Author: Opalim Lifted

Ronin, an African giant land-mine detecting rat in Cambodia, has become the first rodent to uncover over 100 landmines and other deadly war remnants. In a recent statement, Apopo, a charity organisation that trains rodents, disclosed that the pouched rodent has uncovered 109 landmines and 15 items of unexploded ordnance since August 2021. Ronin’s exceptional accomplishments have earned the rodent the Guinness World Records (GWR) title for most landmines detected by a rodent. Ronin also broke the previous record held by HeroRAT Magawa, who detected 71 landmines and was awarded a gold medal for his bravery in 2020. Adam Millward,…

Liverpool are moving closer to agreeing a new contract with forward Mohamed Salah. Talks between all parties are ongoing and a final agreement is yet to be reached, but sources have indicated the club have made positive progress in their efforts and are hopeful a deal will be done. Salah’s deal expires at the end of the season and there has been some uncertainty over his future, with clubs in Saudi Arabia keen to land the Egypt international. But the recent progress has raised hope at Anfield that Salah will extend his stay at the Premier League club. Salah has…

Davido, the award-winning Nigerian singer, has expressed his commitment to monogamy. The ‘Awuke’ hitmaker spoke about his experiences with women in a recent interview on the Breakfast Club. Davido revealed that he has been “dealt” with by women, adding that no matter how much one makes, there is nothing as good as having a peaceful home. The singer said he would “not cheat again,” adding that he already has “five kids from four women”. “I told them women have dealt with me in my career. I have been at the highest of highs, and I can tell you, the best…

Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has expressed concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings across the state. Zulum spoke at a high-level security meeting attended by military commanders, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders on Tuesday. He said the recent dislodgment of military formations in some LGAs is a “significant setback” in the country’s fight against insurgency. “Renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities almost on a daily basis without confrontation singled that Borno state is losing ground,” Zulum said. The governor lamented the recent attacks in Wajirko, Sabon Gari, Wulgo, and Izge, which led to…

Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, bandits have taken over 64 communities in his state. He added that the latest killings in Bokkos LGA are “sponsored and genocidal”. The Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) reported on April 4 that suspected bandits killed over 10 people, with the death toll later rising to 52. The attack came seven days after some gunmen attacked the Ruwi community in Bokkos LGA as mourners gathered in the home of a deceased. Speaking on Channels TV on Tuesday, Mutfwang blamed unnamed terrorist groups for the carnage, alleging that the attacks were sponsored by yet-to-be-identified individuals. “I…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new draft requiring telecommunications operators (telcos) to develop solutions that prevent customers from losing their unused airtime. NCC announced the ‘Draft Guidance on Unutilised and Unclaimed Recharges’ during a high-level virtual stakeholders’ engagement forum on Tuesday. The commission said the aim is to strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving telecom sector. Speaking at the event, Aminu Maida, the executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC, said the commission was taking proactive steps to address unused prepaid credit on inactive lines, an issue that impacts millions of subscribers nationwide. Maida, who was represented…

Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, recently attended a thanksgiving service at the Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, Abuja, where he shared his testimony and laid hands on congregants. Photos and a video from the service show Fani-Kayode actively participating in prayer and delivering a sermon at the altar. The ex-minister also urged the congregation to choose forgiveness over hatred, emphasizing that enemies play a role in achieving one’s destiny. Fani-Kayode cited examples of betrayal and purpose, including Jesus, Joseph, and Samson, highlighting how these experiences shaped their outcomes. “Everything happens for a purpose, and I want to share…

Runaway League One leaders Birmingham City sealed promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt with six games to spare thanks to victory at Peterborough. Posh’s Kwame Poku put the party on hold when he equalised three minutes after Alfie May had put the visitors ahead. But Taylor Gardner-Hickman restored Blues’ lead eight minutes before the interval with what turned out to be the winner. Big-spending City, relegated last season, are 14 points clear of second-placed Wrexham and now cannot be caught by third-placed Wycombe, despite the Chairboys’ win at Huddersfield. They have led the table for most of…

Valentine Ozigbo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Anambra, says the party’s recent primary election in the state was a “fraud”. On Saturday, Nicholas Ukachukwu, a former member of the house of representatives, was declared the winner of the APC governorship primary election. Ukachukwu reportedly polled 1,455 votes to win the party’s ticket, while Ozigbo garnered 67 votes. Edozie Madu and Johnbosco Onunkwo got eight and 26 votes, respectively. However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Ozigbo described the governorship primary as a “charade and a fraud”. The chief executive officer (CEO) of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria said…

England are guaranteed a minimum of five teams in the Champions League next season after Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals. One win, in any of the three European competitions, would have secured the fifth place for England. Two extra spots are awarded to countries based on their ranking in UEFA’s coefficient table. Liverpool and Arsenal look set to finish in the top in the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Brighton and Bournemouth, who sit 10th, all separated by 12 points. England could have as many as seven…