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The Cross River State Police Command has intercepted several stolen vehicles, dismantled betting hubs used as criminal hideouts, and intensified surveillance around riverine communities notorious for illegal boat movements. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid Bello, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to him over the weekend by the leadership of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the State Police Headquarters in Calabar, where both sides committed to closer collaboration to maintain the state’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful destinations.Receiving the delegation, the CP described the press as “the last oversight body,”…

Federal prosecutors are demanding a 12-year prison sentence for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon for orchestrating the fraud that triggered TerraUSD’s catastrophic $40 billion collapse in 2022. According to Bloomberg, the government described Kwon’s crimes as “colossal in scope” in a Thursday filing before US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, pointing to cascading market failures that ultimately contributed to FTX’s downfall.Kwon will face sentencing on December 11, with his own legal team requesting just five years behind bars. The 34-year-old South Korean entrepreneur pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy and wire fraud charges under an agreement capping prosecutorial recommendations at 12…

By Ibrahim Adam The Lagos State Government has called on residents to protect the soil and ensure its wise usage, describing it as a vital component of nature’s gift to human existence. The appeal was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, while addressing journalists in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking the 2025 World Soil Day. Wahab said the day was set aside to raise awareness of the importance of soil, maintain healthy ecosystems, and promote human well-being through sustainable management of soil resources. He emphasised that soil forms the foundation for…

Grief and anger have engulfed Amangwo Umuigu, a community in Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, following the discovery of the headless and decomposing body of 25-year-old resident, Solomon Ikoku, who was abducted over a month ago. Ikoku, who had been missing since September 27, 2025, was reportedly taken from his family home around 5 am during the community’s New Yam Festival (Iriji). Eyewitnesses said armed men from an alleged vigilante group invaded the house, beat Ikoku severely, and dragged him away to an unknown destination. Sunday PUNCH gathered that after weeks of unsuccessful searches, local youths launched…

Galatasaray are moving into the final phase of completing the full transfer payment for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions are edging closer to settling the club-record €75 million agreement struck with Napoli in the summer. Osimhen, who initially arrived in Istanbul on loan for the 2024–25 campaign, delivered an outstanding season that left Galatasaray in no doubt about making the deal permanent. His performances triggered lengthy negotiations that eventually resulted in the highest transfer fee ever paid in Turkish football history. Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasary X According to a report by Fanatik, Galatasaray paid €40 million upfront…

The immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Iyiola Omisore, has rejected his disqualification from the party’s governorship primary in Osun State, saying the APC was “pointing at failure.” Omisore, who spoke on behalf of six other disqualified aspirants, faulted the report of the APC Screening Committee that barred them from participating in the December 13 primary election of the party. He described the report as “the joke of the year.” The APC Screening Committee, chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh, concluded the screening on December 4 and forwarded its report to the party’s National Working Committee in Abuja…

Super Falcons attacker Rinsola Babajide has expressed her disappointment at Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​After settling for a 1-1 draw against Sunderland in midweek, Liverpool returned to Premier League action against newly promoted Leeds United at Elland Road. ​The fixture has always been one filled with goals, and it seemed like this latest installment would follow suit, given Liverpool’s defensive struggles this season. Liverpool conceded 3+ goals in a Premier League game for the fourth time this term after a 3-3 draw with Leeds Arne Slot’s men only did that five times for the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed his continuation in office after the six-month emergency rule to the “special favour” of President Bola Tinubu, while reiterating his administration’s commitment to fully funding the university and supporting its staff and students. The governor made the remarks while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sustaining funding for Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s education sector. He spoke during the combined 37th and 38th convocation of the university on Saturday. Addressing challenges raised by the RSU management, Fubara noted that many issues would not have…

A 35-year-old workman known as Joshua has been arrested and detained at the Boundary Police Division in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, for allegedly stabbing his site supervisor, Sopiriala Sokari, into a coma over a N10,000 debt.According to eyewitnesses and the victim, Joshua had been hired by Sokari to transfer blocks to a construction site for N20,000. However, when Sokari offered to pay him N10,000 upfront, Joshua refused and demanded full payment.The incident occurred along Obiri Ikwerre Road, where Joshua allegedly broke a bottle and stabbed Sokari after a heated argument.In a telephone conversation with journalists…

MetaMask, the most widely used Ethereum wallet, is moving directly into the prediction market arena through a new integration with Polymarket, giving users the ability to trade event outcomes from inside their wallets. Key Takeaways: MetaMask has integrated Polymarket, allowing users to trade real-world event outcomes. The integration adds one-tap funding from any EVM chain. Polymarket’s rapid growth continues amid a potential $15 billion valuation. “You can now trade on the future outcome of real world events inside your wallet,” Consensys’ Gabriela Helfet wrote, adding that users will also earn MetaMask Rewards points for every prediction placed.MetaMask Becomes New Gateway…