Written by The suspended Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Aniviye, has admitted that the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody could have been prevented, describing the incident as a “costly mistake” and apologising to the bereaved families and the Niger State Government. The admission … Continue reading “Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises To Bereaved Families”
The evening picture is becoming clearer. The most consequential fresh development is the Federal Government’s reaffirmation of its economic reform policy despite pressure over petrol prices. Internationally, new warnings about debt, AI investment and development financing deserve attention. 1. Nigeria: Government rules out restoring petrol subsidies This photo shows an attendant holding … Continue reading “Five Things To Know — What Has Changed Since This Morning?”
The Federal Government has warned that a return to the fuel subsidy can trigger capital flight, put pressure on the naira, and undermine the gains of its economic reforms. The warning came at a media briefing in Bangkok, Thailand, at the conclusion of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. The Minister of Finance and … Continue reading “FG Warns Return Of Fuel Subsidy Can Trigger Capital Flight”
At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media said. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari told reporters the fatalities included a seven-year-old girl, adding that 25 other people were injured outside … Continue reading “19 Dead, 25 Hurt In Stampede At India Religious Gathering”
The Abia State Police Command on Saturday said it had restored calm to the Uratta-Eziukwu area of Aba North Local Government Area following an attack on the divisional police headquarters by unidentified armed men in the early hours of the day. The attack, which occurred at about 2:26 a.m., involved the use of explosives, … Continue reading “Police Restore Calm After Deadly Attack On Divisional Headquarters In Abia”
Brighton coasted to a 4-0 win over Lithuanian opponents Kauno Zalgiris to launch their UEFA Conference League bid Thursday, while Ligue 1 leaders Monaco earned a 2-1 victory at CSKA Sofia. Georginio Rutter slotted in a cutback from Ibrahim Osman as Brighton took the lead late in the first half at the Amex, with … Continue reading “Brighton Cruise In Conference League As Monaco Win, Ajax Lose”
Meta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model which it claims rivals, and in some cases outperforms, similar products from leading Chinese developers. Muse Spark Open “is the most capable US open-weight model to date,” Meta’s chief of AI Alexandr Wang wrote on X. Unlike with so-called closed models — such as Anthropic’s Claude … Continue reading “Meta Launches New ‘Open’ AI Model To Rival Chinese Competition”
French club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense. Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, Benfica and Bournemouth all also won to maintain their perfect starts to the league phase. It was a painful return to his … Continue reading “Lyon Beat Palace In Europa League, Sunderland Leave It Late”
The Presidential Working Group has said the National Policing Bill is almost ready for transmission to the National Assembly. It would transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Thursday while speaking to … Continue reading “Policing Bill 90% Ready For Transmission To NASS — Gbajabiamila”
At least 20 people have reportedly been injured and some houses damaged by fire following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday evening. The explosion, which reportedly occurred around 5 p.m. along Old Bori Road, was blamed on a ruptured pipeline said to belong to … Continue reading “Many Injured As Gas Pipeline Explodes In Rivers”