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In a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining public order, security forces in Osun State on Wednesday, carried out a show of force. The deployment of armed personnel from the police, army and other security agencies has raised suspicions and concerns about potential civil unrest. A motorcade of soldiers, police, Civil Defense Corps and DSS members moved through major roads in …

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has taken over Ligue 2 club Caen. Interconnected Ventures, founded by Mbappe, acquired a majority stake in the French team through its investment arm, Coalition Capital. The 25-year-old France international reportedly invested around €15 million of his own money through investment funds. Coalition Capital now replaces the previous majority shareholder, American investment fund …

The Borno State government has announced that no fewer than 6,900 individuals suspected of being Boko Haram fighters and currently in custody will face transitional justice. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, at the end of a best practices and learning programme organised by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, …

A significant security presence has been established at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as lawmakers gather for an emergency plenary session today. In an unusual move, Sergeant Major General of Police has restricted access to the National Assembly by erecting barricades at the MOPOL Gate and requiring identification to enter. The heightened security measures are reportedly intended to deter …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, appealed to residents of the state not to fall prey to the agenda of those causing chaos in the state, all in the name of protest. Recall that the #EndBadGovernance protest aimed at drawing the Federal Government’s attention to the economic plight in the country is scheduled to begin tomorrow. Oyebanji, who spoke …

  In the 1800s, a trio of women forever changed the study and understanding of ancient Egypt. So why have their legacies been overlooked? Edwards’ evocative writing and vivid illustrations have attracted countless tourists to Egypt (Credit: Alamy) In 1864, English travel writer Lucie Duff Gordon sat in her home atop the Luxor Temple, looking out the window across the …

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has called on Nollywood filmmakers to urgently submit entries to the 97th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars). The committee led by actress Stephanie Linus specifically asked Nigerian filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film (IFF) category. NOSC, which is …

As Nigerian youth prepare to take to the streets tomorrow, activist cleric Bishop Wycliffe Khaemba has warned them against resorting to violent protests, citing the devastating consequences of similar actions in Kenya. Bishop Khaemba, who has spent 28 years in activism, urged Nigerian youth to learn from the experience of Kenya, where massive protests against tax hikes have resulted in …

  Kamala Harris will begin a U.S. tour with her new running mate next week, indicating that she is likely just days away from announcing her pick. According to CBS, the BBC’s US partner, the group of Democratic candidates for vice president has been narrowed down to five. A decision is needed before the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. …

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) yesterday resolved their differences over 10,000 newly recruited police officers. Police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, noted that the police had finally received the list of recruits. Police have previously rejected allegations that the process was marred by corruption. Adejobi also confirmed the PSC’s statement on Monday that …