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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 47-year-old man, identified as Ezekiel, after he allegedly hit his cousin during a dispute over the refund of a N1,000 burial contribution, leading to the cousin’s death. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in an interrogation video shared on his Facebook page on Monday. According to Edafe, the incident occurred on December 12 during a family gathering. Edafe noted that the family had convened a meeting on the said date after returning from a burial, but an argument broke out during the meeting over the refund of N1,000 contributed…

Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a comprehensive social programme aimed at driving sustainable economic empowerment in its host communities. Speaking on Monday at a ceremony in Gboko, the Head of Social Performance of Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, Dr Johnson Kor, said the social programmes were conceived and implemented in line with the provisions of a mutually agreed Community Development Agreement, according to a statement from the firm. Kor disclosed that in December 2024, Dangote Group entered into a Community Development Agreement with six mining communities, including Mbayion Community, which serves as the host community. “In December…

Anthony Joshua faces losing approximately $66m of his record $140m fight purse to tax authorities in the United States and United Kingdom, leaving him with less take-home pay than defeated opponent Jake Paul, The PUNCH reports. Despite knocking out Paul in devastating fashion at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, the British-Nigerian heavyweight will surrender nearly half his earnings to the taxman on both sides of the Atlantic. According to multiple reports, including figures cited by Yahoo Sports, Joshua and Paul each earned roughly $140m for the Netflix-streamed bout in Florida. While the state has no income tax, the federal government…

Nigeria’s broadband expansion is being held back not by a lack of international capacity, but by governance gaps, fragmentation and the absence of a coordinated national framework, industry leaders said at the Africa Hyperscalers Connectivity Strategy Workshop held in Lagos. Participants at the workshop, which brought together senior officials, network operators, tower companies, internet service providers, data centre operators and regulators, said Nigeria’s digital progress has stalled despite the country having one of the largest subsea cable capacities in Africa. Nigeria currently hosts eight subsea cable systems delivering more than 360 terabits per second of capacity to its shores. But…

Bybit will begin phasing out services for residents of Japan from 2026, introducing gradual account restrictions as it moves to comply with the country’s regulatory requirements, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Monday.The exchange said users classified as Japanese residents will be subject to the restrictions on a rolling basis, while those incorrectly flagged have been asked to complete additional identity checks. Bybit is not registered with Japan’s Financial Services Agency, which requires crypto exchanges serving Japanese users to hold local approval.“If you’re a resident of Japan, please note that starting from 2026 your account will be subject to gradual restrictions.…

Below Deck Mediterranean producers didn’t let Joe Bradley get away with shaming Gael Cameron for cheating in the wake of his own infidelity. During the Monday, December 22, episode of the hit Bravo series, Gael admitted she didn’t believe Joe had good intentions after last season, saying, “Joe is a snake. He said we’re cool before and then he’s gone behind my back. So, I just don’t trust him.” Joe, meanwhile, shared a similar sentiment. “I still don’t trust her. Last charter season, I didn’t even say this because of Nathan. But she was texting her boyfriend and playing with…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State presented the 2026 Imo budget of N1.43 trillion to the state lawmakers on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure represented a 78 per cent increase from the 2025 budget of N807 billion. The budget proposal was tagged “Budget of Economic Breakthrough.” Presenting the budget, Mr Uzodimma said that the proposal consisted of 83.4 per cent capital expenditure and 16.6 per cent recurrent expenditure. He stated that the proposed recurrent expenditure of approximately N238.499 billion covered personnel costs, overheads, and subsidies, while the projected capital expenditure was slightly above N1…

The Naira opened the trading week on Monday on a stronger note, appreciating against the dollar at the official market to trade at N1,456.56. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that, according to data released on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira gained N7.93. This represents a 0.5 per cent gain compared to Friday, 19 Dec, when the local currency traded at N1,464.49 per dollar. READ ALSO: Naira rebounds, gains N1.65 against dollar at official market The gain represents an improvement for Naira, which experienced depreciation in the previous week. A Business Expectation Survey (BES) report published…

Nigeria will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a Group C opener against Tanzania in Fès, Morocco. The Super Eagles go into the match as clear favourites, but they know AFCON games are rarely straightforward, especially on opening day. For Nigeria, this tournament carries extra meaning. After missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AFCON 2025 has become an opportunity to lift spirits and restore confidence among fans. A good start against Tanzania is seen as vital. Tanzania, known as the Taifa Stars, are making only their fourth AFCON appearance. Their previous outings in…

Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has reaffirmed that the Ogoni clean-up remains a top priority for his ministry. Lawal made the statement when the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, led a presidential delegation, including the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and senior officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, on a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. He said projects recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, are progressing steadily, including mangrove restoration, healthcare services, human capacity building, and women empowerment programmes. Also speaking, NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer,…