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The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of two policemen who were shot dead along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in the Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. The directive to fish out the killers of the policemen was issued on Monday by the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, during an emergency security meeting held at the State Police Command Headquarters in Awka. Orutugu briefed senior officers and heads of operational units of the command on the urgency of the situation. Our correspondent gathered that the policemen were ambushed and attacked during…
Most times when people talk about leadership, they focus on skills like vision, charisma, innovation, confidence and strategic thinking. These skills are important. After all, it is almost impossible to find anybody who wants to follow a leader who lacks direction and conviction. However, another skill subtly supports all of them but is usually ignored. When it is missing, even the most brilliant leaders struggle to achieve their goals. That skill is clarity. Clarity is one of the most powerful communication tools a leader can possess, yet it remains one of the most underrated. Many people do not notice it…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University branch, on Monday, ordered the commencement of an indefinite strike over non-payment of promotion arrears, among others. This was conveyed in a statement by the branch’s chairman, Dr Ali Ako and secretary, Prof Daniel Chile, on Monday. The union said the strike was called following the failure of sustained engagement with the BSU administration, the Governing Council, and the state government on critical welfare and governance issues affecting lecturers and the university. The statement added that the union at its congress meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2026, resolved to embark…
Africa’s ambitions to become a major player in the global artificial intelligence economy could be constrained by persistent power shortages and weak infrastructure capacity, a senior Schneider Electric executive has warned. The warning comes as African governments and private investors increase focus on digital infrastructure, even as power shortages and grid instability continue to challenge long-term technology expansion plans across the continent. Speaking at the IDC CIO Summit 2026 in Sandton, Johannesburg, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA, at Schneider Electric, Steven Santini, said global technology firms are increasingly positioning Africa as an emerging frontier for AI-driven investment but warned…
Meta’s AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta’s chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else’s profile and then reset the password.Meta rolled out its AI-powered support assistant in March, which is supposed to help with things like resetting your password, setting up two-factor authentication, and regaining access to your account. As shown in the Telegram video, a hacker simply asked Meta’s support chatbot, “Just link to my new mail address i send…
US Senate consideration of the Digital Asset Clarity (CLARITY) Act is likely to resume as members reconvene this week after an extended Memorial Day holiday.Many US lawmakers and crypto industry leaders are pushing for consideration of the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill introduced by Republicans and passed by the House of Representatives in July 2025. The bill, expected to give more authority to the federal commodities regulator over digital assets, passed two crucial committees before the one-week break. It has been debated in Congress amid pushback from industry and banking representatives over stablecoins, tokenized equities and other issues.“This…
Shaun White is ready to jump back into the dating pool following his split from fiancée Nina Dobrev. Us Weekly has learned that White, 39, is “getting back in the dating scene after a very public end to his engagement.” The Olympic snowboarder was spotted on a date last week in New York City, sparking rumors that he is back on the market. Us has since learned that the mystery woman White went out with on Friday, May 29, is Angela Garten, a model living in New York City, according to her social media. White was photographed with Garten on…
The State House Press Corps (SHPC) is set to host its inaugural Annual Dinner, “The Presidential Press Corps Annual Dinner,” a landmark event designed to foster closer engagement between the media and the highest levels of government. The annual dinner, initially scheduled for Thursday, 4th June 2026, will now be held on Friday, 19th June 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja. SHPC is a group of journalists accredited to cover the office of the president and the presidency. The maiden dinner is designed to celebrate excellence in presidential reporting. It will provide a relaxed atmosphere where…
The Niger State Government has defended the award of road contracts covering more than 1,000 kilometres across the state, dismissing allegations that the projects were approved through executive fiat without due process. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development, Engr. Hassan Baba Etsu, said all contracts awarded by the administration of Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago complied with the Public Procurement Law and followed established procurement procedures. Speaking during a press briefing to mark the governor’s third year in office, Etsu described reports of arbitrary contract awards as false and misleading. He said the state government is currently undertaking…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has declared that President Bola Tinubu would end up as a better Nigerian president than the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Lawal warned that Atiku’s presidency would be detrimental to Nigeria, stressing that Tinubu would ultimately perform better if reelected in 2027. In a statement he signed, the former SGF noted that his personal convictions would not allow him to support what he tagged “the evil that Atiku and his people represent.” “I believe Tinubu might, comparatively speaking, end up a better Nigerian president than Atiku…
