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Civilians caught up in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict are developing mechanisms to protect themselves – even as civilian attacks are rising, and the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC’s (MONUSCO) footprint is shrinking. Since the mission’s 2024 withdrawal from the province, South Kivu has been left with an acute gap in civilian protection. Renewed under United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2808 in December 2025, MONUSCO’s mandate still places civilian protection at its core. But international human rights groups have repeatedly highlighted the gap between high-level ceasefire diplomacy and realities on the ground. Human Rights Watch reported grave abuses, including abductions, executions…

Max Air has confirmed that one of its Abuja–Katsina flights made an air return to Abuja on Monday after the crew detected what the airline described as an engine-related anomaly shortly after takeoff. The development followed multiple passenger accounts shared on social media describing moments of panic onboard the aircraft after loud banging sounds were reportedly heard during the flight. In a statement issued after the incident, the airline said Flight VM1620, operated with aircraft registration 5N-DAB, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday before the crew observed an indication suggesting an engine malfunction about 15 minutes into…

The Nigerian Navy says it has continued to intensify pressure on illegal petroleum networks operating within the Niger Delta following the discovery of a concealed fuel stockpile along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. The discovery, according to statement signed by Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, was made during ongoing operations under Operation Delta Sentinel by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, SOROH, after intelligence reports indicated suspicious movement of illegally refined petroleum products around Okarki Community waterside in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. On deployment to the area, the statement said that naval personnel employed aerial surveillance,…

A political analyst, Henry Shield, has said there is no justification for opposition parties to remain divided ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Shield stated this on Monday during a political programme in Abuja, where he urged opposition leaders to close ranks and present a united front capable of challenging the ruling party. According to him, Nigerians are expecting a strong and coordinated opposition that can provide alternative leadership and address the country’s growing economic and security challenges. “There is no reason to have a divided opposition in 2027. If the opposition parties truly want to rescue Nigeria, they must come…

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber operating in Abusoro axis of Akure South Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, Idowu Babayemi, was apprehended following a routine patrol by police operatives within the Onimalu axis of the state. According to the spokesperson of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, upon sighting the suspect, a search was conducted after which a locally made pistol was found in his possession. Jimoh, who disclosed that credible intelligence received by the command aided in the arrest of the suspect following weeks of surveillance, stated that the suspect will…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said referees have to deal with players grappling with each other from set-pieces. Guardiola was being asked about the controversial VAR decision that saw Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 on Sunday. Leandro Trossard’s late goal proved to be the winner, but there was late drama after Calum Wilson’s goal was ruled out. Although Wilson’s goal was awarded on the pitch, the referee was advised to review it on the on-field screen. The goal was eventually ruled out and Arsenal went five points clear of Manchester City with two games left. Asked about the incident, Guardiola…

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term as president of Uganda, extending his nearly four-decade rule after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections. The 81-year-old leader, who first took power as a rebel commander in 1986, was inaugurated at the Kololo Independence Grounds in the capital, Kampala, amid tight security and heavy deployment of armoured vehicles across the city on Tuesday, BBC reports. According to election authorities, Museveni won more than 70 per cent of the votes cast, with his new tenure expected to run until 2031. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, rejected the…

The Anambra State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the death of an 80-year-old man, Paul Onwualu, who allegedly died after a police-led operation linked to a traditional stool dispute in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday, said preliminary findings showed that the officers involved in the incident had been identified but were not operatives of the Anambra State Police Command. “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate death of the…

Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain dominated the 2025/26 UNFP Awards ceremony held in Paris on Monday, with forward, Ousmane Dembélé, named Ligue 1 Player of the Year. The French winger secured the honour for the second time in his career after an impressive campaign with PSG, succeeding former teammate, Kylian Mbappé, who won the award five consecutive times before joining Real Madrid. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner and recipient of ‘The Best’ award has been instrumental in 16 matches this season, with 10 goals and 6 assists. In 2026, he has also recorded 12 direct goal contributions in the league,…

Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving listeners a “fully personalized look at their entire music history.” Starting today, Spotify mobile app users can access a new Wrapped-like experience that features “never-before-shared data” going back to when they first joined the service.The “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” experience will allow users to look back on their first day on Spotify, the first song they streamed, their most-listened to artist, and the total number of unique songs listened to since creating their account. Spotify is also putting together an All-Time Top Songs Playlist that includes the top 120…