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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has publicly debunked a viral social media post falsely attributed to its President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, which alleged that he called on Ndigbo to arm themselves in anticipation of an imminent war. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation described the report as a dangerous fabrication deliberately crafted to incite fear and violence, and called for a comprehensive investigation into the matter. Reacting to the development, the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, dismissed the report as a complete falsehood. “Let it be stated clearly, categorically, and without any equivocation that Senator Azuta Mbata, President-General of…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has dismissed recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, describing them as a continuation of what he termed a failed plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power through backdoor. The governor was reacting to appeals by some civil society groups for emergency rule following recent developments in the state. Adeleke, however, described the groups as “faceless” and alleged that the call was a desperate move orchestrated by former governor Gboyega Oyetola and APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. In a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo,…
Al-Nassr would be willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, if he decides to leave the club, according to the UK Mirror. Ronaldo reportedly has a £43million release clause in his current contract. The clause will kick in at the end of this season. The 41-year-old has refused to play in Al-Nassr’s two league fixtures, as he is on strike to protest what he perceives as impartiality from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Ronaldo has accused PIF ofr favouring rival clubs for transfers. Saudi officials are understood to be “taken aback” by Ronaldo’s actions and are ready to “sign a new…
The Southern Governors’ Forum has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The attacks, reportedly carried out by members of the Islamist sect Lakurawa on February 3, left scores dead and property destroyed. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a tragic and unfortunate act in which innocent and law-abiding…
The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, has contained a fire outbreak at Riyal Quarters in Gombe metropolis, saving property estimated at ₦20 million. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASF Bashir Muazu, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. According to him, the incident occurred at about 3:34 p.m. behind Alhaji Adamu P.A House in Riyal Quarters, prompting a swift response from personnel of the ATM Fire Operations Base. “The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, through the ATM Fire Operations Base, responded to a fire incident at Riyal Quarters, behind Alhaji Adamu P.A…
Mikel Arteta said Viktor Gyokeres has raised his game to the “highest level” after the much-criticised striker scored twice in a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Victory took the Gunners nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as they chase a first English title in 22 years. Martin Zubimendi’s fine strike broke the deadlock just before half-time at the Emirates before Gyokeres sealed victory in the second half. The Sweden international lashed home a shot from Kai Havertz’s pass before Gabriel Martinelli teed him up to slot into an empty net in stoppage time. Gyokeres has…
GOG recently posted a job listing for a senior software engineer focused on porting its Galaxy desktop client to Linux. Now, in reply to a Reddit AMA, the GOG team has revealed that work on native Linux support is already underway. It’s still too early to give an ETA, according to the Reddit thread. But founder and CEO, Michał Kiciński, said, “personally, I’m a big fan of Linux.” The job listing also calls Linux the “next major frontier” in gaming. It’s obvious at this point that Linux is becoming an increasingly important part of the PC gaming landscape. Especially as…
The Super Bowl halftime show has always been an exciting and coveted spot for musicians. Before Bad Bunny takes center stage at the 2026 Super Bowl this weekend, we must remember our history. From iconic reunions to infamous wardrobe malfunctions, to “Left Shark” and calling Drake a pedophile in front of millions of people in Kendrick Lamar‘s performance of “Not Like Us,” the halftime show is basically where anything and everything can happen. Watch With Us is looking back at the best Super Bowl halftime show performances of all time. Related: Bad Bunny Announced as Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show…
In Against All Odds, Innocent Chukwuma, the inveterate activist and social change advocate comes to life. Reading Innocent’s biography, is a masterclass on the history and socio-political evolution of Nigeria as it is a treatise on love, compassion, endurance, the strength of the human spirit, and one man’s creativity, ingenuity and desire to make a difference. Against All Odds: A Biography of Innocent Chukwuma emerges not simply as a chronicle of one man’s defiance against the vicissitudes of life, but as a profound meditation on a vanishing ethos in Nigerian public life – that of unyielding, principled insistence. Through its…
Nigeria’s investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has said that the United States has achieved its long-desired military base in Nigeria. Hundeyin disclosed this in a post on his X account on Saturday, reacting to a statement by a US lawmaker representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. The lawmaker, Moore, had issued a clarification over claims that he was driving a US move to clandestinely divide Nigeria based on allegations of “Christian genocide” in the country. According to Moore, he reiterated his commitment to saving Christians in Nigeria. He added that “the US and Nigeria have just entered into a security cooperation…
