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Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has described Northern Nigeria as a conquered society, blaming what he called poor leadership, greed, insecurity, and worsening economic hardship for the region’s current challenges. Shehu made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Thursday, where he argued that the North had been defeated physically and tactically under democratic rule. According to him, the region’s problems were largely self-inflicted. “The North has been defeated physically and tactically,” he wrote. “The defeat became possible on account of some greedy and cowardly Northerners with material afflictions, who mortgaged the North on selfish grounds just…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsJune 26, 2026 19:26 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Araujo to Man Utd soon? Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Sporting CP left-back Maxi Araujo, according to Portuguese outlet Record. The Red Devils are aiming to add more quality in the left-back department, given they have largely depended on Luke Shaw.Shaw managed to stay fit throughout the Premier League season, but his fitness could be put to the rest with more matches.United are back in the Champions League next season, and they could potentially play 60 games…

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing it as the fulfilment of a personal dream and a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force. The actor disclosed this in an Instagram post on Friday, where he reflected on the physical and emotional demands of his military training. According to Momodu, the journey tested his resilience, pushing him through months of rigorous training and isolation. “From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits. “This particular one was…

This is happening as foreign actors continue to transfer arms, parts, ammunition and munitions as well as jet fuel and other dual-use items to the military, which risks facilitating violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The report warned that reductions and suspensions in foreign aid are threatening locally led civilian protection efforts aimed at saving lives and ensuring a minimum level of access to essential services despite continuous military attacks on civilians.   “Predictable funding is essential to strengthen civilian protection initiatives,” it said. Violations, violence and denial of aid Myanmar has been mired in conflict since the military seized power in February 2021.   The report covers the period from the announcement of elections in August 2025 through the…

In public health, progress is often measured not just by ambition, but by outcomes. Few countries today illustrate this more clearly than Sweden – a Nation that is quietly redefining what success in tobacco control can look like. With adult smoking rates now at approximately 5.6 per cent, Sweden stands on the threshold of becoming Europe’s first smoke-free society. This is not simply a statistical milestone; it represents a profound shift in how nicotine consumption is understood and managed at a population level. While much of the world continues to frame tobacco control in binary terms (use versus abstinence), Sweden’s…

“5G” is an umbrella term that encompasses the current fifth-generation cellular wireless network technologies. All the major carriers and phones support 5G connections, which can offer faster data speeds than older technologies such as 4G LTE or 3G.Essentially there are three types of 5G: Millimeter-wave (mmWave), which can be fast but has limited range; low-band 5G, which has slower speeds but works on a broader range; and midband, which is a balance between the two that’s faster than low-band but also covers a larger range than millimeter-wave. Midband also incorporates C-band, a batch of spectrum auctioned off by the Federal Communications Commission in 2021.Your phone’s 5G connection…

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have sealed seven suspected illegal mineral buying and processing centres in Kontagora, Niger State, over alleged violations of Nigeria’s mining laws and mineral trading regulations. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Onoja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Onoja said the operation was part of efforts to curb illegal mining activities and restore order in the nation’s solid minerals sector. According to the statement, four suspects linked to some of the affected centres were also arrested. The statement read, “The enforcement exercise, carried…

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A former Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party has lost its electoral appeal in Ogun State, insisting that the party no longer represents a credible choice for voters ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Oladele, in a statement on Thursday, said years of internal divisions, leadership crises and the absence of a coherent political direction had diminished the PDP’s standing, while the APC had continued to strengthen its position through what he described as “purposeful governance and measurable performance” at both the…

Akwa Ibom State High Court, sitting in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced a mother of four one Uwakmfon Jonah, to life imprisonment over the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl. The convict, a 36-year-old hairdresser and divorcee from Ikot Obong in Afaha Clan, Essien Udim Local Government Area, was sentenced on a one-count charge of attempted murder contrary to Section 276 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38 Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022. The presiding judge, Justice Winifred Effiong announced the sentence while delivering judgment on the suit on Thursday. The court…