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Abia State government has expressed sorrow over the death Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor, a truck driver who lost his life following a shooting incident involving a soldier at Uratta Timber Market a few days ago.

The government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, on Monday, said it is engaging with the military high command to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into circumstances surrounding the shooting.

“We wish to assure the family of the deceased and the general public that justice will not only be pursued but will be seen to be done.

“Any officer found culpable will face the full weight of disciplinary and legal consequences.

“The government urges residents to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful as efforts are intensified to get to the root of this unfortunate incident,” the government said.

It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, the rule of law, and the fundamental rights of every citizen.

It was gathered that the driver, Ejiofor, died on Monday in a hospital in Aba where he was receiving treatment for the gun shot injury he sustained.

Abia Govt vows to ensure justice as driver shot by soldier dies

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has endorsed the position of the

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said Iran is yet to deploy some of its military strength amid ongoing tensions.

The spokesperson for the IRGC, Sardar Mohibi, warned that more advanced capabilities could be revealed if the conflict continues.

“If the war continues, we will unveil capacities that the enemy has no idea about,” Mohibi stated, according to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency..

“We will unveil warfare methods that the enemy will have little ability to counter,” he said.

IRGC warns Iran has unrevealed military capabilities

The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, NIMENA, has announced plans by the Federal Government to connect domestic startups with international investors in Singapore.

NIMENA National General Secretary, Dr. Azubuike Chuku, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

According to him, the initiative solely aimed at connecting Nigerian startups with international investors.

He stressed that the program scheduled for April 24, 2026, would bring together stakeholders within the country’s maritime and energy sectors.

Commenting on the development, National Chairman of NIMENA, Dr. Efereb Sylvanus, said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to link Nigerian startups with international investment opportunities and encourage collaboration in the maritime and energy industries.

“It is about repositioning Nigeria from a resource-dependent economy to an innovation-driven maritime nation,” he said.

Nigerian Govt to connect domestic startups with international investors – NIMENA

Poor telecommunications connectivity is significantly hampering emergency response operations across Nigeria, the Nigerian Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has said. The National Coordinator of NEMSAS, Dr. Doubra Emuren, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media workshop organised in collaboration with the Solina Center for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), noting that […]

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group’s rejection of direct negotiations with its foe.

“We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity… We call for a historic and heroic stance by cancelling this negotiating meeting,” Qassem, whose Iran-backed group has been at war with Israel since March 2, said in a televised address.

The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday to discuss holding direct negotiations between the two countries.

Lebanese authorities have stressed that Beirut first wants to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war, but Israel has dismissed that prospect, saying it prefers instead to focus on formal peace talks with Lebanon itself, with which it has technically been at war for decades.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that “we want the dismantling of Hezbollah’s weapons, and we want a real peace agreement that will last for generations”.

To Qassem, “these negotiations are futile and require a Lebanese agreement and consensus”.

Israeli strikes have killed more than 2,000 people in Lebanon and displaced more than a million since Hezbollah drew the country into the Middle East war.

“We will not surrender,” Qassem said as his fighters faced off with advancing Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

“We will remain in the field until our last breath.”

AFP

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Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara have called on members of the party in the

By Emmanuel Okogba

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The appointment was announced by the Executive Council of the GFA after consultations with key stakeholders. Queiroz will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Queiroz brings a wealth of international experience to the role. He previously qualified South Africa to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, took Portugal to the round of 16 at the 2010 tournament, and coached Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. He has also worked with national teams in Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar.

The experienced tactician, who has previously coached clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United, is expected to bring tactical discipline and high-level expertise to the Black Stars.

Coach Queiroz will begin work immediately as Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, 2026.

Ghana has been drawn in a tough group and will face Panama in their opening match on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, before taking on England and Croatia in the remaining group-stage fixtures.

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For many candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), one of the biggest challenges is not just knowing the answers, but answering quickly enough.

Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch has warned his players they can’t afford to relax after Sunday’s home win against Katsina United.

The nine-time champions eased their relegation worries with a comfortable 3-0 over Katsina United in Aba.

Veteran winger Stanley Dimgba, Chidera Michael and Womah Wilson got the goals for the People’s Elephant.

Enyimba moved to 13th position in the table with 43 points.

Deutsch, who expressed satisfaction with his team’s victory insisted that they must keep working hard with four matches remaining before the end of the campaign.

“I’m very comfortable. I feel very happy with the result, but it’s not yet over because there are still four matches to be played,” the Cameroonian said after the game.

“We’ve moved up on the table, but we should not remain there. We must work harder to climb further because it’s not yet over.”

Enyimba will be up against second-placed Rangers in an Oriental Derby at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, this weekend.

NPFL: Deutsch cautions Enyimba over relegation threat