Author: News Room
As Nigeria inches toward another defining electoral cycle, ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS reports that early permutations ahead of the 2027 presidential election are already reshaping the country’s political landscape At the heart of the unfolding drama is a fresh push by three of the opposition’s most formidable figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso—to close ranks under a common platform and mount what could become the stiffest challenge yet to President Bola Tinubu. The trio, who ran separately in the 2023 presidential election, collectively secured over 15 million votes but fell short individually, allowing Tinubu to clinch victory in a tightly…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 126, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I need 10 or 15 skirts from Calvin Klein, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)Happy Ruthless Self-Promotion Week! We’re dedicating almost all of this issue to the stuff we’ve been making recently. Personally, I’ve been reading about the Tesla diner and Dwarkesh Patel and The Rest Is History, starting a Ted Lasso rewatch to get ready for season 4, watching a robot injure Joanna Stern, continuing down the rabbit hole…
Bitcoin could be setting up for a multimonth price decline, after a rally in April driven mainly by futures traders while spot demand declined, according to the crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant.Bitcoin gained around 20% in April, rising from $66,000 to a peak of $79,000 in a rally “driven entirely by growth in perpetual futures demand,” CryptoQuant said in a report on Thursday. Meanwhile, spot demand for Bitcoin contracted throughout the rally, “indicating that the market’s marginal buyer was speculative, not fundamental,” it said.“The divergence between rising price and contracting spot demand is one of the clearest on-chain signals that price gains…
Vanessa Bryant is commemorating her late daughter Gianna’s birthday with a poignant post. The widow of Kobe Bryant took to Instagram on Friday, May 1, to mark what would have been her daughter’s 20th birthday. “Happy birthday to my sweet baby angel, Gianna. Words can’t express how much I love and miss you mamacita,” Vanessa, 43, captioned the post, which featured a throwback image of herself kissing her daughter. “Mommy loves you so much! #HappyBirthday #20 💕💕” Followers flocked to the comments section to share their support. LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, La La Anthony, Kris Jenner, and Gianna’s…
Security forces have killed two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the incident happened around 6:20 p.m. on April 30 near Dankwabo village when troops of the 17 Brigade, while on patrol, encountered armed men. Security sources said the troops engaged the suspects in a gun battle, leading to the neutralisation of two of them, while others escaped. “Items recovered from the scene include an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, two rounds…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he stands out as the most experienced politician among those contesting for the presidency. Mr Amaechi made the statement while speaking on his political background and years of involvement in governance at both state and federal levels. According to him, his long years in public service gives him an edge over other aspirants in the race. “I am the most experienced politician among those contesting for the presidency,” he said. The former Rivers State governor and ex National Chairman of the Speakers’ Forum stressed that experience remains a key factor in…
Kwara State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crime, arresting 16 suspects and recovering firearms, ammunition and other items linked to criminal operations across the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on May 2, 2026, on the official page of the Kwara State Police Command. According to the command, the arrests were made during a series of coordinated operations carried out in April, targeting criminal networks operating in different parts of the state. Police said items recovered from the suspects included 98 rounds of ammunition made up of assault…
Skitmaker and streamer Carter Efe has described his victory over singer Portable in celebrity boxing on Friday night as easy peasy. DAILY POST reports that Carter Efe dethroned reigning champion Portable at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Friday night, and walked home with a N50 million cash prize. Speaking to the press after his victory, Carter Efe said he was feeling like an international boxing star, stressing that he outclassed Portable. He boasted that he damaged Portable’s face and significantly weakened him before the second round. “I am…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of winning back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles at Galatasaray. The Yellow and Red can be confirmed champions in their away fixture against Samsunspor on Saturday. A win tomorrow will see them lift the trophy for the second consecutive time. It will also mean Galatasaray are crowned champions for a record 26th time. Osimhen scored last week, as they thrashed rivals Fenerbahce 3-0, a result that established a seven-point gap with three games left. The Lions, coached by Okan Buruk, have dominated the 2025–26 season, solidifying their record as Turkey’s most decorated…
The United Nations has voiced concerns over what it termed the growing attacks on journalists, warning that attacks on media workers must stop. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated this in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Worldwide, roughly 330 media workers are currently detained along with some 500 citizen journalists and human rights bloggers, according to UN reports. Similarly, laws on defamation, disinformation, cybercrime, and terrorism are increasingly being used to protect the powerful, while costly legal cases are being used to intimidate and silence journalists. Türk said practically, no country offers a safe environment…
