Author: News Room

Members of the David Mark-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have staged a protest at the the Federal High Court in Abuja, urging the judiciary not to allow itself to be used to stifle opposition parties in Nigeria. The demonstration is coming amid the ongoing legal battle between the David Mark-led ADC and the faction headed by Nafiu Bala. The protesters alleged that the lawsuit filed by Bala, which the Supreme Court referred back to the Federal High Court, is a ploy to distract the opposition political party. DAILY POST recalls that in April, the…

The Federal Government has given civil servants performing human resource functions across ministries, departments and agencies a one-year deadline to obtain approved professional certifications as part of efforts to professionalise human resource management in the Federal Civil Service. An exclusive circular obtained by The PUNCH from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation on Monday showed that officers currently serving in HR-related roles have been granted a 12-month moratorium to acquire recognised certifications or risk becoming ineligible for deployment to key personnel management positions. The circular, addressed to all ministers, permanent secretaries, and heads of…

Family members of the murdered Ajiran prince, Ademola Akinloye, and rights activists have condemned calls for the release of a murder suspect standing trial over the alleged killing of two residents of the Ajiran community in Lagos, warning against attempts to undermine the judicial process. Their position was made known during a press conference organised by the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights at the International Press Centre, Ogba, Lagos, on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs Adeola Ogundimu-Akinloye, younger sister of the late Ademola Akinloye, described her brother’s death as a painful loss that the family was…

Payaza Africa Limited has secured upgraded credit ratings from four agencies, signalling growing investor confidence in the fintech company’s financial stability and operational performance. The payment company recorded upgrades across the board, with DataPro raising its rating from A to AA-, Intelligence Africa assigning it an A- investment-grade rating, Agusto upgrading it from BBB to A-, and GCR, an affiliate of Moody’s, also moving it from BBB to A-. A credit rating reflects a company’s financial strength and its ability to meet debt obligations, indicating how safe it is for lenders and investors to extend credit. In a statement on…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal has become one of the most sought-after free agents in African football after his contract with Shooting Stars expired, with clubs from Angola, Sierra Leone and across Nigeria all racing to secure his signature, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Footy-Africa, Angolan champions Petro de Luanda and Sierra Leonean club FC Kallon have both identified Lawal as a priority target, while NPFL champions Rangers International and Plateau United are also monitoring his situation should he opt to remain in Nigeria. Lawal’s availability follows a stellar campaign with Shooting Stars, where his performances between the posts…

Apple just announced watchOS 27, the next version of its Apple Watch operating system, introducing support for Siri AI, a redesigned “dynamic” app grid, and improvements to health and fitness tracking. The watchOS 27 update will be available “this fall,” according to Apple, though support is notably limited — the new OS will only be available for Apple Watch Series 9 models or newer, including the Ultra 2, Ultra 3, and SE 3.The biggest update coming to supported Apple Watch models is Siri AI — the next generation of Apple’s virtual assistant, powered by Apple Intelligence. This comes with a…

The Humanity Protocol, dubbed the “Chinese Worldcoin,” has been exploited for more than $30 million through a private key compromise, sending the price of H tokens plummeting on Tuesday. “We’ve detected a security incident involving the compromise of private keys belonging to a member of the Humanity Foundation,” said Terence Kwok, founder and CEO of Humanity Protocol, on Tuesday.Kwok advised users not to interact with the bridge or any liquidity pools until it has been deemed safe and added that the team was working with security experts, but did not provide any further details at the time. Humanity is a zkEVM blockchain-based…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nobody balances comfort and style like Jennifer Lawrence (and now, Us). Her elevated summer lounge pants look is the easiest blueprint to copy, thanks to this linen-blend version that’s just $33 on Amazon. It’s the ticket to a Mediterranean aesthetic. Strolling around New York City, Lawrence looked like she’d just stepped off a yacht in France. Her outfit included a knit cardigan, slip-on sandals and the most enviable wide-leg pants that practically floated as she walked. Trousers, palazzos, whatever you…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has ratified and endorsed the outcome of the party’s 2027 nationwide primaries ahead of the forthcoming election. The National Leader of the NDC, Seriake Dickson, announced this in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday. Mr Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, said the National Executive Committee (NEC) ratified and endorsed the outcome of the NDC’s primaries during its second meeting on Wednesday. “After reviewing reports from across the federation, NEC ratified and endorsed the outcome of the nationwide primary elections and commended our electoral committees, screening and appeal panels, party officials, volunteers,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will officially begin the commissioning of several high-impact legacy infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. Speaking with newsmen during a high-level site verification tour to assess final delivery arrangements and mobilization frameworks on Monday, June 8, 2026, the Minister stated that the President will commence with the commissioning of stage two of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Main Carriageways, which he said was 100 percent complete.  Wike, who was visibly excited at the…