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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a joint anti-fraud fusion cell to combat cross-border financial crimes, marking a major step in deepening security cooperation during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London. The initiative, which brings together law enforcement agencies, banks, technology firms and communication companies from both countries, is aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing and disrupting criminal networks involved in romance fraud, investment scams and cryptocurrency-related offences. During the state visit, both countries signed three landmark agreements aimed at deepening cooperation on migration, border security and trade. The agreements – two Memoranda of…

In 1455, as Portuguese ships crept down the coast of West Africa in pursuit of gold, glory, and dominion during the age of discovery, power was not wielded by the sword alone. Far away in Rome, with ink and seal rather than cannon and sail, Pope Nicholas V issued a decree to King Afonso V of Portugal that would echo across continents and centuries. It was called Romanus Pontifex, a papal bull, the highest expression of authority in the Catholic world, carrying enormous weight in medieval Europe. The bull granted moral sanction to empire, transforming conquest into a divine mandate.…

Suspected political thugs on Friday disrupted a meeting of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Young Women Forum in Alesa, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The group had convened for the inauguration of its forum when the assailants stormed the venue, dispersing attendees and destroying items such as canopies, loudspeakers, and chairs. The disruption brought the event to an abrupt end. According to eyewitnesses, the intruders claimed the organisers failed to obtain prior approval for the gathering, insisting that political activities in the area required clearance from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Despite attempts by organisers to clarify…

Adams, Ejuke battle Sadiq in Seville Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will make his Madrid derby debut on Sunday when Atletico Madrid travel to the Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in one of La Liga’s most anticipated fixtures, while fellow Nigeria internationals Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke go head-to-head with compatriot Umar Sadiq when Sevilla host Valencia on Saturday in a basement battle with relegation implications for both sides. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta in January, enters the derby in fine form with four goals and four assists in 13 appearances. Beyond Sunday’s derby, Atletico are also chasing a…

Music producer, Igbinoba Osaze, popularly known as Ozedikus Nwanne, speaks to OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career and lifestyle When you begin a new project, what is the first thing you listen for in an artiste’s voice or energy? When I work with an artiste, the first thing I look at is how versatile they are and how well they understand music. Their foundation in music is very important to me. I pay attention to their voice texture and how they work around melodies. For me, it is more about the music. If the person is not talented to the level…

Elections have not been held since a protracted electoral cycle from 2015-2017 which brought the late President Jovenel Moïse to power. Haiti has not had an elected president since he was assassinated in 2021.A succession of interim administrations have taken on the responsibility to govern as the country waits to hold elections.The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, who is based in the capital Port-au-Prince said that the new National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections was a “significant political act”.He added that it met Haitian priorities for “the restoration of security, the organization of credible…

In Nigerian politics, perception often travels faster than facts. Few issues illustrate this better than the chorus of criticism surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips. For months, critics have framed his diplomatic engagements as excessive travel, as political optics over substance. But that narrative is increasingly collapsing under the weight of tangible outcomes. The truth is that Tinubu’s foreign engagements are not leisurely excursions; they are deliberate economic and geopolitical missions, and Nigeria is already harvesting the dividends. Democracy indeed demands scrutiny, and no president should be immune from public questioning. Yet accountability must be grounded in evidence. After nearly…

CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at Nvidia’s GTC conference this week in his signature leather jacket to deliver a two-and-a-half-hour keynote, projecting $1 trillion in AI chip sales through 2027, declaring that every company needs an “OpenClaw strategy,” and closing with a rambling Olaf robot that had to get its mic cut. The message was hard to miss: Nvidia wants to be foundational to everything, from AI training to autonomous vehicles to Disney parks.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down what Nvidia’s growing web of AI infrastructure partnerships actually means for startups, and discuss more of the week’s headlines.  Subscribe to…

President Donald Trump branded NATO allies “cowards” on Iran Friday, as more US Marines reportedly headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation three weeks into the war. A possible target for the troops could be Iran’s Kharg Island, with the White House telling AFP the United States could “take out” the vital oil hub at any time if Trump chose. The Axios news outlet reported that Trump was considering an occupation or blockade of the island to pressure Tehran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Trump doubled down on his criticism of…

The Nigerian Shippers Council has directed all shipping lines and their respective agencies to immediately suspend the implementation of the recently approved tariffs. The council announced this in a statement on Friday obtained by PUNCH Online. According to the statement, the directive is in pursuant to the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders and in response to concerns raised regarding the timing, structure, and potential impact of the said tariffs on port users and the wider logistics value chain. “In order to safeguard fair competition, transparency, and sectoral stability, the council considers it necessary to halt further implementation pending the conclusion…