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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 16 suspects for alleged offences ranging from illegal petroleum product dealings and vandalism to burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and defilement in a renewed offensive under Operation Kosaye. The command said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations, prompt responses to distress calls, forensic investigations and coordinated tactical raids carried out across different parts of the state. Items recovered during the operations include two vehicles, a stolen motorcycle, four drums of suspected Automotive Gas Oil, 13 jerry cans containing suspected diesel, a pumping machine, a generator and other exhibits. Some of the suspects. Photo: Ogun…
US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, ending a five-day inflow streak.Ethereum funds saw $211.25 million in net inflows over the previous five sessions from July 17 to Thursday, according to SoSoValue data. They still posted $103.9 million in net inflows for the week ended Friday.Despite the outflows, Ethereum ETFs extended their weekly inflow streak to three straight and have attracted $337.74 million in net inflows so far in July.Spot crypto ETF flows have become one of the market’s most closely watched gauges of demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) through traditional…
The Big Bang Theory‘s newest spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, doesn’t have any rules, but there is one story it won’t explore — a crossover with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. “[There will be] no East Texas in this show,” creator Chuck Lorre exclusively told Us. “No, I don’t think so. Let them exist in their own worlds.” Lorre noted that he didn’t see how the two shows could interact. “Lots of stuff gets pitched before we decide what to do,” he added. “So you never know.” Creator Bill Pardy, meanwhile, suggested a way to make it happen,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new confirmed Lassa fever infections but warned that the outbreak remains a serious public health threat as deaths continue to rise. According to the agency’s latest Lassa fever situation report for Epidemiological Week 27, Nigeria recorded 14 new confirmed infections, down from 31 cases reported in the previous week. The latest cases were detected in Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Benue and Kogi states. Despite the decline in fresh infections, the disease has claimed 224 lives so far in 2026. The case fatality rate has also risen to…
Tyson Fury moved a step closer to a long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knockout in Pattaya, Thailand, on Friday. The former two-time world heavyweight champion produced a composed and dominant display to overwhelm the vastly experienced Wach before the Polish veteran’s corner threw in the towel during the seventh round. Fighting before a crowd of approximately 1,500 spectators in the Thai resort city, Fury controlled proceedings from the opening bell, steadily breaking down his 46-year-old opponent with accurate combinations and relentless pressure in a contest that was not televised live. The…
The lengthy absence of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change. As of Saturday, it will be 48 days since Biya, 93, who has been in power for more than 40 years and is the world’s oldest head of state, left Cameroon. An official statement said he departed June 7 for a “short, private stay in Europe” with his wife Chantal Biya. The president, who has made frequent trips to Geneva over the years, has faced waves of speculation and rumours…
Tech companies love to sell us expensive gadgets to solve all of life’s little problems. Sleepbuds sold by the likes of Anker and Ozlo are a good example. These miniature marvels of engineering sit flush in the ear, and allow side-sleepers to doze off listening to podcasts, audiobooks, music, or white noise without annoying their partner. But why pay over $200 for a second pair of highly specialized buds when you can spend a fraction of that for a product that never needs charging, never loses its Bluetooth connection, and won’t need replacing in a few years after the battery…
Ransom Canyon‘s wild second season had everything from a sibling love triangle to infidelity — and now Garrett Wareing is breaking his silence on Lucas’ actions. Season 2, which is streaming now on Netflix, took a turn when Lauren’s (Lizzy Greene) romance with Lucas (Wareing) came to a shocking end after she kissed his brother, Kit (Casey W. Johnson). Lucas, however, had his own indiscretion with Ashley (Jennifer Ens). “This is what is going to get the fans talking,” Wareing, 24, exclusively told Us. “Who is to blame? Who is really at fault here?” Wareing acknowledged that Lauren wronged Lucas…
Top headlines Saturday morning include the alarming exodus of Nigerian health professionals, as at least 20,000 Nigerian doctors and nurses have reportedly left the country for employment abroad A dispute has erupted between Wigwe University and some former employees over allegations of arbitrary dismissal, workplace abuse and poor labour practices Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over comments made following the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba. Rich countries harvest 20,000 Nigerian health workers in one year No fewer than 20,966 Nigerian health workers relocated abroad within one year, according to…
Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell fueled dating rumors after being spotted together at a baseball game. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 33, was photographed with Shinia on Thursday, July 23, at The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan, Utah. In the pictures, obtained by TMZ, Dakota was seen with his hand on Shinia’s back as they watched the game from the lawn. In a separate snap, Dakota was cozying up to Shinia as she lounged on a blanket in the grass. The pair were both wearing cream-colored baseball hats in the snaps. Dakota donned a black…
