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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested the driver of a truck involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a West African Senior School Certificate Examination candidate and a commercial motorcyclist along the Choba axis of the East-West Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt on Thursday that the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the truck reportedly lost control and rammed into a motorcycle conveying the student, identified simply as Juliet, shortly after she completed her examination. Juliet was said to have been returning home from a secondary school…

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested four suspects during a security operation across forests in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday. Okoye said the operation was carried out by officers of the Ohaji Divisional Headquarters, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Mathias Abah, in collaboration with local vigilantes. According to him, the operatives combed forested areas in Assa, Ohuba, Adapalm Plantation and adjoining communities as part of ongoing proactive measures to tackle criminal activities and improve security in the area.…

On June 16, Nigeria’s foremost playwright and theatre director, Prof Babafemi Adeyemi Osofisan, marks another year on earth. The occasion allows me to celebrate a man whose path I’ve crossed in my journey through life. Not only did Osofisan leave a lasting impression on me as a person, but he also significantly impacted the course of my writing, particularly the literary aspect. To this day, when I watch a drama piece, I say that I wish I had the time to engage in acting. I love acting. But I didn’t realise how much until I arrived at the University of…

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring equitable revenue allocation across all tiers of government. Shehu stated this while receiving a delegation of the Joint Revenue Board led by its Executive Secretary, Mr Olusegun Adesokan, during a courtesy visit to the commission in Abuja. His position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit of the commission, Maryam Yusuf. According to the statement, the RMAFC chairman reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to promoting transparency,…

The Nigerian Publishers Association has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Textbook Ranking System, warning that the policy could increase the cost of textbooks, stifle competition and create shortages of instructional materials across the country. The association also criticised what it described as a sharp increase in textbook assessment fees by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, saying the development would place an additional financial burden on publishers and ultimately affect parents and learners. The President of the NPA, Lukman Dauda, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. Dauda questioned the transparency of the proposed ranking framework…

Elon Musk, on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire, is whipping up anti-immigration tensions amid ongoing riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following a knife attack in the city on Monday, Musk declared support for Restore Britain, a hard-right populist political party that advocates for large-scale migrant deportation in the UK. He reposted statements from party leader Rupert Lowe calling for “a vast number of people” to be forced out of the country, as well as a promise from Lowe to “prosecute officials and politicians who knowingly placed dangerous third world savages in our communities.” “This is the way,”…

Key takeaways:Surging oil prices and rising producer inflation have pushed traders to price in a stricter US Fed monetary policy.Massive spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in June show the cryptocurrency is currently failing to act as a stock market hedge.The Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 7.5% in the seven days leading up to June 10, wiping out $2.7 trillion in market value. The fallout represents more than twice the entire Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalization and has put traders on alert, especially as inflation data feels the heat from high oil prices. Traders now fear that Bitcoin support near $60,000 stands at risk.Nasdaq…

As questions continue to swirl about adult creator Bonnie Blue’s pregnancy, two attendees of her baby shower have confirmed she is having a baby. “I can confirm it’s 100 percent real,” participant and adult creator Owain Laing exclusively told Us Weekly of Blue’s pregnancy. Blue announced her pregnancy in February after having unprotected sex with about 400 men as part of her so-called “breeding” event. The next month, however, Blue said fans fell for her “rage bait” and confirmed her pregnancy was a stunt when she cradled a silicone bump. Since then, Blue has gone on to say she is,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested an aviation security officer at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth more than N4.4 billion out of Nigeria. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Ali Baffa The anti-graft agency identified the suspect as Ali Baffa, an Inspector I with Aviation Security (AVSEC). It alleged that he concealed 22.2 kilogrammes of unprocessed gold bars in his trousers to evade security checks and facilitate their illegal export. Mukhtar Muhammad According…

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, received the 2026 Central Banking Central Bank of the Year Award in London on Wednesday, the apex bank said. Mr Cardoso dedicated the award to the board, management, and staff of the CBN, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. “The award was not a personal achievement but a testament to the collective efforts of the CBN, particularly the professionals whose dedication, integrity, and expertise have strengthened the Bank and reinforced confidence in Nigeria’s economy,” he said. According to the CBN boss, the bank’s reform agenda…