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The National Executive Committee, NEC of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has further reached resolutions on running of the party’s activities. In a statement signed by Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, the NDC said that its second NEC resolutions are meant to take the party towards NDC towards institutionalization The NDC said it is committed to building the party as a strong and enduring institution, with emphasis on party supremacy, adding that programs, policies, and appointments “(except personal staff) of all governments elected on the platform of the party must be made in consultation with the…
Feyenoord have decided to sack Robin van Persie as their manager. This means the Dutch club will begin the 2026/27 campaign under a new head coach. A terse statement released on its X handle on Sunday, read: “Feyenoord will start the 2026-2027 season with a new head coach. The club would like to thank Robin van Persie for everything he gave during his time as head coach.” Van Persie returned to his boyhood club as head coach in February 2025. He leaves despite leading Feyenoord to a second-place finish in the Eredivisie and qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Explaining…
Former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has expressed support for a stronger United States military presence in Borno State, urging American forces to establish a base in the Mandara Mountains to help eliminate Boko Haram insurgents operating in the region. Ndume made the call on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amid renewed concerns over terrorist activities in parts of the North-East. The senator, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, said the United States could play a critical role in clearing insurgent strongholds in the Mandara Mountains, Sambisa Forest and other enclaves where terrorists continue to operate. He…
Troops of the Headquarters, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Eastern Sanity II, have arrested three suspected arms dealers. They also recovered weapons and ammunition during a security operation in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation, which was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, forms part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and strengthen security across the state. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Mazinho Attah, he said, “troops of 14 Brigade Garrison and 14 Military…
Nigerian actress Adunni Ade has revealed that she privately welcomed a child with her partner, saying the development was kept away from the public for more than two years before she chose to share it on her birthday. The actress made the disclosure in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday, where she described the experience as one marked by private struggles and a deliberate decision to maintain privacy. “Today, on my birthday, I’m finally sharing what we’ve protected for over two years,” she wrote, adding that the journey came with “silent battles, moments that tested me, and a…
Apparently, the “return of Xbox” means a retreat from other platforms. At its Xbox Games Showcase today, Microsoft revealed that Gears of War: E-Day — which was previously rumored for a PS5 launch in addition to Xbox and PC — will not be coming to PlayStation. It’ll be an Xbox console exclusive and is launching on October 6th.The announcement was preceded by a trailer, which opened with a street-level view of an alien attack, with the extraterrestrial invaders being fought off in an urban landscape, including an electronics store and grocery shop. It looked like familiar Gears gameplay: lots of…
Bitcoin (BTC) traders said that BTC holding above the $60,000 psychological support over the weekend was important as it recovered 6.5% from a local low near $59,100 to an intraday high of around $62,950 on Sunday.Key takeaways:BTC is eyeing a rally toward $92,630 if it continues to hold above a key moving-average support.Nasdaq technicals hint at a potential decline of over 10% in the short term. BTC may rise above $90,000 if Nasdaq underperforms Bitcoin’s rebound stood out as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) plunged more than 4% on Friday, its steepest one-day drop since April 2025. This has raised…
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Iran has fired multiple missiles at Israel, marking an escalation of the three-month-long regional war, which has led to the death of thousands in the Middle East. The missiles targeted Israel’s Ramat David Air Base, located about 20km from the city of Haifa in the north of the country. The attacks came hours after Israel launched missile strikes into the Dahieh district in Southern Lebanon, which Tehran considers a violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement. At least two people were killed and 20 wounded in the attacks on the Beirut suburb, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. According to the Islamic…
Osubi Airstrip in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State has denied reports that a bird strike involving an Air Peace aircraft occurred within its aerodrome, insisting that preliminary investigations indicated the bird was likely struck before the aircraft arrived at the airport. The denial followed a statement issued by Air Peace on its Instagram page on June 5, which said its Lagos–Osubi flight experienced a bird strike upon landing at Osubi Airport, Warri. According to the airline, the aircraft was subjected to safety and technical assessments after landing, with preliminary inspections revealing the need for further checks on the…
