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The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old security guard attached to an Islamiyya school in Jega Local Government Area over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, disclosed the arrest during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Faruku Muhammed of Tungar Zabarmawa area in Jega, was arrested following a complaint involving a minor from the same community.According to the police, the incident occurred on June 14 when the suspect allegedly lured the girl into his room located within the Islamiyya school premises. “On 14 June…
The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the reports misrepresented the contents of the IMF report and did not reflect its policy direction, insisting that no new taxes were being planned for either the telecoms or petroleum sectors. In a statement signed by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, the government stressed that recommendations contained…
A former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has described Lionel Messi’s display in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener as superhuman, declaring that the 38-year-old has become a footballing “AI” version of himself. Messi delivered a masterclass as Argentina began the defence of their title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria, scoring all three goals in a match played just days before his 39th birthday. The hat-trick also saw him equal German legend Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals. Speaking on Global Football Insights with Oliseh on Wednesday, the former Super Eagles captain said Messi’s ability to dominate…
We’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max, which is on sale for $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon.Our smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy named the Echo Max her top pick among Alexa speakers, calling it “Amazon’s best all-around smart speaker.” The elegant, fabric-wrapped speaker delivers plenty of bass, and comes with its own dedicated tweeter and woofer that provide crisper sound than its predecessor. It’s also faster and…
Two US lawmakers on opposite sides of the political aisle are backing a resolution that “under no circumstances should Samuel [SBF] Bankman-Fried receive executive clemency, including a pardon or commutation.”In a resolution to be introduced Wednesday, Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic Senator Rubén Gallego warned that should US President Donald Trump grant SBF’s request for a pardon, it would “erase [his] conviction […] weaken deterrence, and send a deeply damaging message that perpetrators of large-scale financial fraud can escape permanent accountability.” The resolution would be non-binding, as a US president’s pardon power is enshrined in the Constitution.“[The US Senate]…
The Pitt has found success on HBO Max while going through some major changes behind the scenes including cast exits and other onscreen shakeups. The medical drama premiered on HBO Max in January 2025 and follows a group of employees at a fictional Pittsburgh hospital’s ER working a single 15-hour shift. The team includes Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball), Dana (Katherine LaNasa), Dr. Mohan (Supriya Ganesh), Dr. McKay (Fiona Dourif), Dr. King (Taylor Dearden), Dr. Santos (Isa Briones), Dr. Whitaker (Gerran Howell), Jack Abbot (Shawn Hatosy) and Javadi (Shabana Azeez). The Pitt previously earned some strong feedback…
Nigerian politicians often accuse the media of misrepresenting or misinterpreting their statements whenever there is backlash arising from their public comments. A recent example was a statement made by the Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, during an interview on AIT’s Politics Today on Monday, in which he claimed that some senators whose names and signatures appeared on the recommendation for the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, last year, neither signed nor endorsed the suspension. Since a video clip of the interview began circulating on social media, it has drawn attention to the former governor and fuelled speculations…
The new core investor of Premier Paints, Xenergi Limited, has launched a tender offer for 2 million ordinary shares (representing a 1.6 per cent equity interest) in the company, the paint manufacturer stated in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. AIICO Capital is the financial adviser to Xenergi in respect of the offer. “As you may be aware, Xenergi recently acquired 61,003,350 ordinary shares of Premier Paints Plc and consequently now holds 49.60 per cent of the issued and paid-up share capital of Premier Paints,” the company said. “It is our understanding that in accordance with the provisions of the Investments…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to perpetrate kidnappings and other violent crimes, saying such actions were undermining efforts to improve security. Okpebholo issued the warning while addressing participants at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Benin City. He said insecurity remained a concern in the state but alleged that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents and spreading false information on social media to tarnish the image of his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have revealed…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the ideals of the Single African Air Transport Market and the African Continental Free Trade Area, stressing that enhanced air connectivity remains critical to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Keyamo stated this on the sidelines of the ongoing African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026 in Lomé, Republic of Togo, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood. The minister noted that Nigeria would continue to collaborate with other African countries and regional aviation institutions to advance policies and partnerships…
