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Officials of the Abia State Ministry of Lands and Housing on Monday paid a working visit to Lagos State to understudy the state’s land administration framework. According to the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat, the Abia State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumerije, led officials of the ministry on the study tour. “The visit is aimed at learning and understanding Lagos State’s land administration framework, particularly the deployment of technology-driven solutions to address land-related challenges and enhance service delivery,” Gawat said in a statement. The delegation was received by the Special Adviser…

The Rivers State Police Command on Monday announced that it had launched a manhunt following the shooting of Suanu Baridam, the king of Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area. PUNCH Metro learnt that the monarch narrowly escaped death after gunmen targeted him on Sunday. Baridam, a first-class traditional ruler, was reportedly shot between Taabaa Junction and Sogho while returning from an engagement in the Okwale community, all within Khana LGA. Sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident, said the gunmen ambushed his vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver refused to comply. According…

The life cycle of the 10th National Assembly is fast rolling by at an unimaginable speed. Out of the 48 months that the Constitution spells out for its existence, we are now left with 16. This indeed shows the speed of time is nothing, but the fluidity of life itself. Also, the exigency of speed attests to the indispensability of speedy, but well-thought-out responses to our nation’s toughest challenges at a critical time when the world waits for no nation and when nations themselves no longer wait for the world. This is truly an era of defending the national interest…

The heartbeat of Ajegunle pulsed with excitement as the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation U-14 Football League made its debut at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Oregie, Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos, last weekend. The opening weekend delivered drama and delight, with 21 goals scored across six matches. Fortune FC stole the spotlight with a commanding 5–0 victory over Divinely Blessed FC, while Strong Dove FC matched the fireworks with a 5–1 win against Best of Best FC. Elsewhere, Michael May FC and Ajegunle United battled to a 1–1 draw, Pure Talents FC defeated Coal City FC 2–0, Bright Future FC edged Moree Wins FC 2–1,…

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, has officially matriculated 2,390 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, including pioneer students in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Petroleum Information Management, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof Ezekiel Agbalagba tasked the new students to uphold discipline and personal responsibility, urging them to “maximise the University’s academic resources, mentorship structures, and innovation-driven environment.” Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof Chiedu Uwabor, the VC encouraged students to let excellence and relevance guide both their academic pursuits and character development, while cautioning that the freedoms…

Schneider Electric, a French energy-technology firm, unveiled new AI-enabled solutions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. The company, led by Chief Executive Olivier Blum, argued that artificial intelligence is key to improving energy efficiency and advancing digital transformation across industries. The 56th annual meeting, held from 19 to 23 January, underscored the growing interdependence of technology and energy systems in a world seeking greener, smarter infrastructure. “AI requires compute, and compute requires energy. That is why the world needs greater energy intelligence,” Blum said in a statement on Sunday. He added, “As your energy technology partner, we…

Bitcoin network hashrate hit a seven-month low over the weekend as a massive winter storm bombarded the United States with snow and ice, pushing miners to curtail operations to stabilize the energy grid.American weather forecasting company AccuWeather reported on Monday that the massive winter storm affected three dozen states over the weekend, with widespread snow, ice, and power outages affecting one million energy customers. Data from mining data tool CoinWarz shows that Bitcoin’s (BTC) network hashrate began to drop on Friday, and by Sunday, it hit 663 exahashes per second (EH/s) — a more than 40% slump in hashrate across two…

Police in Florida have arrested a former police officer for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend’s dog. A statement from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office noted Edwin Campuzano turned himself in on January 16. Investigators had obtained an arrest warrant against him in December 2025, and Campuzano, 22, surrendered himself upon learning he was wanted. Campuzano allegedly poisoned 3-year-old Maltese Poodle, Milo, while his ex, Paula Fernandez, was away on vacation. “He would continuously tell me that he didn’t like Milo, but I didn’t think he would ever do something like that,” offered Fernandez during a press conference held on Friday, January…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), after weeks of speculation and consultation. The defection signalled a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. Mr Yusuf—a former political protege of the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso—stated that his decision to align with the APC was taken in the best interest of the people of Kano State. In a prepared speech, the governor stated that he harbours no ill will toward any individual or group, adding that “I am only loyal to the people…

The Ogun State Government has reiterated its resolve to sustain advocacy against child abuse, reaffirming its commitment to bring to book anyone found culpable of such devious acts. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Olatokunbo Talabi, made the declaration on Monday when he received the Executive Council of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Talabi stated that the administration had taken a firm stand against all forms of abuse, especially against children, and was determined from inception to stem the tide by going after perpetrators to rid society of such menace. He revealed…