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The Rivers State Police Command said its officers have arrested no fewer than 13 suspects allegedly involved in the attack of a broadcast journalist and some criminal activities in Port Harcourt recently. Recall that Mr Allwell Ene, who works with Megaletrics, operators of Classic FM. 92.1, Beat FM, 99.9 and Naija FM, 92.7, was accosted and attacked a group of miscreants over three weeks ago at the Garrison axis of the metropolis while on an investigation. Similarly, a journalist with Channels Television, Charles Opurum was also attacked by some hoodlums while driving into a Petrol Station near the Rumuola axis…

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, and the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Nasiru Gawuna, are set to dump the African Democratic Congress for the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Their planned defection follows the recent political realignment involving former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. Both leaders were seen in a viral video on Sunday receiving membership cards of the NDC, signalling what appeared to be their formal entry into the party. The footage showed Kwankwaso being presented with his membership card before…

Villarreal coach Marcelino will leave at the end of the season despite guiding the Yellow Submarines into next season’s Champions League, the club announced on Monday. It is the second year running that the 2021 Europa League winners have qualified for Europe’s top club competition, but Marcelino was unable to agree to an extension with the club, according to local press. The 60-year-old Spaniard is in his second spell at the club, having coached Villarreal from 2013-16 and then rejoined the team in 2023. He took the team away from the relegation zone in 2023/24 and up to an eighth-placed…

Nigerian singer Skales has said that footballers earn more money than musicians, citing the structure and consistency of the sport compared to the unpredictability of the music industry. Speaking during an interview on The Groovy Mono Show monitored by PUNCH Online on Monday, the artist said, “Footballers earn more money than musicians.” he averred. He explained that football provides a steady income even for players who are not globally famous. “As long as you are an active footballer and you’re playing, you’re earning salaries and bonuses. You don’t have to be the most popular player in the world,” he said.…

The Hisense UR9 — the first RGB LED TV to be released this year — is now available for much less than originally revealed. The 65-inch UR9 is now $1,999, while the 75-inch model is $2,999 and the 85-inch is $3,999. (There’s no updated price yet for the 100-inch.) That’s between $1,500 and $2,000 off, depending on size.When I reviewed the UR9, my biggest issue was its price. At $3,500 for a 65-inch, both the LG G6 and Samsung S95H — flagship OLED TVs — were less expensive than the UR9, and OLED still outperforms what I’ve seen from RGB…

South Korea’s crypto industry has reportedly warned that proposed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rule changes could create operational confusion by forcing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to report all overseas-linked virtual asset transfers worth 10 million Korean won (about $6,800) or more as suspicious transactions.According to a Yonhap News report on Sunday, the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA), an industry body representing South Korean exchanges, submitted comments on the proposed changes to the Enforcement Decree of the Specific Financial Information Act and related supervisory rules. The comments reflected the views of 27 registered VASPs, including the country’s five major exchanges: Upbit,…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Spring beauty always calls for a routine refresh, especially when winter dryness leaves lips feeling rough and skin looking a little dull. Heavy balms and surface-level glosses can suddenly feel less appealing as the season shifts toward lighter, glowier essentials. That’s exactly why True Botanicals’ newest launch feels like such an exciting upgrade. Known for its skincare-first formulas (including the Chebula Active Serum Brooke Shields has praised), the brand is now expanding that same thoughtful approach into lip care. The…

The police in Akwa Ibom State said they have arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a firearm during a late-night operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the operation, carried out on 3 May at about 9:19 p.m., followed “credible intelligence” about suspected cult members’ activities at Oku Abak Village in Abak Local Government Area. According to the statement, some police operatives stormed the location, described as a notorious black spot, where the suspects were…

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has revealed how he transitioned from private enterprise to traditional leadership. The 51-year-old traditional ruler, speaking in a recent interview with PREMIUM TIMES, explained that his entrepreneurial background before ascending the throne in 2015 has equipped him with the skills required to manage people, resources, and complex socio-economic realities. “Being a private sector stakeholder before my ascension to the throne of my forebears has helped me to serve my people better as the Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife,” he said. “Leadership generally is about human resources and crisis management. I was well-grounded…

The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Sheikh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo, has appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to urgently intervene in the delay surrounding the selection of a new Awujale, stressing the need for the monarch to be in place before the upcoming Ileya (Eid-el-Kabir) festival He spoke on Sunday at during a sendforth ceremony for the first Hajj pilgrims to depart from Gateway International Airport, Iperu, to Saudi Arabia. The cleric urged the governor to address the lingering issues delaying the emergence of a new Awujale, describing the matter as critical to the cultural and religious life of Ijebuland. Invoking…