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The Enugu State Police Command on Monday prevented an armed robbery and arrested 28-year-old Chimuanya Oshim near Agric Bank Bus Stop, Independence Layout, in Enugu metropolis. The Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that operatives recovered an imitation firearm with ammunition during the operation, the News Agency of Nigeria reported. “The suspect, Chimuanya Oshim, 28, was arrested on December 13, around 11:30pm, while attempting to rob members of the public. “The arrest followed a prompt response to a distress call by operatives attached to the Independence Layout Police Division. “At the scene, operatives caught…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has called for the declaration of a state of emergency in Kwara State and the suspension of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the “interest of justice, morality, and public safety.” The state’s Chairman of the party, Isa Bawa Adamu, and some party leaders, during a world press conference yesterday, at the party’s secretariat in Ilorin, reacted to a trending video of some bandits being arrested in Auchi, Edo State, by men of the Nigerian Army. They, however, alleged that the bandits were being sponsored by the Kwara State government. The PDP said that…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, Ade Adetimehin, has cautioned against any misrepresentation of the activities of the multitude of support groups in the state, stressing that their efforts are legitimate and should be viewed as such. While disclosing that the support groups are doing a lot to bring life into the party, Adetimehin urged leaders and members of the party not to misconstrue their activities. Adetimehin, who spoke with journalists in Akure, the state capital, described the groups as an integral part of the party’s broader outreach strategy, adding that they are genuine in…

Nigeria will face seven-time African champions Egypt in Tuesday’s international friendly without two of their biggest attacking stars, Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles pair, both key figures in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nation campaign last year, are being expected to join the team in Cairo. However, a new report has ruled them out of the high-profile warm-up match at the Cairo International Stadium. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO Instead, they are set to link up with the squad later in Morocco, where Nigeria will base the final phase of their AFCON…

The United States Embassy in Abuja has cautioned Nigerians on the serious consequences of visa fraud, emphasising that falsifying information or submitting fake documents can result in permanent visa bans. In a post on X on Monday, the embassy stated: “Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can lead to permanent visa bans under US immigration law. This means you will never go.” The advisory coincided with a meeting between US Ambassador Richard Mills and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, where both officials discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries. “The United States looks forward to…

Janet Ogundepo People living with HIV have been urged to regularly check their liver and kidney function due to the long-term impact of antiretroviral drugs on these organs. The Lagos State Coordinator of the Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS, Mr Patrick Akpan, emphasised the need for routine organ screening following prolonged drug use. “They should be able to test and know the state of their liver and kidneys because anybody taking drugs all the time may have those organs affected by the drugs. “Don’t wait for the government before you check your liver and kidneys. You need…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested about 627 crime suspects between January 2025 and December, including suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, murder suspects, cultists and sexual offenders. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed this yesterday while briefing newsmen on the operational achievements and progress recorded by the Command within the period under review. According to him, those arrested include 140 suspected armed robbers, 113 suspected kidnappers, 125 murder suspects, 187 suspected cultists, as well as 62 suspects arrested for rape and defilement-related offences. The police boss also revealed that a total sum of N36 million ransom was recovered…

XRP has hovered around the $2 level for days, bouncing off support multiple times but lacking the strength to push through the latest wave of selling pressure.Still, historical patterns support a bullish XRP price prediction, and here’s why.Popular trader Steph is Crypto recently shared a chart showing a clear similarity to XRP’s 2017 accumulation phase, when the token was trading at just $0.25.What followed was a massive rally that sent XRP to its all-time high within a year, and some believe the setup today could lead to something similar. $XRP is about to explode, just like it did in 2017.…

As political realignments intensify ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship poll in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) United States of America Chapter has endorsed the emergence of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s gubernatorial candidate. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Prof. Tai Balofin, the diaspora chapter argued that internal cohesion within the party’s ranks will be decisive in the party’s bid to return to power. It noted that Oyebamiji’s emergence marks a strategic moment for the APC to heal past internal fractures, consolidate its political base and project a united front capable of challenging the…

Fulham boss Marco Silva has revealed that the loss of Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey is a tough blow for the club, but he maintains that he has no regrets, Soccernet.ng reports. ​With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations already here, many clubs around Europe are losing some of their best players. However, the Premier League is the worst hit. While other leagues will be on a break during the AFCON period, the Premier League will still be in session. ​Fulham is one of the most affected clubs, as three regulars — Iwobi, Chukwueze, and…