Author: News Room
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano, days ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement released by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, on Friday. Rabiu Kwankwaso and Aminu Gwarzo paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Photo credit: Saifullahi Hassan According to the statement, Obasanjo, who is currently in Kano on an official assignment, received Kwankwaso at his temporary residence in the state. “His Excellency, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE, the Vice Presidential Candidate…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered two stolen vehicles in separate operations in the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, the first vehicle was recovered during a stop-and-search operation on June 22 along Siluko Road, Benin City, while the second was recovered in the course of the investigation. The statement said operatives attached to the Textile Mill Road Division intercepted a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus, ash in colour, with registration number GBZ 646 YK, Edo State, during a routine checkpoint operation. It stated, “On 22nd June, 2026,…
You suffered a hip injury in February. Did you think playing at this World Cup was possible? I did not think it was possible, I am not going to lie. When I had to opt in for the decision to get the surgery, obviously for long-term benefits, they kind of told me we do not see people come back from this as quickly as they should, and yeah, I kind of gave up. And then Jesse (Marsch) called me in the funniest tone and said, “We are going to give you as much time as you need. You will be…
Popular Nigerian-Japanese content creator, Katy Igwe, also known as Ada Igbo, has drawn widespread praise online after sharing a video of her conversation with another Japanese-Igbo woman who spoke fluent Igbo, surprising many social media users. The vlog, shared on YouTube on Thursday and circulated across multiple social media platforms, has attracted thousands of views and positive reactions, with many applauding the pair for preserving their Igbo heritage despite growing up in Japan. Igwe, who hails from Oguta in Imo State but lives in Tokyo, Japan, is known for creating content centred on cultural exchange, fashion and the fusion of…
From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for “non-commercial, individual developers.”It won’t just be developers that pay the price though. Some more advanced smart home users are likely to fall afoul of the rule change if they directly access the SmartThings API for more flexible smart home controls, or use third-party tools that do the same. “Use of the Home Assistant integration will be affected by their changes and will fall under their new ‘personal plans,’” wrote Paulus Schoutsen, founder of open-source…
About 60% of users who placed their first World Cup bets on Polymarket had never interacted with blockchain protocols before, suggesting prediction markets are becoming an entry point into crypto.The finding is based on a 90-day Bitget Wallet study shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday that tracked the onchain activity of 857,000 active Polymarket users.Bitget Wallet said the findings suggest some users are entering crypto through prediction markets instead of beginning with token trading or DeFi protocols.Alvin Kan, chief operating officer at Bitget Wallet, told Cointelegraph that earlier crypto onboarding efforts largely focused on making blockchain technology easier to understand through…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has been serving swimsuit inspiration for decades, and one of her most unforgettable vacation looks is still that dreamy Capri-blue bikini she wore while soaking up the sun in Europe. The timeless triangle silhouette, vibrant blue hue and effortless styling felt equal parts classic and carefree. Years later, it’s still the kind of vacation outfit that makes you want to pack a suitcase and head straight for the Italian coast. While vacationing in Portofino, Italy, Aniston was photographed…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspected armed robber who was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part. The suspect was also said to be in possession of firearms and items believed to have been stolen from robbery victims during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The police command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, was travelling in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus with five other occupants when operatives intercepted the vehicle during a routine security operation. Ms Adebisi…
I think the mood of the Nation is that Nigeria needs to establish police services at the state level to address the massive growth of insecurity in the country. After decades of agitation, the Senate on Wednesday passed the bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The legislation seeks to establish a state policing structure that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system. Clause 17 of the bill, which deals with appointment, command, direction and tenure, provides that while the Federal Police Service shall be headed by the Inspector-General of Police, the State Police Service shall be…
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, erupted in excitement as MTN Nigeria brought its Live It 100 on Campus activation to the institution. The activation forms part of MTN Pulse’s youth engagement platform, which connects with students through experiences that blend entertainment, learning, and opportunity, whilst deepening the brand’s ties with young Nigerians across tertiary institutions nationwide. During the three-day programme, thousands of students turned out to take part in games, interactive experiences, prize giveaways and entertainment programmes crafted to engage and reward young people. Held from 17-19 June, the event produced a standout moment on its final day when Joyce…
