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The Edu and Ifelodun local governments in Kwara State have imposed fresh 24-hour curfews to support ongoing military and police operations against banditry and kidnapping in the areas, expanding movement restrictions across communities identified as security flashpoints. In Edu Local Government Area, the chairman, Abdullahi Bello, announced a round-the-clock curfew on Gbugbu community, including the popular Gbugbu International Market, with effect from 6 p.m. on Tuesday. He said the measure was taken to enable security agencies to conduct clearance operations without obstruction. “The curfew is part of the measures to protect lives and property in the area as security forces…

The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Kano. Waiya assured residents that concrete measures had already been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state. He said the state government was committed to dialoguing with all the stakeholders, stressing that the administration was determined to ensure that the emirate matter does not continue to generate tension or jeopardise governance. According to him, the government’s approach is guided by respect…

The Accord Party in Osun State has confirmed the successful uploading of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The party in a statement by its chairman, Pastor Victor Akande on Thursday in Osogbo, said the confirmation followed the completion of documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which now lists Adeleke as Accord’s candidate for the poll. Akande said the development marked a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the election. “We are pleased to formally inform the good people of Osun State that His Excellency,…

Gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State. The incident was made public in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, over 30 armed men invaded Gusau’s home in Gusau town and whisked him away during the attack. The abduction reportedly took place in front of his wife, throwing the family into distress. Bakatsine disclosed that security agencies were immediately informed, but efforts to locate the victim have so far been unsuccessful. Reacting to the incident, the…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has revealed that him and late South African rapper, AKA resolved their feud before his death. The duo fell apart in 2019 after Burna Boy threatened to “deal” with AKA if they ever met. This came after the South African rapper reportedly encouraged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South African after sharing screenshots of hate messages he allegedly received from Nigerian accounts over AFCON quarterfinal match banter.Burna Boy has now revealed that they quashed their beef before the rapper passed on. In a posthumous birthday message to the late rapper via his Instagram page, Burna Boy,…

Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has slammed his critics following Benfica’s victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night. He said he hopes his critics were not committing suicide jumping off balconies when they saw his team’s performance against the Spanish big teams. Benfica defeated Real Madrid with a score of 4-2 and advanced to the Champions League knockout play-offs. The game in Lisbon was really thrilling, and Real Madrid scored first when Kylian Mbappe netted in the 30th minute. Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis both scored goals, giving the home…

Gold prices soared to a fresh record near $5,600 Thursday, while oil rallied after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran. The surge in safe-haven precious metals also saw silver hit another peak and has also been helped by a softer dollar, sparked by speculation that the US president is happy to see the world’s reserve currency weaken. An uneventful policy announcement by the Federal Reserve did little to inspire buying, although observers said traders are optimistic interest rates will come down as Trump prepares to name his pick as the next governor. Bullion…

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says the new Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which restructured the Pay-As-You-Earn tax for employees, boosted the disposable income of middle- to low-income earners in the country. Oyedele said this on Wednesday during a virtual engagement with key stakeholders organised by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee and the Joint Revenue Board tagged ‘Tax Reform Implementation Session for HR, Payroll and Finance Executives’. The PUNCH reports that some workers who have received their January salary expressed mixed and largely underwhelming reactions to recent changes in their…

Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis, refusing to rule it out when asked and instead replying: “I don’t know. I’m just going to see what happens.” The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, a 44-year-old mother-of-two, has not competed since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open. But she re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool in December, setting off the rumour mill, only to deny that she was making a comeback. She was questioned about the prospect again on television show “Today” on Wednesday and while not confirming any plans, she also would…

Hang Seng Investment Management has rolled out a new physically backed gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Hong Kong, with an option for future tokenized access to the asset.The Hang Seng Gold ETF, which began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday under stock code 3170, is designed to track the LBMA Gold Price AM, the widely used morning benchmark set in London. The fund is structured as a passive ETF and holds physical gold bars that meet London Bullion Market Association good delivery standards, according to product details. Gold held by the ETF is stored in vaults in…