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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested over 300 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, secessionist activities, rape, and other serious offences, 35 kidnapped victims, recovered over 2,000 arms and ammunition, including explosives and other dangerous items. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, on Wednesday, adding that more than 60 stolen vehicles, including motorcycles, were recovered while the command successfully prosecuted and secured convictions in several criminal cases. Orutugu said these arrests and recoveries were made within the outgoing year through the ongoing significant innovation…

Nigerians have lived through so much hardship that anyone who speaks loudly enough begins to look like a redeemer. Decades of insecurity, state failure, and daily violence have conditioned people to cling to whoever promises rescue, even when the promise is built on sand. In such a climate, false messiahs flourish. Earlier this month, a fresh storm gathered around activist and self-styled security mediator, Harrison Gwamnishu. One Dr Abdul Ganiyu Oseni accused him of diverting part of a N20m ransom intended to secure the release of Oseni’s kidnapped sister and her husband in Edo State. According to the family, Gwamnishu…

The Forum of South West Chairmen of the Accord Party has expressed confidence that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will secure re-election in 2026. Its spokesperson and Chairman of Accord in Ogun, Mr Rotimi Oke, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. He attributed the forum’s confidence to Adeleke’s performance in office, public acceptance, effective mobilisation, and growing unity within the Accord Party across the South West. He said the governor’s leadership had delivered tangible benefits, meeting the needs and expectations of residents. “If a leader is good, even his critics cannot overlook…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his decision to readjust the leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, describing the move as critical to strengthening regulation in the oil and gas sector. The IPMAN National President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to recent developments in the oil and gas sector, including the growing partnership between the association and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Recall that on Wednesday, Nigeria’s petroleum sector was thrown into fresh uncertainty, following the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has said he will raise a memo to President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of a Bank of Health to support Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Akume made this known on Wednesday while speaking at the 20th anniversary of Everbright Diagnostic Laboratory Services and the launch of a book titled “Employee Retention and Turnover in Nigeria.” He said the proposal, which was raised by the chairman of Everbright Diagnostics, was a good suggestion and deserved the attention of the Federal Government. “The chairman has called for the establishment of a bank. I…

The football federation of the Democratic Republic of Congo has strongly warned Nigeria and the Super Eagles against qualifying for the 2026 World Cup through what it described as “backdoor”. The football body was reacting to the recent petition by the Nigeria Football Federation to FIFA protesting the eligibility of some of their fielded players in the recent play-off clash that led to a 4–3 penalty shoot-out victory in Morocco, a result that ended the Super Eagles’ hopes of progressing to the FIFA intercontinental play-off. Congolese players’ eligibility status as obtained on the FIFA website. Credit: DR Congo Football Federation/X…

TikTok content creator, Elizabeth Amadou also known as Jarvis, has confirmed that she has ended her relationship with fellow influencer and livestreamer, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller, while appealing to the public to stop mocking him following his recent car crash during a livestream. Jarvis made the disclosure in a live video shared online on Tuesday, amid widespread reactions to Peller’s hospitalisation after the incident on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. Addressing online commentary surrounding the crash and the couple’s relationship, Jarvis said public ridicule was worsening the situation. “It’s always people will mock me. Because I can see…

Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they’re some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, Jen Pattison Tuohy), but a smart home is whatever your recipient wants it to be. It can be as simple as wanting a cheap switch-flipping bot to brew you a pot of coffee before you exit the shower in the morning.Photographer, photo editor: Amelia Holowaty KralesArt director and designer: Cath VirginiaCreative director: Kristen Radtke

Key takeaways:US-listed Ether ETFs saw heavy outflows, signaling fading institutional interest as network fees, staking and leverage demand declined.ETH futures premiums and open interest declined, indicating cautious positioning and limited confidence, without a clear shift to outright bearishness.Ether (ETH) plunged to $2,800 on Wednesday, triggering $165 million in liquidations across bullish futures positions. The 13% weekly decline in the ETH price was accompanied by strong outflows from Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as risk aversion intensified amid concerns about the artificial intelligence sector. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index fell 1.8% on Wednesday, reinforcing fears among Ether investors that further downside could follow. ETH/USD…

Selling Sunset‘s Emma Hernan clarified her relationship status with Blake Davies after sparking split speculation. “We’re on right now,” Emma, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Giving a Smile Foundation gala on Thursday, December 11. “We’re enjoying the holidays together — and we’re very happy.” Emma teased her holiday plans with Blake. “[I am] definitely going back to the East Coast for family time,” she noted. “Family is so important. So back to the East Coast.” She continued: “I’m doing New Year’s resolutions. I’m having a whole vision board night. I’m a big goal person.” Related: ‘Selling Sunset’ Star…