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 Bende Elders Urge Traditional Rulers to Intervene in Kalu Political Rift Elders from various communities in Bende Local Government Area have called on traditional rulers to urgently intervene in the ongoing political tension between Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The elders made the appeal during a visit to the Eze of Bende Ancient Kingdom, Eze Anthony Okorochukwu, in Bende LGA. Led by former Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, the delegation urged the monarchs to advise former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to sheath his sword and embrace peace with his kinsman, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The elders stressed that the Deputy Speaker is not opposed to Senator Kalu’s ambition to contest for the Senate in the 2027 general elections. “Ben is not stopping Senator Orji Uzor Kalu from contesting for Senate,” the elders said.  “They are contesting for two different positions. Wh...

 Abia Police Command: Senior Officers Charged to Enhance Supervision, Professionalism The Abia State Police Command has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Heads of Departments, and other senior officers to intensify supervision of their subordinates to curb operational lapses, vicarious liability, and misconduct. Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, issued the directive during an emergency conference with strategic officers of the Command held in Umuahia. CP Isa stated that the charge was handed down by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. He emphasized the need for officers to maintain high standards of discipline and accountability in their formations. In a related directive, the Commissioner announced that the Command’s medical team will be deployed across divisions and formations to assess the physical and mental well-being of personnel. The CP further charged officers to strengthen visibility policing, enhance accessibility to...

 Renewed Crisis Looms in Benue APC as Alia Rejects Automatic Tickets for 2027 Fresh cracks have emerged in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, threatening the fragile reconciliation between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. Despite a high-level peace meeting convened on Sunday, deep disagreements persist, particularly over the contentious proposal for automatic tickets for elected officials ahead of the 2027 general elections. The renewed tension stems from a long-running power struggle between the two leaders, which began after the 2023 elections over control of the party structure and political appointments. The conflict led to the polarisation of the APC in Benue into rival factions, one loyal to Akume, led by Austin Agada, and the other aligned with Governor Alia. Tensions peaked in March 2026 when the factions held parallel congresses, producing separate executive committees. The national leadership of...

 Nigerians to benefit as US resumes visa processing for foreign doctors Nigerian doctors are set to benefit from a policy reversal by the United States (US), which allows physicians to resume visa applications and processing. Earlier this year, the US imposed a blanket visa ban on multiple countries, including Nigeria, citing national security concerns. The policy affected foreign doctors, including many Nigerians, who formed a significant number as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) withheld visa renewals. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 25.6 percent of active physicians are international medical graduates. A 2024 global health workforce database showed Nigerians as the sixth largest group of foreign doctors in the US on the J-1 visa. H-1B visa holders were not added to the list. In a walk back last week, the USCIS updated its website, without a formal announcement, to indicate that physicians are no longer subject to the processi...

Nick Cannon allows his 15-year-old son to date but teen daughter is banned: 'I'm going to jail' Nick Cannon recently admitted he treats his teenage twins differently when it comes to dating. On the TMZ Podcast, the entertainer said he has allowed and even encouraged his 15‑year‑old son, Moroccan, to start dating.  However, when asked about his daughter Monroe, Cannon was firm that she does not get the same freedom, openly acknowledging the double standard in his parenting. Explaining his reasoning, Cannon said he feels a stronger need to protect his daughter from potential dangers in the dating world.  He noted that while his son’s experiences may involve different challenges, he worries about scenarios such as domestic violence when it comes to Monroe.  Cannon even joked that if anyone ever harmed his daughter, he would end up in jail because of how fiercely protective he is. Despite his reservations, Cannon said he is preparing Monroe for independence, especially as she...

 Meghan Markle's dad leaves nurse lover at airport as he returns to US for treatment on amputated leg Thomas Markle, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to the United States after living in the Philippines, where he relocated to escape the ongoing drama surrounding his rift with Meghan and Harry.  The 81‑year‑old nearly died last year after a blood clot led to the amputation of his left leg below the knee.  He praised the Filipino doctors and nurses for saving his life and revealed he now hopes to be fitted with a modern prosthetic limb while being closer to family. During his time in Cebu, Markle found companionship with nurse Rio Canedo, who supported him through rehabilitation and helped him regain strength.  The pair shared an emotional farewell at the airport, promising to stay in touch, with Markle hopeful she will visit him in the U.S. soon.  He credited Canedo with inspiring him to lose weight and motivating him to walk again, not...

 Jim Acosta demands CNN fire Scott Jennings after on-air confrontation with panelist Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta has called for the dismissal of his former colleague Scott Jennings after Jennings engaged in a heated, profanity-laced exchange on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip.  The confrontation occurred during a debate with MeidasTouch influencer Adam Mockler over U.S. involvement in the Iran War.  Jennings lashed out at Mockler, telling him he had “the attention span of a gnat” and later snapping, “Get your f---ing hand out of my face,” as tensions escalated. Mockler later posted about the incident on X, accusing Jennings of throwing personal jabs and folding under pressure when challenged.  Acosta, who worked alongside Jennings at CNN for eight years before leaving in 2025, condemned the behavior on his own podcast, calling it “appalling” and insisting it was a “fireable offense.”  He praised anchor Abby Phillip for de-escalating the situation but argued...