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The Lagos State Government has accused some social media influencers and bloggers of circulating misleading images of flooding from other locations and falsely presenting them as scenes from Lagos. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the allegation in a post on X on Sunday, stating that the practice aimed to promote what he described as a “destructive narrative” about flooding in the state. Mr Wahab stated that the government had observed a trend in which flood images from other Nigerian states and countries were shared online and falsely attributed to Lagos. “We have watched…

Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola’s memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, has won a second-place award in the 2026 Business Council for Africa (BCA) African Business Book of the Year Award. Mr Otedola came second behind “It’s About Tyme” by Adrian Saville and Bruce Whitfield. The award, presented by the Business Council for Africa (BCA) in partnership with the Africa Finance Cooperation (AFC), African Business magazine and BrandComms, recognises outstanding books that deepen understanding of Africa’s business environment, entrepreneurship and economic development. Mr Ote memoir emerged as the second-place winner from a shortlist of…

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight suspected members of a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in armed robbery and internet fraud across several communities in the state. The suspects were arrested following investigations into a robbery incident reported on June 7, 2026, in Wuro Birji, Akko Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, the victims, Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan, reported that armed men wielding cutlasses invaded their homes and stole their mobile phones. The police said the suspects later used information obtained from the stolen devices to…

Sullivan’s Crossing has gone through numerous surprise cast changes so is the hit show coming back for season 5? Based on a book series by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) as she returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia. She finds herself reconnecting with estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), newcomer Cal (Chad Michael Murray) and more members of the community. Sullivan’s Crossing was previously renewed for a fifth season, which is expected to premiere in 2027 on CTV. After airing in Canada, the hit show will follow up with episodes on The CW and then…

The Chief of Staff to the President , Femi Gbajabiamila (PHOTO CREDIT: @femigbaja) The late Chief Joseph Folahan (JF) Odunjo left behind an allegory that perfectly mirrors today’s most notorious national scandal. It explains the infamy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila and allegedly self-appointed DG of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, (PEAC) Adeniyi Adeyemi. Celebrated for his indigenous production of knowledge, Odunjo’s most imperishable legacy remains his role as a writer and educator. His iconic Yoruba children’s literature, the Alawiye (Careful Explainer) series, served as foundational texts for primary school pupils from the 1960s through the 1980s. These books…

Nollywood actor Olakunle Fawole has opened up about his relationship with his ex-wife, actress Yvonne Jegede, stating that although he no longer loves her romantically, he would still risk his life to protect her. The actor made the remarks during an episode of With Chude, hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, released on Saturday, in which he reflected on his failed marriage, relationships, and his approach to forgiveness. Kunle Fawole Mr Fawole, the son of the late veteran actress Bukky Ajayi, insisted that despite the collapse of his marriage, he harbours no resentment towards his former wife. “I had a…

Despite securing the win, Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has acknowledged concerns about Nigeria’s defensive organisation after the team conceded twice in their 3-2 first-leg victory against the Benin Republic in Ikenne. Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES, Busari reflected on his team’s performance, the defensive mistakes that gifted Benin two goals, his decision to keep defender Ene Esther Stephen on the pitch despite her errors, and the adjustments the Flamingos will make before the return fixture. Busari: Defensive errors were human mistakes “Thank you very much. Before a game of this magnitude, we reviewed the opposition and prepared for different situations,”…

A total of 202 suspects, comprising 102 males and 100 females, have been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command for offences bordering on operating brothels, possession and sale of suspected illicit drugs, and other related crimes. PUNCH Online gathered that the intelligence-led operation, conducted on Saturday, also led to the impoundment of five motor vehicles, 10 tricycles and 10 motorcycles for traffic-related violations. The Police Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the operation in a statement signed on Sunday, saying it was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge…

When I first started testing Vizio’s 65-inch Mini LED Quantum TV, I thought the big story was that Vizio was back and that it had a quantum-dot TV for under $398 — the cheapest on the market. Vizio’s been pretty quiet since it was acquired by Walmart in 2024, so putting out a TV with quantum dots, which allow for higher brightness levels and more accurate color, at a budget price seemed like a strong comeback.But that’s not the big story. While those two points are intriguing, the big news about the Mini LED Quantum TV is that Vizio accidentally…

Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated near two-week highs into Sunday’s weekly close as traders geared up for fresh market turbulence.Key points:Bitcoin approaches its highest levels in two weeks, but Mondays have been “terrible” for BTC price action, a trader warns.BTC/USD is in the process of deciding the fate of its 200-week moving average.Crypto market analysis sees “greener shoots” on the back of the latest US macro data.Trader: Past seven Mondays “absolutely terrible” for BTC priceData from TradingView showed BTC/USD focusing on $62,700, the site of a key long-term trend line, the 200-week simple moving average (SMA).BTC/USD four-hour chart with 200-week SMA. Source:…