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Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT in Delta State have arrested eight suspects in connection with the alleged murder of the younger brother of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Ojakovo Oharisi III. The Monarch’s brother, Alex Adanike (male, 37 years) was murdered by suspected cultists on 15th January 2026 at Iwhrekpokpo in Ughelli. The operatives also recovered from the suspects, a locally made gun and four live cartridges. All the suspects were arrested at different locations. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement in Warri. He said, “In a decisive strike,…

Coventry City are leading the race for the signature of Brentford star Frank Onyeka, DAILY POST reports. According to BBC football journalist, Nizaar Kinsella, Coventry City want to wrap up the deal before the end of the current transfer window. Onyeka has struggled for regular playing time at Brentford this season, The Nigeria international has made nine appearances across all competitions for the Bees, and is yet to start a game in the Premier League. The 28-year-old is desperate for more regular playing time, hence his desire to seek a move elsewhere. Brentford are reportedly open to either selling or…

The Imo State Internal Revenue Service has recorded an unprecedented revenue collection for the year 2025 as it hits over 43 billion naira from Internally Generated Revenue in 2025. Speaking to newsmen Wednesday in Owerri, the Head of Human Capital Development of Imo State Internal Revenue Service, Chinwe Jude-Ibemere, who spoke on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Justice Okoye said, “The revenue generated reached an all-time high, surpassing all previous records since the creation of Imo State. “The Imo State Internal Revenue Service started 2025 with a total collection of over ₦3.5 billion in January 2025 and ended with…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists operating around Nkpor communities, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement on Wednesday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad attached to Obosi Sector, in collaboration with a vigilante team acting on credible information, arrested the suspects on Sunday. Ikenga said the arrest follows the recovery of a suspected stolen abandoned vehicle in Akuzo Nkpor in Idemili North LGA. He said the suspects include Hampo Chidiebere, male, 20 years, Chinonso Edeh, male, 22 years, Chinedu Agu,…

Jetour Nigeria has announced strategic partnerships with seven major auto dealerships across the country, a move expected to reshape competition in Nigeria’s automotive market. The company disclosed the development in a statement signed by its Nigerian representative, Kemi Adeola. She explained that Jetour, a Chinese automobile brand with a strong focus on sports utility vehicles, entered into the alliances to strengthen its market presence and improve customer access to its products and services nationwide. The appointed dealers are Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mandilas Motors, R.T. Briscoe, New Era Autovehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre and Tab Autos Limited. Adeola…

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior dismissed any notion of Cole Palmer leaving the Blues as “unrealistic” despite reports linking the England international with a move to Manchester United. A Manchester-native, Palmer joined the Blues from Manchester City in 2023 and rapidly developed into Chelsea’s star player during his first two seasons in London. Reports have emerged that the 23-year-old could be keen on a return to the north of England with the side he supported as a boy. Palmer’s impact has been limited by recurring injury problems this season with five goals and no assists in 13 appearances in all competitions.…

Snap is launching a separate business for its upcoming Specs augmented reality glasses in a bid to lure new investors to the project. The new company, aptly named “Specs,” will operate under Snap as a distinct subsidiary ahead of the long-awaited public launch of Specs glasses later this year.“Establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary provides greater operational focus and alignment, enables new partnerships and capital flexibility including the potential for minority investment, allows us to grow a distinct brand, and supports clearer valuation of the business,” reads Snap’s announcement.The announcement reaffirms existing plans to release the first consumer pair…

Bitcoin mining stocks saw a significant bump on Wednesday after the US winter storm forced some companies to wind down operations, leading to lower block competition and more profitable mining operations.Shares of several major mining companies posted double-digit gains over the past 24 hours. TeraWulf rose about 11%, Iren Limited gained roughly 14%, and Cipher Mining climbed around 13%, according to data from Barchart.The rally occurred days after the Bitcoin network’s hashrate sank to a seven-month low of 663 exahashes per second (EH/s) on Sunday, a 40% drop in two days due to a severe winter storm battering the US.…

Gretchen Rossi’s return to The Real Housewives of Orange County will be a short-lived one. Gretchen, 47, is not returning for the Bravo reality show’s milestone 20th season, reported Variety on Tuesday, January 27. Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Gretchen and Bravo for comment. Gretchen made her dramatic return to RHOC in season 19, this time in a “friend” role, after five seasons as a full-time Housewife from 2008 to 2013. She also appeared as a guest during season 12 in 2017. Gretchen previously revealed how she declined to return to RHOC three times before finally making…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped man in Dogon Gawa, Takum LGA of Taraba State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, on Wednesday. According to the statement, soldiers deployed at Dogon Gawa in Taraba State rescued the victim on Tuesday after sighting him in the bush during operations. The man was later identified as Ghali. Mr Muhammad said preliminary investigations showed that the man and another man, Simon Oluchukwu, were abducted on 11 January…