campaign for his re-election Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital on Sunday for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a release stated disclosed that Tinubu’s first stop will be London, United Kingdom.The President is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election.Vice President Kashim Shettima had earlier this month went on two-week leave, his first since the Tinubu government assumed office over three years…

Chiadika Eleh, a Nigerian 23 year-old lady graduate of University of Pennsylvania, USA with passion for accessibility, has gifted the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State visually impaired students assistive academic tools. Eleh’s Human Baseline Initiative in partnership with Nigeria-based Hope Givers Initiative on Thursday to provide succour to the overwhelmed over 80 visually impaired students of the University. The beneficiaries received White Canes, mobility training, and assistive academic tools, including digital recorders and On-the-Go keyboards and others. Chiadika, who also earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Bioengineering in the same University, represented by her Father, Emeka…

As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far can cause aches and pains. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of massage guns, mostly because I’ve tried a few off-brand ones and just assumed they’d eventually end up collecting dust in a drawer. But after a few weeks of testing the Therabody Theragun Sense (2nd Gen), I was surprised. Turns out massage guns aren’t as gimmicky as I had thought. The Theragun Sense, which retails for $299, is a…

This article is part of a series in which we speak to individuals who – due to a unique job, location or experience – share an insight they wish others could know.What’s the one thing people should know? We’re all thinking differently about the same thing.As a child, Constantina Makridakis, a 28-year-old jewellery designer from Greece, thought everyone could taste voices and names.Her father’s name, Nicholas, tasted like caramel-coated chocolate, while her mother’s name, Maria, was pasta with prawns.The tastes were usually pleasant; the name Paul, a rich chocolate liquor, was particularly delicious.“I thought everyone had this ability,” she explained.…

The field of view of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (artist’s illustration) will be roughly 100 times bigger than that of the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: NASA/Handout via ReutersThe largest infrared digital camera ever built and its scientific companion, a massive mirror originally designed for a spy satellite, are now safely in orbit, after the flawless launch of NASA’s newest flagship telescope. The US$4.3-billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off atop a SpaceX rocket at 7:35 a.m. local time today from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and it will soon be on its way to its final…

Each year, we at ESPN Fantasy endeavor to help with your fantasy football draft prep, including sleepers lists and cheat sheets. Below, you will get the best of both worlds, as ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter offers up his personal list of early-, middle- and late-rounds targets in 2026 fantasy drafts.Below are some players who are poised to be fantasy standouts this season. Obviously, they aren’t the only ones with a chance to excel, but this is a distinguishing part: These are some of the players who have a real chance to outperform their current average draft position (ADP). If…

A street artist who appeared on the BBC Dragons’ Den came away with an offer of both professional advice – and a job.Nathan Murdoch, 38, runs Street Arts Hire and has painted several murals in Peterborough, including tributes to Prodigy singer Keith Flint, and a Jude Bellingham portrait during the football World Cup.He said he went on the show looking for further investment in his arts business, but all the Dragons agreed instead that he needed sound advice in order to expand.Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett was so taken with Murdoch’s work he offered the artist both one-to-one advice and a job…

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, saying the country’s borders are currently open. Mr Tunji-Ojo, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said it was inaccurate to describe Nigeria’s land borders as closed, as several major crossings had been reopened under both previous and current administrations. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), proposed reopening Nigeria’s land borders, which are still shut, and introducing policies to ease the importation and movement of goods if elected president…

On Saturday, Niger Republic came under an attack by mutineers who attempted to seize power from the junta led by Abdourahamane Tchiani. After fighting that lasted for hours, Mr Tchiani’s government still remains in power. The mutinous soldiers took the regime by surprise, besieging and holding sway over the Diori Hamani International Airport and Air Base 101. They also attempted to breach the fortified perimeter of the presidential palace. The attack briefly disrupted the state television and radio broadcasts. Footage seen by our reporter showed armed soldiers, tactical armoured vehicles and troops securing the streets of Niamey. The mutineers seized…

Nirvana’s hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” reaches new peak positions on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. at the same time. Nirvana, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain, Vooruit, Gent, Belgium, 23/11/1991. (Photo by Goedefroit Music/Getty Images)Getty ImagesOne might reasonably expect Nirvana’s biggest hit on every Billboard songs chart to be “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The track was a massive commercial success when it was first released decades ago and could be called the band’s signature tune. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” changed the trajectory of Nirvana’s career while simultaneously helping the grunge movement reach new heights…