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 EEDC denies intentional plans to unleash major blackout on Imo state. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has denied alleged plans to carry out a massive power outage in Imo State, maintaining that it is committed to serving its customers and to continue making significant investments aimed at improving supply reliability and overall service quality across the state. The Imo State Government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, had earlier alleged that EEDC was planning a massive electricity outage in Imo to sabotage the state government’s electricity project and frustrate the Light Up Imo project, which would soon provide uninterrupted light to all parts of the state. But the EEDC head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh has said today, that the allegations were baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of truth. “We therefore advise our esteemed customers in Imo State and the general public to disreg...

𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔  The Miss France Organization has announced it will suspend sending a representative to Miss Universe 2026. The decision stems from ongoing concerns regarding the transparency of the selection process and organizational management. ”THE MISS FRANCE ORGANIZATION AWAITS EXPLANATIONS For its part, the Miss France organization followed this whole affair closely. At the time of the altercation between Miss Mexico and her Thai host, the French representative Eve Gilles stood up to leave the room in support of Fatima Bosch, before finally sitting back down, confused amidst the commotion. From a distance, Frédéric Gilbert, president of the Miss France organization, said he was on ”absolute vigilance“: ”We told her, ’If there‘s the slightest thing going on, we’ll make the decision to withdraw you from the competition and you‘ll go home.’“ Regarding the opaque selection process, the French delegation confirms having been aware of the ...

 Labour Party Dismisses Crisis Rumours, Vows No Room for “Totalitarian Hallucinations” The Labour Party (LP), through factions loyal to Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti and 2023 presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi, has firmly rejected reports of internal crisis within the Senator Nenadi Usman-led caretaker leadership, describing such claims as baseless and orchestrated by external forces. Speaking on Sunday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Prince Tony Akeni, told journalists that allegations of arbitrary removal and replacement of key officers in the interim National Working Committee were completely unfounded. “We wish to allay rumours claiming there are cracks in the Senator Nenadi Usman council due to alleged arbitrary actions. Such rumours are the handiwork of political jobbers who are uncomfortable with the new era of transparency and due process in the Labour Party,” Akeni said. He reminded Nigerians that the LP remains unique as the only political party in ...

 One of the perpetrators in the notorious "Slender Man" attack on an unsuspecting 12-year-old girl,  has escaped her group home. The first picture is surveillance video of when she escaped yesterday.  The now infamous Slender Man attack occurred in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in 2014 when Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured Payton Leutner into a wooded area. Once they had isolated their victim, the two young girls carried out a brutal attack on Payton. Payton ultimately suffered 19 stab wounds and was left for dead. Fortunately, this tough 12-year-old was able to cling to life and crawl to a nearby road where she was  discovered by a passing bicyclist. Payton was rushed to a hospital and survived the attack. During the investigation and subsequent trial, both Geyser and Weier alleged they had carried out the attack to "please Slender Man". The girls claimed Slender Man had a mansion in the forest, and following the brutal attack in his name, they would be allowed to live ...

 An MMA fighter passed away after he collapsed during the 3rd round of his fight. 31-year-old, Isaac Johnson, has passed away after being injured in a match at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.  The match took place on Friday, November 21st, when Johnson took on Mario Aleksandrovski in a Thai boxing match. This was the first time Johnson had competed in this specific fighting style. According to reports, Johnson collapsed in the ring during the matches 3rd round. Johnson was transported to an area hospital by ambulance at 8:38 p.m. Sadly, he would be pronounced deceased only hours later at 12:01 a.m. at the Loyola University Medical Center.  An autopsy is scheduled to determine Isaac Johnson's exact cause of death. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Isaac Johnson.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS THE WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE OFFICERS GUARDING  VIPS FOR CORE POLICE DUTIES ..... APPROVES RECRUITMENT OF 30,000 OFFICERS    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country.   Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties.   The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja.   According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.    Many parts of Nigeria, especially remote areas,  have few policemen at the stations, thus making the task of protecting and defending the people difficult. ...

 'Liverpool in full-blown crisis and Slot under severe pressure' Arne Slot is no longer trying to save Premier League champions Liverpool from a stumble. Saturday's Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss. What most generously believed was a blip, based on the compelling evidence of Slot's first title-winning campaign last season, is now a full-blown crisis for Liverpool and their beleaguered head coach. Chairman Tom Werner was at Anfield to witness a 3-0 loss to impressive Forest thanks to a performance as poor as anything seen at home in recent years. "How bad that is difficult to measure but it was very bad," said Slot. "Playing at home, losing 3-0 no matter which team you face is a very, very bad result." No-one can suggest Slot's job is in immediate danger after his deeds following his succession to Jurgen Klopp, but such is this game's brutality that he is now under serious pressure to tu...

 Trump pressures Zelenskyy with new plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s rollout of a sweeping 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war has reignited tensions between Washington and Kyiv, placing new pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a moment when his government is strained by scandal, battlefield setbacks, and a looming winter of renewed Russian attacks. Trump has argued that Ukraine no longer has the leverage to continue fighting and must instead accept a settlement that includes major concessions to Moscow, including surrendering the eastern Donbas region, reducing the size of Ukraine’s military, and accepting Europe’s declaration that Ukraine will never join NATO. While Trump has publicly insisted that Zelenskyy “doesn’t have the cards,” he has also said he expects the Ukrainian leader to respond to the plan by next Thursday — a timeline that underscores the mounting diplomatic pressure facing Kyiv. The relation...

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose career spanned 70 years, dies at 91 NICOSIA, CYPRUS - Ornella Vanoni, one of Italy’s most cherished and enduring performers, has died at the age of 91, closing a remarkable career that stretched across seven decades and helped shape the nation’s musical identity. Known for timeless international hits such as “Senza Fine” and “L’appuntamento,” Vanoni became a cultural icon whose voice, artistry, and versatility resonated across generations. She passed away at her home in Milan after suffering cardiac arrest. Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes, including from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who praised Vanoni’s unmistakable voice and her irreplaceable contribution to Italy’s artistic heritage. Born in Milan in 1937, Vanoni began her artistic journey in theater and even performed on Broadway in 1964 before fully embracing music, where her distinctive style and expressive delivery set her apart. Over her career, she recorded mor...

 The Time musician Jellybean Johnson dies at 69 Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, best known as the drummer and founding member of Prince’s band The Time, has died at the age of 69. His family confirmed he passed away suddenly on Friday night; the cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Johnson, a key figure in the Minneapolis Sound—a blend of funk, rock, and soul that emerged in the 1970s and 80s—also played with the Prince-formed group The Family. He appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the 1984 film Purple Rain and co-produced Janet Jackson’s 1990 No. 1 hit single “Black Cat.” Fellow musician Susannah Melvoin, who worked closely with him, remembered him as a prolific guitarist, saying that playing music was like breathing for him. Beyond his performance career, Johnson was passionate about preserving musical history. Alongside his long-term partner Marty Bragg and her daughter, he co-founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the legac...

Sniffer dogs uncover 14 tons of cocaine at Colombian port in largest seizure in a decade Colombian authorities on Friday announced the country’s largest cocaine seizure in a decade, revealing that 14 tons of the drug were uncovered at the nation’s main Pacific port with help from a trained canine team. The discovery comes at a tense moment in relations with Washington, which has criticized Colombia’s anti-narcotics strategy and recently imposed financial sanctions on President Gustavo Petro’s government. Officials said the cocaine had been packed into dozens of 110-pound sacks and hidden inside a warehouse, where it was mixed with plaster in an effort to disguise it. According to the Defense Ministry, the seizure prevented roughly 35 million doses of cocaine—worth an estimated $388 million—from reaching international markets. President Petro said the bust, carried out in the southwestern port city of Buenaventura, marked the biggest drug seizure by Colombian police in ten years and emp...

 Israel targets Hezbollah's top military commander in Beirut  The Israeli Air Force carried out a targeted strike in Beirut on Sunday in an attempt to assassinate Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s top military commander, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced. The attack marks the most significant Israeli operation against Hezbollah leaders since a ceasefire was reached a year ago and the first airstrike in Beirut in five months. The strike comes amid a recent surge in Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Israel says aims to prevent the militant group from rearming and rebuilding its military capabilities. Israeli intelligence officials have identified Tabatabai as a leading voice within Hezbollah opposing the Lebanese government’s efforts to disarm the group. They claim he has actively pushed to end the ceasefire and resume hostilities with Israel. Netanyahu said the strike targeted Hezbollah’s military chief of staff, “who led the terror organ...

 Hawaii's Kilauea volcano flows with molten lava ahead of possible eruption Streams of molten lava poured from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano overnight Saturday into Sunday as the island braces for another eruption expected in the coming days. Located within Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, with the upcoming episode set to be its 37th since last December. Eruption events at Kilauea typically feature dramatic lava fountains shooting into the sky, offering visitors a chance to observe the activity safely from designated park areas. This latest episode began Friday morning, with lava overflows from the volcano’s two vents continuing through the weekend. Officials expect the eruption to reach its peak between Sunday and Tuesday. Rivers of lava have been cascading down the volcano while thick plumes of smoke rise from the ground. Gas emissions containing sulfur dioxide were visible from both vents, though levels remain within ...

 Lionsgate to launch new digital movie network Lionsgate is launching MovieSphere Gold, a new ad-supported digital network devoted entirely to movies, featuring titles from its extensive library such as Dirty Dancing, Rambo, Kick-Ass, and The Shack. The network, a joint effort from Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group and Debmar-Mercury, has already rolled out to approximately 30 million homes through providers like DirecTV, Dish TV, Frndly, and Sling Freestream, as well as broadcast groups covering more than 80 percent of the U.S. market. MovieSphere Gold will draw from Lionsgate’s 20,000-plus movie vault, offering viewers a wide range of classic and popular films. “MovieSphere Gold represents the next evolution in multicast entertainment,” said Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution for Lionsgate. “This new digital network gives audiences access to acclaimed titles that were previously unavailable in this space, offering a richer, more diverse sel...

PRIME SUSPECT IN THE FRSC OFFICER AND DAUGHTER'S MURDER HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN GHANA The herbalist whom earlier was being tracked as the prime suspect in the murder of SRC Lasisi and her daughter Sewa, was apprehended by the police. However, he made some confessions during interrogation which revealed the actual prime suspect of the crime, one Mr Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun who was a friend of the deceased FRSC officer. According to the herbalist, Victor brought Lasisi and Sewa to the herbalist's house in Osun State and proceeded to k!ll them for r!tual purposes with the help of his friends. The police following this revelation, declared Mr. Victor wanted immediately. Current report now has it that Mr. Victor who fled Nigeria to Ghana, has been arrested by the Ghanaian police after they tracked him using a viral video detailing his alleged cr!mes.   Victor remains in Ghanaian custody as arrangements are underway to hand him over to the Nigerian authorities.

 Abdulrazaq commends President Tinubu’s hands-on approach as Eruku 38 regain freedom After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State.  The Governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees. The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen.  The President had called off his scheduled trip for the G20 Meeting in South Africa to attend to the breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States. He had also directed heightened security deployments to Kwara, in what underlined his firm commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people and Nigerians as a whole. The Governor a...

 Anambra First Lady hails girls that represented Anambra at the 2025 women in ICT training, for emerging tops at Abuja training The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has expressed deep joy over the achievements of the girls who represented the state at the 2025 “Women in ICT training organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative. Mrs Soludo particularly praised Vivian Ebisi, one of the state’s participants who emerged “Best Candidate for the South-East Zone” at the 2025 Women in ICT Training and Empowerment Programme held in Abuja. In a press statement yesterday, Mrs Soludo, who is also the founder of the “Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo,” thanked Ebisi and other ladies for their remarkable achievements during the training phase of the programme. She said the programme has offered the girls an inspiring platform to learn and prepare better for the future. The programme was powered by the Nationa...

  President Tinubu meets security chiefs Presdent Tinubu is currently in an extended security meeting with all the Service Chiefs including the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the DSS, and heads of our intelligence agencies at the State House. According to a post on his social media page, President Tinubu said they are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the affected areas and protect Nigerians.  “I am receiving continuous briefings and have directed our security services to move with speed, precision, and absolute resolve. As President, I am fully committed to the security of all Nigerians. Those who threaten the peace and security of our nation will face the full weight of the law. Nigeria will prevail” the President said.  More photos below. 

 GOV. SANWO-OLU RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARD AT ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL NIGERIA, HELD AT EKO HOTELS AND SUITES IN VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS, ON SATURDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2025 "  Today, at the Rome Business School Nigeria graduation ceremony, I received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Public Policy and Administration. I consider this honour a recognition of my personal journey and an acknowledgment of the dedication of every member of our team in Lagos State who works tirelessly to drive progress, encourage innovation, and promote inclusive growth. I also congratulate the graduating class. Their achievements inspire me, and I look forward to the impact they will make in their industries and communities." l-r: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu receiving the Honorary Doctorate Award from the Founder of Rome Business School and Rome Business School, Nigeria, Prof. Antonio Ragusa, during the School’s 2025 graduation ceremony and A...

 Pope Leo appeals for release of 315 kidnapped from Nigeria school Pope Leo asked on Sunday for the immediate release of children and staff abducted this week from a Catholic school in Nigeria, one of the worst mass kidnappings ever recorded there. Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped students and teachers from St. Mary's school in the northwest of the country on Friday, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said, the latest in a spate of school attacks this week that has forced the government to shut 47 colleges. CAN said on Saturday it had raised its estimate of those taken from the school to 315 from an earlier estimate of 227, following a "verification exercise". POPE MAKES HEARTFELT PLEA FOR RELEASE "I was deeply saddened to learn of the kidnappings of priests, faithful, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. I feel great pain, especially for the many young men and women who have been abducted and for their anguished families," Pope Leo said at the end of a mass...

 DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS REFUTES VIDEO ON COMPULSORY RECRUITMENT The defence headquarters has refuted a circulationg video depicting a mischievously cloned image of the Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede  on alleged intent of the military to forcefully recruit young Nigerians from the age of 18 years into the military against their will.  A statement by the director defence information brigadier General Samaila Uba said, the military remained a noble profession with thousands of patriotic Nigerians ready to willingly join its ranks as attested during various recruitment exercises into the 3 arms of the Nigerian military. Brigadier General Uba noted that, the purported statement was never made by the Chief of Defence Staff or any of  the Service Chiefs and should be discarded by members of the public as a calculated attempt to undermine the high level professionalism of the Nigerian Military

 BENUE STATE POLICE RESCUED SIX CHILDREN,  RECOVERS 11 MOTORCYCLES AND FIREARMS The Benue State Police Command says its operatives have arrested suspected Child traffickers and Rescued Six victims all under ten year children after intercepting their vehicle Orokam - Enugu.  The three female suspects, all of Umude Oka Dunukofia, Anambra State. The suspects were found on transit with six children, namely: Amanda Chukwujekwu F, 8yrs, Chioma Maduagwu F, 8yrs, Oyechegi Kosisochukwu F, 9yrs, Okonkwo Odinaka Chukwu F, 9yrs Arinze Chukwu M, 7yrs Oluchukwu Esther F, 9yrs. Preliminary investigations revealed that the children were taken from Divine Peace and Grace Orphanage, Jos, Plateau State, under questionable circumstances, with the suspects claiming they were being transported to Anambra State.  The children have been successfully rescued and are under protective care, while the suspects are in custody as investigations continue at the State CID. The statement also adds, ...

 MINNA: UPDATE ON ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PAPIRI 50 pupils of the  St. Mary Catholic School Papiri Agwara LGA have escaped and reunited with their parents.  A statement by the Niger State Police Command, signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun  indicates that aside the 50 pupils that escaped and have returned home, 253 children including 12 teachers are still with the abductors. The statement pleaded for calm as government  intensifies efforts through various security agencies to rescue the remaining students, pupils and their teachers still in captivity

 US and Nigeria Security Chiefs Meet.  The United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has met with Nigeria's  National Security Advisor  Nuhu Ribadu at the Pentagon.  In a press statement made available at the official website of the US Government Department of War, the Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell said both leaders discussed ways to make tangible progress on stopping violence against Christians in Nigeria and combatting West African jihadist terrorist groups.  Secretary Hegseth emphasized the need for Nigeria to demonstrate commitment and take both urgent and enduring action to stop violence against Christians and conveyed the Department’s desire to work by, with, and through Nigeria to deter and degrade terrorists that threaten the United States.

 My fellow Nigerians, You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home. Thanks  to the efforts of  our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued.   I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered.  I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline. Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people. ~ Bola Ahmed Tinubu President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria

 38 abductees in Eruku regained freedom. The 38 abductees in Eruku,Ekiti local government Area of Kwara State have regained freedom. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the abducted persons regained their freedom after many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq through the statement commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR ,who has personally led the efforts by sending in more security personnels. According to the statement, the abductees were freed today, November 23,2025. The governor also expresses appreciation to the office of the National Security Adviser,the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Intelligence Agency and the Nigeria Police which has graciously deployed for new tactical teams to Kwara State on the directive of the president.

 Looking back on my time at Miss Universe, I feel nothing but gratitude for the honor of standing on that global stage representing Nigeria. I poured my whole heart into this journey, showing up with intention and giving everything I had to represent my country with pride, grace, and authenticity. This experience taught me so much, and I had the privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring women from around the world — women who reminded me of the power of passion, purpose, and sisterhood. To my country, my fans, my family, and every single person who believed in me — thank you. Your support wrapped around me like armor from the first day to the last. Your messages, your prayers, your cheers… they meant everything. I hope you know that I walked with all of you in my heart. 🇳🇬✨ This chapter may be complete, but my journey is far from over, and I’m so excited for everything that comes next. 💛✨ More photos below. 

 NCAA bans athletes and staff from betting on professional sports amid gambling scandals The NCAA has decided to prohibit athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports after its membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have allowed such wagers. The decision comes amid a series of high-profile gambling scandals raising concerns about the integrity of both college and professional sports. In late October, an NBA coach and player were arrested in connection with two major gambling operations, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was accused of using private player information to place bets on NBA games. Two weeks ago, the NCAA revoked the eligibility of six men’s basketball players over sports betting allegations. On Friday, the organization revealed that former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his own team. The rule change allowing betting on professional sports was set to take effect N...

 Man who charged Ariana Grande at Wicked: For Good premiere deported from Singapore  An Australian man who rushed Ariana Grande during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good has been deported after serving a nine-day jail sentence. The city-state’s immigration authority confirmed he has been sent back to Australia and barred from re-entering Singapore. The incident occurred at Universal Studios Singapore during the film’s opening night, when 26-year-old Johnson Wen jumped a barricade and approached Grande, putting his arm around her. Viral footage showed Grande’s co-star, Cynthia Erivo, quickly intervening, placing herself between the two, and shoving Wen away. Security then removed him from the red carpet, and Grande was comforted by Erivo and other cast members. Wen was arrested hours later and charged with being a public nuisance. A Singapore court sentenced him to nine days in jail, well below the maximum penalty of three months, a fine of $1,500, or both. Wen acknowle...

 FBI finds Trump rally gunman acted alone in assassination attempt The FBI has concluded its investigation into the first assassination attempt against President Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally last year, determining that the deceased suspect acted alone and without a clear motive. FBI Director Kash Patel said Trump was informed of the findings “as a victim of this case” and was “satisfied with the results and where we left it.” Deputy Director Dan Bongino added that the agency had thoroughly reviewed the case, interviewed the families and the president, and found no evidence of a broader plot or motive. The suspect, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire from a rooftop at the Butler, Pa., rally in July 2024. One attendee was killed, and a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during the attack. Patel criticized former FBI Director Christopher Wray over the handling of the case during the Biden administration, particularly ...

Homeland Security reportedly investigates Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain over national security concerns Federal authorities are reportedly investigating Beijing-based bitcoin mining hardware giant Bitmain over national security concerns, according to a Bloomberg report. The Department of Homeland Security is said to be running a secret probe, code-named “Operation Red Sunset,” examining imported Bitmain machines at U.S. ports for potential backdoors or remote-access capabilities that could be exploited for espionage or even disruption of critical infrastructure like the electrical grid. The concern centers on Bitmain’s application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners, which are often deployed in large data centers near energy hubs, some close to military sites. Investigators worry these machines could theoretically be manipulated to monitor sensitive locations or trigger widespread power disruptions. The scrutiny follows prior warnings, including a 2024 federal block on a Bitmain-p...

  The Christ Apostolic Church, CAC Oke Isegun, Eruku, Kwara State, on Sunday, held a special service inside its blood-splattered auditorium, praying for the safe return of kidnapped members and the repose of those killed during Tuesday’s brutal bandit attack. The church on Sunday officially confirmed that 38 worshippers were abducted, contrary to earlier claims circulating on social media. Speaking on Sunday, the church secretary, Michael Agbabiaka, said the church initially compiled 35 names of abducted members, but further verification revealed that three non-members were also taken, bringing the total number of hostages to 38.

 DR Congo puts army generals under house arrest for 'undermining security' The Congolese military said it recently arrested several of its soldiers, including senior officers, on suspicion of “highly reprehensible acts that undermine state security.” Without specifying the numbers, army spokesman Maj. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told reporters in the capital, Kinshasa, that the suspects were being held "under acceptable conditions" with limited freedoms under the law as investigations continue, Anadolu Agency reported. “It is true several generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently under house arrest for highly reprehensible acts that undermine state security,” Ekenge said. “Their pre-trial detention has been extended at the request of prosecution.” He said the suspects have been visited by the National Human Rights Commission. Paul Nsapu, president of the country’s National Human Rights Commission, said the commission vi...

 Guinea-Bissau holds close vote, Embalo seeks rare second term Polls opened on Sunday for presidential and legislative elections in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau, with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo trying to become the first leader in three decades to win a second consecutive term in the West African nation. He is up against 11 other candidates, the strongest of them relative political newcomer Fernando Dias who has the backing of the party that led the fight for independence from Portugal in the 1960s and 1970s. That party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, was barred from fielding its own candidates for the first time after authorities said it filed papers late. Analysts are predicting a close race between Embalo and Dias, and a runoff will be held if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote. BOOMING COCAINE TRADE The small coastal nation between Senegal and Guinea saw at least nine coups between 1974, when it gained independence from Portugal, and 2...

 LAGOS POLICE COMMISSIONER DID NOT DEFY COURT ORDER ON NESTOIL PREMISES               “THE ALLEGATIONS ARE UNTRUE, UNFOUNDED AND MISCHIEVOUS TO MISLEAD THE PUBLIC; THE POLICE PERSONNEL WERE WITHDRAWN IMMEDIATELY. THE COURT ORDER WAS RECEIVED AND CONFIRMED. The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to publication in some sections of the media and to an interview on a Public Television that “LAGOS POLICE COMMISSIONER DEFIES COURT ORDER ON NESTOIL PREMISES”. This story is untrue and a clear misrepresentation of facts capable of misleading the public,and intentionally created to cast aspersions on the neutrality of the Police in the entire episode. The Lagos Police Commissioner respects the laws of the land in all circumstances and he is under strict obligation to abide by orders, decisions and pronouncements of every Court of Law throughout Nigeria, and he has never done anything to disrespect the law and will not carry out...