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The Kano State Police Command has arrested at least 345 suspected thugs, drug peddlers, and persons found with at least 270 offensive weapons across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, gave the figures while addressing a news conference on the security situation in the state on Monday. He noted that a three-day coordinated clearance operation across the state’s 44 local government areas led to the apprehension of the suspects. According to him, the targeted operations were aimed at dismantling criminal networks, intercepting weapons, and disrupting drug supply chains. “I have convened this briefing to update the people…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has revealed that 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, once rejected his suggestion to work with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he was more popular than the ADC presidential candidate. Recall that Obi served as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate on the Peoples Democratic Party ticket in the 2019 presidential election. In 2023, he defected to the Labour Party and contested the presidency, finishing third behind Atiku and President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress . In 2025, Obi joined Atiku and other opposition figures, including Rabiu…

Somali referee Omar Artan has expressed disappointment after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that ended his hopes of becoming the first Somali official to referee at a FIFA World Cup finals. Artan was removed from FIFA’s list of match officials for the 2026 World Cup after he was stopped by immigration authorities at Miami International Airport and later repatriated to Turkey. Speaking to The New York Times on Tuesday, Artan said he could not understand why he was refused entry despite carrying valid travel documents. “I am very, very disappointed. I’m just simply a referee who’s…

Nigerian students have recorded a historic feat at the 10th Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, winning multiple top awards and setting new records in one of the world’s largest technology talent competitions. According to a statement issued by Huawei on Tuesday, Nigerian teams secured two Grand Prizes, two First Prizes and one Second Prize at the global contest held from June 2 to 5, 2026. The company said more than 201,000 students from over 100 countries and regions participated in this year’s competition under the theme, “Connection, Glory, Future,” including over 6,000 entrants from…

Meta is planning to use the data shared by other businesses to personalize your feed and its AI responses. In a blog post on Tuesday, Meta explains that it already uses your off-platform activity, like the games you play or your purchases on other websites, to serve you ads. But now it’s expanding the scope of the content it personalizes across Facebook and Instagram.For example, Meta says if you bought a tent online recently, you might see camping-related videos in your Reels feed. “We aren’t collecting any new data as part of this update,” the blog post says. “This is…

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls successfully defended the $60,000 psychological support during last week’s 13% correction. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewHowever, the rebound has not fully erased downside risks, with some traders warning that a deeper breakdown remains possible as the US–Iran tensions and fading rate-cut expectations weigh on risk appetite.Several Bitcoin valuation and technical indicators now support that scenario, suggesting BTC could still revisit $50,000 or lower levels in the coming weeks.Key takeaways:Bitcoin trades near its average production cost of $62,650, but risks dropping toward its lower electrical cost of $50,120.Glassnode’s MVRV bands show BTC below its lower valuation zone, with…

Katy Perry is unconditionally declaring her love for boyfriend Justin Trudeau. The “Teenage Dream” singer gushed about the former Canadian prime minister during a Q&A session on Monday, June 8, following the premiere of her new concert film, The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris, at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Earlier in the evening, Perry, 41, and Trudeau, 54, made their red carpet debut as a couple for the special screening. “Every day is a fantastic journey, and every day is a chance to evolve and to be a better person and do the right thing and…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has not “released any official results of its primary elections in any state.” The opposition party, in a statement by its spokesperson, Osa Director, asked Nigerians to “disregard any such list in circulation.” PREMIUM TIMES reports that the NDC is embroiled in multiple crises in its state chapters amidst allegations by members that many of its primaries did not follow due process. Although some of the primaries were held over a week ago, the NDC has yet to officially declare the results. READ ALSO: NDC okays its nationwide 2027 primaries, begins reconciliation…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has resulted in 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that neighbouring Uganda had also recorded 19 confirmed cases, two deaths and one probable fatal case as of 6 June. “As of 6 June, a total of 515 confirmed cases, with 91 deaths among these confirmed cases, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths, as well as…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said 80 percent of the projects completed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the capital city were initiated by previous administrations. Wike spoke during Tinubu’s commissioning of the newly constructed two main carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway, OSEX, from Ring Road 1 Junction, Gudu Cemetery to Ring Road II Junction, Kabusha Junction and Gudu Cemetery To Kabusha Junction’s two Main Carriageways by Tinubu. He said: “Your Excellency I have come to this road inspection At least not less than 10 times to see if they will keep to the…