Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has officially begun a new chapter in his life after successfully completing the United States Army Basic Combat Training, marking a milestone he describes as one of the toughest and most rewarding achievements of his life. Now officially recognized as Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, serving with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 10th…
Sir Mark Rowley announces expansion of facial recognition, drones and AI as Metropolitan Police seeks to modernise crime-fighting capabilities The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform policing through technology, arguing that law enforcement risks falling behind increasingly sophisticated criminals unless it rapidly embraces innovation. Speaking at…
Two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly supplying illegal drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia State. The suspects, identified as 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, are currently in NDLEA custody and are expected to face prosecution. Obiora…
Talks between Iran and the United States aimed at strengthening a fragile interim agreement to end the ongoing conflict are set to begin in Switzerland. However, the negotiations face significant challenges, including Iran’s decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in protest over President Donald Trump’s failure to pressure Israel into ending its military…
The battle for the Ekiti State governorship has entered a decisive phase as incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji seeks a historic second term against strong challengers, including Wole Oluyede and Dare Bejide. With more than one million registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the state, the election is being closely watched as a major test of political strength ahead…
Israel has launched a fresh overnight ground advance into southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. According to reports, Hezbollah fighters engaged Israeli troops in close-quarters combat, claiming to have destroyed four Israeli military vehicles and downed helicopters involved in evacuation operations. The ground assault comes after more than 20 Israeli airstrikes reportedly…
A wave of sorrow has swept through family, friends, and loved ones following the sudden death of Araba, a 26-year-old law graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). According to reports, Araba suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after celebrating Ghana’s hard-fought victory over Panama. Despite efforts to save her, she sadly…
U.S. Senator Jim Banks has reignited the national debate over youth gender-transition treatments, arguing that age restrictions applied to other major life decisions should also apply to irreversible medical procedures. “You must be 16 to drive, 18 to vote, 21 to drink, and 25 to rent a car,” Banks said. “So why are children being…
The UK labour market showed unexpected resilience in April, with unemployment falling and wage growth remaining stronger than many economists had anticipated. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9% in the three months to April, down slightly from 5% in the previous quarter. At…
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all bribery-related charges brought against her by United Kingdom authorities, bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that spanned several years. The verdict was delivered at Southwark Crown Court in London, where a jury cleared Alison-Madueke of all six charges after more…
