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Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old Togolese, John Apiah, for allegedly engaging in human trafficking and visa scams in the state. Apiah was arrested alongside two other foreigners identified as Blessings Assiah, 22, and Laro Larisa, 21, in Oda axis of Akure South Local Government Area of the state. According to Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Jimoh Abayomi, the prime suspect, John, had used the two accomplices, who are female, to lure the victims to Nigeria. The police spokesperson added that the three victims, Kanate Dekadja, 35, Charity Paketerima, 27, and Mohammed Assiah,…

Former Nigeria striker, Victor Ikpeba, has spoken about how much Akor Adams has impressed him at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ikpeba has praised the qualities Adams has added to the Super Eagles attack. Adams has scored twice so far and also provided two assists in five matches. “I personally have been really impressed with Akor Adams, just his movement and how unselfish he is,” Ikpeba told Bet9ja. “He’s shown that he is the future. “Lots of credit to the manager. He had the faith in him and saw the potential. “He’s a big lad, it’s not easy to…

Electricity distribution companies across the country billed customers a total of N255.19bn for power supplied in October 2025, but collected N210.92bn, leading to combined losses from unbilled energy and unpaid bills that continue to strain the liquidity of the power sector. This is according to the latest commercial performance factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The NERC report showed that the 11 DisCos received electricity worth N303.85bn from the national grid in October, representing an 8.73 per cent increase over September. However, they were unable to fully convert the energy received into billable revenue, as the value of…

The Kogi State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on the Obajana Operational Base by suspected criminal elements and arrested several suspects. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP William Aya, in Lokoja, the state capital. Aya said the operation was a follow-up to last weekend’s security offensive, supported by the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing through precision airstrikes across identified flashpoints, hideouts and assembly points frequented by bandits and other criminal elements in the state. The statement partly read, “The operation recorded significant success, which is believed to…

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul’s boxing showdown in Miami last month generated the highest combined purse in 2025, raking in $267m as the British heavyweight’s sixth-round knockout victory, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The December encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium, which saw Joshua stop the YouTube star-turned-boxer, finished second overall behind the Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez blockbuster in terms of overall impact, according to a comprehensive breakdown by Betsson. Crawford’s clash with Alvarez in September topped the rankings with a final score of 94 points, benefiting from 1.5 million searches and an attendance of 70,400, though the fight purse…

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has slammed the idea that Bitcoin shouldn’t be used for investment and 401(k)s because of its volatility — arguing that some stocks are also prone to even larger price swings. Hougan made the comments on the same day US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for answers on how it would mitigate risks involved in allowing crypto in retirement funds. In August last year, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to reevaluate restrictions around alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, opening the door for cryptocurrencies…

A Rhode Island woman arrested earlier this month was clearly not having it, appearing to roll her eyes in a mugshot released by state authorities. Coventry woman Stephanie Hopkins, 40, is accused of sending “explicit” images of a man she had once been in a relationship with to the man’s mother, police alleged. Hopkins was arrested just after 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island State Police said in a statement, obtained by Patch. Hopkins was arrested on one count of unauthorized dissemination of indecent material. It is alleged in the statement that Hopkins’ ex entered a state…

The Nigerian government has kick-started the implementation of some components of the agreement reached between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ahead of the signing ceremony. The agreement, reached on 23 December 2025, marked the end of a 16-year impasse between the duo. The Ministry of Education has scheduled a formal ceremony to sign the agreements for Wednesday, 14 January. Implementation begins However, the government has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to begin the implementation of the component relating to the allowances for the academics, according to a letter from the National Salaries, Income and…

MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ company, has announced a leadership transition, as Chief Executive Officer John Ugbe retires after a distinguished tenure. He will be succeeded by Kemi Omotosho, who will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, effective this January. Mr Ugbe steps down after nearly fifteen years at the helm, during which he steered the business through significant industry and market shifts, strengthening operational foundations and long-term resilience. Ms Omotosho brings over 20 years of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, and digital businesses in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held several senior roles within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive…

The National Vice Chairman, APC (South East), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, says the current administration of President Bola Tinubu has made the lives of Igbos better. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Arodiogbu stated that the Tinubu’s administration has provided them an enabling environment in the sense of commerce and manufacturing. He was reacting to the stakeholders’ meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, held in Enugu aimed at supporting Tinubu’s re-election come 2027. “Igbos are hard-working people. We’ve assessed the welfare of our people. Like I said, it’s a cultural thing for us to assess the…