Author: News Room

At least one security operative and six gunmen were killed in Anambra State during a deadly gun battle between a joint team of security operatives and a terror group in the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman in Anambra State, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the shootout occurred on Saturday at Amiyi, a community in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra. The spokesman said the joint security team killed the six gunmen when they raided a hideout of the suspected criminals in a forest in the community. The joint team,…

Governments, development banks, investment funds and businesses attending the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) have announced $1.3 billion in new and pipeline financing for land restoration and drought resilience across 23 countries on five continents. This was announced on Monday during the plenary meeting at the COP17 venue in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The announcement of the finance mechanism placed rangelands at the centre of a growing global investment push, with Mongolia using its presidency of COP17 to advance financing for the ecosystems that dominate much of its landscape and support…

President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his death as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative industry. Ogogo died on Sunday at 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His death came days after his daughters publicly disclosed the severity of his illness and sought help connecting him with specialists who could explore further treatment options. The actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, in accordance with Islamic rites. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

Chevron Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the capacity of journalists in the Niger Delta region, saying media practitioners require the requisite skills to report accurately on the complexities of the energy industry. The company stated this on Monday in Asaba at a media capacity-building workshop organised in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council. Representing Chevron’s General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, the Manager of Communications, Victor Anyaegbudike, emphasised the media’s critical role in promoting transparency and informed public discourse in the oil and gas sector. He said, “Chevron deeply appreciates the role…

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe — it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to little league uniforms to starting a new business.Tim took over as CEO in March 2020 — a fascinating and chaotic moment in the United States, and the moment, you’ll hear me argue, I think GoFundMe became a load-bearing part of American culture.Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Decoder wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up…

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies continued its accumulation of Ether last week, adding to its holdings as the cryptocurrency staged a sharp breakout following a prolonged downturn.The company disclosed Monday that it purchased 32,447 Ether (ETH) last week, bringing its total holdings to 5,847,611 ETH, or roughly 4.8% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. Bitmine has acquired ETH every week since launching its Ethereum treasury strategy on June 30, 2025, extending its buying streak to roughly 14 months.The company’s NYSE-traded shares were up about 8.7% to open the week, poised to extend their almost 28% gains over the past six months. Bitmine…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I don’t need another reason to get excited about fall dressing, but Amazon’s massive new shoe selection gave me one anyway. Its Fall Shoe Shop is overflowing with 2026 trends I’ve been seeing everywhere, including finds featuring deep burgundy hues, soft suede, animal prints and throwback silhouettes. I narrowed down the seemingly endless options to 13 pairs I actually want in my closet. The real appeal is how easily these shoes can breathe new life into clothes you already own:…

Rabia Sa’id, a professor of physics at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was appointed last year by the United Nations Secretary-General to a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects and societal impacts of nuclear war. Established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, the panel of some of the world’s premier scientists is evaluating existential global nuclear threats. It is scheduled to present its findings later this year. The findings are expected to inform international policy on nuclear risk reduction, global security, and humanitarian protection. Professor Sa’id, from Kano State, is one of the first two female lecturers in BUK’s Department…

There is something reassuring about the ritual of political rivals gathering beneath the same roof and signing their names to a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, the symbolism matters. It says that political competition need not become warfare; that opponents are adversaries, not enemies; and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival of the republic. That is why the National Peace Accord signed in Abuja on August 18, 2026, deserves to be welcomed. Facilitated by the National Peace Committee in partnership…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ogun State, Solomon “Yayi” Adeola, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, recalling the efforts made to save him during his battle with stage-four cancer. Yayi, the senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, was one of the major financiers of the actor’s treatment during his illness. Ogogo’s daughter, Kira, had publicly acknowledged the senator’s support days before the actor’s death, saying he had been footing the medical bills while the family searched for further treatment options. In a tribute issued after Ogogo’s death, the politician said he and those around the actor…