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How to Check Your Voter Registration Status Online in 2026

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If you’re planning to vote, the first thing to confirm is that your voter registration is active and your details are correct. Checking online takes under 5 minutes and saves you from surprises on Election Day. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide you can follow from your phone or computer. Why Check Your Voter Registration Status Your registration can change without you noticing. You might be moved to inactive status if you haven’t voted in a while, moved to a new address, or if there was a data update. Checking online lets you confirm: 1. *You’re registered* and eligible to vote in the upcoming election 2. *Your address and polling unit* are correct 3. *Your name is spelled correctly* on the voters’ register 4. *Your voter ID number* is still valid Doing this early gives you time to fix any issues before the deadline. Step 1: Go to the Official Election Website Always use the official portal for your country. For Nigeria, that’s the Independent National Electoral Commission...
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Gunmen Kidnap 25 Pupils, Teachers in Oyo State; 2 Teachers Killed

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Gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire LGA, Oyo State, last Friday, abducting 25 pupils and teachers and killing two educators. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed that 7 students were taken from Community Secondary School, while 18 children and 7 teachers were abducted from First Baptist Primary and Nursery School. One teacher was killed during the attack, and a second teacher was later killed in captivity. Rescue operations are ongoing. Makinde said the state has set up an operational center at the Police Headquarters and is working with all security agencies to secure the victims’ release. Police have arrested six suspects accused of acting as informants for the attackers. Investigations show the suspects communicated with the bandits about routes and hideouts in the area. Makinde said the government is prepared to listen to the abductors’ demands to secure the safe release of the victims.
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Aston Villa End 30-Year Trophy Drought with 2026 Europa League Triumph

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 Aston Villa are European champions again. Unai Emery’s side thrashed SC Freiburg 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final at Istanbul’s TüpraÅŸ Stadium, clinching the club’s first major trophy since 1996 and their first European silverware since the 1982 European Cup. A night of dominance in Istanbul Villa took control before half-time. Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 41st minute with a volley off a Morgan Rogers cross. Three minutes later, Emiliano Buendía doubled the lead with a strike from outside the box. Morgan Rogers put the result beyond doubt in the 58th minute, sliding in Buendía’s low cross to make it 3-0. Freiburg never recovered, and Villa saw out the game to lift the trophy. 1. End of the wait: Villa’s last trophy was the 1995/96 League Cup. Fans have waited 30 years for this moment. 2. European pedigree restored: This is Villa’s second European trophy, adding to their 1982 European Cup win. 3. Champions League football: The victory secures...
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Cubana Chief Priest loses APC primary for Imo Reps seat

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Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has lost the All Progressives Congress primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State. The nightlife entrepreneur and South-East City Boy Movement coordinator was defeated by incumbent lawmaker Canice More Nwachukwu, who is serving his second term in the House of Representatives.  Cubana Chief Priest bought the APC nomination and expression of interest forms in April 2026 and officially declared his bid for the 2027 general elections. He said his ambition was to focus on youth empowerment and grassroots development. The primary was held as part of APC’s preparations for 2027. Governor Hope Uzodinma met with aspirants beforehand but did not endorse anyone, urging them to test their popularity at the grassroots. The loss ends his first attempt at elective office. The result has sparked mixed reactions online, with some mocking the defeat and others saying it’s part of the ...
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Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea's new head coach

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Chelsea have reached an agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next permanent head coach on a four-year deal. The deal was finalized after Alonso visited London last week and accepted the role. An official announcement is expected imminently, with reports saying it could come as soon as Monday. Alonso, 44, replaces interim boss Calum McFarlane, who took charge after Liam Rosenior was sacked in April. He was Chelsea’s top target throughout the process.  The Spaniard has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in January after a seven-month spell. Before that, he built his reputation at Bayer Leverkusen, leading them to an unbeaten Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2023/24.  Chelsea acted quickly after losing 1-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. The club sits 9th in the Premier League and has struggled for consistency under BlueCo ownership, with Alonso set to be the sixth permanent manager of the era.  Alonso will now turn ...
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Iheanacho helps Celtic win Scottish Premiership title

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Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic clinch the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership title with a 3-1 win over Hearts on the final day at Celtic Park. Hearts led 1-0 at halftime, but Celtic fought back with goals from Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda, and Callum Osmand. Iheanacho came on at halftime and played a key role in Celtic’s second-half comeback. The striker was also decisive midweek, scoring a 100th-minute penalty against Motherwell to keep Celtic’s title hopes alive. The win gave Celtic 82 points, two ahead of Hearts, securing their 56th league title and fifth in a row.
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Sergio Ramos Seals Sevilla Takeover, Set to Become New Owner of Boyhood Club

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Sergio Ramos is coming home — not as a player this time, but as the new owner. The Real Madrid legend has reached an agreement to buy his boyhood club Sevilla FC in a deal worth around €450 million. After months of negotiations, Ramos and his investment group Five Eleven Capital agreed terms with Sevilla’s majority shareholders on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The deal covers roughly 80% of the club’s shares. The agreement was finalized following marathon meetings at the club offices, including a nine-hour session on Monday and a two-hour follow-up on Tuesday. The takeover is now pending final paperwork, notarization, and approval from LaLiga and Spain’s High Council for Sport. 187d113d As part of the deal, the new owners will inject €80-100 million into the club to ease financial pressure and raise the salary cap for next season. Ramos, 40, came through Sevilla’s academy and made his senior debut in 2002 before moving to Real Madrid in 2005. He returned for a final season as a pl...
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Nollywood Mourns as Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40

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Nollywood is in mourning following the death of popular actor and model Alexx Ekubo, who passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 40. Family sources confirmed that Ekubo died in a Lagos hospital after a prolonged battle with stage 4 liver cancer. He was diagnosed in 2024 and had undergone a liver transplant, briefly returning to work before complications set in and his condition worsened.  The news broke on Tuesday, May 12, after colleagues including Godwin Nnadiekwe and filmmaker Stanley Ontop shared emotional tributes online.  Born Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke on April 10, 1986, in Port Harcourt, he first gained national attention as first runner-up at Mr Nigeria 2010. That launched him into modeling and acting, where he became one of Nollywood’s most recognizable romantic leads.  He starred in over 100 films, including _Weekend Getaway_, _A Sunday Affair_, _Almajiri_, and _Devil in Agbada_. Outside film, many knew him from Yemi Al...
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Frank Onyeka’s Coventry City Seal Premier League Return After 25 Years

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Nigeria’s Frank Onyeka is Premier League bound — again. The Super Eagles midfielder has helped Coventry City end a 25-year wait for top-flight football after the Sky Blues clinched automatic promotion to the Premier League on Friday, April 18, 2026. Coventry secured promotion with a 1-1 draw away at Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The result put them 10 points clear at the top of the Championship with games to spare, confirming their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001. Bobby Thomas headed in an 84th-minute equalizer from a Victor Torp free-kick to spark wild celebrations among over 7,000 traveling fans. The Sky Blues finished the season as Champions with 92 points, 27 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses.  Frank Onyeka, 28, joined Coventry on loan from Brentford on February 2, 2026. The deal included an obligation to buy if Coventry won promotion — which they now have.  Nicknamed “Frank the Tank”, Onyeka became the engine of Frank Lampar...
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