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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has vowed that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the the African Democratic Congress, ADC, would not get 10% votes in Rivers state. Wike made this vow at a Luncheon in honour of Candidates of the Rainbow Coalition for the 2027 General elections in the state. According to him, no other candidate of any other party would win the governorship election in the 2027 contest, except the candidate to the agreed by his Rainbow Coalition. The former governor of Rivers State equally stated that the ADC and the National Democratic Congress, NDC,…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested five suspects and recovered a locally made revolver pistol as well as 10 bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. On May 30, 2026, at about 5:30 a.m., the surveillance team attached to the Asaba Area Command, while on routine patrol behind NTA Asaba, intercepted three suspects. Acting on reasonable suspicion, the operatives subjected the suspects — Musa Sule (22), Moses Sunday (26), and Osama Ibrahim (25) — to a search, during which a locally made revolver pistol and other dangerous weapons were recovered. Similarly, on May 29, 2026, at about 4:00…
Several football icons have named the player of their choice to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Barcelona legend Xavi, Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos and some other football legends have named their picks to win the top individual award. Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is the player who won the last Ballon d’Or in 2025. However, in the latest Legends edition on who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, posted on the UEFA Champions League official X account before the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, several football legends were asked about their choices for the award.…
UEFA has announced the 2025/26 Champions League Team of the Season, with Paris Saint-Germain dominating the selection, followed by Arsenal. The announcement came after PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win their second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday. The team, unveiled by UEFA on its website on Sunday, features five players from the Ligue 1 side. The selection includes Player of the Season Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who occupies the left-wing position, while Vitinha, named Player of the Match in the final, is included in midfield. In defence, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes also made the team, while Ousmane Dembélé was…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected political thugs allegedly linked to the attack on a Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate’s affirmation event in the state. A faction of the PDP loyal to Abdurrahman Muhammad and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had earlier alleged that suspected thugs attacked its governorship candidate’s affirmation programme in Bauchi, smashing vehicles and destroying banners. Confirming the development, the command said it had launched an investigation into the incident and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in…
A House of Representatives aspirant for Ilaje/Ese Odo Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Akinyomi, has condemned the outcome of the primary conducted in the federal constituency. In the APC direct primary conducted on May 16, 2026, Mr Akingboye David was declared the winner, scoring 9,284 votes to defeat all other aspirants. Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Akinyomi alleged that the primary was hijacked by leaders of the APC in the state to allegedly favour an “anointed candidate.” Akinyomi, who described the APC House of Representatives primary election…
Paris Saint-Germain’s Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Champions League player of the season on Sunday by a UEFA panel of judges. Kvaratskhelia was a constant menace in PSG’s defence of the title with ten goals and six assists from his 16 games. PSG came from a goal down against Arsenal on Saturday to equalise from the spot on 65 minutes after Kvaratskhelia was scythed to the floor inside the box with Ousmane Dembele converting the spot-kick. Both had left the fray before the game went to extra-time and ended 1-1, before PSG emerged from a shoot-out as narrow 4-3…
Bitcoin (BTC) circled $73,500 on Sunday as bulls stared down 3% BTC price losses for May.Key points:Bitcoin looks set to end May “in the red” as the monthly candle close nears.US labor-market data will form the key volatility catalyst for risk assets next week.Bitcoin analysis says that $73,000 is the key line to watch for the monthly close.Bitcoin eyes “red” May ahead of key US PMI dataData from TradingView followed a quiet weekend for BTC/USD, which remained wedged under 2025 yearly lows.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS stocks finished the week with new all-time highs, but Bitcoin failed to catch a…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Some dresses instantly radiate “quiet luxury,” and Gillian Anderson just gave Us a masterclass in the aesthetic at the Cannes Film Festival. While at the iconic Hotel Martinez, Anderson wore a loose white dress with a contrasting black trim — and the entire look screamed effortless elegance. It was polished without feeling stuffy, relaxed without looking sloppy and somehow managed to channel peak “Hamptons rich mom on vacation” energy all at once. Naturally, we immediately went searching for a way…
Cast: Oluwabamike Adenibuyan, Eso Dike, Sydney Ihionu, Antar Laniyan, Perpetual Ukadike Director: Isioma Osaje Writer: Mfon-Abasi Michael Inyang Executive Producers: Omoni Oboli Tomi Adeoye Producer: Susan O’tuga Omoni Oboli teams up with her regular collaborator, writer Mfon-Abasi Inyang (Love In Every Word 1 & 2), for this thrilling drama. This duo is known for romance movies, so it’s refreshing that they veered off their well-beaten path for this movie. The House Manager starts as a young lady’s quest for reparations. Eventually, he morphs into a movie about a dysfunctional family, an evil patriarch and a heinous crime that refuses to…
