Children’s Day: Tinubu orders tougher security around schools
President Bola Tinubu has directed the strengthening of security measures in schools located in vulnerable parts of the country as part of efforts to protect children from abduction and violence. Tinubu gave the directive in his Children’s Day message issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The president, who expressed concern over rising threats facing schoolchildren in parts of Nigeria, said the...
Omo-Agege dumps APC after Senate ticket loss
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately. Omo-Agege announced his resignation via a letter addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State and dated May 22, 2026. The former senator, in the letter obtained by The Star on Wednesday, stated that after...
I spent N340m on marijuana — Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has revealed that he spent about N340 million on marijuana over several years before deciding to quit smoking. Speaking on a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner said the amount was spent between 2020 and 2026 on purchases from a single dealer based in Lagos. He added that the figure does not include...
YouTube to auto-label AI-generated videos
YouTube has announced plans to begin automatically detecting and labelling AI-generated content on its platform, marking a shift from its earlier reliance on creator disclosures. The video-sharing platform, owned by Google, said the new system will identify videos that make significant use of realistic artificial intelligence and apply labels even when creators fail to disclose such usage. “If a creator doesn’t...
FULL LIST: Countries tighten travel rules over Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, May 17, 2026, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to neighbouring countries. The decision has prompted governments to step up travel-related containment measures. Here is a list of screening steps and travel restrictions...
Group urges Plateau elite to back Mutfwang, defend APC defection
The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development (PIGD) has called on influential stakeholders in Plateau State to support Governor Caleb Mutfwang and help clarify his development agenda and recent political move to the grassroots. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Nengak David, the group said the governor remains focused on his “ReBuild Plateau” vision, which prioritises restoring security...
Kogi varsity introduces ‘one-day VC’ initiative to reward excellence
The Federal University Lokoja has unveiled a “Vice-Chancellor for a Day” initiative aimed at promoting leadership and academic excellence among students. The Vice-Chancellor, Gbenga Ibileye, announced the programme in Lokoja as part of activities marking his first 100 days in office. Ibileye, who assumed office on February 16, 2026 as the institution’s fourth Vice-Chancellor, said the initiative would confer symbolic leadership...
VDM under fire as presidency demands legal action
The Presidency on Wednesday said social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, should face legal consequences over the circulation of an alleged fake audio linked to President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post on X, accusing the influencer of spreading false content. According to...
India to remove Messi’s statue over safety concerns
Indian government has concluded plans to remove a giant statue of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after engineers declared the structure unsafe. The 21-metre golden-coloured statue, which depicts the Argentine captain lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy, was erected in December 2025 during Messi’s widely celebrated “GOAT Tour” of India. Workers were seen climbing the towering structure in India’s eastern city of...
Argentina coach optimistic over Messi’s fitness ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi could still be fit for the upcoming World Cup after Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism over the superstar’s injury situation. Messi was diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after he was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami’s thrilling 6-4 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. The 38-year-old forward, who is expected to lead Argentina’s title...
