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As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, it is important to remind all the actors involved in this process to act in a responsible manner and not engage in any untidy or sharp practice that may raise doubts or anxiety about the integrity of the elections. An impression that our democracy is under assault in any form whatsoever is enough to derail the exercise and create a perception of wrong-doing or deliberate mischief. In particular, two recent developments relating to the judiciary – the Justice Peter Lifu case in the matter of the proposed deregistration of the African…

Nigeria has launched its first public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, a digital platform designed to independently monitor implementation of the country’s mental health laws and policies amid concerns over slow progress in carrying out key reforms. Developed by advocacy organisation Nigerian Mental Health (NMH), the tracker was officially launched virtually on Monday after an initial public unveiling in May. NMH announced the launch in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES. According to the organisation, the platform enables policymakers, researchers, civil society organisations and members of the public to monitor progress on commitments under the National Mental Health Act and…

The Nigerian Army says troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised several terrorists and disrupted attempted bandit movements during intelligence-led air operations in parts of Niger and Kaduna states. In a statement on Tuesday, the Army said the operations, carried out by the Air Component on June 29, dealt a major blow to terrorists and armed bandits by targeting their movements within the Joint Operations Area. According to the statement, the operation in the Dogon Dawa axis of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State followed credible intelligence, corroborated by human intelligence sources, indicating…

Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury firm Solana Company signed an agreement to support the development of Alatau City, Kazakhstan’s planned digital-first megacity.The company signed a memorandum of understanding to advise and help build Alatau City’s blockchain and crypto infrastructure during the Alatau City Roadshow in Shenzhen and Hong Kong in June, which reportedly secured 30 cooperation agreements with a combined investment potential of over $6 billion.“We look forward to deepening this partnership and expanding the Solana ecosystem’s footprint across the region,” said Solana Company chair and CEO Joseph Chee.The deal further pushes Kazakhstan into Solana’s corner. Last year, Kazakhstan launched Central Asia’s…

Elliot Page is ready to rumble after undergoing some intense boxing training. The Academy Award nominee, 39, revealed via Instagram on Monday, June 29, that stepping into the squared circle with boxing trainer Nolan Hanson got him into peak physical condition, complete with six-pack abs. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to train with @coachnol,” Page wrote. “He’s a brilliant teacher, not just in the way he breaks down complex movements, but also in his strategic understanding of boxing and his thoughtful approach to the psychological side of the sport.” A video shared by the actor showed him bobbing and weaving in…

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has regained his trillionaire status after a rally in SpaceX and Tesla shares boosted his net worth by more than $60 billion, following a major decline earlier in June. Shares of SpaceX rose 7.6 per cent, while Tesla gained 8.6 per cent as of Monday, increasing Mr Musk’s net worth by $62.3 billion to more than $1 trillion, according to Forbes. On 24 June, the aerospace entrepreneur fell below the trillion-dollar threshold after his net worth declined by 31 per cent to an estimated $962 billion. The decline followed a slump in SpaceX’s stock price and…

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and ex-Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Aku, has launched the second season of her podcast, Beyond, focusing on personal growth, healing, and navigating life’s transitional phases. The new season was unveiled over the weekend at an event in Lagos themed “Conversations That Matter,” which brought together professionals, creatives and public figures for discussions on personal development and emotional well-being. Among those in attendance were rapper Falz, television anchor Olive Emodi, media personality Idia Aisien, actor Shawn Faqua and his wife, Sharon Ifunanya, Arise News anchor Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong, actor Blessing Obasi-Nze, media personality Mojibade Sosanya, sports journalist Kelechi Anyikude, and the…

Some soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, have allegedly invaded the halls of residence of students of Osun State University, Osogbo and assaulted students. During the incidents, soldiers also allegedly seized and took away over 60 mobile phones and other electronic gadgets belonging to the students. Also during the invasion, which took place Monday evening, some female students were reportedly stripped naked and made to forcefully dance unclad by the rampaging soldiers, said to be part of the batch that had their passing-out parade last Saturday. The perpetrators also allegedly raped a female student, but the allegation can not be…

Samsung is expected to unveil its next generation of foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event next month, but now we know what they might look like, courtesy of some leaked images published by Android Headlines. Images shared by the publication include case designs for two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 models and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, each giving a good look at the phones inside the cases too.This could be our closest look so far at Samsung’s new wide-style foldable, following a leak of a purported dummy unit in May, and a fresh photo of an apparent dummy unit…

A Michigan judge temporarily blocked prediction market Kalshi from allowing residents to place bets on sporting events, after the state’s attorney general accused the platform of violating gambling laws.Kalshi was hit with a temporary restraining order from Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who said the platform would be fined $120,000 for each day it fails to comply with the order’s geolocation requirements, according to a Monday court filing. The order lasts for 14 days and expires on July 13.Aquilina wrote that Michigan residents would suffer irreparable harm from being “exploited by Kalshi’s sports betting operation masquerading as an…