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Edo State Government on Thursday flagged off the 2026 edition of its grassroots sports development initiative, tagged “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt Program, with a call on young athletes to embrace the opportunity to build successful sporting careers. At the opening ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony Thursday because he said he was worried the measure could dull America’s edge on AI technology. Trump said he was postponing the Oval Office event with tech industry executives because he did not like what …

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, one sign it is rapidly rebuilding certain military capabilities degraded by US-Israeli strikes, according to two sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. Four sources told CNN that US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is reconstituting much faster than initially estimated. The rebuilding of …

  Isokpehi, who spoke in a viral video seen by SaharaReporters, angrily warned citizens against filming police officers during operations, insisting that anybody caught recording him would face deadly consequences. The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of ASP Newton Isokpehi, the police officer in a viral video on social media, who threatened to “shoot dead” anyone who …

  The memo, referenced “CH:5660/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.89/196” and dated May 18, 2026, was issued by the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, Abuja, according to a document obtained by SaharaReporters. The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the demobilisation of several Inspectors and rank-and-file personnel from various Police Mobile Force (PMF) squadrons across Nigeria, according to an internal police signal obtained …

The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the 1996 downing of two planes between Cuba and Florida. The case unveiled on Wednesday accuses Castro and five others in the shooting down of the aircraft belonging to Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue and killing four people, including three …

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has underscored the need to expand UN Security Council membership to curb the impunity of veto-wielding “superpowers”. Guterres stated this while addressing the press on the final day of his official visit to Japan, which is marking 70 years of cooperation with the UN. He reiterated his long-standing call to reform outdated international institutions. “The …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders to translate deliberations from the Nigerian Army’s first bi-annual conference into measurable operational outcomes. Shaibu gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja at the close of a three-day conference, describing the engagements as “robust, solution-oriented and forward-looking.” He said the conference reviewed ongoing operations, training and the evolving …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case linked to the current regional outbreak. The agency said surveillance and preparedness activities remained active nationwide to detect any possible infection promptly. The centre, in a Wednesday statement issued in Abuja, said it was responding to misinformation circulating about the outbreak by …

Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement he issued to Journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Fubara said his move followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with his family, friends and associates. The governor said he …