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The Nigeria Police Force has expressed concern over the avoidable loss of firearms by its officers across the country, attributing the issue to negligence and poor weapon-handling skills among personnel. The Senate Public Accounts Committee had questioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, regarding 178,459 missing firearms. Reacting to the controversy surrounding the IG’s appearance, the police, in a statement issued by the Force spokesperson on February 13, rejected claims from the 2019 report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The police dismissed the report’s allegation that thousands of firearms were unaccounted for, calling it “misleading…

The spokesperson for the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that the sexual harassment allegation by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is not before the Senate. Adaramodu made this disclosure while speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday. He also maintained that the only case before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition is Akpoti-Uduaghan not complying with the Senate standing orders. He said, “The only matter before the Senate is between Senator Natasha and the rest of the senators, that she is not complying with the standing orders of the Senate. No…

Umar Sadiq delivered a dazzling performance on Sunday, scoring his first La Liga brace to help Valencia salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw against Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker, on loan from Real Sociedad, made the most of a rare starting opportunity, showing his class with two well-taken goals that left the home side’s manager Vicente Moreno singing his praises. Despite his frustration at Osasuna’s failure to hold on to their lead, Moreno could not help but acknowledge Sadiq’s late equaliser. “It was a stroke of genius from Umar, in the end you can…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely from home indefinitely to prevent potential violence arising from the ongoing leadership crisis. The directive, issued by Acting Clerk, Mr. Babatunde Abubakar in a memo addressed to all staff, was aimed at ensuring safety and preventing breakdown of order. The memo, titled “Amendment to Remote Work Sche-dule Arrangement,” noted that the measure was necessary pending resolution of the leadership dispute. “To this end, all categories of staff at the Assembly, LAHASCOM, and Legislative Aides are requested to work remotely from home until further…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the decision of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to shut down all schools during Ramadan fasting. In a statement issued on Sunday, Daniel Okoh, CAN president, said shutting down schools for up to five weeks violates students’ rights and disrupts academic progress. Okoh noted that predominantly Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) do not take such measures during Ramadan fasting. He urged the state governments to consult with religious leaders, school owners, parents, and civil society organisations (CSOs) to find a more inclusive approach. The CAN…

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent clarification regarding the January 1966 coup d’état will pave the way for a Southeast president in the 2027 general elections. Udeogaranya, said this in a statement he released at the weekend, amidst growing calls for national healing and political inclusion for the Igbo people. Udeogaranya’s remarks follow Babangida’s recent intervention during the launch of his book, “A Journey in Service,” where he explicitly stated that the 1966 coup should not be attributed solely to the Igbo, a long-standing…

Asian markets climbed on Monday on hopes that China will announce a huge stimulus package that will help offset US President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs against Chinese goods. Investors were also watching for any last-ditch deals to ward off the levies hitting Mexico, Canada and China due to come into force on Tuesday. Trump has confirmed 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, and further imposed another 10 percent on Chinese goods from this week. “Traders are on edge for last-minute negotiations to sidestep US tariffs,” said Stephen Innes, an analyst from SPI Asset Management. “In Asia, all…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  To enhance community pharmacies’ operations and ensure their competitiveness in an increasingly digital world, experts have called on community pharmacists in Lagos to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their businesses. The call was made during the 2nd edition of the Business Summit organized by the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Ikeja Zone. Themed “Redefining Community Pharmacy: Leveraging Documentation, AI, and Emerging Trends for Impactful Practice,” the summit brought together key industry players who underscored the urgent need for community pharmacists to adapt to technological advancements. Delivering the keynote address, renowned pharmacist, Timeyin Ogungbe, popularly known as ‘Aunty Pharmacist,’…

Photo Credit: Fridayy/Instagram Haitian-American singer and songwriter Fridayy finds himself torn between two devotions—one to love and the other to faith—in his new album, ‘Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not.’ B, The album explores both worlds of gospel and R&B, offering a deeply personal reflection on his highs, lows, and everything in between. One moment, he’s captivated by a woman’s beauty on ‘Baddest in the Room,’ and the next, he’s giving thanks for his blessings on ‘Look to You.’ He inspires with songs like ‘Sun Comes Down,’ ‘Desert,’ and ‘Better Days,’ while tracks like ‘Shotgun,’ ‘Saving My Love,’…

Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances across Europe on Sunday, with Victor Osimhen, Sadiq Umar, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze all finding the net, while Bruno Onyemaechi and Ibrahim Olawoyin made crucial contributions for their clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s brilliance not enough for Galatasaray Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot form for Galatasaray, scoring twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kasimpaşa. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, extending the league leaders’ 24-match unbeaten streak. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X However, Kasimpaşa fought back to take the lead…