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 Otti Slams Julius Abure Over Continued Sale of Labour Party Nomination Forms Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has strongly criticised the former National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, for proceeding with the sale of governorship nomination forms despite opposition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and subsisting court rulings. The criticism follows a viral photograph showing Abure presenting a Labour Party nomination form to a former National Vice Chairman of the party, Ceekay Igara, in the company of other party members. Reacting through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ukoha Ukoha, Governor Otti questioned Abure’s continued claim to leadership of the party.  Ukoha insisted that both judicial pronouncements and INEC’s position have effectively sidelined Abure, describing his actions as being in contempt of court. “I think Abure is in a better position to explain the grounds on which he is still parading himself after a Federal High...

 Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91 A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said on Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. Felicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda’s Tutsi minority. His trial began in 2022, nearly three decades after the 100-day massacre that left 800,000 people dead. In 2023, the judges declared him unfit to continue standing trial because he had dementia and said they would establish a procedure to continue hearing evidence without the possibility of convicting him. On Saturday, the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals said in a statement that Kabuga died while hospitalised in The Hague, and the medical officer of the UN Detention Unit was notified immediately. Investigation into Kabuga's death ordered An in...

 Two women linked to viral firearm video arrested 🚔   Police have arrested two women who were allegedly seen handling firearms in a viral video circulated on social media.   According to reports, officers traced the suspects after they were spotted travelling in a white VW Polo in the Ebony Park area, Midrand. The vehicle was later intercepted in Kaalfontein.   Both women were taken to Tembisa South SAPS for questioning as investigations continue into the alleged unlawful handling of firearms.   The arrests come shortly after SAPS warned the public against the reckless handling and display of firearms on social media platforms.

 PART 1: TIPS TO GUIDE YOU DURING AN ARREST SITUATION The Anambra State Police Command reiterates that the Police is truly your friend. To request any form of security service or assistance, members of the public can contact: * Police PRO: 08039334002 * Command Control Room: 07039194332 * Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 08069262121 The Command notes that arrest situations can quickly turn violent if not handled properly. Such situations may portray a person as hostile or give the impression of resisting arrest, which itself constitutes an offence. The public is therefore advised as follows: Do Not Resist Arrest: Even if you believe the arrest is unnecessary which many times is not true, allow the arrest to take place peacefully and without incident. Resisting arrest may lead to confrontation that could result in harm, injuries, permanent disability, or even loss of life to either the suspect or the officer involved. Politely Ask for the Reason for the Arrest: Preliminary findings sh...

U.S Postal Service unveils bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday celebration The U.S. Postal Service is marking America’s 250th birthday with a new set of special edition stamps featuring one of the nation’s most recognizable symbols: the bald eagle. Unveiled at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, the collection highlights the bird through five stages of life, from a small hatchling to the iconic white-headed adult that appears on the Great Seal. The stamps are now available for purchase nationwide. Officials say the design reflects both the life cycle of the eagle and the broader story of the United States itself. A Postal Service historian involved in the project said the imagery mirrors the nation’s own development, comparing the early stages of the eagle’s life to the country’s beginnings. The bald eagle has represented the United States since the adoption of the Great Seal in 1782 and was officially named the national bird in 2024, long associated with streng...

Former NFL lineman Josh Mauro’s death ruled accidental due to drug intoxication The death of former NFL defensive lineman Josh Mauro has been ruled accidental, according to an Arizona medical examiner. Officials determined that the cause of death was acute intoxication from a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol. Mauro, 35, died on April 23. His passing was confirmed at the time by the Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, and his family, though no cause was initially disclosed. Authorities later released the findings following an official examination. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 290 pounds during his playing career, Mauro spent six seasons with the Cardinals and also played for the New York Giants and the then-Oakland Raiders. His most productive year came in 2016, when he appeared in 15 games with Arizona, starting 13 and recording 32 tackles. Mauro played college football at Stanford and finished his NFL career with the Cardinals in 2021. Over eight seasons in the league...

 California mushroom poisoning outbreak becomes largest in US history, kills 4 and sickens 43, experts say California is experiencing its largest known mushroom poisoning outbreak in U.S. history, with four deaths and 43 hospitalizations reported as cases continue to spread across the state, public health officials say. The months-long surge has stretched well beyond the typical mushroom growing season, leaving experts puzzled about why the toxic exposures have been so widespread and persistent. New cases reported this week include a family in Napa County who became ill after foraging for mushrooms over the weekend and were later hospitalized at Stanford Medical Center. Since the outbreak began in November, patients have ranged in age from 19 months to 84 years old, according to state health data. Cases have clustered in multiple incidents where families appear to have consumed the same foraged mushrooms, and at least four patients have required liver transplants. Illnesses have be...

 NAF BUILDS INDIGENOUS TECHNICAL CAPACITY TO STRENGTHEN AIR OPERATIONS AND NATIONAL SECURITY The Nigerian Air Force has reaffirmed its commitment towards technological self-reliance, operational readiness and national security with the successful graduation of 20 officers and airmen/airwomen from the Tenth Edition of the Basic Avionics Components Repair Course (BACRC 10/2026) conducted by the Central Avionics Overhaul and Calibration Centre (CAOCC), Kaduna. The graduands, drawn from the Aircraft Engineering, Communications and Information Technology specialties, completed an intensive 10-week practical training programme focused on avionics, electrical and electronics maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. The training represents another strategic step in the Nigerian Air Force’s drive to develop indigenous technical expertise capable of sustaining modern air operations and improving aircraft serviceability across operational units. Speaking during the graduation ceremony held on...

 Commentary on World Hypertension Day (Every May 17) By Isima Stephanie Obianuju World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise awareness about hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. It is a silent but deadly health condition affecting millions of people worldwide.  The day serves as a global campaign to educate people on the dangers of uncontrolled blood pressure and the importance of regular health checks. Hypertension is often described as a “silent killer” because many people living with the condition show no visible symptoms until serious complications arise. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and other life-threatening illnesses.  Sadly, many individuals discover they have hypertension only after suffering severe health emergencies. In developing countries, including Nigeria, changing lifestyles, poor dietary habits, stress, lack of exercise, excessiv...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES AIRBUS PROPOSAL FOR  MAINTENANCE AND HANGAR FACILITIES IN NIGERIA, AND URGES ACCELERATED DELIVERY OF ATTACK HELICOPTERS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed world aircraft-maker Airbus' proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of a broader effort to position the country as a regional aerospace and aviation services hub. President Tinubu also emphasised Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft capable of supporting security operations, logistics, and national development priorities, in furtherance of his administration's effort to end the intractable security challenges in some parts of the nation. The President spoke on Thursday, during a meeting with a delegation from Airbus, led by Head of Regional Business Growth Africa and the Middle East, Thierry Cloutet, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. He told the delegation that his administra...