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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested six suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, generators, and mobile phones during a series of intelligence-led operations across Abeokuta, Wasimi, and Ibafo areas of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Babaseyi stated that the operations carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics unit and Ibafo Division led to the dismantling of suspected criminal networks involved in illegal possession of firearms, theft, conspiracy and receiving stolen property. According to him, the suspects were identified as Afisu Awesu, Bala…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are no longer the African side that has suffered the most goals at the hands of Lionel Messi, after Algeria overtook them on the Argentina captain’s list of favourite continental opponents following his record-breaking hat-trick in Kansas City on Tuesday. Messi scored all three goals as defending champions Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening Group J match, with the result not only handing Lionel Scaloni’s side a perfect start to their title defence but also pushing Algeria above Nigeria on Messi’s all-time scoring chart against African nations. Before the encounter, Messi had scored three goals in…

The Onion’s InfoWars officially has a launch date: On July 2nd, the conspiracy network previously run by Alex Jones will return as a comedy and media platform. The reboot comes more than a year and a half after news broke that the satirical news site was working to acquire the property owned by Jones, a conspiracy theorist who notably targeted victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.“Developed with the support of the Sandy Hook families, the new InfoWars is being reimagined as a comedy and cultural platform featuring original programming, guest talent, and new comedic voices,” a press release reads.…

Public Bitcoin miners are increasingly being valued as AI infrastructure companies, but turning that narrative into reality could require roughly $50 billion in near-term capital, according to a new framework highlighted by Blocksbridge Consulting’s latest Miner Weekly newsletter.Using data from VanEck, the report argues that miners need long-term financing to convert power assets into AI-ready data centers, where higher infrastructure standards translate into much larger capital requirements than traditional Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations.“A Bitcoin mine can run with relatively simple buildings, modular infrastructure and ASIC fleets that tolerate fast curtailment. AI and HPC facilities require higher standards for uptime, cooling,…

An actor who appeared in Scream 2 is lifting the lid on how much he still makes from the movie nearly 30 years after its release. “In 1997 I was cast in the role of the film professor in the sequel of the original Scream movie, Scream 2, where I lead a conversation in class about film sequels,” actor Craig Shoemaker wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 16, alongside a photo of a royalty statement totaling $34.09. “The residuals keep rolling in, baby!” he quipped. “What should I buy with my 34 bucks?” Scream 2 was released in 1997 following…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the proposed establishment of State Police must be constitutionally sound and fully aligned with the principles of true federalism. The group said in Abuja on Thursday that the initiative should also protect citizens’ fundamental human rights. The forum stated this in a communiqué signed by its Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, at the end of its meeting in Abuja and read by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. The governors said they are actively consulting with the attorneys-general of the 36 states of the federation to review the proposed constitutional amendments required…

Polaris Bank Limited has debunked reports claiming that over 34 persons died in a fire incident at its Broad Street branch in Lagos, describing the claims as false and misleading. The bank issued the disclaimer in a post on X on Thursday, insisting that there were no casualties or fatalities in the fire incident. A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at a multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The bank said the fire incident, which originated from a customer’s vehicle parked on the third-floor car park, was contained following the activation of its…

As family, friends and colleagues gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, one of the most emotional moments of the wake came from his longtime bodyguard, identified as ‘Commando’. The wake preceded Thursday’s funeral service and interment in the actor’s hometown. Speaking at the wake-keep held at the actor’s family residence in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, Commando described the late actor as more than an employer, saying he was a mentor, confidant, brother and father figure to his son. “A tribute to my boss, my mentor, big brother, friend, Alex Ekubo. I always call…

The International Press Centre and the Centre for Media and Society on Thursday urged journalists and other media professionals who will be on duty during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election to adhere to professional standards and remain safety conscious. The governorship election is scheduled to be held across the state’s 16 local government areas. Speaking at a press briefing, the Executive Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade, said the advisory had become necessary in view of the critical role the media plays during electioneering processes and elections, periods during which journalists’ safety may be threatened. “It is very important for journalists…

Officers of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Delta, have foiled a camouflaged crude oil storage site used to perpetrate crude oil theft activities in the creeks of the Niger Delta. The feat was performed by naval officers during an operation code-named “Delta Sentinel” following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, in Warri on Wednesday. According to the statement, the naval personnel, supported by aerial surveillance, initially carried out a meticulous search of the area.…