Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux changed into a second outfit for their wedding reception.
The couple danced into the reception preceeded by their bridesmaids and groomsmen in pink.
The couple are having their Nigerian traditional wedding today. This comes two months after their traditional and customary wedding in Tanzania.
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Apple is set to unveil watchOS 12 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 on June 9. Leading to the release, there are two major questions in the orbit for anyone keeping up with Apple updates. First, will watchOS 12 get Apple Intelligence? Second, will it be a part of the visionOS-inspired design overhaul coming to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS? Now, we have some insights, and they are somewhat underwhelming.
Apple Watch won’t be getting full-scale Apple Intelligence, as per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Instead, it would be getting some features “powered by Apple Intelligence”. This would mean that Apple Intelligence features on Apple Watch would likely run on iPhone. When Apple Watch was first released, it followed this model. It was heavily dependent on iPhone for most features and functionalities. However, over the years, the wearable bloomed into its own. But it looks like it would be taking a trip back in time now.
For users who want Apple Watch to be able to run AI features without any dependencies, the outlook doesn’t look particularly great. The only Apple Intelligence features currently available on the Apple Watch are Notification summaries and the Reduce Interruptions focus. But these features aren’t really on the Apple Watch so much as accessible through it, and only if you own a compatible iPhone. If your iPhone can’t run Apple Intelligence, it won’t matter if your Apple Watch is the latest model; you won’t have access to these features.
That said, for those with a supported iPhone, the limited Apple Intelligence integrations on watchOS 12 could still offer a more refined and useful experience than what’s available today.
As for design, Apple is reportedly working on a major interface overhaul. Codenamed Solarium, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are getting this more extensive redesign inspired by visionOS. But watchOS 12 will see only modest UI changes. Gurman notes that Apple Watch users can expect a few new interface elements sprinkled throughout. But don’t expect the dramatic refresh you may have been hoping for.
As for design changes, the Apple Watch is destined to get some of the new interface elements here and there, but without a major overhaul.
If Gurman reports turn out to be true, watchOS 12 might turn out to be more of a maintenance update. Subtle visual tweaks and minor AI-powered enhancements may still improve the overall experience. But for now, it seems Apple is saving the big moves for its other platforms.
With watchOS 12, Apple appears to be taking a cautious step into the AI era for its wearable. Rather than bringing Apple Intelligence natively to the Watch, the company is opting for a tethered experience – dependent on a supported iPhone. On the surface, this may feel like a regression for a device that has spent years evolving toward greater independence. But it also reflects Apple’s typical strategy: polish and control before expansion.
That said, the timing feels off. Wearables are increasingly becoming standalone AI companions—from Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses with real-time visual recognition to Oura and Whoop’s deeply personalized health feedback driven by machine learning. In this context, Apple Watch’s limited integration risks making it look like a peripheral, rather than a core part of Apple’s AI future.
After Apple’s initial stance on AI and playing it safe for long, one would have thought that the company was done with that. Yet, this could be a calculated move. Apple may be choosing to focus its AI efforts where they can shine most – on devices with the hardware and battery life to support them natively. The Apple Watch, for all its strengths, is still constrained by its size and power envelope. And ever since the whole fiasco with Apple Intelligence and Siri, releasing half-baked on-device AI could further jeopardize the company’s reputation.
In the long run, however, users will expect more. If wearables are to serve as intelligent, context-aware companions – something Apple is uniquely positioned to deliver – the Apple Watch will eventually need to do more than mirror intelligence from another device. The future of wearables is leaning toward autonomy, and Apple can’t afford to watch from the sidelines for too long.
Source: Beebom
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. AfDB boss, Adesina, identifies cause of Africa’s economic stagnation
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has renewed his call for African nations to break free from the cycle of poverty by halting the export of raw materials and embracing industrialisation through value addition.Read more
2. Finnish court sets June date for Simon Ekpa’s appearance
A Finnish court has set a June date for the trial of self-styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, (BRIGE), Simon Ekpa, who was arrested last year by the Finland police along with four others on charges related to alleged terrorist activities.Read more
3. Gunmen attack Natasha’s family’s house in Kogi
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked the family house of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Obeiba Community of Okehi Local Government Area of the state.Read more
4. Plateau govt investigates alleged poisoning of cattle
The Plateau State government has commenced an investigation into the alleged poisoning of cattle at Tafi Gana community of Bassa Local Government Area of the state.Read more
5. Nigerian govt sets 8,000MW power target by 2027
The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to generate and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027.Read more
6. ’Hijacking of Nigeria’s procurement process: A threat to democracy, development’ —PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has condemned what it describes as the “erosion of integrity of our democratic institutions and the impact of this corruption on national development” following the alleged hijacking of Nigeria s procurement processes.Read more
7. Senegal tasks ECOWAS countries on investment promotion
Senegal has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to step up measures that would promote and attract foreign investments to their respective countries.Read more
8. Nigeria’s power sector generated N700bn revenue in 2024- Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said on Thursday that the sector generated N700 billion in revenue last year.Read more
9. NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil dumps, arrests 7 in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja.Read more
10. Late drama as Man Utd win Lyon thriller to reach Europa semis, Spurs through
Manchester United put up a fantastic performance in extra time to beat Lyon at Old Trafford and reach the semifinal of the Europa League.Read more
Source: Ripples Nigeria
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Ltd., Engr. Jennifer Adighije has disclosed that the company has invested N500bn in Transmission Infrastructure.
Adighije spoke on Thursday when she led the company’s management team on an inspection tour of the 330/132/33kV Lafia Transmission Substation in Nasarawa State.
She said as a government intervention agency, NDPHC had invested approximately N500bn in developing transmission infrastructure and networks across the country.
“We are at the Lafia transmission substation, which is a project that was delivered by NDPHC and handed over to the transmission company of Nigeria. It’s a 330/132/33KV transmission substation, comprising two numbers 150 MVA transformers, two numbers 60 MVA transformers, and one by 75 MVA reactor.
“And as you can see, this is a project that was delivered to world-class standards. By every standard, this is one of the best that one can ever find internationally, in line with global best practices and standards.
“And as the mandates of the NDPHC were very clear in terms of our delivery of projects, because we are an entity essentially that provides backbone services for the sector, ensuring that we deliver projects that would impact the entire gas to electricity value chain.
“NDPHC has invested over N500bn in transmission projects, transmission lines, transmission infrastructure, line-bay extensions, transformers, substations, you name it, across the entire power sector.
“And despite the liquidity crisis that we are facing, we are here to reaffirm our commitment to Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to scale power generation, transmission, and distributed access to electricity”, Adighije said.
She, however, debunked the claim that the company is unable to generate power optimally, stressing that the company has more capacity than transmission can carry.
“Let me put it to Nigerians, that for those that have been saying that the NDPHC is unable to generate optimally, the real issues are that we actually have a generation over the transmission availability.
“And therefore, at NDPHC, we are unrelenting, we are undeterred, and will continue to dedicate resources to ensure that we scale transmission to evacuate the stranded generation that we have”.
Adighije, who also led the team on a courtesy visit to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi Sule, thanked him for his support to
the company.
The NDPHC MD was accompanied on the visit by the Executive Director Generation, Engr. Kassim Abdullahi, Executive Director, Legal Services, Dr. Steven Andzenge, and Executive Director, Networks, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello.
NDPHC Has Invested N500bn In Transmission Infrastructure, Says MD is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
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Josh Alfred, better known as Josh2Funny, and his wife Bina are expecting their third child together.
The couple, who have two sons, made the announcement today via Instagram.
They shared a photo of Bina in a swimsuit with her baby bump on display.
“Oooops! I guess I’m officially a hen,” Bina wrote.
The couple welcomed their first child in May 2022 and their second in 2024.
Source: Linda Ikeji
As expansive as Dead Rails is, it only has limited means of transportation. So, while you have your trusty train to traverse the desert with, players also get horses to be more mobile. You can even use horses to quickly stash loot from buildings on either side. However, getting a vehicle like a horse cart in Dead Rails will also let you weld items or weapons. You will also need the cart to complete the Pony Express challenge. Want one for yourself? Keep on reading to learn how to get and use a horse cart in Dead Rails.
The Horse Cart, or simply Cart, is in itself an individual item and is only found at the Barn in Dead Rails. Apart from the Cart, you’ll need a Horse to attach this item. We have a detailed guide on how you can get a Horse in Dead Rails. Once you have a horse, keep reading to learn how to get a horse cart in Dead Rails:
As we have already discussed, you must find a Barn first during your run. The Barn is a small farm hut with green grass growing all around it. It will spawn far away from the railroad, so it’s better to keep an eye out while driving or ask your friend to look out for a similar-looking structure.
The Barn is relatively easy to raid compared to other towns and buildings and consists of a few zombies. Once you kill them, head inside and you’ll find handsome loot, including a horse cart, a wild or tamed Horse, a saddle, and a few junk materials. If the horse isn’t tamed, you can easily do so by cornering it and placing the saddle on its back.
Now that you have both the required items in front of you inside the Barn, follow the simple steps below to equip the Horse Cart in Dead Rails:
If you ride the Horse now, it will drag the cart behind you as well. To unequip the Cart, you can jump twice while staying on it. Otherwise, you may simply hold the cart or place it in your sack to remove it from the horse’s back.
The Horse cart is the only item in the game where you can weld various items and weapons, apart from the train. However, the horse cart in Dead Rails has many more uses. These are:
One of the primary uses of the horse cart is to use it as a secondary movable storage while you are raiding buildings like the Castle and Fort Constitution. Simply weld the loot on the cart, and your Sack won’t get full very easily.
Moreover, welding more than one cart to the original one can help create a long trail and hence provide more storage space. However, this is least feasible since the barn itself is a rare structure and houses a single cart as its loot.
Since the train requires fuel to run, the horse cart can be a superb alternative for transportation. It helps you get past the last checkpoint without needing coal or using any other Corpse as fuel.
Although you can achieve this by using a horse, the horse cart simply adds value by helping you weld your weapons on it and increasing its defense by using Sheet Metals, Turrets, and Cannons.
Lastly, you can use the cart to defeat hordes of enemies in a blink by welding a Turret or a Cannon on it. Simply ask a friend to be the driver and shoot away at the zombies.
And that’s how you get your hands on a horse cart in Dead Rails. Are you still having trouble attaching this item to your horse? Let us know in the comments below.
Source: Beebom
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Rivers oversight has postponed its interactive session earlier scheduled for Thursday with the state’s Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd).
The committee had earlier invited Ibas for a comprehensive engagement on his activities in Rivers following the declaration of emergency rule in the state by President Bola Tinubu.
The House spokesman, Akin Ajayi, announced the postponement in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Rotimi said the committee acknowledged the request for postponement by the administrator and would fix a new date for the session.
The spokesman said: “In the spirit of transparent and effective oversight, the committee will promptly inform the public once the rescheduled date is confirmed.”
The House on Tuesday set up the 21-member ad hoc committee headed by Julius Ihonvbere to oversee the emergency rule in Rivers.
Source: Ripples Nigeria
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has accused the Rivers State Sole Adminstartor, Ibok-Ete Ibas of impunity in the running of affairs of the Rivers State government.
Consequently, the coalition has filed a petition with the House of Representatives calling for urgent intervention and calling Ibas to order.
In the petition, submitted to the House of Reps Committee on Public Petition on Thursday, the coalition said Ibas has gone beyond his briefs by taking over the administration of the 23 local governments in the state.
The CSOs described the development as unconstitutional and a threat to democratic governance at the grassroots level.
The petition, which was jointly signed by multiple groups making up the coalition, warned that it might be difficult to restrain the Administrator from committing greater impunity if he is not promptly checked.
Among the allegations raised against Ibas since he assumed duties as Administrator include his disregard for constitutional provisions and public accountability.
“This appointment and the activities of the sole administrator represent a clear violation of Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the existence of democratically elected local government councils. It is not only illegal but also sets a dangerous precedent if allowed to continue unchecked.”
The petitioners urged the House of Representatives to summon Ibas for questioning and to investigate the process leading to his appointment.
They also called for a directive compelling the Rivers State government to conduct elections at the local government level without delay.
Acknowledging receipt of the petition, the chairman of the Public Petitions committee of the House, Rep Mike Etaba, assured that the committee would institute a formal inquiry into the matter.
Etaba also assured that the committee will handle the matter in line with the dictates of the Nigerian constitution and in the best interest of the Nigerian people.
THE WHISTLER had earlier reported that the interactive session between Ibas and the 21-member ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives, set up to oversee the activities of the Administrator, was postponed indefinitely.
Coalition Accuses Rivers Administrator Of Impunity, Petitions Reps is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler