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Photo: NATO Defence Spending yet to get Trump’s nod NATO is set to formally endorse a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP, marking a major strategic shift as member states respond to escalating threats from Russia and concerns over long-term US commitment. The announcement of the latest NATO defence spending comes during a high-stakes summit in The Hague, where leaders from the 32-member alliance have gathered to strengthen their collective security posture. The proposed benchmark would replace NATO’s current 2% target, which has guided alliance defence budgets for over a decade. Under the new formula, 3.5% of GDP…

By Deborah Nnamdi With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, no fewer than 110 political associations have formally approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking registration as political parties. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Commission’s second regular consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja. Among the applicants is the Movement of the People (MOP), spearheaded by Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Other groups include the La Riba Multipurpose Cooperative Society—submitted by Suwaiba Bello Abdullahi, which currently has no acronym or logo; the All Democratic Alliance (ADA),…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, bringing an end to months of internal disputes and uncertainty over leadership. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Wednesday, PDP Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum confirmed that Anyanwu would resume his duties. He emphasized that the move reflects the NWC’s commitment to upholding party unity and adhering to the rule of law. Anyanwu, a former senator representing Imo East, was originally elected as National Secretary during the PDP’s 2021 National Convention. However, his position…

Photo: Atiku Loses Waziri Adamawa Title Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title by the Adamawa State Government, a move raising concerns of political retaliation and executive overreach ahead of the 2027 elections. The Adamawa State Government has revoked the title of Waziri Adamawa previously held by Atiku Abubakar, citing a revised indigeneship policy that disqualifies him from holding emirate council positions. The decision, conveyed in an official circular dated 20 June 2025 and signed by the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs’ Permanent Secretary, Adama Felicity Mamman, is part of a broader restructuring of traditional…

MultiChoice Nigeria has reduced the price of its DStv decoder by 50%, dropping it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000, in a move aimed at attracting new customers and addressing a sharp decline in its subscriber base. As part of a new promotional campaign, the company is also offering a free upgrade to the next subscription tier for customers who fully renew their current package between June 16 and July 31, 2025. The initiative, called “We’ve Got You,” is designed to reward loyal subscribers and entice returning users by making premium content more accessible. The upgrade will be applied automatically to all…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad, under the Delta State Police Command, have arrested a 47-year-old native doctor, Okonji Chimeze, in connection with the possession of illegal firearms. Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Tuesday in Asaba. According to Edafe, the operation was based on credible intelligence which led officers to raid the suspect’s residence in Ibuza at about 6:30 a.m. on June 14, 2025. “During the search, executed under a valid warrant, officers recovered two automatic pump-action shotguns and a cutlass hidden in the ceiling of the suspect’s room,” Edafe…

By Deborah Nnamdi A dramatic incident unfolded on Tuesday at an Ilorin Area Court when an ex-convict, Segun Samuel, made a bold attempt to flee the court premises, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the prosecution counsel, ASP Samuel Mayowa, who witnessed the event, the escape attempt was meticulously planned. Samuel allegedly used a broomstick to free himself from the leg restraints, casually walked toward the restroom, and then scaled the court fence. “He has four different criminal cases pending in this court,” Mayowa explained. “He was sentenced to one year imprisonment on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, on Tuesday led a delegation of party leaders to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to address ongoing concerns regarding the position of the party’s National Secretary. Speaking briefly to the media before the closed-door session, Damagum noted that the meeting was convened at the PDP’s request to clarify procedural matters and legal uncertainties that have emerged following a Supreme Court ruling concerning the party’s internal leadership. In his opening remarks, Damagum thanked INEC for facilitating the meeting and emphasized…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 26-year-old man identified as Ebere was discovered dead on Monday morning in a hotel room near Midwifery Junction in Okpanam, Delta State. According to reports, Ebere had checked into the hotel around 4 p.m. on Sunday accompanied by a friend. By 6 a.m. the following day, hotel staff were alerted after the friend raised the alarm upon finding Ebere unresponsive on the floor. “CCTV footage shows the man arriving with a companion. The friend claims they went to sleep and woke up to find him dead,” a source said. The Delta State Police Command has detained…

*Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding: Celebrities, Superyachts, Protests Rock the Floating City of Venice **Amazon Boss’s $500m super yacht on standby ***US’s First Lady, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Orlando Bloom, others storm Venice Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially tying the knot in Venice this week, and the world is watching as the Amazon founder and Emmy-winning journalist turn the historic city into a billionaire’s wedding stage. But as the superyachts sail in and the celebrity guest list expands, locals and activists are pushing back against what they call the privatisation of one of the world’s most fragile and treasured…