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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a vehicle and motorcycle during a cult initiation in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Sunday in Akure, the state capital, that the arrested suspects are members of the Neo Black Movement group. He explained that the arrest was made on Thursday, January 8, after the command received credible intelligence from a concerned citizen that the group was planning to initiate new members. “Acting swiftly on the information, operatives of the command were mobilised and deployed using intelligence-led…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged Nigerians from the South, particularly the South-East, to unite behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that disunity could weaken the region’s bargaining power at the national level. Kalu made the call on Saturday during the South-East Stakeholders’ Meeting of the All Progressives Congress held in Enugu, Enugu State capital. He stressed the need for the region to present a common political front ahead of the next general elections, cautioning that internal divisions could leave the South-East without sufficient votes to negotiate its interests at the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has promised to deliver the Africa Cup of Nations title to Nigerian fans after the team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals, Sunday PUNCH reports. The Galatasaray striker scored the opening goal and provided the assist for Akor Adams’ second as Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals with a commanding performance at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. “To the Super Eagles fans, thank you so much for your support worldwide. This victory was not easy, and I’m happy the team got the win against Algeria,” Osimhen said in a video posted…

Malaysia has suspended access to Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country’s tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok’s image creation feature allowed users to sexualise pictures of women and children using simple text prompts. On Saturday, Indonesia became the first country to deny all access to the tool, which has been restricted to paying subscribers elsewhere. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said in a statement it had “directed a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence for users in Malaysia” with immediate effect. When an…

Inquiries about whether pensions can be paid in crypto have become one of the most frequent non-standard requests received by the Social Fund of Russia, a state-run institution responsible for managing Russia’s public pension system.In 2025, the Social Fund’s call center handled roughly 37 million calls, the vast majority related to routine matters such as pensions, benefits and maternity capital. However, operators also increasingly fielded questions about digital assets, according to a Saturday report from Rossiyskaya Gazeta (Russian Gazette), the official daily newspaper of the Russian government.Among the most common crypto-related inquiries were whether Russian citizens could receive pension payments…

TikTok star Kristy Scott’s estranged husband, Desmond Scott, has broken his silence on the influencer filing for divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage. “I want to begin by apologizing to Kristy, our family, and everyone who has been impacted by the public attention surrounding this situation,” Desmond, 31, announced via his Instagram Story on Saturday, January 10. “I know this news has been disappointing for many, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt it has caused.” He went on, “Kristy is the mother of my children, and that will always come first. I remain fully committed to being an…

For all the noise, history, and scars that usually accompany a Nigeria–Algeria showdown, this one passed with surprising calm. At the Stade de Marrakech, the Nigeria Super Eagles delivered a performance of authority and composure, dispatching Algeria 2–0 to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. It was not flawless. It was not ruthless in front of goal. But it was controlled, mature, and, most importantly, convincing. After a first half that saw Eric Chelle’s men waste a flurry of chances, Nigeria returned from the interval with renewed intensity and clarity, overwhelming Vladimir Petkovic’s…

Sickness is a stranger in the Body of Christ. Today, all mankind is divided into two. You are either in Adam, or you are in Christ. In Adam In the beginning of creation, God put all mankind in Adam. By this principle, the sons of Levi “(came) from the loins of Abraham.” (Hebrews 7:5). This is because Levi was Abraham’s great grandson.  “Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak, for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.” (Hebrews 7:9-10). By the same token, Abraham was in Adam. So, when the…

Thirty female medical students from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have received scholarships under a new initiative aimed at improving women’s health outcomes and strengthening female representation in the country’s health sector. The beneficiaries were selected under the inaugural National Medical Students Scholarship of the Built for Her Foundation, a non-profit organisation launched on Saturday in Abuja. The scholarship programme is being implemented in partnership with the Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA). The launch event brought together government officials, health professionals and medical students, with speakers highlighting the link between women’s health outcomes and the participation of women in healthcare…

Victor Osimhen, on Saturday, expressed delight after helping Nigeria defeat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Osimhen scored the opening goal and provided an assist, earning Man-of-the-Match honours in a commanding Super Eagles performance. “I am happy to help the team. This victory is about collective effort, not individual performance,” Osimhen said after the match. The striker’s powerful header, his fourth goal of the tournament, opened the floodgates for Nigeria early in the second half. “We stayed patient and focused. When the chance came, we took it, and that made…