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The Ondo State Police Command says it has secured the remand of two suspected kidnappers, Bello Denge and Usman Isah, to the Nigerian Correctional Centre in the Olokuta area of the state. The command’s public relations officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the remand followed the arrest of the suspects and multiple identifications by some kidnapped victims. According to Jimoh, the suspects, who were part of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising several communities in the state, were arrested following a diligent and intelligence-led operation. He stated, “Following diligent and intelligence-driven operations, two suspected members of a notorious…

In Nigeria, the word ‘malaria’ is almost a reflex. Feel hot? Malaria. Can’t sleep? Malaria. Sudden sweating? Definitely malaria. But what happens when it isn’t? There is a growing, often overlooked confusion between malaria symptoms and hot flashes experienced during menopause. The overlap can be subtle, the consequences serious—and, in some cases, life-altering. Malaria typically presents with fever, chills, sweating, body aches, and fatigue. On the other hand, menopause—especially the perimenopausal phase—can bring intense hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Now imagine this: a woman in her late 30s or 40s suddenly feels waves of heat rushing…

A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress. Gwarzo disclosed this in a resignation letter dated May 1, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the ADC in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter, the former deputy governor said his resignation took immediate effect. He attributed his decision to recent political developments and the need to review his membership of the party in line with his political vision. “The decision comes after deep reflection and wide consultations with my political associates, supporters and well-wishers across the state,” he…

Victor Boniface faces an uncertain role at Werder Bremen after head coach Daniel Thioune again raised concerns over the striker’s fitness and suitability for the team’s current tactical demands, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward, who is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen until the end of the season, has endured a disrupted campaign due to injury, including a knee problem that kept him out for an extended period. Although he recently returned to the matchday squad, he remained an unused substitute in Bremen’s 1-1 draw with VfB Stuttgart. Thioune indicated that Boniface’s physical condition remains a key concern, with…

A prominent data protection group on Tuesday filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn over the professional networking platform’s selling of user data. Vienna-based Noyb — which stands for “None of Your Business” — said it filed a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of a LinkedIn user wanting access to his data. The user is demanding a “full response to his access request”, the group said, adding it was also asking for a fine to be imposed on LinkedIn. According to Noyb, the Microsoft-owned platform cites data protection concerns for not complying with access requests. At…

Haun Ventures has raised $1 billion to back early- and late-stage crypto startups, while expanding into artificial intelligence for the first time.The funds will focus on three areas: crypto financial infrastructure, tokenization and AI agents. The firm’s founder, Katie Haun, called these areas the “new economy.” “I’ve been following the flow of assets my entire career, and this is the most dynamic period in technology and finance I’ve ever witnessed,” said Haun, a former US government prosecutor turned crypto executive, in a blog post on Monday.“The foundations of capital, commerce and trust are undergoing meaningful structural changes,” she added. “The founders…

Sabrina Carpenter is doing the 2026 Met Gala her way after facing criticism for her red carpet look last year. The pop star, 26, expertly embodied the “Costume Art” theme at the Monday, May 4, fundraiser at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. “This is all made of film, which is my dream,” Carpenter told Vogue while describing her custom Dior slit tulle dress by Jonathan Anderson. The look also seemingly paid homage to Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 film Sabrina, which is further showcased by the full body wrap of rhinestone film strips. This marks Carpenter’s fourth time attending the…

Amid continued bloodbaths from insurgency across the country, the federal government announced its plan to reintegrate some “repentant” Boko Haram members into society in April. This undoubtedly came as a rude shock to many. The initiative, anchored by the Operation Safe Corridor, is one of the non-kinetic strategies of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign. There are 774 people involved, who have undergone deradicalisation processes and religious reorientation. They received training in vocational skills such as tailoring, shoe-making and farming for self-employment purposes. There are two major perspectives on this approach. On one hand, the rehabilitative approach appears to be rooted in a…

The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on Amasiri Autonomous Community in Afikpo Local Government Area, three months after the killing of four indigenes of Okporojo Village in Idima Community, Edda Local Government Area. The Director of the State Security Service, DSS, in the state, Mrs E.Y. Kolawole, announced the development while briefing journalists shortly after a security council meeting held at the Governor’s Office in Abakaliki on Monday. She said the curfew had been completely lifted but noted that security personnel would remain in the area to sustain peace and tranquillity in the troubled community. Kolawole added…

The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election , Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has offered a detailed reflection on Nigeria’s 2023 general election dynamics, expressing doubt over whether northern political forces will unite behind key opposition figures ahead of future polls. Speaking on the evolving opposition realignments, Ahmed said he deliberately avoids mentioning individual names in political discussions at this stage but maintained that regional alignment remains a critical factor in determining electoral outcomes. “It is very unlikely that the North will rally around OK. That is my personal opinion,” he said, while stressing that he maintains respect…