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As the internal crisis shaking the ruling All Progressives Congress in Benue State intensifies, correspondent JOHN CHARLES examines the strategic maneuvers of key political actors as they position themselves to realise their ambitions ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Excerpts… As the clock ticks toward the 2027 general elections, political actors across the country are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to actualise their aspirations. Both open and behind-the-scenes meetings are being held to ensure that aspirants and their parties emerge victorious at the polls. Part of these ongoing engagements includes moves by political parties to form alliances—strategic collaborations…
A16z has thrown its weight behind the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a growing federal-state standoff over prediction markets, opposing state regulators that try to shut down platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.The venture capital heavyweight submitted the letter on Thursday in response to the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on prediction markets. It argues that state-level crackdowns, ranging from cease-and-desist letters to criminal charges, are creating barriers that undermine the federal agency’s mandate to provide “impartial access to its markets and services.”In recent weeks alone, the CFTC has filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has spent years proving that true style doesn’t have to be complicated, and her latest spring outfit is further proof. The actress recently made basic black flip-flops look surprisingly chic, pairing the casual staple with a silky blue dress in a way only she could pull off. Equal parts polished and effortless, the outfit felt like a masterclass in low-maintenance luxury. While on set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles, the actress was spotted wearing the sleek dress-and-flip-flop…
Critical sectors in Cross River State, including education, youth development, and women affairs, received no capital funding in the first three months of 2026, according to the state’s 2026 first-quarter budget performance report under Governor Bassey Otu. The report shows that although the education sector has an approved capital budget of N63.5 billion for projects and programmes across 13 institutions, no funds were released for implementation within the period under review. A breakdown of the 2026 budget indicates that some key education projects awaiting funding include the upgrade of 280 classrooms in junior secondary schools (N1.75 billion), construction and furnishing…
While traveling between Kaduna, Jos and Kafanchan on Saturday, April 25, 2026, where I spent the night, I followed developments in Mali closely. My keen interest in the unfolding events was shaped by my background as a student of conflict sensitive reporting, which has taught me to pay attention not only to attacks themselves, but also to the statements, signals and patterns that emerge in their aftermath. Reports of coordinated attacks across several locations were troubling enough. As the day progressed, three separate statements emerged, one from ‘Jama’at Nasr al Islam wal Muslimin’, known as JNIM, another from the ‘Azawad…
Nigerian actress and film director Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 comedy classic Aki na Ukwa, is dead. The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) announced her death in a statement signed by its National President, Uche Agbo, on Friday. Mr Agbo said the actress died on 27 April after a prolonged illness. He said: “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Madam Cecilia Oby Kechere, Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter. “Madam Cecilia was a graduate of Theatre Arts University of Ibadan, a committed…
Troops of Sector 9 of the Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have neutralised four suspected kidnappers and recovered sophisticated weapons and ammunition during an operation in the Pandam Forest, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement by the media arm of the Task Force confirming the operation on Saturday, said the troops successfully carried out the mop-up in the forest on April 29th at about 5:20 p.m. following credible intelligence on the location of the kidnappers in the dense forest. According to the statement, the operation conducted in collaboration with a STRATOC drone team and two previously arrested…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will hold its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. This was made known in a notice posted on the party’s official X handle on Saturday. It read: “103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting. “Sequel to the signed resolution of two-third of the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP,) @OfficialPDPNig the National Executive Committee (NEC).” According to the notice the meeting is set to hold by 2:00 pm. “In accordance…
The Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of multiple suspects including cultists, bandits, and kidnappers, linked to cult violence, illegal arms possession, and murder across the state. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, who briefed newsmen on the activities of the Force at the Police Headquarters in Jos on Friday, said the Command had recorded breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, which included the recovery of a human skull and illegal firearms from the suspects. CP Ewah disclosed that operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a 31-year-old suspect identified as David Ponnan in the early…
Nigerian actress and film director, Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 comedy classic, Aki na Ukwa, is dead. National President of Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Uche Agbo, announced the development on Saturday. Agbo said the actress died on 27th April, 2026, after prolonged illness. The statement read: “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Madam Cecilia Oby Kechere, Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter. “We were informed yesterday that she passed on Monday, 27th April 2026, after a prolonged illness. “Madam Cecilia was…
