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The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri Federal Constituency have said the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is undermining the Supreme Court’s order on the delineation of polling units and wards in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. According to them, as a result, there will be no election in Warri Federal Constituency in 2027. At a world press conference held in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, the people expressed dissatisfaction with INEC over what they described as the commission’s failure to release and implement the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of electoral wards in the area. Chief Victor…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Mike Ikegbunam, before the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu over an alleged N91 million land fraud. The defendant was brought before Justice M. T. Segun-Bello on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering and obtaining by false pretence. Ikegbunam, who was earlier arraigned on January 31, 2024, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar (now transferred) pleaded not guilty to all charges. He had previously been granted bail on self-recognisance and was ordered to deposit his Call to Bar Certificate with the court. According…

Lookman Ademola and Julian Alvarez have been included in Atletico Madrid’s squad to face Arsenal in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg tie. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone opted to include Lookman and Alvarez in his 25-man squad to tackle the Premier League leaders at the Emirates Stadium. Simeone’s side head into the game following a 1–1 draw with the Gunners in the first leg played last week in Spain. Atletico Madrid’s squad against Arsenal: Goalkeepers: Juan Musso and Jan Oblak. Defenders: José María Giménez, Rogeri, Clément Lenglet, Nahuel Molina, Hanko, Mark Popiel, Robin Le Normand and Jan Bonar. Midfielders:…

The Kebbi State Government has highlighted over N7bn invested in urban renewal projects, street lighting and infrastructure development as part of activities marking three years of Governor Nasir Idris’ administration. The figure was disclosed on Monday during an inter-ministerial press briefing held at the ultra-modern Secretariat Complex in Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi, where the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hayatudeen Bawa, presented the ministry’s scorecard. Bawa said the administration’s investments were aimed at transforming Birnin Kebbi and other major towns into centres of economic growth, improved living standards and modern infrastructure. According to him, the N7bn was committed to…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of suspected bandits and motorcycle snatchers, alongside the recovery of arms, ammunition, stolen motorcycles, and rustled cattle in a series of operations across Kebbi State. Addressing journalists on Monday at the State Police Headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, said the successes were recorded through intelligence-led patrols, strengthened community policing, and joint security operations with other agencies. “Since my assumption of duty as Commissioner of Police on 12th January 2026, I have undertaken a comprehensive tour of the state and established the Violent Crimes Response Unit to renew my commitment…

The Ogun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, Abayomi Sanyaolu, has called on aspirants for both the state and National Assembly in the 2027 elections to approach the party for automatic tickets. Sanyaolu also called on residents of the state to join hands with the party in its determination to rescue the state from what he described as “political invaders that are pretentiously parading themselves as friends of the masses.” Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, the party chairman said it was saddening that a state blessed with great political leaders like the late Chief…

Chelsea have confirmed that teenage forward Jesse Derry is conscious and undergoing precautionary checks in hospital after suffering a head injury during their 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The 18-year-old, making his top-flight debut for Chelsea FC, collided with Forest defender Zach Abbott in the first half and required lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off. Chelsea said in an official statement after the defeat on Monday said, “Jesse Derry is conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary checks.” The incident occurred in the 45th minute inside the Forest penalty area, with Derry receiving oxygen on…

If you want to give mom something that helps lighten the load, the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable makes for a great, inexpensive gift. And now through May 10th, you can buy it for around $26.99 ($7 off) from Amazon and SwitchBot (with code FORHER20) as a part of its ongoing Mother’s Day sale, which drops the gadget to its best price to date. The original, battery-powered SwitchBot Bot is also on sale at Amazon for $22.99 ($7 off) in black or white, if you’re looking to spend less.SwitchBot’s tiny helper is easy to set up, and once attached to a button…

Key points:Bitcoin’s rally through $79,500 opens the door to a move toward $84,000.Ether, Dogecoin and Hyperliquid are showing strength, but the other major altcoins are yet to pick up momentum.Bitcoin (BTC) opened the new week with a rally above $80,500, suggesting the bulls are attempting to take charge. Analysts are closely watching the $80,000 level, as some believe a failure to close above it could trigger a move toward $60,000. However, crypto analyst Matthew Hyland said in a post on X that traders calling BTC’s fall to $60,000 and lower ‘will be the ones flipping bullish late above $90K.” BTC’s 30-day liquidation…

Through the years, Blake Lively has consistently slayed the annual Met Gala red carpet no matter the motif. Lively first attended the annual fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City back in 2008. To celebrate the Costume Institute’s “Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy” theme, she turned heads in a strapless, black grown from Ralph Lauren. While many of the A Simple Favor actress’ looks have been noteworthy on the red carpet, her 2018 Versace ensemble stole the show at the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination” event. “This year’s maybe my favorite dress ever,” Lively told Vogue in March 2018.…