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The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms and ammunition in separate intelligence-driven operations carried out in Ajegunle and Ojo areas of the state. According to a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abibola Adebis, the first arrest was made in Ajegunle after the police received credible intelligence about the activities of suspected hoodlums who allegedly use commercial motorcycles while armed to rob unsuspecting members of the public. Acting on the information, operatives of the Command Tactical Team, code-named Thunder Blast, were swiftly…

Monaco midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been dropped from their Champions League squad. This means the French midfielder will not feature against Paris Saint-Germain in their knockout round play-off. Pogba was initially part of the squad for the first half of the campaign. He is one of three players excluded, with the others being Mohammed Salisu and Takumi Minamino. The clubs has however drafted in Krepin Diatta, Wout Faes and Simon Adingra. Pogba has made just three appearances this season and all those games came in Ligue 1. The former Manchester United and Juventus man did not come off the bench…

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has addressed long-standing rumours of a feud between her and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, dismissing claims that they were ever at loggerheads. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, a clip of which was shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Omotola said the perceived rivalry was largely created by fans and media narratives, stressing that the two actresses were never enemies. According to her, competition narratives were imposed on them at the height of their careers, even when there was no personal conflict. Using a mix of English and Pidgin, Omotola blamed fans for manufacturing…

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali-Pantami, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari, once advised him to refrain from active involvement in Gombe State politics in the interest of unity and stability. Pantami made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Secretariat in Gombe. The former minister who was at the Secretariat to revalidate his All Progressives Congress membership explained that the advice was given during the first term of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. It was “To ensure harmony and a cordial working relationship within the state’s political…

Quickteller Travel, the travel and tourism service powered by Interswitch, has received certification from the International Air Transport Association, a milestone that places the brand among a global network of trusted and accredited travel service providers. A statement from the firm on Monday stated that the IATA accreditation reinforces Quickteller Travel’s operational credibility, compliance standards, and capacity to deliver secure, efficient, and globally recognised travel services. It also strengthens the platform’s positioning as a reliable partner for airline bookings, corporate travel management, and end-to-end travel solutions across Africa and beyond. The achievement comes at a time when Africa’s travel and…

Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined full group training with Al Nassr on Wednesday, ending speculation of an extended boycott following his absence from the club’s recent Saudi Pro League match. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward missed Al Nassr’s 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh on February 2, a game won by a Sadio Mané goal. Reports from ESPN and Portuguese outlets indicated the absence was a deliberate protest against the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns Al Nassr and several rival clubs, including Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahli. Ronaldo reportedly expressed frustration over unequal investment, claiming PIF has favoured competitors like…

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) struggle to hold above $70,000 carried on into Wednesday, raising concerns that the a drop into the $60,000 range could be the next stop. The sell-off was accompanied by futures market liquidations, a $55 billion drop in BTC open interest (OI) over the past 30 days, and rising Bitcoin inflows to exchanges. The price weakness has analysts debating whether crypto-specific factors or larger macro-economic issues are the driving factor behind the sell-off and what it may mean for BTC’s short-term future.Key takeaways: Around 744,000 BTC in open interest exited major exchanges in 30 days, equal to roughly $55 billion…

Dave Coulier’s tongue cancer is officially in remission, two months after going public with his diagnosis. “It’s been a roller-coaster ride for sure,” Coulier, 66, said during a Wednesday, February 4, appearance on Good Morning America. “I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.” The Full House alum announced in December 2025 that doctors had diagnosed him with HPV-related oropharyngeal tongue cancer that October. The illness was “totally unrelated” to his previous battle with stage III non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “To go through chemotherapy and feel that relief of, ‘Whoa, it’s gone.’ And then to get a…

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Nigeria’s Electoral Act, strengthening the country’s electoral system and aligning it with current realities. The amendment bill was approved after lawmakers engaged in over five hours of debate and clause-by-clause consideration. The clauses were examined at the Committee of the Whole, after which the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced their passage following a majority voice vote. Among the major decisions taken by the lawmakers was the rejection of the proposal to make the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IREV)…