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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, is dead. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, announced this after the Labour Party primaries on Saturday. Otti revealed that Uzuegbu died of cancer-related complications, stating, “We struggled to save his life, and we sent him to Enugu for treatment. I was just informed that he should be transferred back to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.” He said the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Danladi Isa, later confirmed the death after efforts by the state to save his life. The governor, who described the late AIG as…

ChatGPT AI is keeping its Bitcoin predicts constructive despite the recent turbulence, targeting $88,000 to $95,000 by end of June 2026 from a current price of $73,516, with the thesis resting on whether institutional flows can step back in and absorb the selling pressure that has been building.The structural argument Sam Altman’s AI is making is not complicated but it is grounded. Wall Street exposure to Bitcoin has been growing in a way that creates a demand floor that did not exist in previous cycles. Every major dip gets evaluated by institutional desks that were not in the market 2…

By Hannah Johnson A mother of one of the pupils abducted during the attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has made an emotional appeal to the government, recounting how she watched helplessly as armed men gathered her child and other victims before taking them away. The distraught woman said she had prepared her child for school on the day of the attack and was at home cooking when gunmen invaded the community. According to her, she was forced into hiding as the attackers began shooting, but from her hiding place, she witnessed the abduction of…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie endured a painful afternoon at Wembley as Brighton & Hove Albion were beaten 4-0 by Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final, Soccernet.ng reports. However, despite the heavy defeat to the WSL champions, the Nigeria international still managed to avoid a piece of unwanted history. Nnadozie arrived at the final hoping to win the first major trophy of her career in English football after joining Brighton from Paris FC last summer. Instead, she found herself under relentless pressure from a Manchester City side determined to complete a historic domestic double. The scoreline was heavy,…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cautioned content creators, social media users and members of the public against the indiscriminate recording and circulation of police-related videos, warning that such actions could undermine security operations and demoralise officers. The IG expressed concern over what he described as the growing trend of recording police officers during routine and sensitive operations and posting such content online without proper context. Speaking during an interactive session with Crime Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday, he said, “Yes, accountability is important, and we remain committed to transparency. “However, recordings and public engagements involving police officers must…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a 23-player Super Falcons squad for next month’s international friendly matches against Senegal, Soccernet.ng reports. Africa’s most successful women’s national team will take on the Teranga Lionesses in two matches as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The two West African rivals are scheduled to meet on June 5 before facing each other again three days later in what promises to be an important test for both sides ahead of the continental showpiece. Head coach Justine Madugu has named a strong squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Brighton…

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala in a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, Madugu also recalled experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene alongside forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday. The coach handed opportunities to Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu, while home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, defender Sikiratu Isah, Rofiat Imuran and Oluwatosin Demehin were also included in the squad. Other notable names on the list…

A sweeping new executive order from President Donald Trump reshapes how millions of unbanked immigrants may interact with crypto and the US financial system, and who stands to benefit. Trump has recently signed an executive order “to restore integrity to America’s financial system,” directing federal regulators, including the Treasury Department, to tighten fraud screening and customer identification protocols for undocumented immigrants accessing financial services. The White House cited “gaps in customer identification practices” exploited by criminal networks. Crypto will fix the immigration issue, we won’t need borders anymore.I’ve been saying this for years, they let in all these immigrants so…

By Punch Editorial Board NIGERIA was shrouded in gloom as it marked the 2026 Children’s Day on May 27. A day meant to celebrate and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, nurture their creativity, strengthen their dreams, and prepare them for the future, was instead overshadowed by mourning, fear, and despair. As children across the country celebrated, 88 of their peers remained in captivity, abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states on May 15. On that day, Boko Haram terrorists stormed Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and kidnapped 42 students and…

Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has shared his thoughts on the UEFA Champions League final clash between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The North London club, fresh from winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, had hoped to finally end their long wait for UCL glory. However, they were denied on penalties by the defending champions in a thrilling final. Arsenal were playing in their second UCL final and took the lead inside six minutes after Kai Havertz rifled into the top corner after a quick break. PSG dominated possession from that point, while Arsenal were very solid in defence. However, their resistance was finally broken in the second half…