Written by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has warned there will be criminal prosecution over the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). Okpebholo said this on Friday, when the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, Benin City. READ ALSO: West African … Continue reading “There Will Be Criminal Prosecution Over MOWAA Project — Okpebholo”
A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician. With enough practice, arms like these can complete everyday tasks alone, says Tokyo company Enactic, which is developing humanoid robots to wash dishes and do … Continue reading “Rise Of Robots: Promise Of Physical AI”
A barrage of Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in one apartment block, attacks that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a “heinous” bid to spread terror. A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine hours later killed two more people, authorities said. Ukraine also fired missiles into Russian territory … Continue reading “[UPDATED] Russia Strike On Kyiv Apartment Block Kills Six, Says Ukraine”
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Bode George, has reassured Nigerians that the party remains united despite its legal and internal challenges. The chieftain, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, described the PDP as “an Iroko,” a strong political party in Nigeria. “The convention … Continue reading “PDP Remains An ‘Iroko,’ Nov 15 Convention Will Hold — Bode George”
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, says he approached the court to reclaim his right to vie for leadership positions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido, in an interview in Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the case was a personal fight for dignity and not a move against the party. … Continue reading “PDP: I Filed Suit To Restore My Right, Won’t Attend Nov 15 Convention – Lamido”
Two months after dissolving his cabinet, Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has submitted a fresh list of 30 commissioner-nominees to the Niger State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Bago had earlier dissolved the State Executive Council during a meeting at the Council Chamber in Minna. He appreciated former commissioners for their service … Continue reading “[FULL LIST] Bago Submits 30 Commissioner-Nominees For Screening”
The Department of State Services (DSS) has recaptured the mastermind of the deadly 2022 bank attacks in Uromi, Edo State. The DSS said the suspect, identified as Abdulazeez Obadaki, had escaped during the jailbreak at the medium custodial centre in Kuje, Abuja. READ ALSO: DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Ansaru Leaders Linked To Kuje Prison … Continue reading “DSS Recaptures Ansaru Terrorist, Mastermind Of Uromi Bank Attacks”
Several people were killed and others injured when a bus rammed into a bus stop queue in central Stockholm during Friday’s afternoon rush hour, police said. Shortly after the crash, images in Swedish media showed a swarm of police, ambulances, and emergency vehicles at the scene, with rescue crews crouched down along the underside … Continue reading “Several Killed In Sweden As Bus Slams Into Pedestrians”
The Super Eagles produced a commanding performance to defeat Gabon 4–1 after extra time in their World Cup qualifying playoff, a result that keeps Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive. It was a night of mild drama and optimism, and long after the final whistle, certain talking points continued to linger. As Nigeria … Continue reading “World Cup: Five Things We Learned From Super Eagles Vs Gabon Match”
The Kaduna State Government has proposed a ₦985.9 billion budget for 2026, with the draft including ₦100 million for each of the state’s 255 political wards. The proposal represents a 25.73 per cent increase from the 2025 appropriation. The government allocated ₦699.7 billion to capital expenditure and ₦286.2 billion to recurrent spending. Governor Uba … Continue reading “Kaduna Govt Proposes ₦985.9bn In 2026 Budget”