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The camp of the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, over his recent outburst against Atiku. The ADC condemned the former SGF over his criticism of the party’s presidential primary, accusing him of making unsubstantiated allegations and attempting to discredit a democratic process he could not influence. Lawal, had, while announcing his resignation from the party on Monday, accused Atiku of influencing the outcome of the party’s primaries held across the country. The former SGF, who questioned the credibility of the exercise, alleged that the…

Following operations carried out on May 31, 2026, the Kaduna State Police Command said it has recovered 245 stolen cattle after foiling two separate cattle rustling and kidnapping attempts in Igabi and Kudan local government areas of the state. The operation, which was carried out by police personnel, local vigilantes and members of the community, trailed the suspects while alerting neighbouring communities and mounting intense pressure on the bandits. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, he said bandits in the early hours of Sunday invaded a Fulani settlement on the outskirts of Rubu Village in Igabi…

Klinshak Longbak is on the verge of sealing a move away from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Wikki Tourists, DAILY POST reports. Longbak is reported to be undergoing trials with Slovakian side, AS Trencin. The midfielder left the Bauchi Elephants after the completion of the 2025-26 NPFL season. His departure comes as Wikki Tourists prepare for life in the Nigeria National League, NNL. Longbak netted thrice and provided three assists in 32 appearances for Wikki Tourists in the just-concluded season. He joined Wikki Tourists from Plateau United in 2023.

The Kogi State Police Command has successfully conducted a comprehensive training programme on weapon handling and marksmanship for a total of five hundred and sixty-five (565) constables. This command was part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. A statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Afusat, stated that “The training, which commenced on 13th April, 2026 and lasted two months, was held in line with the strategic vision and initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, aimed at strengthening the capacity of…

The Imota Local Council Development Area and management of GBEDU 100.1FM have reassured residents that Imota remains peaceful and secure following the circulation of a viral video and a radio broadcast alleging that two schoolgirls were killed during a bandit attack on a primary school in the community. The false report, which sparked concern among residents and parents on Monday, claimed that armed bandits had invaded a public school in Imota and killed two pupils. The claim gained traction after it was aired during a live phone-in segment on GBEDU 100.1FM and subsequently circulated on social media. Reacting to the…

World record holder Tobi Amusan claimed her first Diamond League victory of the season on Sunday and also broke her own meeting record in the women’s 100m hurdles after storming to victory in a time of 12.28s at the Rabat Diamond League. Amusan’s winning time equalled her season’s best of 12.28s, which she set at the Xiamen Diamond League last week, and marked another encouraging performance as she continues to build momentum this season. Having finished second in Xiamen, the Nigerian went one better in Rabat, crossing the line ahead of Devynne Charlton, who was second in 12.40s, and Nadine…

Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and some of those partner companies have shared details about what we can expect.The common feature shared by all of the upcoming launches is that Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark superchip, though several variations are in the pipeline. The flagship version unveiled by Nvidia at Computex includes 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores, and 128GB of LPDDR5X memory —…

An early Ether (ETH) investor sold their ETH holdings over the past week as the price headed toward $2,000, sparking fears of further losses. However, onchain data tells a different story as traders speculate where ETH/USD might bottom.Key takeaways:An early Ethereum whale sold $136 million in ETH, adding pressure as Ether trades below the $2,000 level.Onchain data shows no evidence that older ETH investors are selling en masse.Analysts warn the ETH price could fall further toward the $1,500 support.Ethereum OG whale sells $136 million ETHAn old Ethereum whale, an early investor holding tokens since the network’s first years, sold 55,000…

Mackenzie Phillips is lifting the lid on her time as a child actor. Phillips, 66, recently claimed to Fox News that she and costar Valerie Bertinelli used cocaine on the set of One Day at a Time, the hit Norman Lear sitcom in which they played teenage sisters Julie and Barbara Cooper. “So, this might surprise you that during lunch break, Valerie and I would drive to my house, get in the pool, drink wine and snort coke,” Phillips said in an interview published on Sunday, May 31. “But Valerie talks about it openly, so it’s not like I’m pulling…

A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has ruled out challenging the outcome of the party’s 25 May presidential primary in court. Mr Hayatu-Deen, however, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities and procedural lapses during the exercise, saying that the process fell short of his expectations. A statement issued by Hayatu-Deen on Monday in Abuja, titled “My Campaign, The Silent Majority, and the Future of Our Democracy,” said his decision followed careful reflection and extensive consultations. The statement comes a day after he hosted the winner of the primary election, former Vice President…