Olawale Sanusi, in this piece, reviews the scenario surrounding the exit of the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), asking questions about what lies ahead for Fubara’s political future. He also asks the question, Is the governor plotting a secret comeback? HE sudden withdrawal […]
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Media professionals have cautioned inexperienced journalists against purveying unverified news, stating that dissemination of fake news could lead to serious litigations.
The stakeholders spoke to reporters in Abuja on Monday as part of activities to mark the 100 years celebration of Daily Times Newspaper.
According to them, no media organization can survive political transitions, economic upheavals and technological changes if it is not committed to the ethics of journalism.
Tony Amokeodo, ex-spokesperson to a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu called on reporters to verify their contents from primary sources and not secondary.
“Some journalists rely on secondary sources and not primary sources. Any journalist that wants to excel must avoid beer parlor rumours and stick to facts. Get your facts from your primary source”, he said.
According to Amokeodo, some “reporters are not journalists”, lamenting the trend of misinformation on online platforms, where he said “anything goes”.
On the alleged attack on journalists and media house by authorities, Mr Tony blamed lack of commitment to the ethics of journalism.
Similarly, Charles Ozoemena, the Managing editor of Daily Times warned that fake news could attract serious litigations, urging journalists to stick to facts by properly verifying media contents.
“If you are not sure of the fact, don’t go there. A lot of journalists just share whatever breaking news that they see online. You are sharing a news that you don’t know the source and you are not even sure of.
“You must have to confirm the story by yourself before sharing, otherwise, you are exposing yourself to serious litigations.
“Instead of confirming stories, you share whatever press releases you see, that is lazy journalism as far as I am concerned”.
Also speaking, the founder of Folio Media Group and Publisher of Daily Times, Mr Fidelis Anosike urged consistency in the profession, stating that perfection can only be achieved via repeated actions.
He said, “The next ten years of the profession will be defined by real journalists. If you are a real journalist, you should be able to write, background your stories, do research and structure your content. The profession is not for the faint-hearted.
“You can’t be a journalist, then after five years, you go and do real estate, then after another five years you return, no. For you to be a perfectionist in whatever you are doing, you have to do it repeatedly overtime.”
Mr Anosike earlier described the centenary celebration of Daily Times as a defining moment not only for the organisation but also for Nigerian journalism.
•Public schools shut, Ogun residents join PUBLIC schools across Ibadan were shut on Monday as the Nigeria Union of Teachers, (NUT), Oyo State chapter, began an indefinite strike over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. This was just as protests rocked some parts of the metropolis. The NUT had earlier […]
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US Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar has accused Israel of committing genocide and engaging in atrocities without facing consequences.
The Congresswoman denounced Israel’s actions in Lebanon and urged for an immediate cessation of US military assistance to Israel.
She wrote on X, “The lesson Israel has learned, time and again, is that it can commit genocide and other atrocities with near-total impunity.
“Now it’s exporting the Gaza playbook to Lebanon,” she said, noting that “Israel’s war in Lebanon is killing thousands and displacing over a million.
“No more US aid to Israel,” she added.
Earlier, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes conducted an airstrike on the town of al-Mansouri in the Tyre district early Tuesday morning, which was accompanied by artillery bombardment of the area.
During the night, a subsequent airstrike targeted a residence in al-Hosh, Tyre, causing destruction and damage to several nearby homes.
According to the report, two injured individuals were rescued from the debris and taken to the hospital.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has given a 48-hour marching order to all formations and operational units of the state command, within which period to fish out the killers of two cops and attackers of Ben Nwankwo’s convoy, who is the Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, last Sunday.
Investigation revealed that gunmen ambushed the convoy and other travellers en route Amansea -Ndiukwuenu – Ufuma road and opened fire on the convoy, forcing security personnel attached to the governor’s aide to return fire. But two security personnel lost their lives while others were wounded, with the Chief of Staff escaping death by the whiskers.
A tricycle operator who witnessed the sad event captured it on a viral video showing the scene and lifeless bodies of the two cops on the road. Confirming the horrific incident, the Commissioner of Police revealed that Nwankwo had attended a function on behalf of the governor and was returning to Awka when the incident occurred last Sunday at 8.30 p.m.
Orutugu, who issued a directive during an emergency security meeting with senior police officers and heads of operations at the command headquarters yesterday, stressed that such an attack on security personnel would not be tolerated under his leadership.
“I want you to fish out the attackers and the killers of our officers. I demand immediate action to apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
“I want results. The people of Anambra State must know that the police are fully in charge and ready to protect them,” he said.
According to him, the slain officers must get justice, adding that he cannot remain silent while police personnel continue to lose their lives at the hands of criminals.
“I hereby declare ‘Operation Fish Them Out.’ Criminals cannot continue to take advantage of the night to unleash violence in the state.
“This kind of killing cannot happen under my watch
He called on members of the public to be vigilant and cautious of individuals posing as security personnel at checkpoints, stressing that “investigations had revealed that some criminal elements now operate while dressed in police and military uniforms.
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A Supercomputer has predicted the favourite countries to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
United States, Mexico and Canada will jointly host the competition, marking the first World Cup to feature an expanded 48-team field.
This year’s World Cup will consist of 12 groups of four nations and a record 104 matches.
The tournament will begin on June 11 and end on July 19, where the final will be played at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, US.
According to Opta Supercomputer, Spain has been identified as the leading favourite for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The La Roja was awarded the tournament in 16.1% of the 10,000 pre-tournament simulations by the Supercomputer.
France, England and Argentina follow close behind, all winning the World Cup in more than 10% of the simulations.
Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Belgium complete the top ten favourites to win the World Cup.
Co-hosts United States, Mexico and Canada are very unlikely to win the World Cup based on the supercomputer simulations.
World Cup 2026: Supercomputer predicts favourite to win trophy in US [Top 10]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s camp in Warsaw, Poland opened on Monday with the arrival of 20 players at the last count as the team intensified preparations ahead of their international friendly against Poland and Portugal.
The Super Eagles began their first training sessions on Monday morning under the supervision of Coach Eric Chele, with captain Wilfred Ndidi among the early arrivals alongside key players such as Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, and Frank Onyeka, who took part in the first sessions.
Also in camp are Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Terem Moffi,Tochukwu Nnadi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Semi Ajayi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igho Ogbu, Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Semi Ajayi and fresh invitee Abdullahi Bewene. More players are expected to link up with the squad before the friendly against Portugal.
The three-time African Champions will face Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday before travelling to Leiria for another friendly against European heavyweight and World Cup Favourites Portugal on June 10.
The match, scheduled to take place at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, will mark only the second senior-level meeting between Nigeria and Poland. The two sides previously met on March 23, 2018, when Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory in a World Cup warm-up match in Wroclaw, courtesy of a goal from Victor Moses.
Both teams narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Poland defeated Albania before suffering a 3-2 loss to Sweden in the European playoff final, while Nigeria overcame Gabon but fell to DR Congo in a penalty shootout in the African playoff final.
Head coach Eric Chelle, who recently guided the Super Eagles to a successful Unity Cup title defence in London, expressed confidence ahead of the encounter.
“We are trying to build a winning culture within this team, and that mentality is very important,” Chelle said. “Some may argue that it is difficult to play matches at this time because many players have been in holiday mode for a couple of weeks, but the job must be done.
Super Eagles Ready For Poland, Portugal Friendlies is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students for gaining admission into the institution with falsified academic credentials.
The institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola, disclosed that the affected students, enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have presented fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from different institutions to secure admission into the Polytechnic.
According to Ajibola, the expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on the credentials submitted by students during the admission and registration processes.
He noted that the decision underscores the institution’s commitment to sanitising the academic system and reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against fraudulent practices and other forms of academic misconduct.
A breakdown of the expelled students shows that 156 were from the School of Communication and Information Technology, 117 from the School of Business and Management Studies, 54 from the School of Science and Technology, 36 from the School of Engineering, and two from the School of Environmental Studies.
Ajibola further stated that, in view of the development, the Rector, Arc. Koye Jolaoso, has cautioned prospective applicants and admission seekers against using fake academic credentials to gain admission into the institution.
According to the Rector, the decisive action reflects the Polytechnic’s commitment to upholding academic integrity, promoting excellence, and repositioning the 47-year-old institution as a model of transparency, credibility and professionalism in tertiary education.
Jolaoso stressed that the institution would continue to maintain high academic standards and ensure that only qualified candidates are admitted into its programmes.
Two time CAF Champions league winners Enyimba FC of Aba continued their good run in the President’s Federation Cup with a slim 1-0 win over Gombe United in Makurdi.
Youngster Nelson Sule got the only goal for the People’s Elephant, who are yet to concede in the competition this year.
In Lafia, it was Joshua Dabo’s strike 10-man Plateau United past Kogi United while Defender Bismark Duah was the match winner for Barau FC against Abakaliki in Abuja.
Defending champions, Kwara United and fellow NPFL side, Shooting Stars, were booted out of the competition following surprising defeats to lowly rated opponents in the round of 32.
Kwara United, who survived drop from the NPFL on the final day of the season, lost 1-0 to Sokoto United at the Area 3 Pitch in Abuja while Ikorodu City struck late in Anyigba to send Jigawa Golden Stars packing from the competition. Tomisin Adebayo and Goodluck Anuba scored in the last ten minutes of the contest to send the Oga Boys through to the round of 16 where they will meet Enyimba.
Bendel Insurance came from a goal down once again to beat Crown FC of Ogbomosho 3-1 in Lagos. It was Ebenezer Odeyemi who handed the NNL side the lead before goals from Alex Oweilayefa and a brace from Promise Anyanwu put the game to bed.
Another NPFL side in Warri Wolves also suffered a shock exit at the hands of Bida Lions in Ile Ogbo.
In Minna, Shooting Stars fell 5-4 to Kada Warriors on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time.
Spot kicks were also used to decide the winner between Elkanemi Warriors and Akwa United after it ended 1-1 in normal time in Abuja as Warriors won 3-2 in the shootout.
Wikki Tourists defeated Bayelsa United 3-1 in the battle of recently relegated NPFL teams in Lafia.
Elsewhere, Basira FC, Flight FC, and Adamawa United triumphed in the penalty shootouts at the expense of Ingas FC, Mighty Jets, and Sapele Lions, respectively, while Sunshine Stars U19 defeated Warinje FC 2-1 to also book their spot in the last 16. The game between Ejigbo City and Nasarawa United did not hold as the former did not show up for the game.
In the star fixture of round of 32, Rivers United defeated NPFL champions Rangers FC 3-2 in a scintillating encounter decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Chijioke Mbaoma and Wisdom Samuel ensured the Pride of Rivers raced to a two-goal lead before Rangers levelled through Godwin Obaje and Precious Agu.
Handsome Surveyor came with a stoppage-time winner to send Finidi George’s men into the last 16.
For the round of 16 fixtures –
Sokoto United will tackle Adamawa United,
Bendel Insurance confront Elkanemi Warriors,
It will be Kada Warriors Vs Wikki Tourists,
Bida Lions will be up against Flight FC,
Rivers United lock horns against Nasarawa United,
Plateau United will play FC Basira, Ikorodu City will face Enyimba FC while Sunshine Stars U19 take on Barau FC.
Enyimba Progress, Kwara United Out Of Federation Cup is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Lagos State Government has revealed that the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran is beginning to impact some of its critical infrastructure projects, including the construction of the 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital on Lagos Island.
The government also addressed concerns over the delayed opening of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, explaining that the facility cannot yet be opened to traffic because work on connecting roads is still ongoing.
The disclosures were made on Monday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration at Alausa, Ikeja.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Dr Adekunle Olayinka, said progress on the reconstruction of the Massey Children’s Hospital had been affected by challenges associated with the importation of key construction materials.
According to him, documentation submitted by the contractor indicated that the disruptions were linked to the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran.
“The contractor, according to documents made available to us, has experienced delays in importing necessary construction materials due to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran,” Olayinka said.
The Massey Children’s Hospital project involves the transformation of the existing facility on Lagos Island into a state-of-the-art seven-storey specialist paediatric hospital. Upon completion, it is expected to become the largest dedicated children’s hospital in Nigeria, offering a broad range of healthcare services from basic medical care to specialised paediatric treatment.
Despite the challenges, Olayinka said significant progress had been recorded on the project, noting that about 750 jobs had been created through the hospital’s construction.
He added that another major healthcare project, a 280-bed General Hospital in Ojo, has generated approximately 600 employment opportunities.
Olayinka reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to completing ongoing health infrastructure projects despite prevailing global economic and geopolitical challenges.
“The Sanwo-Olu administration has demonstrated that the restoration of public health facilities remains a priority,” he said.
He further noted that the government remains focused on delivering a modern healthcare facility capable of meeting the growing demand for specialised paediatric services across Lagos State.
Also speaking, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge has yet to be fully opened to traffic because construction work is still ongoing on critical connecting roads, including Salvation Road, Adeola Street and Toyin Street, as well as an adjoining landmark monument project.
He assured that the bridge would be opened to motorists once all supporting infrastructure linked to the project is completed.
Daramola disclosed that since 2019, the state government has delivered 362 roads spanning approximately 347 kilometres, alongside significant investments in key sectors such as healthcare, education, justice delivery, public safety and digital infrastructure.
He added that 130 roads covering about 113 kilometres were completed within the past year alone.
According to him, several major road projects, including the Eti-Osa–Lekki–Epe Expressway corridor, Gberigbe Road in Ikorodu, Aka-Kemberi Road in Ojo, Ijegun-Ijagemo Road and Akesan-Igando Road, have reached advanced stages of completion and are awaiting commissioning.
He further stated that work is nearing completion on other strategic routes, including the Igbogbo–Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Igbe Road, Agric-Isawo-Konu-Arepo Road and the Lagos-Badagry carriageway.
US-Iran conflict affecting Lagos infrastructure projects – State govt