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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the proposed establishment of State Police must be constitutionally sound and fully aligned with the principles of true federalism. The group said in Abuja on Thursday that the initiative should also protect citizens’ fundamental human rights. The forum stated this in a communiqué signed by its Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, at the end of its meeting in Abuja and read by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. The governors said they are actively consulting with the attorneys-general of the 36 states of the federation to review the proposed constitutional amendments required…

Polaris Bank Limited has debunked reports claiming that over 34 persons died in a fire incident at its Broad Street branch in Lagos, describing the claims as false and misleading. The bank issued the disclaimer in a post on X on Thursday, insisting that there were no casualties or fatalities in the fire incident. A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at a multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The bank said the fire incident, which originated from a customer’s vehicle parked on the third-floor car park, was contained following the activation of its…

As family, friends and colleagues gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, one of the most emotional moments of the wake came from his longtime bodyguard, identified as ‘Commando’. The wake preceded Thursday’s funeral service and interment in the actor’s hometown. Speaking at the wake-keep held at the actor’s family residence in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Commando described the late actor as more than an employer, saying he was a mentor, confidant, brother and father figure to his son. “A tribute to my boss, my mentor, big brother, friend, Alex Ekubo. I always call…

The International Press Centre and the Centre for Media and Society on Thursday urged journalists and other media professionals who will be on duty during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election to adhere to professional standards and remain safety conscious. The governorship election is scheduled to be held across the state’s 16 local government areas. Speaking at a press briefing, the Executive Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade, said the advisory had become necessary in view of the critical role the media plays during electioneering processes and elections, periods during which journalists’ safety may be threatened. “It is very important for journalists…

Officers of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Delta, have foiled a camouflaged crude oil storage site used to perpetrate crude oil theft activities in the creeks of the Niger Delta. The feat was performed by naval officers during an operation code-named “Delta Sentinel” following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, in Warri on Wednesday. According to the statement, the naval personnel, supported by aerial surveillance, initially carried out a meticulous search of the area.…

The African Democratic Congress National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday berated the All Progressives Congress government in Ekiti State over alleged dismal performance in office in the last three and a half years. The ADC leaders, who spoke in Ado Ekiti during the Mega Rally for the party’s governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, described the party as the credible alternative to give Ekiti people a good life. Mark, in his brief address, told the gathering, “Vote for our candidate, Bejide, so that the Ekiti of your dream can be built.…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has urged his teammates and the Nigerian public to keep moving forward despite the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the absence has been difficult to come to terms with after Nigeria failed to reach the global showpiece for a second successive time. Speaking during a recent social media stream, the Galatasaray forward broke his silence on the issue, reflecting on a qualifying campaign that promised much but ultimately ended in heartbreak for the Super Eagles. “It’s bad, not just for me but for the rest of the guys.…

Family, friends and colleagues from the Nigerian film industry gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday to lay the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, to rest. The 40-year-old screen icon passed away on May 11, 2026, following a battle with metastatic kidney cancer. Alexx Ekubo’s funeral service held in Abia State. Credit: arochukwu mouthpiece IK Ogbonna and Mike Godson at Alexx Ekubo’s funeral. Credit: arochukwu mouthpiece Alexx Ekubo’s funeral service held in Abia State. Credit: arochukwu mouthpiece Ahead of the final interment at their family house on Thursday, a funeral service and subsequent reception were held at the Mary Slessor…

When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they’re accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them.On June 10th — one week after the hearing, and one day after the City Council passed a milestone moratorium on data centers — Patrick Schloesser, Darius Irani, and Liesl Wigand were each called into an impromptu meeting with Amazon’s “Employee Relations.” HR representatives told the employees that the company was investigating them and said there…

The next crypto user may start outside exchangesFor most of crypto’s history, new users followed a fairly standard path. They signed up on an exchange, completed identity checks, learned how wallets worked, bought their first cryptocurrency and only then started exploring decentralized applications (DApps).It was rarely a smooth process.Wallet addresses often looked intimidating. Seed phrases confused beginners and gas fees were hard to understand. Even buying a small amount of Bitcoin could mean using several platforms and dealing with unfamiliar ideas.This process is slowly changing.Instead of starting on an exchange or wallet app, tomorrow’s users may begin with a simple…