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BUILT environment professionals, under the auspices of the Housing (HDAN), have raised the alarm over the wave of kidnappings, abductions, banditry, and insecurity across Nigeria. The professionals warned that the situation is increasingly threatening housing delivery, real estate investment, construction activities and overall economic development. Worried by the spate of insecurity, they have called on […]

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The presidency has expressed security concerns over comment against the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.

DAILY POST reports that Babachir, while announcing his resignation from the ADC on Monday, alleged that Atiku is a manipulator, stating that the outcome of the recently concluded primary election of the party was predetermined to favour the former vice president.

According to him, the primary elections at all levels were “massively rigged to favour Kachalla Abubakar Atiku”.

He alleged that results from the polls were “just written or rewritten to favour him and his coven”.

Reacting, Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala in a post on his official X handle, said what the former SGF “said about the candidate of ADC, if verified is scary and will undermine the national security of Nigeria”.

According to Bwala, the plans of opposition leaders plotting to remove President Tinubu in 2027 had been exposed, stating that his principal remained the best candidate.

Bwala claimed that in the past two or three months, “these people were talking about how they were made from heaven as one indivisible and indisoluble coalition sent by God to come and rescue Nigeria; and alas all their intentions and plans have been exposed”.

He said with the allegations against some of the opposition candidates, the “choice for  2027 has never been more clearer. President Tinubu in all honesty is a million miles ahead of them”.

What Babachir Lawal said about Atiku scary – Presidency 

Comrade Akhator Joel Odigie is the General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa). In this interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLLOS, he argues that Nigeria must reclaim its leadership role in Africa by championing continental integration, visa-free movement, workers’ mobility, migrant workers’ protection and economic cooperation. He also speaks on […]

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Mr. Chris O. Biose is the Protem Chairman of Delta Obedient Elders’ Council. He is a publisher, author, social commentator and human rights activist. In this interview with ALPHONSUS AGBORH, he speaks on the confidence the Obedient Movement builds around the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, why the group does […]

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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.

Media professionals caution against fake news 

•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.

War: ‘They’re carrying out genocide, atrocities with impunity’ – US lawmaker says no more aid to Israel

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.

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]