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The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday said it had deployed operatives to Akotogbo community in Irele Local Government Area of the state following the discovery of the bodies of two residents in a bush within the area. The deceased, identified as Loyinmi Bode and Andrew Friday, were reportedly found at separate locations within the community in incidents that occurred within a month. The development has thrown the agrarian community into fear and tension, with residents calling for urgent intervention by security agencies and the state government. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, said the command…

Adelani Olawuyi writes from Obada/Odooba Ogooluwa LGA, Oyo State In the Yoruba nation, Agbaarin, Dioclea reflexa seeds are seeds that cannot stay on top of each other, hence the aphorism ‘Ajatuka ni ti agbaarin’: the fight between two of such seeds ends in a stalemate. In 2023, the lack of mutual understanding in the main opposition political party, the People’s Democratic Party, gave Tinubu the advantage of winning the presidential election. Everyone thought the entitlement mantra, ‘Emilokan’, was a mere abracadabra until the election was won. Yoruba still have a word for that, it is called ‘eedi’, the charm that…

The Regional Managing Partner for EY West Africa, Anthony Oputa, has stated that business leaders across Nigeria are increasingly pivoting from broad experimentation to targeted scaling of artificial intelligence to navigate a volatile economic landscape. He noted that integrating AI into core business units is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for survival and growth. “As global inflation and supply chain disruptions persist, West African firms are leveraging smart technology to insulate themselves against market shocks and drive operational efficiency,” Oputa said. “In Nigeria and West Africa, businesses face many challenges but also great chances to grow. We…

Remo Stars head coach Usman Abdallah is positive about his side’s chances of escaping relegation this season as they prepare for a trip to arch-rivals Bendel Insurance in their final game of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Just a year ago, Remo Stars were crowned champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League, but their fortunes have dwindled in the current campaign as they battle to stay up with 46 points from 37 games. On Sunday, they moved out of the relegation zone with a comeback 2-1 win over Bayelsa United in Ikenne. The victory moved them to 16th…

Bitcoin (BTC) may reach $100,000 by June as Strategy’s renewed buying power and falling stablecoin dominance suggest liquidity is returning to crypto.Key takeaways:Michael Saylor’s Strategy may purchase at least 3,127 BTC this week via the sales of STRC shares.Falling crypto market dominance of USDT and USDC stablecoins increases BTC’s odds of reaching $100,000.Strategy resumes Bitcoin buying as STRC stock reclaims $100 parStrategy’s preferred stock, Stretch (STRC), has reclaimed its critical $100 par value, restoring one of the company’s funding mechanisms for Bitcoin purchases, data from STRC.LIVE shows.As of Wednesday, STRC was trading around $100.01, with estimates suggesting the preferred-share program…

While many famous faces have made a name for themselves on their own, some have surprising familial connections to one another. Beanie Feldstein, who rose to fame after starring in 2019’s Booksmart, is the younger sister of Jonah Hill and has frequently gushed over their sibling bond. She couldn’t help but rave about her older brother, who even got a tattoo of her name amid her Great White Way debut in Hello, Dolly. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “Oh, my God, I mean, he’s my best friend in the world, so I’m always excited for him,” Feldstein told Us Weekly and other reporters in January 2020.…

The Delta State Police Command says it is awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) before proceeding further with investigations into the alleged sexual assault during the Ozoro festival in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, in a telephone conversation with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, said this is because the “available victims” could not identify the suspects arrested in connection with the alleged assault. “The available victims who would give evidence in court did not identify the suspects as those who assaulted them,” Mr Edafe said. He explained that, to make progress in the case, the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a sophisticated criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the theft, concealment and recycling of critical national assets and infrastructure. DAILY POST recalls that a recent viral video on social media showed extensive vandalism of the newly laid Kaduna-Kano railway tracks as well as old rail infrastructure. Following the incident, the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, directed the Special Intelligence Squad (SIS) and the Kaduna State Command to identify and arrest those responsible. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, ACC…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has extended the dates for the submission of nomination forms, screening of candidates and primary election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s national spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. Abdullahi said that the changes were made in response to aspirants’ requests and logistical considerations. “Adjustments have been made to the primary elections timetable in response to aspirant requests and logistical considerations. Affected items are indicated accordingly. All other previously published dates remain unchanged,” he said. He added that the submission of nomination forms previously scheduled for May 13,…

A staff of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Orseer Nyagu, has been killed after being abducted along the Agagbe-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. According to accounts from family members and colleagues, Nyagu was abducted alongside two other persons while travelling from Agagbe to Naka along the Agagbe-Naka road. Sources said he allegedly lost his life while attempting to escape from captivity. Sources close to the family disclosed that the kidnappers contacted his relatives after about two days in captivity and allegedly demanded a ransom of N15M for the victims’ release. The amount…