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The Rivers State Police Command said its officers have arrested no fewer than 13 suspects allegedly involved in the attack of a broadcast journalist and some criminal activities in Port Harcourt recently. Recall that Mr Allwell Ene, who works with Megaletrics, operators of Classic FM, 92.1; Beat FM, 99.9; and Naija FM, 92.7, was accosted and attacked by a group of miscreants over three weeks ago at the Garrison axis of the metropolis while on an investigation. Similarly, a journalist with Channels Television, Charles Opurum, was also attacked by some hoodlums while driving into a petrol station near the Rumuola…

The African Democratic Congress in Rivers State has said it remains strong and united despite recent developments at the national level. The party said its structures are still firmly rooted across the 23 local government areas of the state. The state’s ADC Chairman-elect, Chukwudi Dimkpa, stated this in a statement sent to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday night. Recall that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, reportedly left the ADC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday. However, Dimkpa said the party in Rivers State is unperturbed by the…

Nigerian forward Blessing Adebanjo says she is focused on building a career that extends beyond the court as she continues her development at the University of Georgia, combining her basketball ambitions with a rapidly growing presence as a digital creator, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a sporting landscape where modern athletes are increasingly defined by personality and cultural influence as much as performance, Adebanjo has emerged as part of a new generation shaping identities beyond competition. With more than 1.3 million followers on TikTok, the Nigerian has established herself as both a collegiate athlete and a content creator, while maintaining…

Staffers at Google DeepMind’s headquarters have voted to unionize in an effort to prevent the AI firm’s technology from being used by Israel and the US military. In a letter to Google management on Tuesday, employees requested that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union be recognized as joint representatives, with 98 percent of CWU members at DeepMind voting in support of the move.“We don’t want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are aiding Israel’s genocide of Palestinians,” an unnamed DeepMind employee said in a statement shared by the CWU. “Even if…

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $532.21 million in net inflows on Monday as Bitcoin pushed back above the $80,000 mark amid improving risk sentiment following the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with $335.49 million in daily inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $184.57 million, according to SoSoValue data. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) was the only other fund to post positive flows on the day, adding $12.16 million. The remaining funds recorded no new inflows.Monday’s inflows extended a three-day winning streak. On Friday, the funds pulled in…

More than a dozen women have come forward with misconduct allegations against former California Representative Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress. Numerous women spoke to CNN about alleged interactions — both in-person and via social media — where the married former congressman, 45, made them feel uncomfortable. Some accused Swalwell of exhibiting “Jekyll and Hyde” behavior, where he publicly championed victims of abuse while sometimes acting inappropriately behind the scenes. These new allegations date back to Swalwell’s college years at Campbell University in North Carolina, where he once published a poem where he bragged, “She chased and I ran/…

A crisis is brewing within the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the state chairman, Usaini Mai-Riga, publicly rejected alleged moves to hand over the party’s leadership structure to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Mr Kwankwaso joined the NDC on Sunday alongside the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview with Premier Radio on Monday, Mr Mairiga disclosed that negotiations aimed at integrating Mr Kwankwaso into the party was ongoing but said he cannot handover the party leadership to the newcomers. He revealed that two separate meetings failed to resolve fundamental…

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Zubaida Umar has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to proactive disaster management, with a focus on strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders across the country. She made this known while receiving a delegation from the Simulation and Crisis Management Directorate of the Department of State Services during a working visit to NEMA headquarters in Abuja. According to her, the agency is intensifying efforts to promote risk mitigation and build community resilience through early warning systems, preparedness measures and coordinated response strategies. “We remain focused on advancing a proactive and risk-informed approach to…

National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has disclosed that the party favoured Peter Obi more than any other aspirant while in the party. Abdullahi made the remark while faulting Obi’s claim that internal wrangling was responsible was part of the reason he defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Abdullahi said Obi and Kwankwaso’s defection meant a lot because they are significant politicians. He said: “I will be lying to say that their defection didn’t mean anything because these are two significant frontline politicians in this country and when…

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton. City were held to a 3-3 draw the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night. The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand. Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions. He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional. “I just think they will win every…