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As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, a troubling pattern is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Across various parts of the country, there has been a noticeable resurgence of insecurity, renewed terrorist activity, coordinated attacks on communities, and a steady attempt to amplify fear and uncertainty within the public space. To dismiss these developments as mere coincidence would be to ignore both history and common sense. Nigeria has witnessed this script before. At critical political junctures, when electoral contests begin to take shape and political interests become heightened, forces that thrive on instability often emerge from the shadows.…

You may be eligible to claim part of an upcoming $7.85 million settlement payout if you’re a PlayStation customer who lives in the US. The case centered on an allegation that Sony “unlawfully eliminated competition and monopolized the market for [its] digital games” by no longer selling game-specific vouchers that let PlayStation owners buy digital games from different online shops.The class-action lawsuit Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment alleged that Sony’s actions caused “consumers to pay more for certain digital games than they otherwise would have paid on the PlayStation Store.” It alleges that this action is a violation of antitrust laws,…

The General Overseer of Prayer Centre Church of God, Akure, Samson Oluwamodede, has declared that governments at all levels in Nigeria have failed in their responsibility of protecting the citizens.   The cleric called on the people of the country to pray and seek divine intervention, which he said remained the nation’s last hope. He stated this during a ‘Prayer Walk Against Insecurity’ organised by the church in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Sunday, where the pastor and members of the church staged a walk on major streets of the state capital.   The event, which lasted more than…

Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up exercise across Lagos State, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility and community development. The initiative, held under the global theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” featured coordinated clean-up activities on land and waterways as part of the bank’s broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. The first phase of the exercise took place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when staff members of the bank participated in a community clean-up operation along Ajose Adeogun Street in Victoria Island, Lagos. Employees cleared waste…

…Calls for Integrity and Professionalism in Civil Service By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Faleke, has emphasized the importance of integrity, professionalism and adherence to due process in the civil service, describing public servants as critical to effective governance and national development. Faleke made the remarks in Abuja during the launch of The Nigerian Legislature: A Practical Guide for Lawmakers, a book authored by retiring National Assembly official, Oscar Okoro, as part of activities marking his 60th birthday and retirement from public service. Speaking with journalists at the event, the lawmaker said…

The Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of four suspects as well as the killing of two others during a rescue operation involving the sister of the 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Bayo Adelabu, Busola, and her two children in Ibadan. Also, firearms, including a pump-action gun, were recovered during the Saturday night operation, which lasted for several hours at the Ayegun area of Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The abductees were smoked out of a three-bedroom bungalow where they were hibernating. Conducting journalists round the place in Ibadan,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 6, 2026 20:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea preparing Maignan bid Chelsea are preparing an opening bid to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. The west London giants were hot on the trail of the Frenchman last summer, but could not secure a suitable agreement with the Rossoneri.Milan wanted at least 30 million euros for France’s number one, but the Blues were reluctant to pay more than 15 million euros for him.Maignan ended up continuing with the Serie A giants. He has…

Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26-year-old, from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, emerged winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” She was crowned on Saturday night at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival, scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026. Silverbird Group founder and former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who announced and celebrated the win, described Karibi-George as “more than…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced at least 17 properties to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, The PUNCH has learnt. This is just as the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, suspended Idris who is currently being investigated for fraud to the tune of N80bn. An official of the EFCC, who wished to remain anonymous, said the properties traced to Idris are located in Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Dubai and London. He, however, said preliminary investigations showed that the nation’s chief accountant allegedly used proxies to buy some of these properties. The commission would…

Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty. On the other hand, when it abandons those foundations, it becomes little more than drivel dressed up as political commentary. It is for this reason that a recent intervention by Mobolaji Sanusi, a former head of the Lagos State Advertising Agency, deserves a response. Not because every political opinion merits one, but because there are moments when misleading narratives must be confronted before they harden…