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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to perpetrate kidnappings and other violent crimes, saying such actions were undermining efforts to improve security. Okpebholo issued the warning while addressing participants at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Benin City. He said insecurity remained a concern in the state but alleged that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents and spreading false information on social media to tarnish the image of his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have revealed…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the ideals of the Single African Air Transport Market and the African Continental Free Trade Area, stressing that enhanced air connectivity remains critical to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Keyamo stated this on the sidelines of the ongoing African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026 in Lomé, Republic of Togo, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood. The minister noted that Nigeria would continue to collaborate with other African countries and regional aviation institutions to advance policies and partnerships…
Korede Oluwadare As Portugal prepares to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston today, all eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to feature in the starting XI for what many see as one of the Seleção’s strongest squads in recent memory. Video footage from Portuguese sports channel Canal 11 captured the moment, showing Ronaldo and his teammates making their way through the wet conditions, with security personnel and staff ensuring a smooth exit. As the squad departed their Houston hotel under overcast skies, players boarded the team bus amid enthusiastic support from…
Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to “bring computing into the world” and “make it more human.” He positioned them as a device to help people stay more connected to the world around them instead of looking down at their phones. People, he said, are tired of screens.While Spiegel was speaking, I was struck by how, whenever his head moved, the light caught the lenses just so, revealing the hidden outline…
Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Investor Alert List, a registry designed to warn consumers about entities that may be wrongly perceived as licensed or regulated by the financial watchdog. Bybit Fintech Limited and Bybit appeared on the MAS alert list on Wednesday, although the regulator did not provide a specific reason for their inclusion.Bybit Fintech Limited, the corporate entity behind the exchange, appears on the MAS Investor Alert List website. Source: MASAccording to MAS, the Investor Alert List identifies entities and investment offers that may create the false impression of being licensed, authorized,…
John Stamos is opening up about his painful divorce from ex-wife Rebecca Romijn. The Full House actor, 62, began dating Romijn, 53, in 1994 and they tied the knot in 1998. However, the relationship came to an end six years later, and their divorce was finalized in 2005. “It broke my heart. I didn’t want to get divorced,” Stamos admitted during a June 10 appearance on Bobbi Althoff’s “The Really Good Podcast.” He added, “She wanted to [get divorced]. It took me a long time to get over, but I have to say that … she has a nice life,…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all bribery charges brought against her by British prosecutors after a jury at a London court returned not-guilty verdicts on Wednesday. Mrs Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, was acquitted of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. The former minister, 65, had consistently denied the allegations. Prosecutors alleged that Mrs Alison-Madueke received lavish benefits and enjoyed what they described as “a life of luxury” in London, funded by oil and gas…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, saying the claims are false and misleading. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed by Maryann Duke, senior special assistant on communications and press secretary to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. It said the reports, which linked the proposed taxes to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation on Nigeria, do not reflect its position. According to the government, the recommendations contained in the IMF report are…
The Nigerian Air Force has airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election and a series of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026. The election materials airlifted to Ekiti. Photo: NAF The NAF said the operation was carried out between June 15 and 16 at the request of the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the secure and timely movement of sensitive materials from Abuja to designated locations across the country. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation covered…
Two suspects have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing a 33-year-old woman and dumping her lifeless body in a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the suspects allegedly murdered the deceased on March 13 after luring her to their residence under the guise of seeking help. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Wednesday. Ikenga said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the command following intelligence and digital forensic leads through sustained efforts.…
