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The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayo Ogunsan, on Monday, formally deployed the Fund’s Monitoring Team, directing its members to enforce strict accountability and transparency in the utilisation of security assets across Lagos State. A statement signed by the Media consultant to LSSTF, Samson Oki, and made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, noted that the deployment, which took place on Monday, at the LSSTF headquarters, forms part of measures to strengthen oversight of public resources allocated to security agencies operating in the state. According to the statement, the exercise also…

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority says it has secured the conviction of a 48-year-old man, Makinde Rasaq, to a combined jail term of 13 months’ community service for dumping refuse on a road in the Lagos Island area of the state. The LAWMA Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. PUNCH Metro had reported on Monday that Rasaq was arrested by the Lagos State Task Force over allegations of indiscriminate disposal of refuse. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, had disclosed that the suspect was being held in custody at the…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Chamber of Commerce has introduced investment platforms targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora. The Chamber, according to a statement, formally launched eight prospective projects on Monday in Lagos at an event themed ‘The People, the Business, and the Future of Emerging Markets’. Speaking at the launch, the President of NiDCC, Mrs Patience Key, disclosed that the initiatives are designed to unlock structured and secure investment opportunities for diasporans. In her welcome address, Mrs Key stressed the need to bridge the gap between emerging and advanced markets, noting that NiDCC was created not just to connect people…

Liverpool have confirmed that Alexander Isak has undergone surgery after sustaining a fracture to his left leg. As reported by BBC Sports on Tuesday, the club said the Sweden international “successfully underwent surgery” on an ankle injury that included a fractured fibula. Liverpool have not provided a detailed recovery timeline but expect the 26-year-old to be sidelined for at least a few months. Isak was injured during Saturday’s match against Tottenham after coming off the bench to score for Arne Slot’s side. He was hurt by a challenge from Micky van de Ven just after striking the shot for his…

Popular Nigerian comedian Carter Efe’s Twitch account has been temporarily suspended, days after his record-breaking livestream with Afrobeats star Davido. The livestream, which took place on December 17, 2025, garnered significant attention online and enabled Carter Efe to become Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer, with over 405,000 followers. The comedian announced on Monday that Twitch had placed a four-month suspension on his account, citing violations of its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. However, no specific details were provided regarding the alleged infractions. The development comes shortly after Carter Efe surpassed fellow Nigerian content creators, including Shank Comics, and recorded one…

Mobile network operators are spending more to defend the infrastructure that underpins the world’s digital economy. According to a new study by the GSMA, the industry’s main trade body, operators now devote between $15bn and $19bn a year to core cybersecurity activities, a sum expected to swell to as much as $42bn by 2030 as cyber threats multiply and regulatory demands grow more complex. The report, The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulation on Mobile Operators, argues that much of this rising bill is not driven by hackers alone. Poorly designed, misaligned or overly prescriptive regulation, it says, is imposing unnecessary costs…

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has hit a key milestone after its Ether stash surpassed 4 million tokens this week following the firm’s latest $40 million purchase.Bitmine said on Monday that its holdings now sit at over 4.06 million Ether (ETH), with Lookonchain noting earlier in the day that the company bought 13,412 ETH, worth $40.61 million.The latest buy takes Bitmine’s total haul over the past week to almost 100,000 ETH, with the company adding it has bought all of its tokens at an average purchase price of $2,991 each.“Bitmine continues to add steadily to its ETH holdings, adding 98,852 ETH…

While Reese Witherspoon has an expansive résumé, she touts parenthood as one of her greatest achievements. The Legally Blonde star first became a mother in September 1999, welcoming daughter Ava with then-husband Ryan Phillippe. The duo — who were married between 1999 and 2006 — then welcomed son Deacon in October 2003. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Despite getting divorced after seven years of marriage, they managed to strike up an amicable coparenting relationship. “I think we’ve gotten to a really great place,” Phillippe, who also welcomed daughter Kai with ex Alexis Knapp in 2011, told HuffPost Live in…

Gunmen have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. A youth leader in Wase, Sapi’i Sambo, confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview on Monday, saying the victims included men, women and children. Another resident of Bashar town, Ibrahim Musa, also confirmed the abduction, noting that the whereabouts of the victims remain unknown as of the time of the interview. Mr Sambo said the travellers were abducted on Sunday night while journeying from Zak village to Sabon Layi community to attend an Islamic event. According to him, two…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the Indomie Instant Noodles Vegetable Flavour recently recalled by French authorities does not originate from Nigeria and is not registered for sale in the country. The French consumer protection agency, Rappel Conso, has announced the recall of the product due to the presence of undeclared allergens, including milk and eggs, which could pose health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances. In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC said the affected product was not manufactured in Nigeria and is not among the food items approved by the…