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Tragedy struck in Yagba West Local Council, Kogi State, on Wednesday morning as armed bandits attacked a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident was reported to have occurred at the Ofili police checkpoint along the Egbe-Okunran-Pategi Road. This brazen attack raises fresh concerns over the rising insecurity in Okunland and calls for urgent government and community action. Chairman of Yagba West Council, Tosin Olokun, who confirmed the incident, extended his condolences to the Nigeria Police Force, the families, and colleagues of the three “gallant officers who lost their lives in an ambush earlier today along the Egbe–Okunran road”. In…

Key Takeaways: Eightco raised $270 million to acquire Worldcoin as its main treasury asset, with Ethereum and cash as secondary holdings. Institutional backers include Kraken, Pantera, GSR, and Brevan Howard, indicating growing interest in identity-linked digital assets. Dan Ives joins as Chairman, calling Proof of Human a core component for trust in an AI-driven economy. Eightco Holdings Inc. has completed a $270 million private placement to fund the industry’s first Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy, the company announced in a press release published on September 10.The financing was led by MOZAYYX, with participation from institutional investors including World Foundation, Discovery Capital…

Healthwise The Adamawa State Government has confirmed the death of eight residents following the outbreak of a flesh eating ulcer, an affliction suspected to be buruli ulcer. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwami, said Tuesday evening that the eight people died in Malabu, in Fufore Local Government Area where they were inflicted with the buruli ulcer Tanngwami, who spoke with newsmen in Yola, said the development was deeply concerning, but disclosed that samples from the affected patients have already been collected and dispatched to the National Reference Laboratory for further testing and confirmation of the disease. The commissioner…

Three-time councillor in Sagamu Local Government, Hon Adekunle Folarin, has apologised to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the incidents leading to his suspension, urging the party to lift the ban and allow him to prove his innocence. Folarin’s suspension was ratified by the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in August, following a report by Ward 6 of Sagamu Local Government, which indicted him for committing anti-party activities and for failing to respond to the party’s summons to defend himself against the allegations. However, he said his action was due to circumstances…

Casinos might not be the first thing many people think of when considering the diverse continent of Africa, but it does in fact play host to some premium gambling venues. Whether that’s large casino resorts or small, luxury venues in upscale tourist hotels. So if you’re looking for a resort with casino gambling as part of a destination entertainment complex, or a dedicated high limit gaming room in a swanky hotel on the Mediterranean coast, Africa has it all. From South Africa to Morocco in the north of the continent, these are the best gambling venues in Africa.Grand Casino de Tanger,…

In SummaryFive African nations rank among the world’s top 20 in gender parity, proving that the continent is helping set the global standard for equality.Rwanda and Namibia lead globally in women’s political representation, occupying more than 50 percent of parliamentary seats.Mobile banking, quota systems, and gender-responsive budgeting are African-led innovations driving measurable equality gains.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, September 10 – The 2025 gender gap report places Africa at the center of one of the world’s most significant social transformations. In Africa, women are gaining greater access to education, healthcare, and political power, with several countries now ranking among the most…

The Anambra State Government has confirmed that one person died in the disturbance that occurred at the Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday. The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement, adding that the police also arrested erring officials. “The Anambra State Government is aware of the disturbance that occurred in Onitsha Main Market. We appreciate the swift intervention of the Police, who have restored calm and order to the area,” Mefor said. Mefor said an investigation into the incident has commenced, and the government will ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent similar…

Driven by the dual positive factors of expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and the potential approval of a cryptocurrency ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), XRP’s price surged today, attracting significant attention from global investors. Meanwhile, DOT Miners, a leading global green cloud mining platform, announced it will further expand its XRP smart cloud mining program, providing investors with a stable passive income channel and helping them maintain steady growth amidst market volatility.Market analysts point out that recent weak US economic data and heightened expectations of interest rate cuts are driving up the prices of…

Idowu Abdullahi A Family Physician, Dr Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya, has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of energy drinks, saying they pose serious health risks that could lead to death. Speaking on the dangers of the products, the physician, popularly known as #OurFavOnlineDoc on X, explained that most energy drinks are loaded with glucose and caffeine, which temporarily boost energy and alertness but can also trigger severe medical complications. “Generally, energy drinks are pumped with glucose and caffeine, among other things. The high glucose gives you energy, and the high caffeine is a stimulant that keeps you alert and energised,” Ogunsanya said…

Tragedy struck yesterday as about 15 Jehovah’s Witness worshippers lost their lives in a fatal road crash at Awomama Bridge in Imo State. The accident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. when a trailer driving against traffic collided with a bus carrying the victims. The worshippers, who were from the Agwa community in Oguta Local Council, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State. All passengers in the bus reportedly died on the spot. Their remains have been deposited in a morgue. Meanwhile, the Chairman of Oguta Local Council, Ifeanyi Nnani, expressed shock over the incident…