Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

 T-Shirt That Needs No Wash For Days A United States-based clothing company, HercLeon, has presented a new T-shirt that it says can remain fresh and odour-free for up to 30 days without washing, even when worn regularly. The company’s latest product, known as the HercShirt V5.0, is the fifth generation of its innovative T-shirt range and is designed to reduce the need for frequent laundering. HercLeon, which previously attracted attention for developing self-cleaning underwear, says the new shirt can remain fresh for more than a month under heavy use. The claim is particularly notable because sweating and body odour typically…

ECOWAS The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for its 2026 Startup Awards, with a total cash prize of $65,000 up for grabs among the top three startups. The second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards is designed to identify, celebrate and support high-impact startups contributing to digital transformation, regional integration and sustainable value-chain development across West Africa. The programme is being convened by the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, hosted in Abuja and jointly implemented by the Pan African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) and the Investment Promotion Agencies of…

Tamunosoye Karibi-George Newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has arrived in Vietnam to represent Nigeria at the ongoing 73rd Miss World Festival. The 26-year-old model from Port Harcourt is among contestants competing at the international pageant, where she is expected to showcase Nigeria’s culture and heritage on the global stage. Karibi-George is a graduate of Madonna University, Okija, and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). She has previous international pageantry experience, having won Miss Africa International 2024 in Accra, Ghana, before clinching the Miss World Nigeria crown. Beyond pageantry, Karibi-George works as a…

A radio station in the United Kingdom has been found to have breached broadcasting rules after erroneously announcing the death of King Charles III, according to an official ruling by the country’s broadcasting regulator. The incident took place when the station announced an incorrect report stating that the British monarch had died. The announcement was later identified as an error, with the station acknowledging that the report should not have been broadcast. The regulator said the incident violated broadcasting requirements governing accuracy and the handling of significant and sensitive news. Reports concerning the death of a reigning monarch are considered…

File: Minister of Works, David Umahi The Federal Government has said the remaining sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will be finished by November, with the ongoing works on the strategic road now estimated to cost N752bn. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, opened up on this in Abuja on Monday, saying more than 80 per cent of the cost of the two major sections being handled by the present administration had already been paid. Umahi said the government was also installing solar-powered streetlights along the highway and would deploy what he described as “superhighway guards” to protect the road from…

The National Population Commission (NPC) has extended digital civil registration services to about 4,000 of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards, as part of efforts to take birth, death and other vital-event registration closer to Nigerians at the grassroots. The Commission also said it had commenced an expansion programme that will increase its registration centres from more than 4,000 to approximately 8,000 nationwide. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media briefing to commemorate the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day and Nigeria’s transition to a fully digital civil registration system. Yusuf said the…

Some mysterious billboards bearing the simple message “We Are Sorry” have sparked curiosity, speculations and plenty of surprises among residents across Abuja. The billboards, which have appeared at different locations in the Federal Capital Territory, offer no immediate explanation about who is behind the campaign or what exactly the apology is about. Their deliberately vague message has left many residents in wonder whether the billboards are part of an upcoming advertising campaign, a political message or a publicity stunt. Social media users have also joined the conversation, with some jokingly suggesting that the message could be a warning about something…

CAF The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed key dates and host countries for its major 2026-27 competitions as it moves to establish a more stable and predictable football calendar. CAF announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with qualifying matches beginning in September 2026. South Africa will host the 2026 CAF Super Cup in Tshwane on November 8. The match will feature Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns against Confederation Cup holders USM Alger. CAF also announced that Ghana…

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognised among financial institutions delivering impactful and seamless digital banking services in Nigeria. The recognition, conferred by The Guardian, forms part of the newspaper’s Special Spotlight on banks driving innovation and excellence in digital banking across the country. The editorial feature celebrates institutions that are redefining the banking landscape through technology, service delivery and customer-centric solutions. In a communication announcing the recognition, The Guardian noted that the bank’s inclusion highlights its sustained investment in digital transformation and its focus on providing secure, accessible and convenient banking services in Nigeria. The newspaper added that the lender’s…

Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji Elegbede Abiodun … makes apology for his role in the alleged plot and appealed to the authorities for leniency. A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country. Ma’aji, in a statement made available on Monday, apologised for his involvement in the alleged plot and appealed to the authorities for leniency, insisting that his motive was not personal ambition but a desire for a better…