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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s security strategy, urging the country to develop its local arms manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on imported weapons. Kalu also charged financial institutions to strengthen measures against money laundering, terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows that sustain criminal networks across the country. Speaking at the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja on Saturday, the Deputy Speaker said Nigeria’s security challenges require a coordinated national response involving government institutions, the private sector, technology companies, civil society groups and…
Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, says the state has recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera, five deaths and 53 suspected cases. Baamlong, who disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Jos, said the confirmed and suspected cases were reported in Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2 communities in Mangu Local Government Area. According to Baamlong, the State Ministry of Health is intensifying public health interventions to contain the outbreak, prevent further spread and reduce its impact on affected communities. He explained that the state had taken decisive actions to control the outbreak and protect residents through the…
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup worth 55 million ($63 million), according to reports. The left-back, 27, joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 after coming through La Liga champions Barcelona’s academy and moving to Getafe. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Jose Mourinho as coach this week after he was reelected earlier in June, following two seasons without winning a major trophy. Los Blancos are set to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate at the end of his contract at Anfield and have been linked with Bernardo Silva and…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Few items of clothing instantly look summer-ready like a white dress, and Laura Dern inspired us to make sure ours has a specific detail. Of course, there are so many different dress styles, but the Jurassic Park star wore one that’s flattering on a range of bodies. Prepare to style this midi halter dress all season long. Dern recently attended the 2026 French Open in Paris, France, and our eyes instantly went to her flowy dress. The breezy look is…
Edo Queens Football Club have emerged as the 2026 champions of the Nigeria Women Football League after finishing top of the Super Six competition on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In their final game against Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens secured a 0-0 draw, enough to finish with 10 points from five matches. The Benin-based side won three games, drew one and lost one. Bayelsa Queens also finished with 10 points but had an inferior goal difference and settled for second place. Nasarawa Amazons, who beat Edo Queens in the opening game, finished third with eight points after playing out…
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrician, Mr Olarewaju Afolabi, in Ilorin, Kwara State. The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Mohammed, made this known on Sunday, while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin on the outcome of an intensive investigation into the victim’s disappearance. The victim was reported to have left his residence on June 7, 2026, to inspect an electrical installation project but failed to return home, raising concern among family members. Mohammed said,…
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that security in the state under his administration was better than what obtained in Anambra State under former Governor Peter Obi. This is as the All Progressives Congress chieftain faulted opposition figures, including Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity in Nigeria without providing practical approaches to addressing the challenge. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast with host Seun Okinbaloye, Oshiomhole said insecurity started under Atiku’s tenure as vice president, while Obi failed to tackle insecurity, particularly the activities…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Chrissy Teigen has a way of making even the trickiest trends look completely effortless. The model, cookbook author and mother of four is known for mixing fashion-forward pieces with easy wardrobe staples, and her latest outfit is a perfect example. This time, it’s all about barrel jeans — the cool-girl denim style fashion insiders can’t seem to stop wearing. On May 31, Teigen shared an Instagram selfie wearing white barrel-leg jeans, a cropped button-up shirt, a slim brown belt and…
The former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has reflected on one of the most consequential periods in Nigeria’s history, saying the decision to hand over power to a civilian government in 1999 was both a political necessity and a moral obligation to rescue the country from prolonged instability. Speaking at his 84th birthday celebration and the public presentation of three books chronicling his life and contributions to nation-building, Abdulsalami urged Nigerians to remain committed to democracy, peace and strong institutions, insisting that the gains of democratic governance far outweigh any alternative system. The event, held at the State House, Abuja,…
Ejimofor Opara, the Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has faulted the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over his comment on the case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Obi had reiterated his call for Kanu’s release during an interaction with Nigerians in Washington, D.C., United States, saying there was no justification for the continued detention of the IPOB leader. Obidient Movement said the visit took place a few days ago. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, the former…
