A new Samsung Galaxy Ultra product is coming, and it's set to be an even more high-end version of its most expensive handset. Samsung has released an official teaser confirming its launching a foldable Ultra product for the first time. Samsung uses the Ultra name to denote the top-end products in its phones, wearables, and tablets.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed the exact name of the phone, but a new teaser from the company shows a book-style foldable device and the refers to it as an "Ultra experience." Samsung also says it, "Goes beyond a simple list of upgraded features in a smaller and more portable form factor.”

“And when it unfolds, it transforms– into a more immersive entertainment hub, a spacious workspace, or a multitasking powerhouse, now enhanced by powerful Galaxy AI features designed specifically for the foldable form.”

This doesn't confirm much about the phone as this is often how Samsung has spoken about its foldable phones. It may be that Samsung is dropping the Galaxy Z Fold 7 name and calling that the Ultra, but it's more likely that this is a third foldable phone offering better specs than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7.

If this is a new phone line, Samsung may not include the seven moniker and opt to call it the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra. Samsung has done that with its Galaxy Watch Ultra series, but it also did the opposite with the Galaxy S25 Edge that launched earlier this year. It chose to include the S25 name despite launching a few months after that series debuted.

The next Samsung foldable phones are expected to land sooner rather than later. Leaks suggest the phones will be launching in early July. The fact Samsung has begun teasing its Ultra handset suggests those rumors may be accurate.

One leaker has said the Galaxy Z Fold 7 price will remain static in the US, despite ongoing tariff confusion for many tech brands. If true, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will cost $1,899.99, and an Ultra handset may then hit above the $2,000 mark.

One leaker has said the Galaxy Z Fold 7 price will remain static in the US, despite ongoing tariff confusion for many tech brands. If true, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will cost $1,899.99, and an Ultra handset may then hit above the $2,000 mark. Samsung's Ultra phones often cost at least a few hundred dollars more than its standard flagship gadgets.

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Chelsea have officially completed the signing of 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in a deal worth around £30 million ($40.6m), both clubs confirmed on Wednesday. The England Under-21 international has committed to a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2030-31 season.

Delap attracted significant interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Everton. However, the promise of UEFA Champions League football and the opportunity to reunite with former Manchester City teammate Cole Palmer played a pivotal role in the striker choosing Chelsea over other suitors.

Liam Delap joins Chelsea

Delap made headlines during the 2024/25 Premier League season, scoring 12 goals for newly-promoted Ipswich Town. His standout performances earned him a spot on the shortlist for the Young Player of the Year award and firmly placed him on the radar of top clubs across the country.

Having started his football journey at Derby County’s academy, Delap moved to Manchester City in 2019. Under the guidance of current Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in City's Elite Development Squad, Delap flourished netting 24 goals in 20 Premier League 2 matches. He also scored on his senior debut for City in the EFL Cup and made his Premier League debut against Leicester City.

From Championship to Champions League

Following loan spells with Stoke City, Preston North End, and Hull City, Delap joined Ipswich Town for the 2023/24 season. He bagged eight goals during the campaign and played a key role in Ipswich's remarkable rise to the top flight.

With consistent performances and a growing reputation, Delap also became a regular at youth international level, most recently representing England Under-21s in March.

Chelsea fans can look forward to seeing Delap in blue for the 2025/26 campaign, as the club continues to invest in young, homegrown talent for the future.

Former Adamawa governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Umar Ardo has revealed how the opposition could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

He urged the opposition to establishe a new political party.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Ardo a political strategist and convener of the League of Northern Democrats, expressed strong optimism about the prospects of a united opposition, though he acknowledged that the coalition led by former Vice President

Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is currently grappling with internal ideological differences.

He dismissed the idea of merging with an existing party, arguing instead that creating a new political platform would offer a stronger and more credible alternative.

“If the entire opposition coalition unites and agrees to form a new party, the chances of defeating President Tinubu in 2027 are high.

“Two committees were established within the coalition — one to explore merging with an existing party, and another to consider registering a new one. Both have submitted their reports and from what I have seen, the case for merging with an existing party is weak,” he said.

Ardo stressed that the coalition’s success hinges on adopting the correct strategy. “With the right approach and decision, I believe victory is very achievable,” he added.

When questioned about recent tensions at the coalition’s summit involving some delegates from Jigawa, Ardo downplayed the incident, describing it as a normal phase in political alliances.

“At the formative stage of any coalition, disagreements are expected,” he said.

“The current divide is largely ideological — mainly over whether to join an existing party or establish a new one. Many coalition members, including some leaders, favour the former. However, our group, the LND, believes that creating a new party is the way forward.”

He noted that the coalition remains intact despite strategic differences.

Ardo also reflected on President Tinubu’s 2023 electoral victory, which he claimed was secured with support from less than 38 per cent of registered voters.

“This indicates that a majority of Nigerians either did not vote or felt unrepresented,” he said. “With over 90 million people voluntarily registering to vote, it is clear that many Nigerians are eager to engage in the political process.”

He concluded that the high cost of maintaining political party structures is a major barrier for new entrants but argued that forming a new party backed by the coalition could overcome this hurdle and mobilise widespread support

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that disinformation was a major factor during the Nigerian Civil War, which lasted from 1967 to 1970.

Obasanjo stated this at the Sixth Edition of Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium organised by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the theme of the symposium, which is “The Role of Disinformation in the Nigerian Civil War”, was germane, especially in this era of asymmetric warfare.

According to him, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare and propagation of false narratives are means through which a weaker force attempts to discredit a superior force in asymmetric wars.

“Disinformation played a significant role in the Nigerian Civil War, exacerbating tensions and influencing public opinion.

“The same strategy is currently being employed by the insurgents in the northeast and other violent groups  in other parts of Nigeria.

“In line with the theme, the symposium will therefore highlight the importance of media and information operations in conflict resolution and nation-building,” he said.

The former president emphasised the need for Nigeria to be deliberate and diligent in the study of history, particularly military history, to bring out and apply valuable lessons.

He quoted a popular saying that “a child that does not learn history will be told history”, adding that understanding the past would help to better navigate the present and build a more equitable future for all Nigerians.

Obasanjo commended AWCN for the inclusion of the study of the Nigerian Civil War in its curriculum to enhance the capacities of operational-level leaders to effectively apply the lessons from past campaigns in operational planning.

“This fratricidal conflict left an indelible mark on our nation’s collective memory and continues to shape our identity.

“The war’s complex causes, consequences and lessons offer valuable insights for us all,” he added.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who was presented by Maj.-Gen. PE Eromosele, described the symposium as a vital platform for nurturing intellectual capacity within the military.

Oluyede praised the theme’s relevance to current operations and reiterated the army’s commitment to building a combat-ready force guided by sound leadership and informed strategy.

Earlier, the Commandant of AWCN, Maj.-Gen. Umar Alkali, said the symposium was designed to enhance the intellectual and leadership capacity of officers undergoing the AWCN Course 9/2025.

Alkali said the college deliberately included the study of the civil war in its curriculum to help participants dissect and draw practical lessons from historical campaigns.

He said the theme aligned with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy ‘to build a combat-ready and professional force capable of delivering on its constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment’.

“This symposium allows us to analyse past military operations at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

“By understanding how disinformation shaped the Nigerian Civil War, we are better equipped to manage the information space in today’s battles,” he said.

The guest lecturer, Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo, who is the Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, dissected the role of propaganda, media manipulation, and false narratives during the conflict.

He illustrated how misinformation often shaped public perception and policy decisions during the war.

Days after concluding his white wedding Juma Jux's ex-girlfrined, Karen Bujulu has called him out.

She alleged that he was the reason for the crash of their relationship.

Recall that Juma Jux recently tied the knot with Nigerian, Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress, Iyabo Ojo.

Karen Bujulu and Juma Jux started dating in 2022 and parted ways in February 2024. 

In a recent Instagram post, she alleged that her relationship with Jux ended due to cheating.

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Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Enugu State House of Assembly titled “Maintenance of Internal Security, Vigilance and Order.”

He send the bill to the House on Wednesday, 4th June, 2025.

The bill seeks to outlaw practices like money rituals (popularly known as okite), criminal bulletproof charms (odeshi), and the misuse of spiritual authority for unlawful gains.

This is coming in the wake of the shocking revelations surrounding Onyeka Obu, also known as Ezeani, the native doctor accused of burying victims including a pregnant woman alive for money rituals.

The Enugu State Government has now taken swift legislative action to clamp down on illegitimate spiritual practices and related criminality.

Under the proposed law, native doctors, herbalists, “ezenwanyi”, spiritualists, and other traditional practitioners must register with a designated state agency and failure to comply would attract fines ranging from N1 million to N5 million, or up to two years in prison or both.

The bill further prescribes that anyone caught administering charms or rituals to aid crime or acquire wealth supernaturally faces up to six years imprisonment or a N5 million fine even as the bill also places the burden of proof on anyone claiming supernatural powers during an investigation.

The legislation further criminalises the use of religious or spiritual sites for ritual killings, kidnapping, or any form of crime, prescribing penalties of up to 20 years in prison without the option of a fine while property used in such crimes will be forfeited to the state.

American President, Donald Trump has banned the citizens of twelve countries from entering the United States.

Naija News reports that Trump, in a proclamation on Wednesday, also declared that citizens of seven other countries would be partially restricted.

According to him, the move was needed to protect the U.S. against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats.

The countries placed on a full ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

Similarly, citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela will be partially restricted.

The proclamation is effective on June 9, 2025 at 12:01 am EDT (5:01am Nigerian time).

“We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm,” Trump said in a video posted on ?.

The U.S. President said the list could be revised and new countries could be added.

He said the countries subject to the most severe restrictions were determined to harbour a “large-scale presence of terrorists”.

He alleged others failed to cooperate on visa security and had an inability to verify travellers’ identities, inadequate record-keeping of criminal histories and high rates of visa overstays in the U.S.

“We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States,” Trump said.

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has commenced the grounding of about 60 private jets across the country in a bold move to recover billions of naira in unpaid import duties.

The action, which took effect quietly on Monday, was confirmed on Wednesday by Customs officials, who said the enforcement is targeting both individually and corporately owned luxury aircraft.

Sources confirmed to Punch that private jet hangars at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were sealed as part of the operation.

Among the affected aircraft are high-end models including the Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000, BD-700 Global 6500, and BD-700 Global 7500 series.

The move follows months of failed appeals to jet owners to validate their aircraft and settle their outstanding duties through a verification exercise initiated in October 2024.

Speaking to Punch, NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, confirmed the operation and insisted that the service is simply executing its statutory duty.

He said, “Yes, enforcement has started. The aircraft are grounded for the non-payment of customs duty, and as soon as they come over to regularise their payment and give what is due to Nigerians, they will get it back.”

Maiwada recalled that the Customs had issued several warnings and extended the verification deadline multiple times before moving to enforce compliance.

He added, “We issued a statement when we started the verification, and we extended the period and even ‘over extended the period’, now that we are acting, everyone already knows our reason. We just have to enforce, we have to collect revenue for Nigerians so that it will be used for Nigerians.

“Now that we have grounded them, they will have to comply. We are hopeful and we know that they will comply,

Jet Owners Lobbying for Reprieve.”

Sources within the aviation and customs sectors disclosed that some aircraft owners, ranging from top bank executives to oil and gas magnates, have started lobbying the Presidency and other influential offices for intervention.

One commercial bank is reportedly committed to settling its dues by next Tuesday, while another institution is negotiating with Customs through intermediaries. An energy firm reportedly owning three jets has also made commitments to pay within the coming week.

The Federal Government had first revealed plans to ground the jets in October 2024. However, the operation was delayed due to multiple lawsuits.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has refuted claims that he consulted a native doctor to boost his re-election chances ahead of the November 8 governorship contest. A video circulating online appeared to show the governor meeting with a traditional healer, prompting widespread speculation.

In a statement released Thursday, Soludo’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, labelled the footage “completely false and maliciously fabricated.” Aburime explained that the video was captured during an official engagement with Anambra-based content creators, organised by the governor’s Special Senior Assistant on New Media, Ejimofor Opara.

“During the interactive session, content creators were encouraged to present their talents and discuss the challenges facing the industry,” Aburime said. “One of the attendees performed a comedic skit involving a native doctor character—a common trope in Nigerian online comedy. This was purely an entertainment performance and not an actual consultation. The claim that Gov. Soludo sought the services of a native doctor is entirely false.”

Aburime criticised political opponents for distorting the skit to mislead the public. “It is disheartening that political opponents would distort an innocent artistic presentation to mislead the public.”

Reaffirming Soludo’s re-election strategy, Aburime noted the governor’s confidence in his performance record and the ongoing implementation of the “Solution Agenda,” his administration’s development plan. “Governor Soludo remains confident of victory based on his track record in economic and creative sector development.”

He pointed to the recently inaugurated Solution Fun City project—a new entertainment and tourism hub—as evidence of Soludo’s commitment to economic diversification. “This project reflects his administration’s dedication to empowering the entertainment and tourism sectors,” Aburime said.

A former chief judge of the Federal High Court, Daniel Abutu is dead.

Abutu’s death was announced by the chief registrar of the Federal High Court, Suleiman Hassan on Wednesday, June 4.

According to Hassan, the late former chief judge of the Federal High Court served the judiciary, the court and Nigeria with distinction and integrity.

Having served as a FHC’s chief judge between September 2009 and March 2011, Abutu was committed to justice for all.

“The federal high court regrets to announce the passing of our former chief judge, Honourable Justice D. D. Abutu, who served the court and the nation with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice,” Hassan said.

He also noted that all the divisions of the Federal High Courts have been directed to display Abutu’s portrait.

This gesture, Hassan said is in honour of Abutu’s unprecedented legacy as the chief judge of the Federal High Court.

According to him, the portraits are expected to be displayed in areas that are dignifying and visible within the courthouses.

In addition, a condolence register is also expected to be opened at all divisions of the Federal High Court immediately.

This will allow judges, staff and distinguished members of the bar the opportunity to eulogise the late judge.

Hassan also stated that all information concerning Abutu’s funeral arrangements would be communicated through the appropriate channels in due time