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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspected telecommunications infrastructure vandals and recovered stolen solar equipment valued at about ₦8 million. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka and shared on X on Tuesday. According to the statement, operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit arrested the suspects on June 20 during a routine stop-and-search operation at the Irepo area along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway. The suspects were identified as Jimoh Mufutau, 35, of Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun State; Saheed Akanbi, 34, of Onipanu, Lagos State; Lateef Ibrahim, 37, of Igando, Lagos State; and Lukman Jimoh,…

A former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Ayodeji Arowele, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force before a court over his alleged arrest ahead of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election held last month. Arowele, who contested the APC primary for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, alleged that he was arrested a few hours before the commencement of the primary election on May 16, 2026, in violation of his fundamental rights as guaranteed under Sections 36, 42 and 46 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). In the suit, a copy…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed capital market operators to immediately halt all promotional activities relating to a purported initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, warning that it has neither received nor approved any application for such an offer. The directive was contained in a public notice issued by the commission on Tuesday amid the circulation of advertisements, flyers, digital banners, and targeted electronic mails promoting a supposed public offering by the refinery. The SEC said it had become aware of the materials being circulated across social media platforms and investment channels and expressed concern…

Jordan’s national football team has earned widespread praise after leaving their dressing room spotless and presenting gifts and a handwritten note following their 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Algeria. FIFA shared footage of the gesture on its social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as “ultimate respect” from the debutants after their Group J encounter. Jordan lost 2–1 to Algeria at Levi’s Stadium, a result that, combined with an opening defeat to Austria, confirmed their exit from the tournament at the group stage. Despite the disappointment, the team left a positive impression off the pitch. Video from the locker…

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig on Tuesday acknowledged fundamental differences in the traditional commodity markets it has long regulated and its more recent role overseeing aspects of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.He told the American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention that considering the agency’s roots in overseeing asset classes that range from corn to hog bellies, the perpetual contracts tied to digital assets weren’t “suitable for all asset classes, especially in products like agriculture.”“We fully recognize and understand that 24-7 trading and the perpetual model is not a natural fit for traditional commodity markets, like agriculture, that…

The summer TV schedule is overflowing with highly anticipated premieres and returns including Legally Blonde‘s Elle, a spinoff of Dancing With the Stars, Every Year After and more. Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all her time with the Florek brothers: Sam (Matt Cornett) and Charlie (Michael Bradway). ABC, meanwhile, will be preparing the search for a new pro on Dancing With the Stars with a highly anticipated spinoff. Scroll on for more new and returning shows this summer: ‘Every Year After’…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has prohibited police officers from creating or monetising content on social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube while identifying themselves as members of the Nigeria Police Force, warning that violators risk dismissal, demotion, salary forfeiture and possible prosecution. According to an internal police circular dated Monday and reported by SaharaReporters, the directive was issued to all police formations and commands nationwide. The circular, signed by the Principal Staff Officer to the IGP, described the growing involvement of officers in social media content creation as a disturbing trend that could undermine…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have criticised the acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke by a United Kingdom court, describing the verdict as a setback to international anti-corruption efforts. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, CISLAC/TI-Nigeria said the judgment delivered by the Southwark Crown Court in London should serve as a reminder of the need for Nigeria to strengthen its domestic accountability and anti-corruption institutions. A UK jury last week cleared Mrs Alison-Madueke of six counts of bribery and conspiracy after deliberating for 46 hours. Mrs Alison-Madueke,…

Days after the actor Alex Ekubo was buried in his hometown, Arochukwu, Abia State, a tribute by his wife, Anwuli Amakom, published in the burial programme, has surfaced online. The actor died on 11 May at 40. Following his demise, his family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. The weeklong funeral rites for the actor included a wake held last Wednesday, as well as a funeral service and internment held on Thursday. Emotional tribute Before his demise, little was publicly known about the late actor’s marital status despite his prominence…