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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday approved Caretaker Committees for Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Imo, and Osun States. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Shan, said the NWC acted on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), under Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025). In Delta, Sylvester Monye, a professor, was appointed Chairman, with Michael Tidi as secretary. Other members include Ujor Ucheonny, Victor Ofobrukueta, Johnbull Kenairu, and Jackson Agbor. Additional Delta committee members are Onega Mike, Ekiyor Charles, Vero Egbuna, Chukwunonso Ndah, and Walter Uguoye. For Enugu State, Steve Oruruo was named chairman, Martin Ugwuamadieze as secretary, and…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained that recent United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State were aimed at halting the growing threat posed by Lakurawa, which he described as a fast-expanding and highly dangerous armed group. Musa said Lakurawa represents an emerging security threat that authorities are determined to neutralise before it escalates into a major insurgency. He said the primary objective of the operation was to prevent the group from spreading further and destabilising more communities. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, the former defence chief noted that while security forces are…
Member of the Parliament of Ghana, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has hailed referee Daniel Laryea for his ‘outstanding officiating’ during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Yaw Boamah insisted that Laryea truly lifted the flag of Ghana with his performance during the encounter, adding that he would continue to be an inspiration to young Ghanaian referees. Laryea suffered criticism from fans of the Super Eagles for his officiating as Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 via penalties. The fans believe the referee was biased with his officiating, favouring the AFCON host nation with most of his decisions during the match. However,…
A former senior executive with Halliburton Energy Services Inc., Mr. Olukayode Togun, has dragged the oil field services giant before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, over the termination of his employment, alleging discrimination, wrongful dismissal and breach of international labour standards. In the suit marked NICN/LA/268/2025, Togun, through his counsel, Mr. Folabi Kuti (SAN), is asking the court to declare his dismissal unlawful and to award him over $250m in general damages, in addition to several financial entitlements running into millions of naira, dollars and Norwegian kroner. When the matter came up on Thursday for mention, Justice…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers linked to a proscribed secessionist group following a two-hour gun battle at Enugwu-Agidi Junction in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday that the duo was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday after a gun duel with a five-man robbery gang. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest marked another significant operational breakthrough in the command’s sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property. He added that police operatives attached to the…
Does anyone know why the chicken has no teeth? Honestly, I don’t. But I know its humble beginnings, dating back in time. That was when the chicken tilled the earth with its beak and four-toe pronged legs, fending for its daily bread. That was the time when the chicken was left to roam in the day and roost at night. I’m talking about when owners would comb the dark with lamps, looking for their chickens at night, scooping them into coops, and releasing them in the morning, cage-free. The ‘freedom-and-bondage’ breeding method was the practice in this land and beyond.…
International airline Delta has reported $63.4bn in operating revenue in 2025, a strong close to its centennial year. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday announcing its performance for last year. For the full year, Delta generated $63.4bn in operating revenue, with an operating income of $5.8bn and a pre-tax income of $6.2bn, translating to a 9.8 per cent pre-tax margin. Full-year earnings per share reached $7.66, while operating cash flow stood at $8.3bn. For the last quarter of 2025, the airline delivered $16.0bn in operating revenue, an operating income of $1.5bn and an operating margin of 9.2 per…
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of X owner Elon Musk’s children, is suing his company for enabling its AI to virtually strip her down into a bikini without her consent.St. Clair is one of the many people over the past couple weeks who have found themselves undressed without permission by X’s AI chatbot, Grok. The chatbot has been gingerly complying with users’ requests to remove clothing from many women and some apparent minors, or put them in sexualized poses or scenarios. The feature has caused an uproar from policymakers around the world who have launched investigations and vowed…
The legislation would allow the state‘s treasury to hold digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion, which applied only to Bitcoin as of January.West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has proposed legislation amending the state’s code to allow the treasury to invest up to 10% in precious metals, certain digital assets and stablecoins.In a bill introduced to the West Virginia legislature on Wednesday, Rose proposed that the state’s Board of Treasury be allowed to invest in precious metals, digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion from the previous calendar year and stablecoins.…
The Neighborhood actress Tichina Arnold briefly dated Brian Austin Green during their early years in Hollywood — something the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum just revealed. “We liked each other, but he pursued me,” Arnold said on the “Funny Knowing You” podcast in December 2025. “He actually took me on a date [where] we did the red carpet. … And this is in the height of Martin too! I was, like, ‘What?’ But he was good-looking and stuff.” According to Arnold, she was especially attracted to Green’s musical talents. “He was very musically inclined. His dad is a jazz musician and…
