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Border security czar Tom Homan keeps threatening to “flood” New York City with ICE agents. But a new investigation shows that ICE has been quietly ramping up arrests in the New York area already — and disproportionately targeting Latino neighborhoods. The City, a local nonprofit news organization, found 430 street arrests in the metropolitan area between October 2025 and mid-March. Of these, 93 percent involved Latinos, even though they only make up 66 percent of the local undocumented population. More telling: Many of those arrested weren’t the intended targets at all. Agents grabbed them while looking for other people, according…
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their longest outflow streak since launch, extending withdrawals as institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure weakened.Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $223 million in net outflows on Thursday, marking the record nine-day outflow streak since the funds launched in 2024, according to data from Farside Investors.The latest streak surpassed the previous record eight-session outflow run recorded in February 2025, though its roughly $2.84 billion in cumulative withdrawals remains below the $3.2 billion lost during the earlier selloff.US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in May 2026 versus February 2025. Source: SoSoValueThe outflows suggest institutional demand for Bitcoin…
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A Human Rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has said that sustainable governance in Nigeria must move beyond physical infrastructure to prioritise people, dignity and institutional integrity. Mr Odinkalu, a professor, said this on Thursday in Umuahia while delivering a keynote lecture during the Abia Anniversary Lecture organised to commemorate the third year anniversary of Governor Alex Otti-led administration. He warned that projects alone could not guarantee development and emphasised the need for purposeful leadership that directly impacted citizens’ lives in the state. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Mr Odinkalu said the state’s various economic sectors have been transformed within the past three years…
Until Nigeria begins to treat human development as infrastructure with the same seriousness we reserve for roads, oil, and finance, our talent-scarcity debate will keep repeating itself. Not because Nigerians lack potential, but because potential without systems rarely scales. When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of the weak quality of Nigerian talent, he likely did not expect the firestorm the statement would ignite across the Nigerian corporate space. On one end, some defended his position, arguing that employability among many Nigerian graduates is truly weak and that companies are struggling to…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue praying for terrorists and bandits to have a rethink and abandon their evil ways as security agencies intensify efforts to restore peace across the country. He made the remark on Thursday, May 28, 2026, during a meeting with security chiefs and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where discussions centred on the worsening cases of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry in parts of the country. The President said his administration remains committed to tackling insecurity through sustained military operations, intelligence gathering and improved collaboration among security agencies. He, however, stressed that…
Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 election. Marafa secured the party’s ticket through a consensus agreement during a meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. The chairman of the party’s electoral committee, Aminu Jelani, officially announced him as the NDC candidate. Speaking after the announcement, Marafa thanked party members for their support and promised to provide responsible leadership if elected governor. He said corruption has slowed development in Zamfara and pledged to promote accountability and the prudent management of public funds. Marafa also promised…
A man in his late 30s, identified simply as Akaninyene, has allegedly confessed to killing about 30 persons in Abanyama, Ukim Ita community, Creek Town in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspect, who reportedly lived alone in a secluded hut inside a forest, was arrested following intelligence linking him to the disappearance and murder of a recent victim in the community. According to security sources, Akaninyene, in his confessional statement to investigators, claimed that a woman assisted him in carrying out the killings by holding down victims while he slit their throats. He further disclosed that…
Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enrique, has released a strong squad to face Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday evening in Budapest. The squad includes the likes of 2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, inform forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and midfield ace Vitinha. PSG head to the game after eliminating Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final stage, while Arsenal knocked out Atletico Madrid. The Parisians defeated Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate last season in the Champions League semi-final stage. Here is the full list of PSG’s squad against Arsenal: 2 – Hakimi 4 – Beraldo 5 – Marquinhos 6 – Zabarnyi 7…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has approved a special cash support package of 350 Saudi Riyals for each of the over 4,000 pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The State Amirul Hajj, Ahmad Jega, announced the gesture while addressing journalists in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Friday. Jega said the gesture formed part of the governor’s commitment to ensuring the comfort and welfare of Kebbi pilgrims throughout their stay in the Holy Land. According to him, the governor also fully settled the Hadaya sacrifice fees for all the state pilgrims to enable them…
