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No fewer than 821 suspects were arrested for various offences by operatives of the Edo State Police Command in 2025. The state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, stated this on Monday at the command’s year-end security review and measures put in place to guarantee a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. Agbonika said the arrests cut across major crime categories, including 39 armed robbery suspects, 171 kidnapping suspects, 117 murder suspects, 62 linked to rape and sexual offences, 239 cultism suspects, 36 arrested for unlawful possession of firearms, and 157 others for various offences. He said the…
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, has identified restrictive regulations and financing constraints as major challenges slowing efforts to electrify rural communities, saying the agency is pushing for legal adjustments to unlock large-scale private investment. Aliyu, in a chat with our correspondent, said current mini-grid regulations, which cap projects at one megawatt, are limiting the scale and sustainability of rural power projects in a country seeking billions of dollars in investment to close its electricity access gap. “One of the challenges that we have seen is that the regulation is stifling us a bit. If you…
The World Health Organisation, on Monday, unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. With advanced features like Evidence Gap Maps and an AI-powered tool, TMGL GPT, the Library promises to transform access to trusted information and accelerate research worldwide. The UN health agency unveiled the digital library at the end of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, which concluded on Monday in New Delhi. Innovation took centre stage with the launch of Health & Heritage Innovations…
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Nigeria’s finest table tennis players converge on the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, for the grand finale of the 11th Elicris Table Tennis Cup on Tuesday. National champion Matthew Kuti and women’s singles star Sukurat Aiyelabegan will defend their titles against stiff competition from Muiz Adegoke, Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, Ajoke Ojomu and Kabirat Ayoola, all vying for the coveted trophies and lucrative prize money. Rising cadet sensations Usman Ayoola and Chinenye Okafor will also compete for honours in the men’s and women’s singles events, adding youthful energy to the tournament.…
As artificial intelligence moves from experimental applications to a core part of modern industry, experts are urging organisations to treat it as critical infrastructure rather than a standalone tool. Software engineer Blessing Philips highlighted the challenges of deploying AI at scale. “People tend to focus on models,” she told The PUNCH. “But in high-scale environments, the model is only one piece. The real complexity lies in the systems wrapped around it.” Building models, she said, is relatively straightforward; operating them reliably for thousands or millions of users is the true test. Data pipelines, which feed AI systems with information, are…
Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US recorded $84.6 million in net inflows on Monday, breaking a seven-day outflow streak in one of the biggest single-day reversals this month. The shift came after over $700 million exited spot Ether (ETH) products last week, highlighting a pause in selling pressure. According to SoSoValue data, the rebound lifted cumulative net inflows to about $12.5 billion. At the same time, XRP (XRP) ETFs extended their uninterrupted inflow streak, recording $43.9 million in net inflows on Monday, their strongest daily showing since early December. XRP ETFs have not experienced a single net outflow day since…
Below Deck Mediterranean just hit an all time guest low with a group that pooped in the shower before trying to hide it in the drain. During the Monday, December 22, episode of the hit Bravo series, Kizzi Kitchener went to clean up after the newest group of guests when one couple told her not to visit their room. She tried to do turnovers regardless, which is when she sensed an odor in a bathroom. Kizzi then stumbled upon poop in the shower — and Aesha Scott had to come help her stew out. Aesha lifted the drain to get…
Criticism has continued to trail the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Udeme Otong, following his remarks that he has the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in his pocket for the 26 seats in the assembly for the 2027 general elections. The latest attack on Mr Otong is coming from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, which has demanded a retraction from the speaker. In a viral video circulating on Facebook, Mr Otong was seen boasting that no one would become a member of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly without his approval. The speaker made the remarks…
Chocolate City Music Management has accused Nigerian rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of assaulting one of its staff members, Feyi Ajayi. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, the record label said the alleged incident occurred on Monday in the backstage area of the Rhythm Unplugged concert. The label further alleged that the rapper’s actions had escalated into what it described as a “sustained pattern of harassment, stalking, and physical violence”, which it said now posed a serious threat to the safety of its entire team. The record label statement partly read: “According to multiple eyewitnesses, Tochukwu approached Mr Ajayi, made…
When the Super Eagles step onto the pitch at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday, Nigeria won’t be looking for style points; they’ll be hunting control, tempo and three points. Morocco might host the tournament, but the real pressure sits with teams carrying continental expectations. For Eric Chelle’s side, the task is straightforward: start fast, set the tone, and deny an underdog the belief that fuels AFCON upsets. PREMIUM TIMES looks at five Super Eagles stars who hold the keys to that mission, and why each must produce if Nigeria are to begin their AFCON 2025 campaign the right…
