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LG Electronics has expanded its cooling technology portfolio in Nigeria with a broader range of inverter-powered refrigerators aimed at helping households reduce energy consumption and manage rising electricity costs. The company said in a statement that the expansion reflects growing consumer demand for energy-efficient and durable home appliances as inflationary pressures and unstable power supply continue to shape spending patterns among Nigerian households. According to LG, refrigerators account for a significant share of residential electricity consumption because they operate continuously. To address this challenge, the company said its inverter compressor technology automatically adjusts cooling power based on usage conditions, improving…
If you just can’t choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG’s next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is the first one announced that will be capable of a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. So far, the 1,000Hz models we’ve seen have only been capable of 720p at the most, but this 24.5-inch IPS display does not have that limitation, as the company says it’s ready for eSports competitors (whether they’re in an FPS or Excel), who need maximum responsiveness.LG hasn’t revealed the 25G590B’s price or release date beyond “second half…
Bitcoin (BTC) retail investor activity on Binance has fallen to its lowest level in history. Retail BTC inflows on Binance now average near 314 BTC per month in 2026, down sharply from the 1,200 BTC range recorded in March 2024.Bitcoin’s recovery in May also slowed as spot inflows on Binance weakened, with the 30-day net demand growth falling 73% over the past three weeks.Bitcoin retail traders step backCryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said retail Bitcoin inflows to Binance remained near its historic lows. The metric tracks BTC deposits from wallets holding less than 1 BTC, a common signal for retail investor activity.Bitcoin…
A father in Florida has been arrested after his 9-year-old son found his gun and shot his 5-year-old brother in the chest. Robert Giles has been charged with one count of culpable negligence by leaving a firearm within easy reach of a minor, according to Manatee County court records viewed by Us Weekly. The incident took place at a residence in Palmetto on March 25. Deputies reported to the home after they received a report about a “shooting with injuries,” according to an arrest warrant obtained by Law & Crime. When law enforcement entered the home, they allegedly found a…
The incumbent senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, defeated former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to win the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in the district ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Dafinone was elected the APC candidate on Monday a direct primary in which party members voted in all the local government areas that make up the Delta Central Senatorial District Mr Omo-Agege has, however, announced himself the winner of the primary, despite the APC’s declaration of Mr Dafinone as the winner. According to a report by Punch newspaper, the Secretary of the APC National…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has blown hot on his former political godfather and former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Addressing a crowd in Kano, Yusuf said if Kwankwaso does not control his words, he would begin to say things the former presidential candidate would not like. He was reacting to Kwankwaso’s statement during an interview in which the former New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, leader accused him of betrayal and vowed to defeat him in the 2027 governorship election. “How can a 69-year-old man (Kwankwaso) call someone who is 63 a boy? I tolerated that because of obedience.…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday. According to figures announced by the Chief Returning Officer for Ogun East, Dr. Wale Bello, Abiodun scored 75,550 votes out of a total of 99,503 votes cast to emerge victorious. Otunba Gbenga Daniel polled 398 votes, while Bukola Braimoh secured 29 votes. Dr. Bello gave the breakdown of the votes as follows: In Sagamu Local Government Area, out of 11,285 registered members, Abiodun polled 8,434 votes, Otunba Gbenga Daniel scored no vote, while Bukola…
Manchester United legend Gary Neville and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher have picked their Premier League Player of the Season. Neville picked Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, while Carragher went for Arsenal’s Declan Rice. The duo spoke today on the final Monday Night Football of the season. “I could say Declan Rice, Gabriel, Bernardo Silva, but Bruno getting level on Premier League assists with Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry puts him in the very best company in terms of what the Premier League has to offer creativity,” Neville said. “Bruno deserves it for playing and persisting in a struggling team for…
The Lagos State Government has uncovered dangerous levels of toxic chemicals in industrial waste discharged within the Ikeja industrial corridor, with official geochemical investigations detecting nitrate, ammonium, copper and zinc concentrations exceeding World Health Organisation safety limits. The findings, contained in the 2026 ministerial briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, presented on Monday, reveal that the state has begun mapping contamination hotspots and using the data to sanction industrial operators linked to the pollution. According to the report, the ministry carried out extensive soil, sediment and water sampling across Ikeja, one of Lagos’ oldest and…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any officer found to have acted outside established professional standards will face disciplinary action following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on May 12, followed a visit to the teaching hospital by armed operatives of the commission, with allegations that they assaulted the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Professor Eyo Ekpe, and four other members of staff. Following a preliminary review of the incident, Olukoyede directed…
