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The Anambra State Police Command has recovered firearms, a vehicle and suspected stolen cash following a shoot-out with fleeing criminals in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Items recovered include one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated single-barrel rifle, an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number UWN 680 PE, suspected stolen cash amounting to ₦636,700, and other incriminating items. The recovery followed the abandonment of the suspects’ operational vehicle after it was involved in an accident during a hot pursuit by police operatives. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in…

Trade is a form of exchange. This can be an exchange of commodities or services, even ideas. Trade practice has been from time immemorial and is as old as mankind.  AI Overview says, “Trade is the voluntary exchange, buying, or selling of goods, services, or financial products between individuals, companies, or countries for mutual benefit, creating links between producers and consumers and boosting economies by allowing specialisation and access to a wider variety of goods. It can be local (domestic) or international (imports/exports) and involves various forms, from simple bartering to complex financial market transactions. Many of us will remember…

A former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has explained why he participated in the Senate screening of ambassadorial nominees despite raising concerns over an alleged breach of Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, had in a statement last week urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list of nominees, citing what he described as a violation of the federal character principle in the composition of the list. He highlighted disparities in the distribution of nominees, noting that while some states have three or four slots, others have none. “He (Tinubu)…

Infinix Nigeria has rewarded customers with discounts, cashbacks, and raffle prizes as it hosted Afrobeats star Davido at its flagship store in Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja, recently. The event attracted large crowds to the store, with customers taking advantage of price reductions on selected devices, cashback offers on premium models, and a raffle draw for household items, as Davido made an appearance to meet shoppers and fans. Speaking with journalists at the event, the Exclusive Manager of Infinix Nigeria, Victor Ojetunde, said the event was designed to reward customers during the festive season while leveraging the brand’s partnership with its…

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Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will headline the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football in a statement on Thursday, announced that Davido would lead a star-studded international line-up for the pre-tournament concert. Also billed to perform are global hip-hop artiste French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and fast-rising act Says’z. The opening concert is scheduled for Saturday, a day before the competition officially kicks off, and is expected to set the tone for the month-long football fiesta in Morocco. The statement…

Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”,  topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. NAN reports on Monday that according to Spotify, this underscores how music functions as a powerful social connector among Nigerians. “It also reflects a broader trend in which Nigerians use music as a personal handshake in song form, a way to say, “I’m thinking of you”, without typing a…

If you’re tired of seeing Instagram posts with a seemingly endless list of hashtags, Instagram is making a change to stop that. In a post today, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said that the platform will now cap hashtags to five per post.“While I know it can be tempting to use more, a few specific tags actually perform better than a long list of generic ones,” Mosseri says on his “Instagram advice” channel. “Quality over quantity is key.” Mosseri notes that hashtags do help with search, but “don’t increase your reach” — instead, you should “focus on working out what kind…

Not long before he died, Grandad said something that I thought was a little silly, a little old-fashioned.He declared that he didn’t trust the banks, and he didn’t want them to know what he did with his money. I scoffed at the time, paranoid old fella! But of course, it turns out I owe him an apology.As we were walking around his house, he motioned toward an off-white wall with an off-comfortable sofa in front of it. This piece of singularly ugly furniture hadn’t left its spot in more than a decade.The wall had a small square door that, when…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! As much as we love our denim, it’s fun to have other casual wardrobe options that are easy to throw on. So, the next time you’re thinking of wearing jeans, consider the cozy looks you can put together with a pair of corduroy pants. Like jeans, the denim alternative can be dressed up or down, worn throughout the seasons and offer comfort and durability. What’s not to love? In addition to looking on trend for winter, corduroy pants are also…