Author: News Room

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly have been called upon to ratify the African Union’s Malabo Protocol to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and other transnational crimes. The appeal was made during a security and governance dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, where stakeholders stressed the need for stronger legal frameworks to combat rising insecurity across the country and the African continent. Speaking at the event, constitutional lawyer, Abdul Mahmud said the ratification of the protocol would enhance regional cooperation, improve intelligence sharing and strengthen the prosecution of terrorism-related offences. According to him, “The Malabo Protocol provides a…

Nigerians are anxiously waiting as a Federal High Court in Abuja begins hearing on the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that Jonathan is expected to appear in court in person on Friday as proceedings continue over the matter. The development comes barely 24 hours after the former president signalled his intention to contest the forthcoming 2027 presidential election during an address in Abuja on Thursday. Jonathan’s comments followed a march by a group of supporters to his residence, where they urged him to join the presidential race. Responding, the former…

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against proceeding with a presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 election. This is coming after a group approached the former president on Thursday, pleading with him to contest in the elections. Primate Ayodele, in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, told the former president that his ambition may stain his image. The prophet, who had earlier mentioned that Jonathan’s coming on board will shake APC, maintained that his candidacy will shift the political setting in the country, but asked him to take…

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has tipped his old club to edge out Manchester City in the Premier League title race. He suggested that Mikel Arteta’s side might not need to win every remaining match to get the job done. Arsenal’s last three games in the Premier League are against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace. In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said, “Imagine if Jeremy Doku hadn’t scored that late goal [against Everton], it could have been far worse for City. “I still believe Arsenal will win the league, and they might not have to win all their matches…

The Senate has confirmed Rabiu Umar as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority following his screening on May 5, 2026. A statement from Umar’s media team on Thursday said lawmakers commended his professionalism, industry knowledge and strategic vision for Nigeria’s petroleum sector during the screening session. Umar also pledged to strengthen national energy security, eliminate supply bottlenecks and ensure stable fuel availability nationwide. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Umar on April 29, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory effectiveness and accelerate reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act. During the screening, Umar outlined an…

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a hairstylist, identified simply as Kemisola, whose decomposing body was discovered inside her apartment in Osogbo on Thursday. The remains were found in a room located around the Jaleyemi area of Osogbo. When The PUNCH visited the scene, police operatives were seen evacuating the body. A co-tenant, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the discovery was made after he noticed the deceased’s door partly open early Thursday morning. According to him, Kemisola had not been seen around the house for some days, prompting concern. “This morning,…

Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Yobe State have rejected the alleged endorsement of a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election, insisting that the process violated provisions of the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution. In a press statement obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday, the aspirants said attempts to impose a candidate on party members without due consultation and adherence to democratic procedures would create tension and division within the APC in the state. The aggrieved aspirants include former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba; Senator representing Yobe South, Ibrahim Bomai; Mustapha l Maihaja,…

Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners’ first English title in 22 years. Manchester City stormed back into contention last month but a costly 3-3 draw at Everton earlier this week might ultimately prove fatal to their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win, combined with dropped points for West Ham, would move them to within touching distance of safety after a tumultuous season. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action: Arsenal belief A major wobble…

A Thursday video shared by Barbadian singer Rihanna after the 2026 Met Gala 2026 has reignited online rivalry between fans of Tyla and Ayra Starr. The conversation started after a viral clip from the Met Gala event on Sunday showed Tyla standing awkwardly nearby while Rihanna appeared occupied speaking with someone else during the Met Gala. Social media users quickly speculated that the South African singer had been ignored by the global pop star. The situation escalated after Rihanna later posted a video using Ayra Starr’s song, Who’s Dat Girl, as background audio, prompting fans to interpret it as subtle…

Sony sold just 1.5 million PS5 consoles in its most recent fourth fiscal quarter, down 46 percent year over year. The slump in PS5 sales comes after Sony raised the price of its PS5 consoles twice over the past year, pushing the price of the regular PS5 from $499.99 all the way up to $649.99.Sony blamed “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” for the price hikes in March, amid an ongoing memory crisis and pressure from the war in Iran. Sony now forecasts that annual gaming revenue will drop 6 percent, but these forecasts could be impacted by ongoing…