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 Anambra Students Endorse Tinubu for Second Term, Donate ₦10.7m for Interest Form  Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Anambra State have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated the sum of ₦10,735,500 towards the purchase of his expression of interest form. The students said the endorsement and donation were in appreciation of the positive impact of the NELFUND scheme in improving access to higher education and reducing financial burdens on Nigerian students. The declaration was made on Friday during a presentation at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam campus. Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council in Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka, described the gesture as a show of gratitude for President Tinubu’s educational reforms and youth-focused policies. “We, the beneficiaries of the NELFUND scheme, are collectiv...

 The Super Falconets of Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup following a 3-2 aggregate win over Malawi. The Nigerian women’s national team qualified for the tournament as one of four African representatives despite a 2-1 defeat against Malawi in the second leg of their final qualifying round fixture at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday.

 Oakland City Council fined Nigerian Doctor, Wife with $915,000 Fine for Cutting 38 Protected Trees The Oakland City Council has voted to impose a fine of $915,135.40 on Nigerian medical doctor Matthew Bernard and his wife, Lynn Warner, for cutting down 38 legally protected trees on and around their property on Claremont Avenue. The decision followed a public hearing on Tuesday during which more than 20 residents urged the council to strictly enforce the city’s tree protection laws. Residents argued that the trees’ leafy canopies play a vital role in wildfire prevention, public health, and environmental equity. According to reports, the trees were removed nearly four years ago. Bernard and his wife claimed they acted on the advice of an arborist, describing the trees as “dead, dying, leaning,” or in hazardous condition. The city, however, rejected their explanation and held them liable for violating Oakland’s tree protection ordinances. In addition to the hefty fine, the council pl...

 Afam Osigwe, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says conflicting court judgements and growing judicial uncertainty are eroding public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking during the Law Week of the NBA Anaocha branch, themed “Justice Delivery and Prevailing Conflicting Judgements: An Imperative for Urgent Judicial Reforms”, Osigwe said inconsistent judicial decisions on similar issues, particularly political matters, are making it difficult for lawyers to advise clients with certainty. The NBA president said lawyers and litigants across the country are increasingly confronted with contradictory judgements on similar legal questions. The senior advocate of Nigeria said the trend posed serious implications for the credibility of the courts and the administration of justice. “Justice loses its meaning when the law becomes uncertain,” Osigwe said. “A judiciary that speaks in conflicting voices on similar issues risks eroding public confidence in the courts an...

 Stanley Tucci defends 21-year age gap with wife Felicity Blunt Stanley Tucci admitted that dating someone much younger initially weighed heavily on him.  Speaking to BBC Radio in 2023, he revealed that he tried to end the relationship several times because of their 21-year age difference, worried about feeling old for the rest of his life.  Yet, he quickly realized that Felicity was extraordinary and worth holding on to. He praised Felicity for her strength and compassion, noting how she embraced the challenge of marrying a widower with three children who had lost their mother.  Stanley emphasized that her ability to step into such a demanding role at a young age was remarkable, and he credited her with making life better for their entire family. In his words, “She’s the one.” Tucci’s story is just one example of celebrities who have found lasting love despite significant age gaps.  His openness highlights how genuine connection can outweigh societal expectatio...

 Florida surgeon ‘devastated’ over death of patient after removing liver instead of spleen Florida surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky is facing serious legal consequences after a tragic surgical error that led to the death of 70-year-old patient William Bryan.  During what was supposed to be a spleen removal, Shaknovsky mistakenly removed Bryan’s liver, an error that resulted in catastrophic blood loss and ultimately Bryan’s death on the operating table.  In April, a grand jury indicted the 44-year-old surgeon on manslaughter charges, and he now faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. In a deposition obtained by NBC, Shaknovsky described the incident as an “incredibly unfortunate event” and admitted he was “forever traumatized” by the outcome.  He explained that he was mentally compromised at the time, devastated and demoralized by Bryan’s passing, and even attempted to cover up the mistake by labeling the removed liver as a spleen in medical notes.  Bryan’s widow, ...