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George Okoh in Makurdi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the latest attack on Abaashwa community in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of the state, where suspected armed herdsmen killed four people. In a statement, yesterday, by his media aide, James […]
Onuminya Innocent The Kebbi State Government has cautioned media organisations in the state to be vigilant against attempts by desperate politicians to use both mainstream and online platforms to spread falsehoods aimed at discrediting its achievements. The warning was issued during a nationwide tour of media organisations by the Governor’s Media Team to Birnin Kebbi, […]
SONNY IROCHE argues that policymakers, especially in Africa, should take the alarm seriously The Rise of Artificial Intelligence as a Global Investment Phenomenon has been described by many experts and scholars as disruptive. It has become the defining investment story of our generation. From Silicon Valley to Shanghai, from London to Lagos, governments and corporations […]
No fewer than nine people were reportedly killed and burnt beyond recognition, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road crash that occurred late Monday night along the Bauchi–Maiduguri Federal Highway. The accident was said to have occurred near Zangoro village in Bauchi State and involved a Toyota commercial bus and […]
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of two police officers in the state and recovered firearms allegedly stolen during the attack. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko Agabe, described the arrests as a major breakthrough in the […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City Development and Urban Planning has marked a dilapidated one-storey building in Abakaliki for demolition over safety concerns. The occupants of the building had earlier been issued a 21-day notice to vacate the premises following concerns over the dangerous condition of the structure. The Commissioner […]
The Ogun State Government has proposed sweeping reforms to its criminal justice system that would make members of unlawful societies liable for crimes committed in furtherance of their groups’ objectives, while also creating a dedicated office to support victims of crime. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, disclosed this on Tuesday. Recall that […]
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, for the prompt deployment of an operational police aircraft to support ongoing security operations in the state. Governor Abiodun had requested the deployment of the aircraft as part of efforts to further strengthen the state’s security architecture and sustain […]
Benito Müller, Anju Sharma, Jen Allan, Matthias Roesti and Luis Gomez-Echeverri. Every November, tens of thousands of people descend on the world’s annual UN climate conference. Presidents and prime ministers, negotiators, business executives, campaigners, journalists, celebrities and lobbyists converge on one city for two frenetic weeks, all convinced they need to be there. Everyone with […]
Print article Share Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA), with the support of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified community engagement efforts to address cases of Non-Compliance (NC) and Child Absent (CA) in a renewed push to improve routine immunisation coverage across the state. The initiative follows the implementation of the […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has commenced its campaign for the August 22 local government and councillorship elections, urging party supporters to embrace peaceful electioneering, grassroots mobilisation and increased collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The call was made during the flag-off of the party’s campaign in Ikwo […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has sought the intervention of former Deputy Governor, Otunba Omolade Oluwateru, in resolving tensions within the party following its recent primary elections. The state APC Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole, led members of the State Working Committee to Oluwateru’s country home in Akure on […]
Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast. The Swedish company also warned that it expected its growth to slow in the third quarter, saying it anticipated around 11 million new […]
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the murder of two policemen in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The command said the officers were on stop-and-search duty in the Aluu area on June 29, 2026, when the assailants launched a commando-style attack, opened fire on […]
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has described former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as a political liability, saying he has no electoral value in Rivers State or the South-South region. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike questioned why anyone would choose Amaechi as a vice-presidential candidate. He said, “If you […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun and three live cartridges during a crime prevention patrol in the Odogunyan area of the state. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the command in collaboration with members of a local vigilante group as part […]
A social commentator and critic of the Ogun State Government, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as Just Adetoun, has threatened to petition the International Criminal Court (ICC) over what she described as Governor Dapo Abiodun’s alleged failure to address the worsening security situation at Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade.The threat follows a series of violent attacks on the […]
By Peter Duru Suspected armed herdsmen on Monday night attacked Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, the hometown of former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight while villagers were asleep, attacking […]
By Omeiza Ajayi – ABUJA Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, described former Minister of Transportation and vice presidential candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chibuike Amaechi, as a political liability with no electoral value in the state or the wider South-South region. Also, Wike declared that President […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also challenged […]
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has made a decision regarding Mykhailo Mudryk’s participation in preseason training as the new season approaches. During his pre-match press conference in Hong Kong, Alonso discussed the upcoming third match of the preseason tour for the Blues, confirming that the winger will be included in the lineup against Juventus. On Sunday afternoon, Chelsea […]
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, says the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election is critical to the future of the state. Basiru spoke during a high-level strategic meeting held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja ahead of the election, according to a statement he personally signed and made available to […]
Five suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, including four alleged bomb-making specialists and a medical officer, have reportedly died after an improvised explosive device, IED, exploded while they were assembling it in Borno State. The incident was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the explosion occurred at […]
Social media commentator, Izu Obasi has waded into the long-running feud between the Okoye brothers, claiming that anyone capable of allegedly diverting funds from his twin brother and then publicly denying it could be capable of even more extreme actions. The remark, shared in a viral video, has fuelled fresh debate across social media about the ongoing family dispute […]
The Winter Circus: A Memoir (2026) by Leo Zeilig is published by the Uganda-based Editor House Facility (EHF). A genre-defying work blending memoir, fiction, and political reflection, it explores what it means to live through personal and global crisis. Moving between intimate experience and wider social forces, it captures a world of deep contradiction: extreme wealth […]
As governments at the UN seek ways to prevent the US from unilaterally mining the deep ocean floor for critical minerals, the latest UN seabed talks launched “long” processes that would seek to challenge Washington’s approach. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the UN body regulating the deep ocean floor, held annual three-week talks ending on […]
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, Mrs. Titilayo Akindayomi-Adewale, has denied reports claiming she accused some senior pastors of the church of not knowing her father was its founder or that she was campaigning for the preservation of his legacy. Akindayomi-Adewale, in a […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has rejected allegations made by Governor Ademola Adeleke that he and members of the Accord are facing political persecution ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The Osun APC described the claims as unfounded, but Governor Adeleke has insisted that violence and intimidation are targeted at his […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has charged religious leaders to commend government and not always criticise when things are bad. Wike, who was reacting to the latest comments by the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan’s position on Tinubu’s government said religious leaders should not always take sides with […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday berated a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode Goerge for describing himself as a founding father of the party. Wike said George claims to be a founding father of the party but PDP has failed to win any election in Lagos […]
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has reaffirmed that appointments into his administration will continue to be driven by merit, competence, integrity, knowledge and experience, insisting that only qualified individuals would be entrusted with responsibilities aimed at advancing the state’s development agenda. The governor spoke yesterday in Dutse while administering the Oath of Office […]
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has warned truckers against deploying rickety trucks without the necessary safety features, stressing that compliance with prescribed safety standards is essential for safe and efficient truck operations. In a statement, AMATO President, Remi Ogungbemi, said the association had observed that some trucks operating within the maritime […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka Member for Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has declared that the 2027 election in the constituency will be a fight to defend the land from intruders. Ugochinyere, spoke at a mega rally to mark his birthday at his country home, Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area […]
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government has announced plans to construct a new dam in Limpye, Ampang East District of Kanke Local Government Area, Plateau State, as part of efforts to improve water supply, irrigation, and power generation in the North-Central region. According to a statement signed by Funmi Imuetinyan, Director, Information and […]
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged newly appointed advisers in his administration to uphold the oath of office and discharge their responsibilities with integrity, accountability, and dedication, describing public office as a sacred trust. Speaking on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of one technical adviser and five special advisers at the Government House, […]
Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man and recovered 19 cattle suspected to have been stolen in Bursari Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, indicating that operatives of the Garin Alkali Divisional Police Headquarters intercepted the suspect while acting on […]
As search engines increasingly rely on AI-generated summaries and answer boxes to respond to queries directly on the results page, marketers across the industry are grappling with a quieter, more structural problem: a large share of websites still aren’t built in a way that lets these systems read them correctly in the first place. For […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned President Bola Tinubu that the people of the state will not accept any form of rigging in the upcoming governorship election. Adeleke declared that the people of the state would go out en masse to cast their votes and would defend it to avoid rigging. Addressing his […]
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of processing and distributing meat from dead cattle for sale to members of the public in Maiduguri. The suspects were arrested on July 29, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, also known as the Crack Squad, following intelligence reports on the […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with separate incidents of culpable homicide and the recent violent unrest at Gujungu Market in Taura Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday evening. According to the statement, one suspect was arrested over the […]
Yemi kosoko in Jos The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, on Monday led a federal government delegation to Gyelle Community in Amper District, Kanke LGA of Plateau State, to inspect a proposed site for a new dam expected to boost food production, irrigation, power generation and rural development. Speaking during […]
Sunday Ehigiator Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has signed three executive orders aimed at tackling drug abuse and mental health challenges, curbing electoral violence, and regulating mining activities across the state. The orders, which took immediate effect after being signed over the weekend, are intended to protect lives, strengthen democratic processes, and ensure that […]
Fadekemi Ajakaiye As organisations grapple with rapid advances in the world of work, artificial intelligence, shifting workforce expectations and growing pressure to deliver sustainable business results, HR Talent Hub and DAC Consulting have announced the 2026 edition of the Beyond HR Conference, a leadership convening, designed to equip today’s leaders for the realities of tomorrow. […]
As phones technology continues to evolve in 2026, manufacturers are packing more storage into their flagship devices than ever before. With 8K video recording, AI-powered editing, console-quality gaming and increasingly larger apps, 128GB is no longer enough for many users. Today, several premium smartphones are available with up to 1TB and even 2TB of internal […]
Samsung and iPhones continue to dominate the premium smartphone camera market in 2026, with both brands offering flagship devices capable of professional-quality photography and videography. Here are five of the best camera phones from the two brands. 1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful camera phone, featuring a high-resolution […]
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election and Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma has charged members of the campaign council to focus on delivering victory for the party, saying every other matter can wait until after the election. Uzodinma gave the charge on Monday during […]
The newly inaugurated caretaker committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State has called on political parties to unite ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. IPAC also stressed the need for fairness, integrity and respect throughout the electoral process. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the caretaker committee chairman, Odesola Oluseye, urged […]
By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu masquerade festival. The family said the exercise was carried out in line with longstanding customs surrounding the festival, adding that Olalere had completed the required […]
By Omeiza Ajayi Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has directed all subcommittees under the council to submit their resolutions and proposals by Thursday as the party intensifies preparations to win the August 15 poll. Uzodimma gave the directive […]