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The G-60 minority caucus in the House of Representatives has dismissed allegations that signatures on the nomination document endorsing Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader were forged, insisting that all lawmakers who supported the move signed voluntarily. The caucus also released video evidence, showing a man said to be the House Deputy spokesperson, Philip Agbese, personally signing the nomination document in what appeared to be a contradiction of Agbese’s allegation on the floor of the House on Thursday that his signature had been forged. In a statement issued on behalf of the group by Mukhtar Umar and Seyi…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspected cultists and the recovery of firearms, ammunition and a knife during an operation in the Egbeda area of the state. In a press release issued on its official X handle on Thursday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command said the suspects were arrested following intelligence reports of a suspected cult initiation ceremony taking place at midnight within the area. The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ganiu (34), Oluwaleke Fagbula (38), Emmanuel Silas (41), and Nurudeen Abdullahi (41). The police said…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has condemned the attack on the chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, popularly known as Baba Isila. Ajibola reportedly escaped death after suspected gunmen attacked him and his associates on Wednesday night in Osogbo. According to information shared by the singer on his X account on Thursday, the incident occurred around 9:50 pm near the Osogbo Community Bank axis of the MDS area when gunmen allegedly opened fire on a blue Toyota Corolla conveying the politician and his friends. The attack reportedly caused…
The World Bank has said its regional power integration and electricity access programme is strengthening electricity supply across West Africa, expanding cross-border power trade, improving utility finances and increasing access to electricity for millions of people. In a results brief released recently, the bank said the West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is delivering more affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity across the sub-region, with impacts on jobs, gender inclusion and climate outcomes. According to the report, more than 4,000 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines have been constructed to connect the electricity grids of 15 West African countries…
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence. Iraola quickly emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, whose two-year reign came to a shock end when he was dismissed last Saturday. Liverpool gave no indication as to the length of the 43-year-old Spaniard’s contract, but British media have reported that he has signed a two-year deal. “Really excited, really excited, because obviously you know about Liverpool, you know that it’s a big club, a massive club, one of the biggest in the world,” Iraola, who called…
Most of Belkin’s Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo’s latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an included 10,000mAh battery pack, while improving the Switch 2’s ergonomics with beefier nonslip grips for the Joy-Con controllers.Belkin’s Charging Grip is now available through the company’s online store in black, lilac, and olive green color options for $99.99. The magnetic 10,000mAh battery sticks to the back of the Switch 2, but since the…
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will allow qualified borrowers to pledge digital assets to fund Fannie Mae-backed mortgage apartments beginning this summer.In a Thursday notice, Coinbase and its partner, Better Home & Finance, said the mortgage structure plan launching “by summer 2026” will allow borrowers to initially use Bitcoin (BTC) or USDC (USDC) as collateral for loans to fund down payments for homes. The initiative, first announced in March, represented a significant shift in companies allowing digital assets to be used for financing houses. Source: Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels“We’re excited to expand access to all qualified borrowers to fix an ongoing issue: buyers…
Joe Bradley knows his history on Below Deck Mediterranean is tumultuous — to say the least — but that didn’t stop him from trying to redeem himself this season despite personal struggles and a falling out with friend Nathan Gallagher. “I’m in this industry to win. I know what I’m capable of in terms of professional capabilities. At this point, I’m absolutely thriving,” Joe exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of Below Deck Med‘s return on Monday, June 8. “Captain Sandy gave me the call — and regardless of who the bosun was going to be — I didn’t mind.” Joe’s…
For many residents, motorists and traders across the North-east, the announcement sounded familiar. Contracts for the Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri highway had been awarded and re-awarded several times over the years, yet the strategic road remains largely neglected, forcing commuters to endure dangerous and exhausting journeys. Now, the federal government says it is determined to change that narrative. The long-awaited reconstruction of the highway was officially flagged off in Gombe on Thursday, with the federal government describing the project as a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure renewal programme. The highway, which links Gombe, southern Borno and Maiduguri, has suffered decades of…
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bournemouth ace Junior Kroupi this summer. According to The Sun UK, Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League final rivals Paris Saint-Germain are no longer looking at a deal for £100m-rated Kroupi. As a result, this could clear the way for the Premier League champions to launch a bid for the 19-year-old forward. Meanwhile, in another development, Manchester City are set to battle Chelsea for Juventus wing-back Andrea Cambiaso. Both Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in the 26-year-old Italy international. Cambiaso has impressed in Serie A, attracting interest from several top European…
