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The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has conducted a tour of five local government areas of the state, pledging to deploy additional manpower and logistical support to the areas. PHOTOS: Borno CP vows stronger security, visits five LGs A statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, listed the local government areas as Bayo, Kwaya Kusar, Shani, Hawul, and Biu. Daso explained that during the visits, the commissioner was received by the respective local government chairmen, traditional and religious leaders, as well as key community stakeholders. PHOTOS: Borno CP vows…

It was meant to be a moment of triumph, a celebration of African football’s finest. Instead, this year’s African Cup of Nations final descended into chaos, leaving fans and players alike wondering if the referee’s whistle had become the real MVP. As Senegal took the trophy, their joy was tempered by controversy, with star player Sadio Mane stripping off his jersey in protest. The question on everyone’s mind: did the officials rob Morocco of a deserved victory, or was it just a bad day at the office? After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals (121…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has commenced phased enforcement of sanctions against Digital Money Lending operators that failed to regularise their operations in line with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The compliance deadline for affected operators expired on Monday, January 5, 2026. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, said the enforcement exercise was aimed at ensuring regulatory certainty and restoring confidence in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital lending market. The statement read, “The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has commenced a phased implementation of enforcement…

Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille. Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time before a Geronimo Rulli own goal and Cody Gakpo strike added gloss to the scoreline in the second period. Arne Slot’s men, now unbeaten in 13 matches, climbed to fourth in the 36-team table and will secure a top-eight finish with a win over Azeri side Qarabag at Anfield next week. A surprisingly toothless display from Roberto De Zerbi’s OM left…

Legendary Juju musician Sir Shina Peters on Wednesday hit back at clergyman Matthew Ashimolowo, describing recent remarks about him as false and derogatory. The controversy stems from a sermon delivered by Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, in which he compared Peters’ financial decisions to those of Zenith Bank Chairman Jim Ovia in the early 1990s. During the sermon, Ashimolowo pointed out the difference in outcomes between the two men, despite reportedly having access to similar resources at one point. The pastor stated, ” Shina Peters, N20 million, built a house. Jim Ovia, N20 million, started a…

After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde reinaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Rather than signalling a calm restoration of tradition, the event reopened old wounds, reignited long-standing rivalries and laid bare deep fractures within Yorubaland’s royal hierarchy. At the heart of the renewed tension lies a familiar and unresolved question that has haunted Oyo State for decades: who truly leads the traditional order? LAOLU AFOLABI writes The traditional institution predates Nigeria’s present civilian administration, rooted firmly in history, custom and long-established norms that emphasise the hierarchy of stools. Authority within the system is…

SpaceX has the most internet-beaming satellites in its constellation, but the competition is coming, and now Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin, has announced the TeraWave network. It says TeraWave will offer bandwidth of up to 6Tb available anywhere on Earth, for both upload and download.The only wrinkle? Even after satellite deployments are scheduled to start near the end of 2027, you probably won’t be able to connect directly. That’s by design, as former Amazon Alexa boss and current Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said in a post that it’s “purpose-built for enterprise customers.”Blue Origin’s network has a “multi-orbit” design…

Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin.Key takeaways:ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether as the price closed below $3,000 on Tuesday.BitMine added more than 92,500 ETH in January, showcasing the growing demand for staking yield.Whales bought the dip as ETH traded below $3,000ETH dropped 7.83% to $2,938 on Tuesday, marking its largest daily correction since November 4, 2025. Despite the…

Police claim a Wisconsin man charged with murdering his girlfriend allegedly told investigators she had asked him to shoot her in the forehead, Us Weekly has learned. Lance Devon White, 29, was charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide for killing Alicia Machnik, also 29, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Us Weekly. White allegedly shot Machnik inside a Milwaukee motel room. The probable cause affidavit detailed how police were summoned to the hotel just before 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, about a dead body. FMS personnel were still dispatched to the scene and found Machnik…

The Enugu State Government has received N1.28 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered from the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele. The EFCC Zonal Director in Enugu, Daniel Ise, presented the funds, through some bank cheques, to officials of the state government on Wednesday in Enugu. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the state government had claimed Mr Ogundele absconded after he was paid N5.7 billion for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of Enugu State. The government consequently filed a petition to the EFCC against Mr Ogundele which prompted the anti-graft agency to declare the entrepreneur…