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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday congratulated Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his 61st birthday and his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on his 64th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Sanwo-Olu’s contributions to the development of Lagos State as remarkable. The President said the governor had combined his private and public sector experience to advance economic, infrastructural and cultural development in the state. “Governor Sanwo-olu’s efforts in consolidating on the economic, infrastructural, and cultural transformation of Lagos State into a vibrant, dynamic and structured global city, with growing…

The Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of a couple – Chukwudi Chukwuyere ‘M’ aged 40 years and Mrs Chisom Chukwuyere ‘F’ aged 30 years, in a correctional centre over their alleged involvement in the abuse of a 10-year-old boy under their care. Recall that the boy, identified as Chiziterem, whose viral video was seen on social media with a scalded body, showing injuries on all parts of his body, allegedly inflicted on him by his guardians, in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. He is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection. The…

The Peoples Redemption Party has cautioned against the planned establishment of state police, arguing that the administration of President Bola Tinubu lacks the credibility and public trust required to undertake such a major restructuring of Nigeria’s policing architecture. The opposition party’s position comes barely 24 hours after the Senate passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, a move widely seen as a significant step towards decentralising policing powers in response to the country’s worsening security challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the PRP expressed concern over…

Premium technology and lifestyle brand Digifon has partnered with MTN Nigeria to make its latest range of smart accessories available on the telecommunications company’s e-shop platform. According to a statement, the company unveiled the partnership during an activation at MTN Plaza in Ikoyi, Lagos, where it showcased its products and introduced guests to its power solutions and wearable audio devices. Speaking at the event, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WTG IT Solutions Limited, Mr Dapo Okotore, said access to quality hardware remained critical to achieving digital inclusion. Okotore said, “True digital inclusion requires more than just a great…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has publicly thrown his support behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s resurgent 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, taking to social media to post a picture of himself with the Portuguese superstar as Ronaldo silenced his critics with a brace against Uzbekistan. The show of support from Adams came at a time when the 41-year-old had faced severe scrutiny following Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening group fixture. The Al-Nassr forward answered his detractors emphatically against Uzbekistan, scoring twice and celebrating one of his goals with a defiant “I’m back” gesture that quickly went viral. Adams…

Nigerian rapper and singer Ycee has revealed that he has been battling bipolar disorder since 2020, opening up on how the condition affected his mental health, creativity and music career. The 33-year-old artiste disclosed during an appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast that he was diagnosed with the condition during the COVID-19 lockdown while living in London, marking the beginning of what he described as a difficult six-year journey. The rapper, whose real name is Oludemilade Martin Alejo, said the diagnosis came at a time when he had little understanding of mental health issues and was forced to navigate treatment and…

Apple just raised the prices on Macs and iPads in response to the rising costs of memory chips, right in the middle of Amazon Prime Day. That means existing discounts (even small ones) on Apple laptops like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro just became significantly better deals.As an example, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 that used to start at $1,099 and is currently on sale for $949 will soon carry a full retail price of $1,299. That initial $150 discount just became a savings of $350 compared to Apple’s upcoming pricing.There’s no guarantee how long existing sales…

XRP is trading just above $1, leaving the token at its weakest price level of the year, but onchain data paints a different picture. The exchange-held XRP supply continues to fall, Binance withdrawals have exceeded deposits for seven straight days, whale flows are holding positive and spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted $243 million in inflows since April.The improving onchain data points to healthy network positioning, even as XRP continues to search for a price bottom.  XRP supply on exchanges continues to shrinkCrypto analyst Amr Taha noted that Binance’s XRP reserve has fallen to its lowest level since March after roughly…

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A prosecution witness told the FCT High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday, that Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) contractors fulfilled all conditions attached to the contracts awarded by former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. The former minister is being prosecuted for criminal conducts, including abuse of office nd bribes taking stemming from the controversial contracts. Orwusoro Maduka, a former director of procurement in the Ministry of Labour and Employment (2019–2023), is testifying as the fourth prosecution witness against Mr Ngige. The former minister faces eight charges, including receiving gratifications from NSITF contractors and giving associates preferential…