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The Delta State Police Command has arrested five people, including the community head and chief organiser of the Ozoro festival, over the alleged s£xual assault of women during the annual event in the state. Police spokesman Bright Edafe said the suspects include Chief Omorede Sunday and four others from Oramudu quarters in Ozoro.  In a statement posted on X on Friday, Edafe said the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, had ordered their immediate transfer to the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). According to the police, the arrests followed the circulation of videos online showing groups of young men allegedly harassing women during the festival, including tearing their clothes and subjecting them to molestation.  The incident was reported to have occurred on Thursday, 19 March, during celebrations in Ozoro. Accounts from the community suggested that women were expected to remain indoors during the festival, with those found outside becoming targets for harassme...

Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion who became one of Hollywood’s most recognisable action stars of the 1980s and 1990s, has died aged 86, his family has announced. In a statement shared on his official Instagram account on Friday, the family said the actor died on Thursday and asked for privacy. “ While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace, ” the statement said. The American star, a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate Champion, was reported to have been hospitalised in Hawaii earlier on Thursday, according to Variety. Norris rose to international fame through a string of hard-edged action films including Code of Silence, Missing in Action and The Delta Force, typically portraying stoic lone heroes battling criminals, terrorists and corrupt officials.  READ ALSO : Kristin Cabot Ends Ties With Former Boss After Kiss Cam He later became a household name on television as the...

Cybersecurity researchers have warned that a newly discovered hacking tool could leave hundreds of millions of iPhones vulnerable to silent data theft, with attacks already detected across several countries. The threat, known as DarkSword, was uncovered by the Google Threat Intelligence Group, which says the malware allows attackers to break into iPhones and siphon off large volumes of personal information without users realising. According to researchers, DarkSword links together six separate security flaws in iOS and Apple’s Safari browser.  The exploit can be triggered simply by visiting a malicious or compromised website, with no clicks or downloads required. The affected devices are those running iOS versions 18.4 to 18.7, and once compromised, attackers can quietly install spyware and begin extracting data. Security analysts say the tool is already being used in real-world attacks by commercial spyware vendors and state-backed groups.  Activity linked to DarkSword has be...

The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have signed a wide-ranging three-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening cooperation against organised immigration crime and improving border security. The agreement was confirmed in a joint statement issued on Thursday by the UK Home Office and was reached during the state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. According to the statement, both governments agreed to expand collaboration to curb organised immigration crime, describing migration and border control as issues of “ significant importance ” to both countries. The plan was signed by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Nigeria’s Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.  It sets out a framework to address visa abuse, strengthen legal systems and enhance operational cooperation between both nations. Under the arrangement, Nigeria has committed to reviewing its legal framework to impose tougher penalties for immigration-related offences, particularly crimes involving for...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, have returned to Nigeria following a historic state visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The President is expected to spend the Sallah holiday in Lagos before resuming official duties, according to officials familiar with the schedule. Tinubu departed London late on Thursday after a two-day visit hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.  He had left Abuja on Tuesday for the trip, which was the first UK state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years and the first time a Nigerian president has been hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. During the visit, the King hosted the Nigerian delegation, including the First Lady, at Windsor from Wednesday to Thursday. Their Majesties also invited the President and his wife to view a special exhibition from the Royal Collection highlighting historical links with Nigeria, before holding private talks and meeting organisations involved in interfaith dialogue. READ ALSO : Niger...

Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph has been plunged into deeper controversy following reports that the tournament trophy has been moved to a military base amid an unresolved title dispute with Morocco. According to multiple accounts circulating on Wednesday, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw authorised the relocation of the silverware to a secure military facility, where it is said to be under armed guard.  Soldiers were reportedly permitted to take photographs with the trophy, a gesture widely interpreted as a symbolic assertion of Senegal’s claim to the title. The move comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Morocco a technical victory in the final, effectively overturning Senegal’s on-pitch success and naming the North African side champions.  The decision has triggered anger among fans and officials in Dakar, who argue that the outcome should not be settled administratively. READ ALSO :  Chelsea Identify Mole Behind Team Leaks A post shared by...

An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member in Abeokuta. Police confirmed that Abass Olalekan, the Local Government Inspector (LGI) overseeing Abeokuta South, is being held as investigations continue into the death of Victoria Ariyo, who reportedly died on Tuesday from complications linked to a terminated pregnancy. Ariyo was serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA) when she died.  Her remains were buried at Kobape Cemetery along the Kobape–Sagamu Road in Abeokuta. The incident comes barely a month after another female corps member, Adeleye Mary, died under what police described as unresolved circumstances.  Mary, who was also serving in Abeokuta South, was posted to Ogun State Television (OGTV) as her place of primary assignment. READ ALSO :  Shettima Vows Decisive Response to Maiduguri Bombings A source familiar with the matter said both women wer...

Facebook is offering established influencers up to $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post short-form videos, as it seeks to draw high-profile creators back to the platform. The payments form part of a new Content Fast Track scheme aimed at creators with more than one million followers on rival platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.  Eligible creators will be paid for up to three months, provided they publish at least 15 reels a month. Parent company Meta said it paid nearly $3bn to creators in 2025 through its monetisation programmes, underlining its push to compete more aggressively for online talent. However, the move has been criticised by industry figures including Jordan Schwarzenberger, who manages the influencer collective the Sidemen. Schwarzenberger described the offer as insufficient and unlikely to shift audience behaviour. “ Creators follow audiences, not platforms. Facebook hasn’t been a priority for the best part of a decade. Bringing creators over doesn’t mean t...

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has confirmed the club have tracked down and dealt with the source of damaging team leaks that surfaced ahead of both Champions League defeats to Paris Saint-Germain.   In the build-up to the last-16 first leg in Paris, French outlets published Rosenior’s starting XI hours before kick-off.  The second leg at Stamford Bridge saw similar revelations, with reports correctly stating Wesley Fofana would miss out as Trevoh Chalobah and Jorrel Hato formed the centre-back pairing.   Following an internal investigation, Chelsea believe the leaks came from outside the playing squad. “ We know (who it is). It’s not come from any place of malicious intent to me or to the team. We know where it’s come from and we’ve dealt with the situation ,” Rosenior said at his pre-Everton press conference. READ ALSO :  Joshua Returns to Gym as Comeback Plans Gather Pace The fallout from the 8-2 aggregate defeat also saw captain Enzo Fernandez hint at uncer...

British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has returned to full training as he prepares for a possible comeback fight later this year. Joshua has been back in the gym under the supervision of trainer Iegor Golub, indicting a fresh step in his return to the ring after a difficult period away from boxing. The 36-year-old had taken time out following a fatal road crash in Nigeria last year that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.  Since then, Joshua has kept a low profile while focusing on recovery and personal matters. His return to training comes amid fresh talk about his future, with long-standing rival Tyson Fury also expected to resume action soon.  Fury is set to come out of retirement next month to face Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joshua was seen working on technique and conditioning during sessions led by Golub, who previously assisted him in the build-up to his bout with Jake Paul, which Joshua won by knockout in six rounds. READ ALSO :...