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The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday said it had rescued two abducted minors, arrested four suspects in connection with the kidnapping, and apprehended seven persons linked to a murder in Atisbo Local Government Area. The state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, describing the successes as a reflection of the command’s intelligence-led policing strategy. PUNCH Metro had earlier reported that the state police confirmed a threat by suspected bandits to attack Ikoyi-Ile in Oriire Local Government Area following the killing of five officers of…
Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have confirmed receipt of their unpaid indemnities for officiating in the Nigerian topflight ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The PUNCH reports. Officials, including referees, match commissioners and referee assessors, were owed allowances for about 11 matchdays before the league went on its mid-season break in December 2025. The PUNCH gathered that payments to match referees, referee assessors and match commissioners stalled after matchday eight, but some referees, who were involved in matchdays nine and 10, have confirmed receipt of their allowances as outstanding payments are expected to be…
Recent turmoil in Venezuela and Iran has again put the spotlight on the duality of stablecoins, with the US dollar-backed assets such as Tether acting as both a savior for embattled citizens and a tool for blacklisted entities to evade sanctions. Both Venezuela and Iran have been catching headlines at the beginning of 2026 amid political uncertainty and civil unrest. With both facing a host of sanctions, inflation, political instability, and a cost-of-living crisis, crypto and stablecoins have become an important part of the ecosystem. Iran’s stablecoin entanglementIran has seen protests erupt across the country over the past two weeks in response…
Justin Hartley received praise for his looks, his talent and his “hot wife” Sofia Pernas while at the 2026 Golden Globes. E! News correspondent Justin Sylvester caught Hartley by surprise, 48, when he complimented him on the red carpet at the Sunday, January 11, awards show for his hairline and his date. Hartley laughed at the comment — but Sylvester kept it coming by saying the actor made him question if he was gay. Hartley, who was joined by Pernas, 36, at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton, is presenting during the Golden Globes. He has also been celebrating his own success…
When, sometime last week, the U.S. President announced the “capture” of Nicolás Maduro Moros, until 3 January, Venezuela’s resident dictator, much confusion reigned. The “Why?” of the American demarche was the prickliest. Surely, it could not have been because going six years now, the US has had a federal court indictment of Maduro for “narcoterrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine to the United States”? Remember that the same US recently pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado, a former president of Honduras, releasing him from a 45-year prison sentence for importing cocaine into the US Could the US have acted, instead, to…
Plans have been concluded for the partial demolition of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos, with reconstruction works set to commence next week as part of efforts to overhaul the ageing infrastructure. The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Mr Thomas Christl, disclosed this on Sunday during an inspection of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. Christl explained that structural assessments revealed severe damage to key sections of the bridge, necessitating the replacement of three spans to ensure safety and durability. “Three spans of the existing Iddo Bridge are heavily damaged and must be replaced,” he said.…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, could register more than two million members in the state following the launch of the party’s digital membership registration exercise.Zulum made the projection on Sunday after receiving his APC membership card during the flag-off of the exercise at the party’s state secretariat in Maiduguri. The governor was registered by an agent from his ward, Aiari Unit 003, and presented with his membership card by the Borno State APC Chairman, Bello Ayuba. Also registered during the exercise were the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, and the APC…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, neutralised eight terrorists during clearance operations in Kayamla and Sojiri villages in Borno State, military sources confirmed. The development was disclosed on Sunday by security analysts and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle. According to the report, the operation, codenamed Desert Sanity V, involved coordinated patrols and clearance missions targeting insurgents of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS/ISWAP) who were reportedly hibernating in the area. The troops, working alongside Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, personnel, engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of eight insurgents. Others reportedly fled,…
The Nigerian national team has received some good news about their players’ fitness as they get ready for their semi-final match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Good news has come about injured defender, Ryan Alebiosu and team captain, Wilfred Ndidi, according to a report from the Super Eagles camp. Alebiosu is improving and moving towards his full recovery. The defender is still following a planned recovery programme, and his physical condition is getting better. The medical staff are keeping a close eye on his condition as he works to get back to full fitness ahead of the semi-final…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to train no fewer than 50,000 youths across the state in 2026 as part of efforts to curb unemployment and promote economic self-reliance. Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this on Sunday during the distribution of empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes at the Government House, Kano. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the initiative is aimed at equipping young people with practical skills to enable them to become productive contributors to the state’s economy. Speaking at the event, Yusuf said the programme…
