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Former media aide to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has said those wishing to replace President Bola Tinubu have not shown any clear plan for the country. According to him, opposition politicians have not presented any convincing alternative agenda or clear road map of what they would do differently if elected President. Posting on X, Ahmad noted that Tinubu would continue as President till 2031. He wrote: “There is something we all need to reflect on as the 2027 elections draw nearer, the opposition may have plenty of aspiring candidates. Still, it is clear they appear fragmented,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command has uncovered a network of caves and underground tunnels used for illicit drug activities in the Rimin Kebe area of Kano State. The discovery was disclosed in a press release issued on May 6, 2026, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari. According to the statement, the operation, codenamed “Operation Sharar Mafaka”, was executed on Monday, May 4, 2026, following intelligence-gathering and sustained surveillance in the area. Operatives reportedly found multiple caves constructed and modified by suspected drug dealers to serve as living quarters and distribution points. Some…
Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger, slapped younger teammate Alvaro Carreras during a dressing room row, the Daily Mail reports. It is claimed that both players had to be pulled apart during the incident at the training ground. Rudiger “lost his mind” following their 1-1 draw with Real Betis two weeks ago. In a statement, Carreras confirmed the clash and insisted the matter has been resolved. The 23-year-old said: “Regarding the incident with a teammate, it was an isolated matter without importance that has already been resolved. My relationship with the entire team is very good.” Rudiger is believed to have…
Students of the University of Ibadan on Wednesday took to campus roads in a peaceful protest against the shutdown of essential amenities caused by the ongoing nationwide strike by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. Footage from the scene posted by Channels TV shows dozens of students gathered on major roads within the university, with some sitting in the middle of the carriageway. Tree branches and debris were placed across pathways, temporarily disrupting vehicular movement. Students, many in casual attire, were seen standing, walking along the roadsides and engaging…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kefas Ropshik, on Wednesday formally purchased his nomination and expression of interest forms to contest the Plateau State governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for what is expected to be a keenly contested race within the party. Ropshik, who obtained the forms in Abuja, is seeking to unseat the incumbent Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, who is also eyeing a second term in office. His entry into the race comes amid early political realignments and consultations across Plateau State, as aspirants position themselves for both party primaries and the eventual…
Football Australia called on Wednesday for a ban on public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne’s Federation Square to be reversed. The governing body said it was “extremely disappointed” with the decision by Melbourne Arts Precinct, which cited previous “dangerous” fan behaviour in the square. “The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world and unites Australia’s multicultural communities, while reinforcing our national identity,” said Football Australia chief executive Martin Kugeler. “Live sites create iconic moments for Australian sports fans. “Melbourne is one of Australia’s sporting and multicultural capitals, and this decision goes against…
Popular Nollywood actor Adedimeji Lateef has celebrated the arrival of his triplet sons, describing the experience as a life-altering blessing that has filled his heart with indescribable joy. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actor shared his profound gratitude and awe at becoming a father to three boys. Triplet father Lateef Adedimeji with one of his sons. Credit: IG| adedimejilateef Lateef wrote, “The past few weeks changed me forever. I’ve held greatness in my arms… three times over. ‘ “Watching wifey become a mother, and me becoming a father to these beautiful boys @ etawithlove that’s a feeling I…
The wired version is Blink’s first wired-only buzzer and its first not to require a Blink Sync Module (although it can work with one). Previous Blink doorbells relied on the small hub, and could be wired or run on lithium AA batteries — as the new 2K battery doorbell does. Removing the batteries allows for a smaller form factor, but also means you don’t have a backup if the power goes out.The AI-powered video descriptions are cloud-based and require one of Blink’s new AI tiers. There’s the Basic AI subscription for $6.99 a month / $69.99 a year for one…
Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps said 90 newly funded wallets bought 90% of Mystery (MYSTERY) memecoin supply at launch, raising concerns about coordinated sniping.The wallets were all funded by wallet “0x544E,” which previously withdrew and distributed 20 Ether from crypto exchange Binance. After buying up 90% of the supply at launch, the wallet cluster sold about $100,000 worth of tokens and still holds 40% of the supply, said Bubblemaps in a Tuesday X post. The analytics company described the pattern as a “textbook scam.”Sniping refers to using bots or automated trading tools to buy newly launched tokens immediately after trading opens,…
Justin Hartley‘s Tracker costars have often spoken about their experiences working with him as the hit CBS series lost several cast members. After becoming a household name with roles in Passions, Smallville, The Young and the Restless and This Is Us, Hartley scored a major career success with Tracker. The show, which premiered in February 2024, was coined the most-watched broadcast premiere since NCIS‘ final episode with Mark Harmon in September 2021. Its average viewership was reported to be 18.2 million per episode. Hartley, for his part, received praise for his work as the star of the show. Meanwhile, his…
