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By Johnson Idowu The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has attributed the persistently high number of emergency incidents in the state to a mix of institutional challenges, infrastructure gaps, and poor public safety attitudes, despite years of reforms and capacity-building efforts. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency was created to address coordination lapses exposed by the January 27, 2002, Ikeja bomb blast, but noted that emergency management in a megacity like Lagos remains complex and evolving. According to him, one of the core challenges is manpower structure, as LASEMA personnel are largely drawn from the…

The Police Command in Benue said fire gutted the Mobile Police 13 (Mopol 13) Unit office complex of the Nigeria Police Force in Makurdi on Sunday morning. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by telephone. Udeme said the fire destroyed the office complex but refused to comment on the status of the armoury. She added that no casualties were recorded. NAN reports that the blaze affected several offices, including the armoury section. An eyewitness at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the fire started in one of…

XRP (XRP/USD) surged past $2.10, marking its strongest 24-hour rally in weeks as on-chain activity on the XRP Ledger climbed back toward 1 million daily transactions, signaling fresh momentum across both technical and network fundamentals. With prices breaking out of a long-term downtrend, traders are now eyeing $2.20 and $2.28 as the next key targets.Ledger Transactions Hit 5-Month PeakThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recorded a sharp rebound in network usage since mid-December, with daily transactions rising to roughly 1 million, according to Ripple’s public metrics dashboard. This jump reflects stronger on-chain utility, driven by growing remittance volumes and increased integration…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with Mozambique on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ​It promises to be a David vs. Goliath battle at the Complexe Sportif De Fes. Nigeria remains a continental heavyweight, in stark contrast to Mozambique, who are perennial underachievers. Also, the Super Eagles squad is stacked with superior talent, boasting stars like Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze. Consequently, it would be considered a major AFCON heist if Mozambique managed to pull off an upset. View this post on Instagram …

The Ondo State Police Command says it will prosecute four suspected members of a motorcycle-stealing syndicate following their arrest and recovery of a stolen motorcycle. The arrest, the command said, was in connection with an earlier interception of two stolen motorcycles. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Jimoh, the command intercepted the syndicate in December 2025 and recovered a stolen motorcycle. He noted that the suspects were, however, arrested in Edo State after fleeing Ondo State. The police spokesperson added that the suspects would be charged in court upon the…

The AFCON 2025 is now at its business end, as a loss now means an ejection from the tournament with no chance of rectification, Soccernet.ng reports. Mali, Senegal, and host Morocco have already sealed a place in the final eight, while another five are set to join them after the round of 16 games. Tomorrow, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with the Mambas of Mozambique at the Complexe de Fes, with kick-off slated for 8:00 PM WAT. Soccernet.ng highlights five key players that could make a difference on the pitch for either side tomorrow. Francis Uzoho, Paul…

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, and teenage Bayer Leverkusen forward Kofane headed in the crucial second goal two minutes after half-time. A late rally from South Africa saw Evidence Makgopa pull one back, but it is Cameroon who go through, and the five-time champions now play hosts Morocco in a heavyweight quarter-final on Friday. They…

By Daniel Ayantoye, Olasunkanmi Akinlotan, Dirisu Yakubu and Salisu Kabuga The Nigerian Medical Association and the Guild of Medical Directors have warned that the newly introduced tax laws will increase the cost of healthcare services across the country. The laws took effect on January 1 despite calls for a suspension amid controversies surrounding their implementation. They were enacted through a harmonised set of tax bills passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in 2025 and subsequently transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. Speaking on the new tax regime, NMA President Bala Audu said it could exacerbate the economic…

Joe EBi Gunmen who abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, have demanded a ransom of ₦200 million for their release, later reducing the amount to ₦100 million following negotiations with the family. The victims, identified as Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, were kidnapped on January 2 along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp area of Auchi, in Etsako West Local Government Area. Ibrahim is a medical doctor currently undergoing his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi.Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the father of the abducted brothers, Momoh Tahir, confirmed that the kidnappers had been in contact with the family…

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight after $645.8 million in crypto ETF inflows on January 2 reignited optimism across the digital asset market. Whereas, the total crypto market cap has reached $3.12 trillion along with daily trading volume near $75 billion, reflecting rising institutional activity.The Fear and Greed Index stands at 40 (neutral), a sharp improvement from December’s fear levels, while the Altcoin Season Index at 25 confirms the market remains in a clear Bitcoin-dominant phase. Analysts say ETF demand is tightening supply at a time when liquidity remains thin, creating ideal conditions for higher prices.Bitcoin Technical Setup: Triangle Breakout…