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The Oyo State Police Command has raised an alarm after a liquid substance suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, was found trapped in a well at Omikunle area of Yemetu, Ibadan. In a statement released on Sunday, the command said the incident was reported to the Yemetu Divisional Police Headquarters at about 6:50 p.m. on Saturday. “On the evening of September 6, at around 6:50 PM, the Yemetu Division received a tip-off about liquids found in a local well. Promptly, a team led by the Divisional Police Officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police, responded to…

Paxos submitted a proposal to issue USDH, Hyperliquid’s first native stablecoin, promising to allocate 95% of interest earnings from reserves toward HYPE token buybacks. The blockchain infrastructure provider is currently seen as the leading candidate for validator selection due to its acquisition of Molecular Labs and its decade-long stablecoin expertise.The proposal comes as Hyperliquid prepares to launch its native stablecoin through a validator vote process, slashing its trading fee by 80%. The decentralized exchange reserved the USDH ticker and invited teams to submit deployment proposals, with selection determined by on-chain validator consensus.Paxos Labs Acquires Hyperliquid Infrastructure ProviderPaxos established Paxos Labs…

Idowu Abdullahi Some women have cited comfort, health concerns, and personal freedom as major reasons they are choosing to go braless. For the increasing number of women abandoning the undergarment, the decision reflects a shift away from long-held fashion norms towards prioritising body comfort and self-expression. Findings by PUNCH Healthwise revealed that while some women opted to ditch their bras to avoid skin irritation and tightness, others attributed the change to lifestyle adjustment. The women noted that returning to bras afterwards felt unnecessary and restrictive. Beyond comfort, some women told PUNCH Healthwise that going braless has boosted their body confidence…

Nigeria’s preparations for Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa have been dealt a blow following the confirmation that Victor Osimhen will not travel with the squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Napoli striker, who picked up a knock during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda, has been diagnosed with a bruise on his shin and will be scheduled for further treatment. The Super Eagles must now find a suitable replacement for their talismanic forward, and while Cyriel Dessers stepped in during the Rwanda clash, there is a strong case for Tolu Arokodare to lead the line against South Africa.…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without their talismanic striker Victor Osimhen when they take on South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker led the line for Eric Chelle’s side against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo yesterday evening, and thought he’d scored the opener inside ten minutes, only for the linesman’s flag to go up for offside. Osimhen’s evening would only get worse after he was clattered into by a Rwandan defender in the 28th minute. After further on-field treatments by the Nigerian physios, the 26-year-old tried…

In SummaryIn 2023/2024, the top 10 avocado-producing countries in Africa collectively produced over 1.3 million tonnes, with Kenya alone contributing approximately 542,278 tonnes, making it not only Africa’s largest producer but also sixth globally.Countries like Ethiopia and Morocco are experiencing exponential growth. Ethiopia aims to expand avocado farmland fivefold by 2030, while Morocco’s 2024/2025 production exceeded 130,000 tonnes, earning $179 million in export revenue, up from $128 million in the previous year.Projections indicate a continent-wide production increase of at least 8–12% by the end of 2025, driven by expanded cultivation areas, improved yields, and rising global demand. Kenya is expected…

Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, the federal lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in Kano State, has formally accepted his expulsion from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), describing the decision as one he receives “in good faith.”Jibrin’s expulsion, announced by the NNPP leadership in Kano on Sunday, was reportedly in response to alleged anti-party activities. In a statement personally signed and titled “My Membership of the NNPP Has Come to an End,” the lawmaker maintained that he had no prior notice of any offence or invitation to defend himself before the party’s organs. Reacting to the decision, Jibrin insisted that his recent media…

The Katsina State Government has confirmed seven persons dead when bandits attacked Magajin-Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said, “The State Government confirmed a tragic incident that occurred last night, between 11:00 p.m., where seven lives were lost when bandits launched an attack on Magajin-Wando village in Dandume LGA. “Thanks to the swift and courageous intervention of the Community Watch Corps (CWC), the attack was repelled, preventing what could have been a far…

While U.S. financial markets were closed for Labor Day in 2025, the cryptocurrency world welcomed a major event: the official launch of trading for the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project token associated with President Donald Trump and his family.The WLFI project was founded on September 16, 2024, led by real estate magnate Steve Witkoff and his son Zach Witkoff, along with prominent crypto influencers Chase Herro and Zak Folkman. In its early days, WLFI sparked widespread controversy due to a statement in its white paper that it “may never be tradeable.” Now, with the token’s launch, this narrative has reached…

Lara Adejoro THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated plans to prevent the outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country. The agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday, stated that it was working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and development partners to monitor disease occurrence and enhance the country’s level of preparedness. According to the NCDC, measures, including heightened surveillance, particularly at the nation’s borders and points of entry, to ensure early detection of any potential cases, have been activated. The advisory comes amid Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.…