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There is a narrative war constantly going on in Nigeria. A bitter political opposition, led by extremely desperate folks are funding those narratives some of which have damaged the image of Nigeria all over the world. A friend sent a message from South Africa, bitterly complaining about how South Africans put down Nigeria – beyond Afrophobia. Nigeria has been turned to ‘gbantueyo’ (cheap/ fake/ disrespected) by these folks who are singularly interested in grabbing power and no more. They, and their ignorant followers who are like a cancer unto the nation are profiting from this short-term venture (monetarily). But I…

* Bamidele says proposal enjoys nationwide consensus, overwhelming legislative backing Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the proposed establishment of state police, declaring that the constitutional amendment bill was conceived out of the country’s worsening security challenges rather than political expediency. Bamidele stated this in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday by his Media Office. He was reacting to growing public debate over the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026. Bamidele said the proposal reflected years of nationwide consultations and…

A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase in Colombia.Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith is alleged to have caused the death of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba in an apartment in the Chicó neighbourhood of Bogotá on 18 June, local authorities said.Foster-Smith, from Bournemouth, Dorset, reportedly phoned the Sun a day before his arrest and said he was watching an England World Cup match on television at the time of the incident.“I was watching England versus Croatia on a big screen in an Irish bar so it wasn’t me,” the 46-year-old told the…

From Scotts to Haitians, Boston has been a hotspot for memorable moments during the FIFA World Cup. Boston Globe Social Video Journalist Emily Sweeney joins Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses with hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that has taken over the city. (Source: Bloomberg)

Despite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest supercomputer for the first time since 2018. LineShine has pushed El Capitan out of number one on the TOP500 ranking. That’s despite strict limits on what high-powered computing components can be sold to China by US firms, which dominate the list, with America holding three of the top five spots. LineShine doesn’t even use any GPUs, which are typically the backbone of modern supercomputers.While reaching the peak of the Top500 carries obvious bragging rights, it also serves as a message from the Chinese government to the US. The…

A long-term study has found that even occasional visits from mountain lions can reshape an entire ecosystem. Researchers studying a small suburban preserve about 45 miles south of San Francisco discovered that as mountain lion activity increased, the behavior of many other animals changed as well. The effects extended beyond wildlife, influencing plant growth and the overall health of the landscape. Mountain lions (Puma concolor) appeared more frequently on trail cameras at Stanford’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (‘Ootchamin ‘Ooyakma) between 2015 and 2020. During that same period, researchers observed a decline in deer activity compared with earlier years when pumas…

Jun 27, 2026, 03:34 PM ETIt’s been four years since Serena Williams last competed at Wimbledon, but the 23-time major champion is officially back.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedThe 44-year-old Williams made her return to the WTA earlier this month and has since received a wild card to play in the singles and doubles draws at the All England Club. While all of her matches will be must-see events and likely played on Centre Court, there remain many unknowns about how she will fare against some of the best players in the world after such a long absence.But here’s everything we do know…

By Ayo Onikoyi Eyiyemi Afolayan, daughter of renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has revealed that she would never agree to become a second or third wife, citing the challenges that often come with polygamous marriages. Speaking in a recent interview with BBC News Yoruba, the actress explained that her stance on polygamy is not driven by jealousy but by her observations of the conflicts and complications that frequently arise in polygamous homes. “I can’t be a second or third wife for any man. It is not because I am jealous or anything. Polygamous home comes with a lot of problem,” she…

Mr Bayo Onanuga The words, “hunger” and “Onanuga” are almost homophones; words of similar sounds. I am goaded on by the Yoruba epistemology which counsels that likes should be compared with likes. As tortoise’s head safely compares with the big toe, so does a groundnut shell compares with the cocoon of the world’s tiniest rat Yoruba call the eliri. But comparison is not my bother here. My interest is the decimation of the cries of the afflicted by the powers that promised hope, a people ensconced in the barn in Abuja. Presidential media adviser and frontline journalist, Bayo Onanuga, is in the eye of the storm. His curt, off-the-cuff, and…

Francis Sardauna in Katsina  No fewer than eight passengers have lost their lives in a fatal road accident that occurred on Sunday along the Funtua–Katsina highway at Layin Kukah in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. A statement by the Public Education Officer of the state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shamsudeen Babajo, said the crash occurred at about 1:32 p.m. The statement said the accident involved a commercial Toyota Hiace bus with registration number 14B 92 TR and a Bajaj tricycle without registration number. It explained that a total of 25 persons were involved in…