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The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent clash between rival youth groups in Minna that left two persons dead following the recent Salah celebrations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the suspects were apprehended in connection with thuggery activities around the Kpakungu area involving youths from the Kutirko and Kulogbe communities. According to the police, the clash occurred on May 28 and resulted in the deaths of two persons, prompting an intensive investigation by security operatives. Those arrested include Nura Abubakar, 20, and…

Poland central defender Przemysław Wiśniewski has clarified the reason behind his subdued celebration after scoring a late equaliser in Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Warsaw. The defender stated that the moment unfolded too rapidly for a premeditated celebration also citing tiredness. Wiśniewski executed a long-range shot in the final minutes, successfully beating Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to equalize after Paul Onuachu’s penalty, thus securing a draw in a closely fought international friendly. This goal represented his first for the national team since his debut against the Netherlands in September 2025 during a FIFA World Cup qualifier. In his…

Forty-nine people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, authorities said Thursday. The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said in a post on Facebook. The 49 people “died of thirst in a remote area more than 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Assamaka,” added the statement. Assamaka is a main crossing point between Niger and Algeria, but also close to the Mali frontier. “Deprived of water and unable to repair the vehicle despite…

The Nigeria Police Force has secured two separate Federal High Court judgments that strengthen its fight against financial crimes, including a permanent forfeiture order for assets valued at more than ₦2 billion. The second ruling dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Force. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid. “On Tuesday, 14 May 2026, Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite granted a permanent forfeiture order on assets valued at over ₦2 Billion belonging to financial sector staff member Alonge Opeyemi Yetunde and her accomplices (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/274/2026). “The…

The All Progressives Congress has disowned a purported list of its senatorial candidates currently circulating on social media and some online platforms, describing it as fake. The party said the list titled “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far” did not emanate from it and should be disregarded in its entirety. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported ‘Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far’ currently circulating on social media and some…

Egbin Power has honoured employees for outstanding performance and contributions to the company’s operations at its Employee Recognition Awards 2026. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that the awards ceremony brought together management and staff to recognise top-performing employees and talents across various departments. Employees from the Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Finance, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Control, Human Resources, Procurement, Capital Projects Delivery, Information Technology and Business Innovation, and Support Services departments were recognised during the event. According to the statement, an employee of the Instrumentation and Control Department, Amos Oshanugo, emerged as the top performer and received a…

Key takeaways:Strategy faces tighter short-term liquidity, but its conservative 11% net leverage protects it from forced BTC liquidations.A Bitcoin rally above $70,000 remains unlikely as long as STRC trades under $100 and spot ETFs show net selling pressure.Bitcoin (BTC) faced a 21% price correction in 10 days, retesting the $61,000 level for the first time in 4 months. This movement coincided with Strategy (MSTR US) company’s decision to buy back some corporate debt, temporarily pausing its Bitcoin accumulation. Traders now fear that Strategy could be forced to liquidate some of its Bitcoin holdings.Strategy (MSTR US) Bitcoin reserve changes & average…

Planning a wine country trip with kids in tow? These five family-friendly vineyard picks across the U.S. welcome children with juice boxes, lawn games, farm animals and room to roam — so parents can actually enjoy the tasting. What Makes a Family-Friendly Vineyard Worth the Trip? The best family-friendly vineyards pair serious wine programs with built-in entertainment for kids, including farm animals, lawn games, picnic space and non-alcoholic drink options so children feel included in the tasting experience. Every winery on this list checks at least three of those boxes. Some, like Harbes Family Farm and Vineyard on Long Island,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained how Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained and subsequently published screenshots containing the voter registration details of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike. Speaking in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, INEC spokesperson Mohammed Haruna said an investigation by the commission and the police revealed that the screenshots were shared with Mr Olayinka by an electoral officer in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Mr Haruna explained that the security operatives initially quizzed four persons, including three INEC officials and a daughter…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its installed nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd following a performance assessment by its process licensors. The development marks a significant operational milestone for the refinery, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining facility. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the company explained that the increase demonstrates the refinery’s ability to process additional feedstock while optimising performance across its production…