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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the train accident along the Warri–Itakpe railway corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which reportedly claimed the lives of some passengers and left many others injured. In a statement shared on X, Atiku said he was deeply saddened by the tragedy and offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. “My heartfelt condolences go to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment and wish them strength in this difficult time,” he said. He…

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun efforts to resolve internal disagreements in Kano State after holding a private meeting with representatives of the Kwankwasiyya movement. In a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the meeting involved NDC National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, and other senior party officials. The talks focused on addressing tensions between the Kwankwasiyya movement and longstanding NDC members in Kano. According to the statement, the intervention was aimed at promoting unity, inclusion and wider participation as the party concludes its internal election process. “The closed-door meeting was aimed at…

The Zamfara State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on public disturbance and reckless motorcycle riding, arresting 21 suspects and recovering 20 motorcycles during a coordinated operation in Gusau Local Government Area. The operation was launched following persistent complaints from residents of Birnin Ruwa, Tullukawa, and Yar Gada communities over the activities of youths popularly known as “Arlet Boys,” who were accused of engaging in dangerous motorcycle stunts and other disruptive acts that threatened public peace and safety. According to the Command, the raids were carried out on June 7, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m., targeting identified criminal hideouts and…

Real Madrid star, Brahim Diaz, wants to stay at the club and fight for his place under incoming new manager, Jose Mourinho. According to Fabrizio Romano, Brahim is focused on Real Madrid unless the club’s position changes, despite Juventus interest in signing him this summer. Juventus is interested in signing the Moroccan international, but a move away from Real Madrid currently appears unlikely. Diaz has not been a regular starter for Real Madrid, and as a result, Juventus is hoping to capitalize on the situation. The Serie A giants are hoping that uncertainty over Diaz’s place in Mourinho’s plans could…

Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were thrown into panic on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen reportedly fired sporadic gunshots in parts of the city. Eyewitnesses said the sound of gunfire sent residents, traders, motorists and passersby scampering for safety to avoid being caught in the violence. As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear, while there was no official confirmation of casualties, injuries or arrests linked to the incident. The development has heightened concerns over security and political violence in the state, coming amid recent reports of violent incidents in Osogbo and…

The Ogun State Police Command says its operatives have arrested eight foreign nationals operating a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money from their families abroad in Adiyan town, in the Agbado area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday from the spokesperson for the command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation into a reported kidnapping case. Babaseyi stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the acclaimed kidnapping was a staged abduction aimed at extorting money from unsuspecting family members. He identified the suspects as 34-year-old Zakaria Zawadogo from Burkina Faso, 23-year-old Cheik El-Mehdi from Mauritania, 25-year-old Suren Neta…

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied allegations made by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, insisting that the former All Progressives Congress chieftain failed to provide any evidence to support his claims of irregularities in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary process. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku dismissed Lawal’s accusations as “an unfortunate cocktail of bitterness, conjecture, and political revisionism masquerading as public interest.” The response followed Lawal’s recent television interview in which he questioned the credibility of the…

Manchester United will complete a busy programme of pre-season friendlies against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, the English giants announced on Tuesday. The game will take place on August 15, not long before the Premier League season starts later that month, with United looking to build on last term’s encouraging third-place finish under manager Michael Carrick. United open their pre-season against Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18 before facing Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway the following Friday. They then play two fixtures in Sweden, taking on Atletico Madrid in the Snapdragon Cup in Stockholm on August 1 and European champions Paris…

Apple used to question whether generative AI-powered editing features were worth the risk of distorting our perceptions of the world. Now it seems Apple no longer believes that photos should accurately capture reality. At WWDC 2026, the company announced a host of new AI-powered photo editing tools. They give users effortless powers of manipulating images that Apple still refers to as “photos.”Two years ago, Apple launched Clean Up — an AI-powered object removal tool in Apple’s Photo app that’s similar to the Magic Eraser feature in Google Photos. At the time, Apple software chief Craig Federighi said that it was…

Bitcoin (BTC) hit week-to-date lows at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as analysis put $65,000 as bulls’ level to beat.Key points:Bitcoin needs to revisit $65,000 for bulls to take charge, says new BTC price analysis.Bear market history continues to play out as BTC/USD loses key supports.Iran peace hopes see oil fall below $88 for the first time this month.Bitcoin price copies bear-market history with support lossesData from TradingView tracked 1.2% BTC price downside on the day as sell-side pressure returned ahead of key US inflation data.A double rejection at $64,200 put BTC/USD on course for another test of the key $60,000…