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How to apply for Tunde Onakoya’s ₦250m scholarship, free laptop

25Jul

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How to apply for Tunde Onakoya’s ₦250m scholarship, free laptop

Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, has partnered with Jobs59 founder, Sam Otigba, and ALT school Founder, HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills.The initiative will provide ₦160,000 scholarships to successful applicants to study any diploma programme at AltSchool Africa, alongside career support, internship opportunities and, for selected beneficiaries, free laptops.Announcing the initiative on X on Thursday, Otigba wrote, “We’re solving the Olodo uprising pandemic, one NYSC at a time. That’s our contribution to society.“That’s why Tunde Onakoya, HackSultan and I are launching a ₦250 million scholarship fund to help recent graduates gain real, in-demand tech skills t...

Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 Completes HighLevel Strategic, Operational & Artistic Capacity Building Workshop Expert Facilitation by Lagos Fringe Theatre Director Kenneth Uphopho Elevates Festival Readiness Ahead of August Launch

25Jul

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Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 Completes HighLevel Strategic, Operational & Artistic Capacity Building Workshop Expert Facilitation by Lagos Fringe Theatre Director Kenneth Uphopho Elevates Festival Readiness Ahead of August Launch

PRESS RELEASEBRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE , 24 JULY 2026. The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 has successfully delivered a landmark industry grade capacity building immersion programme, designed to strengthen organisational readiness, operational resilience, and artistic excellence in the leadup to its third edition this summer titled BAFA 2026 (NKOSO).Spearheaded by globally recognised festival administrator and theatre practitioner Mr. Kenneth Uphopho , vsionary Festival Director of Lagos Fringe Theatre, this intensive workshop brought together BAFA’s core leadership, department heads, and community representatives to align practices with international benchmarks in festival management, theatrical production, and largescale cultural event delivery...

Woman’s Private Video Leaks Online After She Allegedly Sent Nude Clip To Her Boyfriend{VIDEO}

24Jul

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Woman’s Private Video Leaks Online After She Allegedly Sent Nude Clip To Her Boyfriend{VIDEO}

A woman has reportedly found herself at the centre of an online controversy after a private nude video she allegedly intended to send to her boyfriend was mistakenly shared with the wrong recipient and later surfaced on the internet.According to reports circulating online, the woman accidentally sent the intimate video to an unintended person. The clip later spread across social media platforms, leaving her exposed and sparking conversations about digital privacy and the dangers of sharing sensitive content online.The incident has drawn attention to the growing concerns around online privacy breaches, with many users warning about the need to be cautious when handling personal materials on digital platforms.Cybersecurity experts have repeatedly advised people to avoid sharing i...

Kay9ce Set to Host Star-Studded ‘Kay9ce and Friends’ Concert in Lagos

24Jul

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Kay9ce Set to Host Star-Studded ‘Kay9ce and Friends’ Concert in Lagos

Music lovers in Lagos are gearing up for an exciting night of entertainment as Kay9ce Music World, in collaboration with Ashabi Champion Entertainment, presents "Kay9ce and Friends" on Saturday, August 1, 2026.The highly anticipated event will bring together an impressive lineup of musicians, hypemen, DJs, and comedians for an unforgettable evening of live performances and nonstop entertainment.Among the featured acts are Uptino, Hypeman Overdose, S Brown Omo Eko, Hypeman Pumping, Hypeman DJ PeeJay, Hypeman G Rhymes, and DJ Lorthz. Comedy lovers will also be entertained by MC Shibisi 5GB and MC Aproko, while the official DJs for the night—DJ Adex, DJ Unstopbable, and DJ Dimmo—will keep the party atmosphere alive.The event will take place at Love Garden Hotel, located at...

Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns over poor health

24Jul

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Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns over poor health

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from his position, citing health reasons, ahead of his full five-year term, which would expire in 2028.In a resignation letter to the speaker of parliament, seen by AFP, Shahabuddin, 76, cited his deteriorating health."Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," it said.Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said he accepted his resignation.Ahmed will take the duty as interim president of Bangladesh, and a new president must be elected within the next 90 days, according to the constitution.“According to the Constitution, the president’s resignation becomes effective up...

JUST IN : Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail in alleged N69m fraud case

24Jul

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JUST IN : Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail in alleged N69m fraud case

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged N69 million fraud.The court ordered that she provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each submitting a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least N20 million. The judge also directed that both Blessing CEO and her sureties be verified through the Lagos State Judiciary's Bail Information Management System.Her defence informed the court that her international passport had been lost, presenting an affidavit of loss and a public notice. The court subsequently ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service to place her on a travel watchlist until the case is co...

NCAA Threatens Suspension of Royal Air Maroc Over Passenger Complaints

24Jul

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NCAA Threatens Suspension of Royal Air Maroc Over Passenger Complaints

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it may suspend Royal Air Maroc’s operations in Nigeria over alleged persistent violations of consumer protection regulations and unresolved passenger complaints.The warning was disclosed in a statement by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who said the regulator is considering stronger enforcement measures after the airline allegedly failed to improve despite sanctions imposed in 2025.According to Achimugu, the NCAA is prepared to recommend the suspension of the Moroccan carrier’s operations until it demonstrates a commitment to complying with Nigeria’s consumer protection standards.He stressed that the authority would not tolerate continued disregard for passenger rights,...

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Launch Joint Bid To Host 2028 AFCON

24Jul

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Launch Joint Bid To Host 2028 AFCON

South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), declaring their intention to stage Africa’s premier football tournament.The bid was confirmed by Botswana Football Association President and COSAFA President, Tariq Babitseng, who expressed confidence that the Southern African region possesses the infrastructure and experience needed to successfully organise the competition.Babitseng said the three nations are optimistic about their chances, citing CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe’s vision of giving every region of the continent an opportunity to host the tournament.The joint proposal is aimed at bringing AFCON back to Southern Africa after several editions held in other parts of the continent.South Afri...

Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji’s APC Candidacy, Dismisses Challenge

24Jul

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Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji’s APC Candidacy, Dismisses Challenge

The Supreme Court has upheld the nomination of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the June 20 governorship election, bringing an end to the legal battle over his candidacy.In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by APC aspirant Abimbola Olawumi, ruling that it lacked merit.The decision affirmed the earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal, which had validated Oyebanji’s emergence as the APC governorship candidate.Olawumi had challenged the outcome of the party’s primary, alleging that she was unlawfully excluded from the nomination process and urging the court to nullify Oyebanji’s candidacy.Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris upheld...

ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Rejects Mark, Aregbesola’s Objections, Orders ₦500,000 Cost Payment

24Jul

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ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Rejects Mark, Aregbesola’s Objections, Orders ₦500,000 Cost Payment

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed objections filed by African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, against an application by former ADC Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, to amend his claims in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute.Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the ruling on Friday, described the objections raised by Mark and Aregbesola as frivolous, baseless, and without merit.The court granted Gombe’s request to amend his originating summons and awarded ₦500,000 in costs against Mark and Aregbesola in favour of the plaintiff.Justice Lifu held that amendments in civil cases are normal legal procedures aimed at ensuring that a claimant’s case is properly presented and preventing a miscarriage of j...