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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Enugu Command, says it has seized 929.463 kilogrammes of various illicit substances and secured the conviction of 53 drug-related dealers in Enugu State. The various illicit drugs, including Cannabis Sativa and methamphetamine, popularly known as Crystal Meth or “Mkpuru Mmiri,” were seized between November 2025 and June 2026. The Commander of the NDLEA in Enugu State, Owoputi Adekunle, disclosed this on Friday during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event was held in collaboration with the…
The 2026 mid year Lagos State Public Service Club Games have ended after two weeks of sporting activities across Lagos, with organisers and healthcare partner Oakleaf Pharmaceuticals highlighting the role of physical activity and preventive healthcare in improving the wellbeing of public servants and residents. The annual games brought together members of the Lagos State Public Service Club from various parts of the state, including the club’s annexes in Ikorodu, Epe and Badagry, to compete in 14 sporting events ranging from lawn tennis and table tennis to scrabble, squash, dominoes and other indoor games. This year’s edition marked the first…
Close to seven million people may have been impacted by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, which have killed nearly 1,000 people and left tens of thousands missing, the United Nations estimated on Saturday. The UN migration agency said it had examined available population and damage data and had determined that “up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June”. The projections, which include up to two million people in Caracas alone, “highlight the potentially vast humanitarian impact of the disaster”, the International Organisation for Migration warned in a statement. Entire buildings…
The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports alleging that a pastor was arrested for supplying arms and ammunition to suspects involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command described the reports circulating on some media platforms and social media as false, misleading and unfounded. According to the statement, a Facebook post alleged that a pastor had been arrested for acting as a gunrunner for the abductors, but failed to identify the cleric by name or address. The…
Tim Cook recently said price increases were “unavoidable” and described the company’s pricing as “unsustainable.” The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the AI industry, which is not surprising. RAMageddon has already come for your desktop PCs and gaming consoles. The Xbox has seen its price climb nearly 25 percent depending on the model, and Nothing even canceled an entire phone launch. Apple is just the most recent…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta State has dismissed a viral report that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state was suspended due to a faulty machine. In a statement on Friday by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Nseabasi Udom, INEC described the publication as false, misleading, and not originating from the commission. INEC explained that the registration exercise was ongoing, in line with its approved rotation schedule. According to the commission, the CVR was deployed to Ibusa earlier on Thursday, where the exercise successfully took…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has appealed to members of the public to help locate the parents or guardians of four children rescued in different parts of the state. The command said in a public announcement issued on Saturday that the children were rescued in the Ekeremor Local Government Area and the Yenagoa Local Government Area. The rescued children were identified as 12-year-old Affiong Etim, 12-year-old Stephen Ibrahim, 13-year-old Divine Okon and six-year-old Majesty Edolor. The Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, urged anyone with useful information that could help reunite the children with their families to contact the Bayelsa…
Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter, the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry’s struggles, Matter was built on open standards and existing technologies and is the result of years of collaboration between traditional rivals, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung.Matter promised an end to walled gardens and ecosystem lock-in. It promised to make a smart home device, like a lock, lightbulb, or sensor, easy to buy and set up. It promised you could choose any brand, use any platform, no expertise required —…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The classiest ladies don’t lounge in old T-shirts and sweatpants. They do what Jennifer Lopez just did: wear coordinated outfit sets that are just as comfortable but much more polished. Somehow, we found Lopez’s two-piece style on sale for just $43! Strolling out of her Paris hotel, Lopez made a loose beige lounge set look like front-row couture, especially since she finished it off with a mini Birkin bag. With relaxed shoulders, wide-leg pants and a creamy neutral palette that flatters any…
