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Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has expressed concern over the growing practice of citizens recording police officers with their phones, saying the trend has become “very, very demoralising” for members of the force. In a video shared by TV Platinum on Wednesday, Disu spoke in Abuja during a meeting with the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, and members of the NBA executive committee. The meeting was part of efforts to prevent recurring clashes between lawyers and police officers. The IG said a recent judgment on the recording of police officers had raised concern within the force, noting…

Getting out of a taxi shouldn’t be a shameful experience. Yet I find myself feeling particularly embarrassed while exiting a Tesla Cybercab as it partially blocks a narrow road outside a popular Austin swimming hole. As a cadre of annoyed, sweaty Texan parking spot hunters pile up around it, the gold-painted two-seater just sits there obliviously, lights flashing. I try not to make eye contact, but I can feel the stares of frustrated pool-goers around me, whose earnest attempt at a peaceful outdoor reprieve from the heat had just been interrupted by yet another not-quite-finished glimpse into the future.Tesla’s long-awaited,…

[Update, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. UTC: Updates LAPTOP’s price performance and volume after its first hour of trading.]Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin fell 95.7% in its first hour of trading on Wednesday, as the son of former US President Joe Biden officially entered the market for politically themed cryptocurrencies.The token, issued on Ethereum layer-2 network Base, traded at $4.36 at 1:00 pm UTC, after opening at $199.50, according to CoinGecko data. It recorded more than $3 million in trading volume. “The symbol they used to try to end me is now a symbol of resilience, redemption and recovery,” Biden said in…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Finding your go-to jeans that fit correctly (and comfortably) is challenging enough, but the hunt gets even harder when you want them to be stylish and flattering, too. For fall, we’re ditching pants that dig in or cause that dreaded tummy spillage situation — and luckily, these high-waist jeans nail it. Our top tummy-hiding wonders have stretchy waistbands that are so comfortable, some shoppers say they feel like sweatpants. Whether you prefer straight or wide-leg styles, blue or black washes or…

The leadership of the Nigerian Army has redeployed several top generals, including the person leading the war against Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east A Wednesday statement by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said the deployments were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general. A major-general, IA Ajose, will now head Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the army’s main operation against Boko Haram and other terror groups in the North-east. Mr Ajose replaces another major general, AE Abubakar, who was redeployed to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC) as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research. Read…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for persons involved in the killing of an unidentified man who was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026, at about 7:05 am following an allegation that the deceased attempted to steal a motorcycle belonging to one Idoroenyin Udo. In a statement signed and released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, made available to journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the police said preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcycle…

In an industry built on transparency and verifiability, newcomers might assume that crypto and blockchains leave very little room for mystery. They’d be completely wrong of course, because the murky world of digital assets is rife with underhanded dealings, unsolved enigmas and fortunes disappearing behind pseudonyms.From the identity of Bitcoin’s mystery creator to what really happened to a DAI developer on a beach in Puerto Rico, here are 10 crypto mysteries that remain unsolved. 1. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?More than 17 years after Bitcoin’s creation, the greatest unsolved crypto mystery persists. We still don’t know who Satoshi Nakamoto is, or…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The U.S. Open has been on my bucket list for years, so when I had the chance to go over Labor Day weekend, you can say I felt like I scored a match win. The sunny day was absolutely perfect, filled with honey deuces, tennis matches and tons of eye-catching fashion. Trust me, the players weren’t the only ones stepping out, and I took mental notes of all the chic styles happening on and off the court. Breezy maxi dresses, loose…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the obstruction and blocking of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from entering Benue State by suspected political thugs. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that suspected political thugs disrupted Mr Obi’s visit to Benue State on Tuesday after they blocked his convoy from gaining access into the north-central state. ‘It’s shameful’ In a statement by its spokesperson, Osa Director, on Tuesday, the NDC described the attack by the suspected political thugs on Mr Obi as “shameful.” The party alleged that an unnamed aide to the Governor HyaciAlia of Benue State led the attackers. It further…

…South Sudan remains a work in progress, with its path toward lasting peace and development still unfolding. To realise a sustainable peace and establish transformative political and economic systems, all three transitional justice mechanisms must be prioritised and effectively implemented. As the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan requires unwavering support and assistance from both domestic and international stakeholders. The African Union (AU), as the premier inter-governmental political institution in Africa, took a significant step in February 2019 by adopting the historic African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) during a summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This transformative policy framework, developed…