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The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said that the Monday sit-at-home is not linked to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that those enforcing it are criminal elements being used to orchestrate “calculated economic sabotage” in the South-East. Soludo also said that the current enforcement of the sit-at-home order has transitioned from a political protest to a criminal enterprise that no longer serves the interest of Kanu. The governor stated this during an interactive session with market leaders from across the state, at the Light House, Awka, on Thursday, He said Kanu does not…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered weapons following a clash between rival thug groups in Kabara and Magashi Quarters of Kano metropolis that left one person dead and two others injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at about 10:53 pm. In a statement on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command said the fight was allegedly led by Usaini Noni of Kabara Quarters and Umar Tautau of Magashi Quarters. According to the statement, the clash “terrorised residents and resulted in the death of one person, Adam Badamasi…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Jamilu Gwamna, on Thursday described the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise as a major innovation that would not only strengthen the party but also enhance national security. Speaking during a sensitisation drive in Gombe State, Gwamna called on APC members to turn out in large numbers to revalidate their membership, noting that the new system captures detailed biometric information of members. “I am here principally to encourage all APC members to come out en masse to revalidate their membership. The e-registration is very good, not only for the party but…

The Industrial Revolution Working Group is actively working on a lasting solution to Nigeria’s persistent energy instability, following three national grid collapses in less than 30 days, according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mr Francis Meshioye, told The PUNCH during a media luncheon held in Lagos on Wednesday that the recent grid collapse incidents in the country had wiped out earlier hopes of a recovery in power generation and supply. Meshioye, a co-chairman of the IRWG, stated that the public-private sector-led platform he leads alongside the Minister of State for Industry,…

Nigeria’s Golden Arrows will revive their bid for a place at the 2027 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship when they face Guinea on Thursday (today) at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, in the fifth to eighth place semi-finals of the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Championship, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The encounter represents Nigeria’s final route to global qualification after they failed to reach the semi-finals of the continental tournament, which serves as Africa’s qualifying event for the World Championship in Germany. While the top four nations secured automatic tickets by reaching the semi-finals, a fifth berth will be decided…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the launch of free online English-language courses aimed at boosting professional skills and expanding career opportunities for learners. The announcement was made in a post on the mission’s official X handle on Thursday. According to the mission, the courses are designed to support learners’ professional growth and long-term success, while allowing participants to study at their own pace and interact with a global community of learners. Offered through the U.S. Department of State’s Online Professional English Network (OPEN) programme, the initiative targets learners seeking to strengthen communication abilities in high-demand fields. Enrollment…

Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did not disclose the terms, but Financial Times reports that Apple is spending $2 billion on the company. It also mentioned Q.ai patents for optical sensor technology that could be built into headphones or glasses to recognize “facial skin micro movements,” allowing for non-verbal discussions with an AI assistant, for example.The founders of Q.ai will join Apple, including CEO Aviad Maizels, who founded PrimeSense. Apple bought that company in 2013 and…

Crypto-focused venture capital firm Escape Velocity has raised nearly $62 million to invest in decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) projects, signaling continued venture interest in the sector despite a broader slowdown in crypto and technology funding.As first reported by Fortune on Thursday, the raise marks Escape Velocity’s second fund dedicated to backing founders across DePIN and other crypto-native sectors. The fund closed in December and drew support from investors including Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, and Micky Malka, founder of Ribbit Capital.Cendana Capital, a venture fund-of-funds that invests in early-stage managers, allocated $15 million to the vehicle. Source: Top…

As soon as Netflix debuted Bridgerton, fans became invested in the stories still yet to be told. Based on Julia Quinn‘s novels of the same name, the series began with the love story of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page). Season 2 of Bridgerton told the story of Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) finding love with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Ahead of the show’s highly anticipated return, producer Shonda Rhimes revealed the larger picture that she wanted to see told. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “To me, Bridgerton is about identity and the exploration of who you…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reacted to the threat by three former governors, Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji and Okezie Ikpeazu, to drag him to court for running state functions from his private residence in Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The governor, who was responding to questions about the threat, said that his lawyers are ready for any eventual suit on the matter. The Abia Governor explained that his continued operation from his personal residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, instead of Umuahia, the state capital, was due to the poor condition of the Government House facility in Umuahia.…