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Hammer thrower Oyesade Olatoye has expressed disappointment after missing out on a medal in the women’s hammer throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, but insists she remains motivated to return stronger after the setback, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olatoye finished eighth with a best throw of 63.27m, unable to challenge the leading contenders in a high-quality final dominated by Canada’s Camryn Rogers. Rogers successfully defended her Commonwealth title in style, setting a new Games record of 74.91m to claim the gold medal. Speaking after the event, Olatoye admitted her preparation had been excellent but said she…

Microsoft Copilot AI is not easing into this predicts. By the end of 2026, XRP at $1.06 faces a bull case projecting $5 to $8, a level that treats regulatory approval as the trigger for a genuine repricing rather than a gradual climb.Regulatory clarity sits at the center of the case. SEC and CFTC recognition of XRP as a digital commodity would remove the legal fog that has followed this asset for years.Billions in ETF inflows, led by BlackRock, are identified as the second pillar. That kind of institutional entry point did not exist in any prior XRP cycle.Source: Copilot…

The Gombe State Government on Tuesday urged resident doctors across the country to take the lead in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system through professionalism, collaboration, and practical reforms. The Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, made the call at the opening of the 2026 National Executive Council meeting of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors held in Gombe. Jatau described quality healthcare as the bedrock of sustainable development, saying the state government remained committed to improving healthcare delivery through sustained investment and partnerships. “We are out to ensure that we develop and not witness growth because once your standard of living is not…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has completed a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Ajax, with the Dutch giants holding an option to make the transfer permanent next summer, Soccernet.ng reports. On the surface, Wolves’ announcement looked like a routine transfer confirmation. But for those who have followed Arokodare’s turbulent final weeks at Molineux, the wording revealed far more than a simple goodbye. Rather than wishing the Nigerian striker well or thanking him for his contributions, Wolves’ statement subtly highlighted his struggles, reinforcing the impression that the Championship club already consider his departure permanent. Rodrigo Gomes and Tolu Arokodare…

Authorities have dismantled what they say is the largest methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Nigeria. Aerial view of the meth lab in Ogun forest… AFP The lab was taken down following a court order, as 10 suspects including three Mexicans face trial over an alleged international drug operation in Ogun State. ….. AFP The makeshift laboratory, concealed inside a forest spanning the Abidagba and Iroto communities in Ogun State, was dismantled on Wednesday by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency after a Lagos court ordered its removal over environmental concerns. An AFP correspondent who visited the site alongside…

​Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars have confirmed the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as their new head coach, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Remo are coming off a disastrous campaign in the Nigerian top flight that saw them relegated, despite having won the same league the season prior. ​Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede held the position, but that was largely on paper, as he was rarely on the sidelines to lead the team. He was always away, either on national assignment with the Super Eagles or obtaining coaching certifications. Daniel Ogunmodede x Eric Chelle (Photo credit: Imago) ​The club…

Retired and serving staff of the University of Ibadan on Wednesday donated about N6m to rescued schoolchildren, teachers and bereaved families affected by the coordinated attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, 2026. The donation was presented to the beneficiaries at the Office of the Inspector-General of Education, Ogbomoso Zone. Chairman of the University of Ibadan Ad Hoc Committee on Support for Oriire Rescued Abductees, Prof. Ezekiel Ayoola, who led the delegation, said the intervention reflected the academic community’s solidarity with the victims. Cross section of donors and rescued schoolteachers and…

Elon Musk Grok AI predicts a major re-rating for SpaceX, and this price prediction leans entirely on execution catching up to hype. Flight 14, targeted for August 2026, is expected to deliver the first stable orbital insertion plus a ship tower catch, the milestone that finally proves the vehicle works the way the whole valuation assumes it will.Successful propellant transfer demos and early orbital refueling are named as the next dominoes. Unlocking those pieces means full reusability, payloads above 100 tonnes, and mass deployment of Starlink V3 satellites at more than 50 per flight.That kind of cadence supercharges more than…

Afrobeats stars BNXN and Asake feature in a scenes from their official Eja Meja music visualiser, showcasing moody dining aesthetics, dark sunglasses, and sleek styling. When two of Afrobeats’ finest hook creators share a studio, you already know the result is going to be effortless magic. BNXN and Asake have officially linked up to drop their collaborative new single, “Eja Meja”, complete with a mood-setting visualiser that serves pure, understated coolness. The track blends BNXN’s signature smooth, melodic delivery with Asake’s distinct energetic cadence. Teased just days before its official release, “Eja Meja” delivers the kind of warm, replayable rhythm…

By Saheed Oyelakin A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted dispossession by her late husband’s family, just eight days after his death. The incident, shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, has prompted a response from the Lagos State Government, which confirmed that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested. In a video posted by the activist, a man identified as Tosin’s father-in-law is seen padlocking the gate of the property, apparently locking the widow out of the house. Sharing the footage, Gwamnishu wrote,…