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The chairman of Samsung Electronics has appealed to unionised workers to settle their wage dispute with management, cautioning that a planned strike could negatively affect employees, investors, and South Korea’s economy. In a memo addressed to staff on Tuesday, Shin Je-yoon voiced concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its global edge, warning that production disruptions could lead to lost customers and declining competitiveness. He noted that prolonged industrial action at the semiconductor giant could also trigger broader economic problems, including capital flight, reduced tax revenue, and pressure on the South Korean won. Shin urged both sides to pursue meaningful…

_©️ Chinedu Agu_ For some time now, the activities of persons operating under the name of Vehicle Inspection Officers, popularly called VIO, have become a serious source of concern to motorists and road users in Imo State. Their presence on public roads has increasingly assumed the character of harassment rather than lawful regulation. Many motorists in the State now associate them with fear, extortion, obstruction, intimidation, delay and arbitrary roadside enforcement. Their activities have been particularly notorious around Nwaorieubi before the Army checkpoint, Ogbaku before Road Safety, Port Harcourt Road, Chukwuma Nwoha Road, Okigwe Road, and other strategic routes…

At least 11 people have been killed in a fresh attack on the Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, deepening fears over persistent insecurity in the region. The midnight assault, carried out by armed gunmen, left several residents injured while many others fled into nearby bushes for safety. Witnesses said the attackers moved from house to house, shooting sporadically and attacking victims with machetes. Among those killed were community leader Sunday Hwie, pregnant women Eunice Samuel and Laraba Sunday, as well as a three-year-old child, Festus Sunday. Community leaders and residents described the…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has formally challenged a lawsuit seeking to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case was heard on Friday before Justice Peter Lifu at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Jonathan’s legal team urged the court to dismiss the suit. Jonathan’s counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), informed the court that the former president had already filed several legal documents, including a preliminary objection, counter affidavit and written address opposing the case. According to Uche, Jonathan only became aware of the suit through media reports, prompting his legal team to respond swiftly because…

Nigerian business moguls Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu have secured spots among Africa’s wealthiest individuals in the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as reported by Daily Trust. According to the ranking, which tracks global wealth movements in real time, Dangote remains Africa’s richest man with an estimated net worth of $34.9 billion. Rabiu rose to become the continent’s third-richest billionaire with a fortune valued at $18.5 billion. South African businessman Johann Rupert ranked second in Africa with a net worth of $18.9 billion. On the global scale, Dangote was placed 67th among the world’s richest people, while Rupert and Rabiu…

Global pop sensation Shakira has announced the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making a return to football’s grandest stage years after the massive success of her hit anthem, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). The 49-year-old singer on Thursday previewed the upcoming track, titled Dai Dai, in a video shared on Instagram from the famous Maracanã Stadium. The song, set for release on May 14, also features Nigerian Grammy-winning star Burna Boy. The announcement has sparked excitement among football and music fans worldwide, considering Shakira’s strong history with the World Cup. Her 2010 anthem became one…

No fewer than 16 persons have lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Okene–Osara–Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The crash reportedly happened in the early hours of Friday after an 18-seater commercial bus lost control and plunged off a bridge in Osara, located in Adavi Local Government Area. The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with Arise News. He disclosed that only two passengers survived the accident, though they sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. According to…

Russian and Ukrainian forces continued launching drone, missile, and artillery strikes on Friday despite a unilateral ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark Victory Day celebrations commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The war, now in its fourth year since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, remains Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, with both countries accusing each other of violating the proposed truce. Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence units intercepted 264 Ukrainian drones overnight, including attempted attacks targeting Moscow and the Perm region in the Ural Mountains. Moscow…

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for repeatedly leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the national team squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Alexander-Arnold has missed England’s last four squad selections despite returning to regular action for Real Madrid after recovering from a thigh injury earlier this year. Speaking on his podcast on Thursday, Rooney said he was surprised that Ben White was preferred ahead of the former Liverpool FC defender. Rooney stressed that although White is a quality player, overlooking Alexander-Arnold was “mind-boggling.” England’s defensive options for the upcoming World Cup warm-up…

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has denied reports alleging the removal of its Chairman and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, following the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential nomination forms. According to reports, an extraordinary meeting involving about 20 governors was held at the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, where allegations of financial mismanagement, loss of confidence, and high-handed leadership were reportedly levelled against Uzodimma. Sources claimed the governors resolved to remove him and were considering Governor Peter Mbah as a possible replacement. The reports further alleged that Uzodimma failed to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the accusations…