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Nigeria must therefore treat cyberspace and social media as critical components of national security architecture. Winning the modern battle against terrorism, extremism and instability will require not only military strength, but also digital responsibility, media literacy, institutional credibility and collective civic discipline. The influence of digital spaces, particularly social media, in modern asymmetric warfare can no longer be ignored. In the 21st century, wars are no longer fought and won solely on conventional battlefields. Increasingly, the struggle for dominance now extends into cyberspace, where information, narratives, and public perception have become strategic weapons. Technology and digital communication platforms have introduced…

Veteran Nigerian broadcaster and television host Frank Edoho has spoken about the emotional struggles many men endure in silence, saying he does not want his death to be attributed to any woman in his life. Edoho made the remarks during an interview on the YouTube podcast Outside the Box, published on Saturday, in which he reflected on masculinity, mental health, and his personal experiences with hardship. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the broadcaster has faced heightened public attention and made headlines surrounding the breakdown of his second marriage to interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya. The former host of Who Wants to Be…

The Anambra State Government has introduced a sweeping new burial law banning giving of expensive items such as cows, goats, and other lavish gifts during condolence visits.  Observers describe the move as a major step toward curbing extravagant funeral practices that have long placed heavy financial pressure on bereaved families. Under the regulation, “No person shall give to the deceased person’s family, as a condolence gift, any item exceeding money, one jar of palm wine, one carton of beer, and one crate of soft drink.”  The law effectively outlaws the common practice of presenting cows, goats, bags of rice, and…

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has urged the opposition parties to emulate the party’s style of credible competition and ideal shadow poll. Afuye said the reports across the country on the peaceful and credible outcomes of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries conducted by the APC indicated that the APC is steely committed to the promotion of internal democracy and party politics. She made the assertions in Ikere Ekiti, after the conclusion of voting at Atiba/Aafin Ward in the APC senatorial primary held in Ekiti South Senatorial District on Monday. Prominent contenders in the senatorial race…

Residents of Oke Egan in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry, Lagos State, have been left in shock following the discovery of the body of a woman identified as Victoria Adegoke in a nearby bush. Community sources told journalists on Sunday that the deceased, believed to be in her 60s, was allegedly found unclothed, with indications suggesting she may have been assaulted and strangled before her body was dumped at the location. Photographs obtained from the scene reportedly showed marks suggesting that the victim’s hands may have been tied by her attackers. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, with the…

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has identified four signings that Xabi Alonso requires at Chelsea this summer. The Spaniard has accepted a four-year contract to take on the role of new manager at Stamford Bridge, effective July 1. Alonso succeeds Liam Rosenior, who managed Chelsea for a mere 106 days following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca in January.  The Blues, who were defeated by Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, find themselves in a precarious position in the Premier League. Although Chelsea ended their six-match losing streak against Liverpool, they still sit 10th in the Premier League standings. With…

The House of Representatives election primary results of the All Progressives Congress, held in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State, have been rejected by one of the aspirants of the party, Mr Ghani Arobo. The exercise was held in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday, while Mr Kayode Ijalana was declared the winner of the election by the APC House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, scoring 7,098, while Arobo polled 75. In a statement issued by the Director General, Ghani Rotimi Arobo Campaign Organisation, Mr Ayo Ilevare, alleged that the exercise was marred…

The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected members of an interstate kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate allegedly terrorising border communities between Enugu and Benue states. The suspects, identified as Mohammed Hassan, 28, and Aminu Usman, 26, both natives of Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, were arrested by operatives attached to the Udenu Police Division in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Uthman Alabi has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party could reclaim power in the state if the ruling APC fails to conduct credible and transparent primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alabi, who spoke on Sunday in Ilorin on behalf of the Kwara South APC Opinion Leaders, said the party must avoid actions capable of weakening its internal structure and alienating loyal members ahead of the next electoral cycle. The APC stakeholders also rejected what they described as attempts to secure a third-term Senate ticket for the Deputy…

Three-time champions Nigeria will discover their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday when the Confederation of African Football conducts the draw for the tournament to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The qualifying draw will be held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo ahead of the finals, which are scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. Tagged AFCON PAMOJA 2027, it will be the first edition in the competition’s history to be co-hosted by three countries. Nigeria won the tournament in…