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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has called for integration of technology in modern warfare, noting that terrorists and other criminal groups take advantage of “emerging technologies.” According to a statement issued by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele, Mr Shaibu, a lieutenant general, made these remarks on Tuesday, 3 February, while delivering a lecture titled “Combating Asymmetric Threats to National Security in Nigeria: The Nigerian Army in Perspective” to participants of Course 34 at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja. The COAS reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to an intelligence-driven, technology-enabled and multi-domain approach to tackling “asymmetric” threats confronting…

All is set for the official opening of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday, as policymakers, investors, and energy experts from across the globe converge on Nigeria’s capital city. NIES is the federal government’s official annual energy event and is widely regarded as Africa’s premier platform for energy policy dialogue, investment promotion, and innovation. This year’s summit, themed “Energy for Peace and Progress: Securing Our Shared Future,” is scheduled to run from 2 to 5 February. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is the national sponsor of the event. According to the organisers,…

Nigerian businessman and socialite Obinna “Obi Cubana” Iyiegbu has reacted following his appointment as South-East Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM). CBM was established in 2022 as a youth-driven support group for President Bola Tinubu during his 2023 election campaign. The movement was used to mobilise, educate, and empower youths and women in support of Mr Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Mr Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, presented the appointment letter to Obi Cubana in a video posted on CBM’s X page on Tuesday. Seyi, CBM’s patron, was joined by the Director-General, Francis Shoga, the National Coordinator,…

Electricity supply to the Nigerian High Commission in Tshwane, South Africa, was cut off over outstanding electricity bills. The city’s executive mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, disclosed on X that the power had been disconnected because the mission failed to settle its charges as required. A few hours later, Dr Moya confirmed that electricity had been restored to the diplomatic post.This is not the first occasion on which unpaid bills have led to a power cut at a Nigerian diplomatic office in South Africa. In January 2023, City Power, the electricity distribution company in Johannesburg, disconnected supply to Nigeria’s consulate over…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Sani, has described as abuse of power and judicial overreach the ruling of the Federal High Court that nullified the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani said the judgment delivered by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, has raised serious legal and institutional questions that go beyond the immediate dispute within the PDP. He said the ruling exposes deeper concerns about the growing perception that the Federal High Court has become vulnerable to extraneous influences. According to him,…

Suspected bandits have attacked Zurak community in Plateau State’s Wase local government area, killing at least five residents and a soldier. The incident occurred on Monday around 3:00 pm, with reports indicating that three soldiers are missing after a gun battle with the attackers. The bandits, who had earlier burnt down houses in Sabon Gari community, also looted shops and carted away food items and valuables. Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, confirmed the attacks, stating that the body of the slain soldier has been moved to Jos. “This incident is devastating, and Zurak community is currently deserted as…

Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken about how he felt after losing at the Grammy Awards. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the artiste admitted that the loss affected him deeply and made him unwilling to attend the after-party. However, he revealed that his wife, Chioma, encouraged him and helped restore his confidence with reassuring words. Davido expressed appreciation for her unwavering support, describing her as his “ride or die.” ”I said baby listen we lost again let’s not go she said ‘Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat’ we outside. My…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed up to six EPL clubs are fighting to win the Premier League, Champions League and other trophies this season. In the January window that closed on Monday night, City signed Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi, meaning they have spent over £450 million in the last 12 months. But Guardiola, speaking to the media on Tuesday, argued that six clubs have a higher net spend than City in the last five years. “I’m a little bit sad and upset because for the net spend for the last five years we are seventh in the…

Police in Ebonyi State have arrested the coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, in Afikpo Local Government Area, alongside two traditional rulers, in connection with the killings in Okporojo community, Edda Local Government Area. Four persons were killed during the attack, with three reportedly beheaded and taken away by assailants from the Amasiri clan. Confirming the arrests, the Ebonyi State Police Command spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, identified the detained traditional rulers as Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia. “Yes, following the attack, the coordinator of Amasiri, two traditional rulers, and other individuals were arrested during a joint security operation,” Ukandu…

As Africa stands at a crossroads in the fight against violence targeting women and girls, the continent’s traditional leaders hold a uniquely powerful key to unlocking lasting change. Their influence—rooted in culture, authority and community trust—positions them not just as custodians of heritage, but as essential partners in redefining norms, protecting rights and leading a continental shift toward safety, dignity and equality for every woman and girl. In the coming week, traditional leaders from across Africa will meet in Lagos to explore how culture can advance dignity, safety, and equality. Their convening could not be timelier. Violence against women and…