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Ten suspected robbers and thugs have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command in a crackdown on criminal gangs operating in parts of Minna, with dangerous weapons and suspected cannabis recovered from the suspects. The arrests followed separate intelligence-led patrols and raid operations conducted by police operatives in collaboration with local vigilante groups. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed in a statement on Friday three suspects were arrested while allegedly attempting to rob passengers in a tricycle along the Kwari-Begger/Maitumbi axis of Minna. According to him, operatives attached to the Tactical Support Team were on routine patrol on…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has explained the reason behind his decision to hand invitation to several new players in recent outings at the Unity Cup and the friendly against Poland, DAILY POST reports. Chelle included eight home-based players in his squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament. The likes of Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni, Arthur Okonkwo, and Rafiu Durosinmi all made their debut at the competition. Banik Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene made his debut for the Super Eagles against Poland, while Genk defender Christian Akpan has been handed late  invitation for the upcoming friendly Portugal. Chelle said he is…

As the world commemorates World Environment Day 2026 under the theme, “Climate Action,” the Overseeing Director of Information in Gombe State, Richard James, has highlighted the state’s environmental achievements, describing Gombe as a model for climate resilience and sustainable environmental management in Nigeria. In a special commentary issued to mark the global event on Friday, James said climate change remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity, noting that rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, desertification, flooding, and land degradation continue to threaten livelihoods and economic development worldwide. According to him, the impacts of climate change are particularly significant in Gombe…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for operating with tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration as it commenced the enforcement of the ban on tinted vehicles across Abuja. Addressing journalists at the command on Friday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation was aimed at tackling the growing use of such vehicles by criminals involved in one-chance robberies, kidnappings, and other violent crimes within the territory. According to him, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has given the command the go-ahead to enforce the ban. Sanusi said intelligence reports…

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles dominated Poland for long stretches of their entertaining 2-2 draw in Warsaw, but acknowledged that a tendency to sit back in the second half ultimately cost Nigeria the victory they deserved, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Besiktas midfielder captained Nigeria for the full 90 minutes at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on Wednesday night, one of only three players — alongside goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and debutant Abdullahi Bewene — to play every minute of the contest. It was also a personal landmark for Ndidi, who became the only player on the pitch to…

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s cheapest laptop, its most colorful, and its easiest to repair in years. That means owners can buy replacement parts in all four of its available colors and swap them in on their own. So that got us thinking: What if we bought a Neo just to see how funky we could make it look with official parts?I ordered an indigo Neo to tinker with, and some spare parts from Apple’s self-service site.I opted for a replacement trackpad and bottom case in blush, and USB-C ports and keycaps in citrus. My goal was to make it…

South Korean police have reportedly launched the country’s first illegal gambling probe into local Polymarket users, widening regulatory scrutiny of the decentralized prediction market.The investigation is led by Gangwon Provincial Police and was requested by the National Police Agency, according to ChosunBiz. Users may face fines of up to 10 million won ($6,500) under Article 246 of the Criminal Act covering gambling and habitual gambling. Under current law, Sports Toto is the state-authorized sports betting platform, while unauthorized online betting can be prosecuted under South Korean gambling laws.The reported probe adds to a broader global crackdown on prediction markets, with several…

Ciara Miller has traded in the Hamptons’ beaches for a rough and tough western saloon in Shaboozey’s new “Cowgirl” music video. “The outlaws took everything. She took it personal,” Shaboozey, 31, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, June 4, hours before the new video dropped at midnight on Friday, June 5. The video lived up to the hype, telling the story of Cherie Lee (played by Miller), whose husband was killed by the Bootcut Boys Outlaws, which was led by Shaboozey, and what happened when she found the villain and his crew. Miller, 30, and Shaboozey transported fans to the wild,…

Nigerian-British author and gender equality advocate Chinwe Enyinna will launch her new book, My Garden of Thorny Roses, at an invite-only soirée scheduled for Saturday at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the organisers, the event will bring together professionals from the legal, business, public health, and advocacy sectors to discuss healing, resilience, and personal transformation. Actress and broadcaster Layole Oyatogun will host the event, featuring a fireside conversation between Ms Enyinna and the host on themes explored in the book. Panel discussion A panel session titled “Breaking the Stigma: Uncomfortable Conversations Women Have” will examine issues relating to mindset…

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi, are more preoccupied with political activities than rescuing kidnapped Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers. Atiku made the claim in a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Friday. Recall that the kidnapping of Oyo school pupils and teachers on May 15, 2026, has attracted condemnations and protests calling for the safe return of the abductees. In a fresh concern, Atiku said while the nation is still waiting for the abductees’ safe return, the Federal Government appears more preoccupied with political activities.…