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The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, has warned officers and men of the command against misconduct, indiscipline and other forms of unprofessional conduct. Ojo declared that the era of impunity within the Nigeria Police Force has come to an end. The police commissioner issued the warning during a strategic briefing held on Monday with Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and other senior officers across the state. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the briefing was aimed at reinforcing the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu,…

If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen. Amazon is also throwing in a fourth Halo for free when you buy three as a part of a limited time promotion.Whether you’re touring a new city or heading back to your hotel after a night out, the Halo can help in a variety of…

The Dogecoin Foundation’s corporate arm has partnered with Paxos to integrate DOGE across its brokerage and custody infrastructure, potentially expanding access to the memecoin through regulated financial channels.According to a Monday announcement, Dogecoin (DOGE) will become available through Paxos’ brokerage and custody platform, allowing the company’s fintech, payments and institutional clients to evaluate support for the memecoin.Paxos provides crypto infrastructure for several major fintech and brokerage platforms, including PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers and Mercado Libre. The partnership does not mean those companies will automatically offer DOGE trading or custody services. However, it makes the asset available for Paxos clients to evaluate…

Emilie Kiser has returned to Instagram after stepping away from social media to grieve the loss of her son, Trigg, on the first anniversary of his death. “Hi guys. I have missed you and missed posting on here,” Kiser, 27, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, June 1. “With that being said, I am so grateful for the time I took off of posting and the way that allowed me to be with my family and feel all the emotions and waves of grief in the hardest month of our lives.” During her time away from social media, Kiser…

A new study has found that nearly nine in 10 residents of Cross River State are considering leaving the state, citing worsening public infrastructure, poor healthcare, unreliable electricity supply and insecurity. The study, conducted by SBM Intelligence, an Africa-focused geopolitical and market intelligence firm, warns that the state risks a demographic haemorrhage if urgent reforms are not implemented. Titled “Where Nigerian Families Actually Thrive”, the study assessed residents’ perceptions of family life across indicators such as income, safety, affordability, healthcare, education, electricity supply and community support. According to the survey, 89.9 per cent of respondents in Cross River expressed an…

The President-General of the Idoma Association USA, Edwin Ochai, has said that the greatest challenge confronting the Idoma nation is not a lack of education, intelligence or human capacity, but the absence of unity and a collective vision. Ochai stated this on Saturday during the 2026 Idoma Centenary Plus Lecture held in Otukpo, Benue State. Reflecting on the presentations and discussions at the event, he said the lecture broadened his understanding of the current realities facing the Idoma people and the path they must take to secure a better future. According to him, one of the most striking lessons from…

The Labour Party (LP) has unveiled former Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council, Hon. Juliana Obetta, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Benue State governorship election. Obetta was formally presented to party members and supporters on Monday in Makurdi by the LP governorship candidate, Dr. Matthias Byuan, during a well-attended ceremony. Her nomination marks a historic milestone, making her the first woman to be nominated as a deputy governorship candidate by a political party in Benue State. Byuan, a former Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), emerged as the Labour Party’s consensus governorship…

Five police officers accused in connection with the death of Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, were on Monday arraigned before High Court 5 sitting in Asaba, Delta State. The defendants include ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41). The case, filed under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, came before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro. The officers were ordered to be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in the matter, just as the court adjourned the case till June 15, 2026, for arraignment, following a…

Arsenal are ready to finalize a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, whose current deal expires at the end of next season. However, nothing is expected to be completed before Arteta returns from holiday. But it is understood that there was positive progress during initial conversations, amid expectation that it is a case of when, not if, the 44-year-old renews. According to the BBC Sport, it would be a fresh three-year contract, with a big bump on his current wages. Arteta currently earns £10m a season and a further £5m for Champions League qualification. His new contract would make him…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Lagos received the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni. According to a terse notice by the Presidency to State House correspondents, Tinubu received the Béninoise leader at his Ikoyi residence. It is Wadagni’s first bilateral engagement with his Nigerian counterpart since taking office a week ago. Wadagni, who was received on arrival by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and led to the President’s residence, held a closed-door meeting with Tinubu that lasted nearly 30 minutes. The details of the discussions were not immediately made public. Wadagni’s visit comes days after…