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By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over a sharp rise in fraudulent activities associated with Point-of-Sale (POS) operations across the country, warning that weaknesses in regulation and security are exposing Nigerians to alarming financial and national security risks. The concerns were raised on Monday during a resumed investigative hearing with fintech stakeholders at the National Assembly Complex. The session was convened by the House Ad-hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and POS Operations in Nigeria. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, said the panel had received troubling reports…

By Jimmy FatunbiOnigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, hosted a powerful delegation from Brampton, Canada, for economic growth, cultural exchange, and community development.The Canadian team was led by Mr. Richard Farward, Senior Manager of Financial Advisory Services at the Corporate Budget Office. Mr. Maurice Imadu, Adviser and Community Engagement Specialist in the Office of the Mayor of Brampton; Mrs. Kehinde Adelaja-Okoroafor, Founder of MakeMee Elegant Foundation; and Bashorun Oladapo Adekunle Sofowora, Founder of Rudder Blade Global Company were in the delegation.During the interactive session, Mr. Farward commended the vibrancy of…

By Peter Omopo Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has condoled with the family and community of Brigadier General Abu Ali (rtd.), a former Military Administrator of the state, who passed away over the weekend. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor described the late military officer as a distinguished leader whose contributions left a lasting impact on Bauchi State’s development. “Governor Bala Mohammed, on behalf of his family, government, and the good people of Bauchi State, mourns the passing of Brigadier-General (Rtd.) Abu Ali,” the statement read. “General Abu…

By Peter Omopo Belgium faced widespread disruptions on Monday as major labour unions launched a three-day nationwide strike to oppose the federal government’s proposed austerity measures and structural reforms aimed at cutting the country’s soaring national debt. The coordinated industrial action—expected to be one of the largest in recent years—began with rail and public transport workers downing tools, forcing te national rail operator, SNCB, to operate at just one-third to two-thirds of normal capacity. Several international services, including Eurostar trains linking Brussels and Paris, were cancelled. Schools, Hospitals and Airports to Shut Down The strike is rolling out in phases.…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Army has published the list of shortlisted candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026, announcing the commencement of the next stage of its recruitment process. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Military Secretary (Army), who confirmed that the full list of successful applicants is now accessible on the Army’s official recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng. According to the statement, all shortlisted candidates are to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, on December 1, 2025, for the Selection Board exercise. “Candidates are…

By Sola Ojewusi KINGSTON / NEW YORK — The music world today mourns one of its most enduring voices, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who has passed away at the age of 81. According to a statement from his family, Cliff died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. A Voice That Carried Jamaica to the World Born James Chambers in St. James Parish, Jamaica in 1944, Jimmy Cliff rose from humble beginnings to become a global ambassador of reggae. His breakout hit came in his teens, and by the 1970s he had made history starring in the film The…

This is why it is important to recognize red flags those early signs that something is not healthy for our spirit, our purpose, or our peace. Whether in friendships, marriages, or within our communities, paying attention to these signs is not an act of fear but an act of wisdom. A red flag can be anything that consistently drains your joy, compromises your values, disrespects your boundaries, or pulls you away from God’s purpose for your life. When God gives you discernment, it is an invitation to protect your heart, not to harden it. Proverbs 4:23 says “Above all else,…

By Sola Ojewusi There are actors who entertain, and there are actors who endure. And then there are a few—very few—who transcend the boundaries of performance altogether, becoming part of the emotional architecture of a nation’s memory. Dharmendra belonged to this rarest category. His passing today, at the age of eighty-nine, feels like the earth has shifted slightly on its axis. Something steady, familiar, and deeply comforting has gone. Dharmendra’s journey through Indian cinema was not merely long; it was rich, textured, and astonishingly diverse. Beginning in the early 1960s with films like Anpadh and Bandini, he introduced a screen…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) nationwide, directing that the officers be reassigned to core policing duties to strengthen security across the country. The directive was announced on Sunday following a high-level security meeting held in Abuja with service chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIPs who require protection will henceforth be guarded by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), not the…

By Peter Omopo The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested two suspected kidnappers and demolished their operational hideout in the Egbai community of Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The development was disclosed on Sunday in a statement issued by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday after a “high-level, intelligence-driven surveillance” operation. During their parade, the suspects reportedly confessed to kidnapping one Blessing Nosa, for whose release they collected a ransom of ₦30 million. Authorities said the pair came under intensified scrutiny after they abducted another businessperson…