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By Salisu Kabuga The NDLEA Jigawa State Command has issued a stern warning to drug peddlers and users amid heightened patrols across the state during the Christmas season. The agency’s stance comes as Christian faithful celebrate Christmas worldwide, including in Jigawa State. PUNCH Metro reports that the agency urged residents to shun drug abuse in the name of festivities, vowing that anyone caught during the intensified operations would face the full wrath of the law. In an exclusive telephone interview with the PUNCH correspondent on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Jigawa State…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has insisted Nigeria are fully prepared to ensure there is no repeat of their painful defeat to Tunisia as both sides prepare to clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria face Tunisia on Saturday night in Fès in what is shaping up to be a decisive Group C encounter, with both teams arriving on the back of opening-day victories. The Super Eagles edged Tanzania 2-1 in their first match, while Tunisia were more convincing, recording a 3-1 win over Uganda. Those results have left the two sides level on…

Police officers from the Federal Capital Territory Command on Friday carried out a security patrol of mosques and recreational centres within the Abuja metropolitan area. The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Miller Dantawaye, led the exercise. A statement by the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the exercise was aimed at assessing security arrangements and boosting public confidence during the festive period. She said the patrol is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents and visitors across the FCT. Adeh added that it is expected to complement existing deployments, including visible patrols, intelligence-led operations and collaboration…

Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh The Lagos State Police Command has said the recovery of a locally made firearm in the Ishashi area underscores its continued reliance on stop-and-search operations as part of broader efforts to prevent crime across the state. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the command disclosed that operatives of the Anti-Crime Unit attached to the Ishashi Division recovered a cut-to-size double-barrel firearm and two cartridges during a patrol on Tuesday at about 10:45 p.m.The police said the recovery was made in the course of a routine stop-and-search operation…

Bitcoin’s price is hovering near $88,898, up 1.43% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of $1.77 trillion. But behind the price action, something bigger is brewing: a record surge in institutional interest. In 2025, mentions of blockchain in SEC filings skyrocketed, hitting around 8,000 by August and staying elevated through November. Bitcoin dominated these filings, thanks to the rollout of spot Bitcoin ETFs and amendments from major asset managers expanding their crypto offerings. Unlike past cycles where ICOs and altcoins grabbed headlines, this time the focus is squarely on Bitcoin. It’s become the go-to entry point for…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria continue their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign tomorrow night when they face Tunisia in their second Group C fixture at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Soccernet.ng reports. After opening their tournament with a narrow victory against Tanzania, Eric Chelle’s men will be targeting maximum points to strengthen their grip on qualification for the knockout stages and avoid the complications that often follow slow starts at AFCON finals. Tunisia are no fluke either. A dominant attacking display against Uganda in their opening game will definitely have the Nigerian backline worried. Super Eagles during the AFCON…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced a breakthrough in the fight against insecurity following the arrest of two notorious kidnapping kingpins whose operations spanned across four northern states. In a statement released on Friday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended during a high-stakes covert operation in Kwara State. The operation, conducted by the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT) in collaboration with the Kwara State Command, led to the arrest of Abubakar Usman (alias Siddi), 26, and Shehu Mohammadu (alias Gide), 30. “The suspects were intercepted along the Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday inaugurated a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the party in Oyo State, following the dissolution of the state executive by the party’s national leadership.The inauguration ceremony, held in Ibadan, the state capital, marked a new phase in the party’s internal reorganisation in the state. It would be recalled that the caretaker committee list was approved by the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A statement issued by Umar Bature, National Organising Secretary, had announced Prof. Abdulrahman Akinoso as chairman of the…

By Ifeoluwapo Akanbi As Nigerians celebrate the festive season, a grim reminder has emerged: dog bites and rabies remain public health threats. Dog bites are a major concern, with many victims resorting to self-care and traditional remedies, which can be fatal. Rabies is a disease that is most transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. It is caused by viruses that are shed in the saliva. The most common animals that transmit rabies are dogs, cats, and monkeys. However, all warm-blooded animals can transmit it. Most rabies victims are children under 15 years old. This is largely because of…

The first round of matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) has delivered early drama, clear tactical patterns and loads of goals. Senegal were ruthless in a 3–0 dismantling of Botswana. Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Tunisia all opened their campaigns with victories, while individual forwards seized the moment to announce themselves as early contenders for Golden Boot relevance. Notably absent from this conversation is Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo, two of the continent’s most valuable forwards. Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania. Photo by Segun…