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The Pan-African Youth Union has expressed support for Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, praising his efforts towards youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the country. In a statement, the Vice President, West Africa, of the organisation, Oladele John Nihi, commended the minister’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people and positioning Nigeria as […]

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President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa.

The President’s aircraft touched down at about 12:18 a.m. local time, according to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Nairobi.

Tinubu was received by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, senior Kenyan officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi.

The Africa-France Summit is co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together African leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners to discuss growth, innovation and strategic continental partnerships.

Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to advancing African unity, strengthening regional economic cooperation and fostering strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating sustainable development and infrastructure growth across the continent.

The summit will focus on economic transformation, digital innovation, trade expansion, infrastructure development, climate resilience and practical strategies designed to promote collective prosperity and long-term development throughout Africa and beyond.

During the summit, Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral and multilateral engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with African countries and reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership role on the continent.

The president’s attendance reflects the administration’s commitment to promoting African-driven solutions to continental challenges and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda through strategic international engagement, diplomacy and investment partnerships across Africa.

Tinubu is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, among other officials.

Others on the delegation include Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.

Also accompanying the president are Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Amb. Ayodele Oke, alongside senior officials involved in climate, diplomacy and investment promotion matters.

Tinubu Arrives In Nairobi For Africa Forward Summit is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has criticised Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy’s music following their clash in April. 

DAILY POST recalls that Burna Boy and his team reportedly assaulted DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, Lagos, a few weeks ago, which led to the DJs Association of Nigeria temporarily suspending the singer pending investigation into the alleged incident. 

Amidst the ongoing investigation, DJ Tunez sparked controversy after throwing shade a Burna Boy during a recent performance at a London club.

During his set, DJ Tunez played Burna Boy’s song ‘Last Last’ but muted his vocals and then proceeded to call his music “rubbish.”

His statement sparked cheers and condemnation from among the audience in a clip from the event, which has since gone viral.

It also elicited mixed reactions online with many berating DJ Tunez for escalating the beef with Burna Boy and warning of possible reprisal from the latter.

Video: 

Burna Boy sings rubbish – DJ Tunez claims [VIDEO]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Farouk Aliyu, has said the party is prepared to manage grievances that may arise from its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Aliyu acknowledged that some aspirants would be disappointed after the party’s primaries and consensus arrangements.

He, however, urged aggrieved members to remain loyal to the party, noting that party leaders would continue to engage and appease dissatisfied aspirants through dialogue, promises and possible appointments.

According to him, political decisions within the APC are often influenced by broader consultations among party stakeholders, adding that governors may not always have the final say in determining candidates.

Aliyu said the party would adopt consensus arrangements where possible, while direct primaries would be conducted in areas where consensus could not be reached.

He said: “Of course, there will be broken hearts. Of course, you will have an ambition. If you don’t get it, you probably get heartbroken. 

“But then, if you are a true party man, if the general opinion of the leaders of the party is candidate ‘A’ go for it. And if you don’t want to go for that, go for the election. 

“Yes, there are some places where people were promised but then politics is dynamic. Today is one thing, and tomorrow another thing. 

“So where somebody is promised a ticket, even the governor promised a ticket, at the end of the day, you will find out that even the governor there are certain things he cannot do because there are other stakeholders that are more important than a governor in the state. 

“In our own party, when the leaders in their wisdom have decided let’s go through consensus. Where there are no consensus, we go for direct primaries.

“So I’m telling you we are prepared. We are ready. And of course, where the hearts are broken, we’ll try to mend them with good words, promises, also appointments and so on. The party has mechanism in trying to appease those that their hearts are going to be broken.”

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2027: APC will mend broken hearts with promises, words – Farouk Aliyu

The Chairman-elect of the African Democratic Party in Enugu State, Major General Chris Eze, retired, Monday, described as “false” reports that the structure of ADC in Udenu Local Government Area of the state had collapsed into the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC.

The leader of the opposition political parties in Udenu LGA, Dr Frank Okenwa, had during a meeting of stakeholders in the LGA, declared that the entire structure of ADC in Udenu had converted to NDC with total support for the presidential ambition of Mr Peter Obi and Sen Musa Kwankwaso.

Reacting, Gen Eze told our reporter that “ADC is alive and well in Udenu LGA”. Eze, a former High Commissioner of Nigeria to India, with concurrent accreditation to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, while acknowledging that he is a native of Udenu, said ADC might take a legal action if the need arose over the purported collapsing of the party into NDC.
Eze also warned against alleged moves to misappropriate ADC office in Udenu LGA.

He said, “We will not allow that to happen because ADC is a legally recognised entity, and the tenancy agreement of that office is written in its name. I hereby issue a strong caveat to anybody who may be contemplating such an illegal action.”
He warned the promoters of the alleged collapse to avoid igniting an unnecessary conflagration, adding that “Udenu’s politics has traditionally been devoid of rancour”.

He said ADC “remains a serious political party, nationally, in Enugu State and Udenu LGA, and we already have a House of Representatives aspirant in the person of Chief Benjamin Eze.”

Enugu ADC Debunks Party’s Collapse Into NDC is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Nigeria Police Force says operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a suspected hideout linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.

Three suspected members were arrested during the intelligence-led operation.
According to the police, the raid was carried out on April 23 after security operatives obtained information from the confession of a suspected IPOB/ESN commander identified as Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”

DCP Anthony Okon Placid,Force Public Relations Officer, force headquarters Abuja in a statement on Monday said the operation led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of drones, arms, ammunition, and other items allegedly linked to criminal activities.

Police authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore security across the South-East region.

DCP Okon said “The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major operational success in the ongoing nationwide campaign to suppress violent extremism and dismantle organized criminal networks. On 23 April 2026, operatives of the Imo State Police Command conducted an operation at a confirmed terrorist hideout in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State.

“The operation was intelligence-driven, premised on actionable information obtained from the confessional statement of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander, Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”

“Three suspects were apprehended at the scene and are currently in lawful custody, providing the Force with critical information pertaining to the group’s logistics networks, personnel structure, and planned operations.

“A thorough search of the enclave led to the recovery of two (2) General-Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), 3,115 rounds of GPMG ammunition, one (1) AK-47 assault rifle, one (1) pump-action shotgun, multiple units of surveillance drones, and Biafra currency in various denominations.

“The Inspector-General of Police has commended the operatives of the command for their courage, professional conduct, and tactical precision in executing the operation. The IGP noted that the recovery of this substantial arsenal significantly degrades the operational capacity of the IPOB/ESN extremist network in the South-East region, and represents a decisive blow against their campaign of terror.

“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its mandate to uphold the rule of law, and guarantee the safety of every Nigerian citizen”.

Police Bust IPOB/ESN Camp, Recover Weapons, 3,115 Ammunition Rounds is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the rescue and repatriation of 28 nationals, mostly young people, who fell victim to a human trafficking network in Côte d’Ivoire.

The victims arrived safely in Ghana on May 10 following what the Ministry described as a successful operation involving security operatives and officials from the Ghana Embassy in Abidjan.

In a press release issued in Accra on May 10, the Ministry said the rescued persons were currently assisting with investigations aimed at dismantling the trafficking network and prosecuting those behind the operation.

“The rescued human trafficking victims are safely in Ghana and currently assisting with further investigations,” the statement said.

The Government of Ghana commended the authorities in Côte d’Ivoire for their cooperation and intelligence sharing during the rescue mission, saying the Mahama Administration was deploying every effort to bring the masterminds of the criminal network to justice.

The Ministry also cautioned Ghanaians to remain vigilant against fraudulent travel and employment schemes, particularly those promoted by unlicensed recruitment agencies, urging the public to verify all travel and job offers with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad.

The Ministry further emphasized that the welfare of Ghanaians remains its utmost priority

The rescue comes amid a wider crisis of Ghanaian nationals being trafficked across West Africa.

28 Ghanaians Rescued From Human Trafficking Network In Côte d’Ivoire is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking $15 million in damages over allegations that the tech giant used her image without permission to market its television sets.

According to court documents filed Friday in a California federal court, Samsung allegedly featured a copyrighted image of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, creating the impression that she endorsed the product.

The lawsuit states that the image in question, titled “Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024,” is fully owned by the pop star, who holds all rights, title, and interest in the photograph.

Besides copyright and trademark infringement, Dua Lipa has also accused Samsung Electronics of violating her publicity rights.

Lipa’s legal team attached screenshots of social media posts and consumer comments to support the claim that her image influenced purchasing decisions. One of these screenshots shows a fan commenting that they would get the TV “just because Dua is on it.”

The “Levitating” singer became aware of Samsung’s alleged infringement in June last year and demanded that Samsung stop using her image, but the electronics manufacturer repeatedly refused to do so, her lawyers said.

Samsung’s alleged unauthorised use of Dua Lipa’s image has “caused and continues to cause dilution” of the pop star’s “brand identity ⁠and ​commercial goodwill by falsely conveying to the consuming ​public that she approves of and endorses” the products in question, they added.

A spokesperson for Samsung Electronics declined to comment, citing the ongoing litigation, while Dua Lipa’s legal representatives did not immediately respond to media inquiries.

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15m Over Alleged Image Misuse is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Faizu Alfindiki, has said many people in the North are surprised by the perceived political closeness between former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Alfindiki made the remarks while speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, where he questioned Kwankwaso’s political direction and priorities.“Many Northerners were surprised that Kwankwaso appears more interested in aligning with Obi’s political camp instead of building stronger unity among Northern leaders,”he said.The APC stalwart stressed that the region currently needs cooperation among its political leaders to protect its interests and strengthen its voice at the national level.According to him, “the North needs leaders who will focus on unity and work together for the development of the region.”Alfindiki who is also the former chairman of Kano Municipal Council also criticised Obi.He said he has not shown enough concern for key issues affecting the North.“He is rarely heard speaking on major Northern challenges like insecurity, agriculture and economic development in the way many people would expect,” Alfindiki added.Alfindiki further argued that Kwankwaso’s political decisions could give the impression that personal ambition is being placed above collective regional interest.“In politics, one is judged by their stance and the type of alliances they build. The people of the North need leaders who will unite to protect the region’s political integrity,” he said.He, however, called on politicians across the country to form alliances that would promote national unity rather than deepen divisions.The APC chieftain also praised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying ongoing projects in infrastructure, road construction and agriculture show commitment to national development.According to him, such efforts justify continued support for the President ahead of future elections.

2027: Many northerners surprised by Kwankwaso, Obi alliance – Faizu Alfindiki

Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has raised concerns over what he described as the slow pace of development in Taraba state, 35 years after its creation.
Sambo stated that the state has not achieved the level of growth expected of states created during the same period, noting that his decision to join the governorship race was motivated by a desire to rebuild and transform Taraba.

The former minister made the remarks via a statement shortly after undergoing screening over the weekend for the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

Sambo, who noted that the time had come to reposition Taraba for meaningful development and improved governance, said he could no longer remain on the sidelines while the state continued to face developmental challenges.

“Rather than sit and complain about the backwardness of our state after thirty-five years of its creation, I would rather throw my hat into the ring and contest,” he said.

Sambo also commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress for adopting direct primaries, describing the process as a true reflection of democratic principles.

“This is democracy. With direct primaries, you are bound to test your popularity and acceptability rather than rely on games and gimmicks associated with indirect primaries or consensus candidacy,” he stated.

Speaking on his chances against the incumbent administration, Sambo maintained that the current realities in Taraba underscored the need for new leadership.

“Go and check the developmental index of my dear state. Check our debt profile and human capital indicators; the records are there. I am tired of complaining. I would rather join the race to salvage my home state than sit on the fence. To liberate Taraba, I have decided to run. Above all, this is democracy,” he added.

The governorship aspirant also applauded the conduct of the screening committee, particularly the chairman of the gubernatorial screening panel, Benjamin Obi Nwoye, for what he described as professionalism and ethical leadership throughout the exercise.

“I must candidly appreciate the humility and professionalism of the committee. Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye-led committee impressed me deeply. Their commitment to ethical standards, simplicity, and camaraderie was commendable. The national leadership of the party got it right, and I hope this same level of organisation is replicated at the state level,” he said.

Taraba has fallen behind after 35 years – Ex-minister, Mu’azu Sambo