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The Nigerian Army has said that its troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to record significant operational successes across the theatre. The Army said the troops have arrested suspected terrorists and their collaborators, rescued kidnapped civilians, and recovered explosive devices during coordinated operations. A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Uba Sani, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, said that in a notable development, troops of OPHK deployed at Ngamdu, while conducting operational engagements in the town, apprehended two suspected terrorists identified as 32-year-old Haruna Adamu and…

Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, and former Arsenal winger Freddie Ljungberg have named their PFA Player of the Season. Speaking to Viaplay, Schmeichel picked Arsenal’s David Raya as the player who should win the PFA Player of the Year award, saying he has been outstanding. On his part, Ljungberg went for Manchester City attacker Erling Haaland. Speaking on the player to win the PFA Player of the Year award this term, Schmeichel said, “There is one outstanding candidate, and that is Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya. “If you take him out of Arsenal, Arsenal are nowhere near that first position…

A frontline aspirant for the Nnewi South Constituency II seat in the State House of Assembly, Ambassador Peter Ezenwa, has formally obtained his Expression of Interest Form under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. In a statement on Tuesday, shortly after securing the form, Ezenwa, who was accompanied to the APGA office by some stakeholders of the party, described the step as more than a “procedural requirement”, emphasising that it represents a deliberate commitment to service and accountability to the people of Ebenator, Ukpor, Ezinifite, and Akwaihedi which made up the constituency. According to him, the decision to…

Police operatives in Niger State have arrested 30-year-old Agada Isaac with a military Baretta pistol, army camouflage and cap among others The incident happened on Tuesday when the operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division Bida were on routine patrol sighted the suspect on a motorcycle approaching a temporary police checkpoint in Bida local government area. Isaac on sighting the police patrol vehicle alighted from the motorcycle and took to his heels which drew the attention of the operatives. The police gave him a hot chase and arrested him close to his residence near Federal Polytechnic Bida. During an on-the-spot search,…

Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, we have introduced dozens of features across many languages that are integrated across Apple’s platforms, relevant to what users do every day, and built with privacy protections at every step. These include Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up and many more.Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, warned Tuesday that recent progress on the digital asset market structure bill in the US Senate did not guarantee success for the legislation, speculating that the next two weeks would be crucial.Speaking at the Consensus crypto conference in Miami, Garlinghouse said that the likelihood of the market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, passing would “drop precipitously” if not addressed in the next two weeks. According to the Ripple CEO, the bill would be “too much of a loaded issue” amid campaigns for the 2026 US midterms, with primaries ongoing until the November elections.“Do I…

A school director in Arkansas has been accused of being the “ringleader” of a makeshift child fight club, and she recently learned her fate following the crime. Mary Tracy Morrison, the owner and director of The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain and the Engage program in Jonesboro, pleaded guilty to one count of permitting child abuse and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile on Monday, May 4, according to KAIT. Morrison, 51, has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail, 120 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring and nine years of probation following…

The federal government may completely close a carriageway on the Eko Bridge in Lagos State due to damage to about eight piles. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, disclosed this at a press conference on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the closure would require approval from the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. “If he agrees with our recommendations, a carriageway of the bridge may be completely shut to traffic,” the official said. Mr Dare said the move followed a recent joint inspection of the bridge by consultants, contractors and officials from the Federal Ministry of Works, which…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed a counter-affidavit in opposition to a fresh bail application filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State High Court. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, counsel to the defendant, Mr. Ubong Akpang, informed the court of a pending bail application, emphasising that it concerns the defendant’s liberty. He further stated that all necessary processes had been duly filed and served, expressing readiness to proceed with the hearing. However, counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Ibrahim…

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced the admission of new members into the party, including supporters of the Obidient Movement and followers of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Enugu, the party leadership, led by Johnpaul Anih, said the development would strengthen its political base ahead of future elections in the state. The statement, signed by the State Secretary, Dr. Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, and the Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugwueze, said the influx of new members reflects growing support for the party’s agenda. According to the party,…