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Operatives of the Ugbowo Division of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended two suspected cultists allegedly gathering for unlawful activities in the state. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem alleged that the suspects, Victor Peter, 21, and Iyemoma Ogbewe, 35, were arrested in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City, on May 21, 2026, at about 7 p.m. She said that on the fateful day, operatives attached to the Ugbowo Division, who were on surveillance patrol, responded…
Rivers United have commended their players for the second-placed finish in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Pride of Rivers said the players showed resilience, determination and discipline throughout the season. Rivers United also secured a CAF Champions League ticket during the campaign. “The season has now concluded and we are proud to announce that Rivers United finished as runners-up, securing a CAF Champions League spot once again,” Rivers United wrote in a statement at the end of the season. “This achievement reflects the resilience, discipline and unity displayed by our players. “We narrowly missed the title, and…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday visited President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Lagos as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a post shared on his official X handle, on Wednesday. He described the visit as an opportunity to reaffirm the relationship between Lagos State and the Federal Government. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. Photo: Sanwo-Olu “Together with the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, we visited His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our…
A former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress. Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, the former senator said his decision followed recent developments within the party in Delta State and consultations with political associates and supporters. According to him, his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC. “I will…
xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can later be swapped with laser-based cutting and engraving tools. You can use the M2 to both print and cut stickers, for example, but it’s versatile enough to also be used to etch designs onto metal water bottles. The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.The xTool M2 Color Craft…
XBIT DEX takes the lead in introducing leverage to on-chain prediction markets, prioritizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup for its initial category. The whitelist application is now live.May 27, 2026 – On-chain prediction markets are undergoing explosive growth. In March 2026, monthly trading volume surpassed $25 billion, a more than 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Polymarket has become the official prediction market partner for X, and Coinbase has launched prediction contracts across all 50 US states. However, while users and capital are flooding in, product architecture has yet to keep pace.Currently, mainstream prediction market platforms still predominantly…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his final text exchange with the late Kyle Busch hours before the NASCAR driver’s death. “I was texting with him the day before he passed away about getting together this Thursday to bring his seat for his late model over to my shop,” Earnhardt Jr., 51, said during the Tuesday, May 26, episode of “The Dale Jr. Download” podcast. “We had agreed that he was going to race our car in the CARS Tour.” The CARS Racing Tour is a stock car racing organization that features late model race cars. Both Earnhardt Jr. and the late…
The Enugu State Government says it is pursuing drastically improved productivity in the state civil service through the positive application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in service delivery. The Enugu State Head of Service, Godwin Anigbo, stated this on Tuesday while declaring open an AI Literacy Training for permanent secretaries and directors in the state. The three-day training is funded by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Enugu State Government through the Office of the Head of Service. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Administration in the Office of the Head of Service, Ogbonna Idike, the head of service…
Giants of Africa has reached the halfway mark of its Built Within initiative with the unveiling of its 50th community basketball court in Lagos, Nigeria. The organisation, founded by Masai Ujiri, is working towards building 100 community basketball courts across Africa as part of efforts to use sport for youth development and community engagement. The latest court was unveiled on 25 May at King’s College, Lagos. “Reaching court 50 is a milestone we’ll never forget. To be able to have our 50th be in Lagos makes this moment even more special. Nigeria is home and King’s College is an institution…
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to children’s welfare, national unity, sacrifice and hope as the country marks Children’s Day and the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In separate messages released on Tuesday, Obi said Nigeria’s future depends largely on how well the nation invests in its children through quality education, healthcare, and security. He described Nigerian children as the “vibrant pulse” of the nation, possessing enormous talent, resilience, and potential capable of competing globally if given the right opportunities. According to him, it is unacceptable that millions of children remain out of school…
