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A 39-year-old man, Oparinde Olatunbosun, was on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court sitting at Ogba, Lagos, over allegations of illegal possession of a firearm. Olatunbosun was arraigned on a two-count charge relating to conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. According to the prosecution, led by Superintendent of Police Josephine Ikhayere, the defendant allegedly conspired with others who are currently at large to commit a felony on December 25, 2025, at about 3:00 a.m. at the Itamaga Roundabout area of Ikorodu, Lagos. The prosecution further alleged that Olatunbosun was found in…

Popular Nollywood actor, Stanley Ontop, has raised alarm over an alleged plan to re-arrest actress Angela Okorie after prison release. DAILY POST reports that Angela was arrested and remanded in Suleja Prison a week ago for allegedly defaming actress Mercy Johnson. Angela, who was granted bail on Friday by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, however remains in prison after her bail condition was processed late . Updating the public on why the actress still remains in prison despite meeting her bail conditions, Stanley Ontop raised alarm over plans to re-arrest Angela immediately she is released. Speaking in an…

Former Real Madrid defender, Ezequiel Garay has joined the GOAT (greatest of all time) debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi that has been ongoing for over 15 years now. Garay picked Messi over Ronaldo, insisting that the Inter Miami forward is something else. Speaking on DAZN, Garay said when asked if Ronaldo is the GOAT ahead of Messi, “No. “The ‘1’ is Leo Messi and the ‘2’ is Cristiano. Leo is something else.” Garay played 23 games with Ronaldo during their time together at Real Madrid. He also played 41 games with Messi for Argentina U20 and senior national…

The Kwankwasiyya political movement has dismissed media reports that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress, calling the reports baseless and unfounded. The denial is contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the movement’s Spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Mohammed. The reaction to the speculated media reports may not be unrelated to recent political realignments and speculation in Kano State politics, which have also drawn responses from Kwankwaso himself. Recall that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, recently defected from the NNPP to the APC, alongside 22 members of the State House of…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has seized several waste carts and arrested one individual during an early morning enforcement operation on Lagos Island, as the agency intensified its crackdown on illegal waste disposal. The operation followed targeted surveillance of unauthorised dumping activities in the area. According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Government on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, the carts were intercepted at Isale-Eko at dawn by LAWMA enforcement officers during a coordinated operation aimed at “disrupting unregulated waste movement and preventing the re-emergence of illegal dump points in locations already cleared by the Authority.” The…

Nutrition International has called for the acceleration of the rollout of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for pregnant women, warning that delays could jeopardise gains made in maternal nutrition. Country Director of Nutrition International, Dr. Osita Okonkwo, stated this on during the 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the National Academy of Science, held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Development Research and Projects Centre, the event was convened by the dRPC and supported by Sight and Life. Okonkwo said that the organisation’s latest research findings showed that MMS adherence among pregnant women is…

French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi from Belgian club Zulte Waregem in a €6m deal on deadline day, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Footmercato, Marseille had moved quickly to secure the 22-year-old on a permanent deal, describing the transfer as an unexpected acquisition from Belgium. “Marseille have completed a completely unexpected signing from Belgium. A full agreement has been reached between Olympique Marseille and Zulte Waregem for the transfer of Tochukwu Nnadi,” the outlet said. The nine-times French champions will reportedly pay a fee of €6m for the 22-year-old, whose…

Luffu users can ask the system questions and get personalized answers for individual family members, like how a change in diet could affect the quality of sleep, whether someone remembered to take a specific medication, or provide answers to a doctor’s questions during an appointment or emergency without having to jump around between various apps. The AI also proactively watches for changes in patterns and can share “insights and alerts” such as when medications have been missed, or flag metrics that could be signs of more serious health issues developing.The new platform is currently in private testing, but you can…

Crypto infrastructure company Fireblocks has added support for the Canton Network, allowing financial institutions to custody and settle assets on a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for regulated markets. According to Tuesday’s announcement, the integration enables governed settlement of Canton Coin (CC) through Fireblocks’ platform and its New York Department of Financial Services–chartered trust entity. The offering is aimed at banks, custodians and asset managers exploring tokenized securities, deposits and other regulated instruments that require private settlement and strict controls.Financial institutions can custody Canton Coin via Fireblocks and apply its existing enterprise policy controls and workflow automation when settling assets on the Canton Network.…

Suits star Gina Torres’ home was burglarized, with over $200,000 in cash and jewelry reported stolen, per multiple reports. The actress’ home in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles was targeted by thieves last week, the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC4 Los Angeles and Page Six on Monday, February 2. The police department said that the perpetrators looted $225,000 in cash and jewelry. The LAPD responded to a burglary scene on Friday, January 30, and discovered windows smashed, per NBC. A neighbor reportedly saw two men leaving Torres’ home and loading bags into a car. Torres, 56,…