NDDC, LIFE-ND boost agriculture in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission, in collaboration with the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta, has intensified efforts to advance agricultural transformation across the Niger Delta region. As part of its oversight responsibilities, officials of the NDDC and LIFE-ND inspected agricultural incubation centres in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Rivers states to evaluate the programme’s performance in […]
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
China’s leader Xi Jinping has called Taiwan “the most important issue” in China-US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Xi told Trump to be “prudent” when supplying weapons to the island, state media report, adding that he attached “great importance” to ties with Washington and hoped both sides would find ways […]
Remaining abducted Kaduna worshippers regain freedom
Bandits have reportedly released the remaining worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on churches in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack occurred when armed men invaded three churches in the community during worship services, firing sporadically to instil fear before abducting worshippers and leading them into the surrounding […]
Bandits attacked Kwara community for 10 hours before soldiers arrived – Village head
The head of Woro community in Kwara State, Umar Bio Salihu, has said that armed bandits operated for about 10 hours in the area before security operatives arrived, leading to dozens of deaths and the destruction of several villages. Salihu, who spoke on ARISE Television on Thursday, said the attackers began their operation around 5pm, […]
Delayed Electoral Act amendment could disrupt 2027 poll timetable – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections, even as it assured Nigerians of its readiness to conduct the polls. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), raised the concern on Wednesday during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting […]
The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
Miss Piggy, her paramour Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, and Fozzie have reunited for the one-off show to mark its 50th birthday, after their beloved film outings such as Muppet Christmas Carol. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, comedian Maya Rudolph and actor Seth Rogen – who is behind the 30-minute special – star in the show, released […]
Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
The award-winning British actress, known for playing Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama, said she thinks she contracted the bug in Morocco. Speaking on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, Foy explained: “Quite a few years ago, I had parasites. Gross. “I kept losing weight and I didn’t know […]
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
His new album, Britpop, is his 16th number one, breaking the previous record set by the Beatles. The singer, whose Long 90s tour begins this week, is taking a moment to mark his achievement. “I think as British people we’re very good at piercing the balloon of our own success and undercutting it and devaluing […]
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for trying to assassinate Trump
A judge has sentenced Ryan Routh, convicted of plotting to kill Donald Trump two months before the 2024 US presidential election, to life in prison. The 59-year-old Routh was accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course where Trump was golfing with a semi-automatic rifle for nearly 10 hours before being spotted […]
Australia charges teen over online threat as Israeli president due to visit
An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, whose visit to the country on Sunday has been met with planned protests, police complaints over alleged war crimes, and efforts to have his invitation revoked. Australian Federal Police said in a statement on Thursday that the 19-year-old allegedly […]