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Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested 36 people suspected of internet fraud in Port Harcourt, while a Lagos court has convicted two men linked to an earlier fraud operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Wednesday. The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the EFCC carried out a sting operation on Tuesday across several parts of the city, following intelligence on alleged online fraud. Items seized from the suspects included vehicles, a Q-link motorcycle, mobile phones and laptops said to contain fraudulent documents. “The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said. In…

Agency  The Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, on Wednesday, conducted a flood simulation exercise in Lagi community, Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The exercise, which formed part of the Italian Government-funded Flood Resilience Project, was designed to strengthen preparedness in flood-prone communities and minimise disaster risks. Mr. Aminu Bagudo, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer of NRCS in Abuja, said the initiative was being implemented in six high-risk states – Nasarawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Enugu, and Lagos. He explained that the simulation involved practical evacuation…

A support group under the auspices of the City Boy Movement (CBM) formed to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has appointed Prince Ayorinde Isaac Ejioye as the new Director for Ekiti State. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the Director-General of City Boy Movement, Mr. Shoga Francis Oluwatosin. The Director-General said that Ayorinde’s unwavering commitment, loyalty, and contributions to the growth and vision of the movement were key factors in his selection for the role. He urged the new Ekiti State Director to collaborate with youth stakeholders in Ekiti State and work closely with the…

A young Cameroonian footballer has become an internet sensation in Turkey after his uncanny resemblance to Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen caught the public eye, Soccernet.ng reports. Youssouf Adamou has lived in Turkey for the past eight years and is currently based in Eskişehir, where he studies and plays for an amateur club. But it is not just his football that is drawing attention. His striking likeness to Victor Osimhen, right down to the distinctive hairstyle, blonde dye, and trademark protective mask, has made him a talking point across the country. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.…

Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface is edging closer to a move to Serie A after reportedly reaching a full verbal agreement with Italian giants AC Milan, Soccernet.ng reports. According to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, AC Milan and Boniface have settled on personal terms, with the player eager to complete the switch from Bayer Leverkusen. The Rossoneri, spearheaded by sporting director Igli Tare, lodged an official offer within the last 48 hours as negotiations with Leverkusen intensified. Victor Boniface [Photo credit/IMAGO]Sky Sport Germany further reports that talks between both clubs are at an advanced stage, with the Bundesliga champions evaluating Milan’s…

Mallam Jato Jaye, a resident of Agbaja village in Oworo, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, has allegedly killed his 11-year-old son, Buhari Jato. The suspect, who is currently in police custody in Lokoja, committed the crime while grazing his cattle alongside the victim in the bush. The Guardian learnt that the crime was noticed when the mother of the victim raised an alarm when her son was discovered missing. Sympathisers within the community gathered and launched a rescue operation for the victim, tracking the local grazing routes. The decomposing body of the 11-year-old boy was found in the…

Adetutu Sobowale China is on the verge of unveiling a humanoid robot capable of hosting a fully functioning artificial womb, in what could be a revolutionary step for reproductive science. The project, spearheaded by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, is slated for a 2026 debut, Indian Times reports on Monday. The project lead, Zhang Qifeng, revealed at the World Robot Conference in Beijing that the scientific foundation is already solid, with the next stage focused on integrating the artificial womb into a humanoid robot for “interactive pregnancy.” Artificial wombs are not entirely new. They replicate the uterine environment with synthetic amniotic…

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, on Wednesday, said those clamouring for the resignation of the party’s State Secretary, Lawrence Okah, over an alleged lopsidedness in political positions are fake and unknown to the party in the LGA. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Osamudiamen Osarenkhoe, Chairman (APC) Oredo Local Government chapter, made available to newsmen in Benin. Osarenkhoe said the attention of the leadership of the APC Oredo LG chapter has been drawn to a media report credited to a group that calls itself the “Oredo…

Joe Aribo was not in Southampton’s matchday squad for their opening game of the season… English Championship club Southampton are willing to sell Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo, but they would prefer that he stays and helps them fight for Premier League promotion this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Aribo has been at Southampton since 2022, joining the club from Rangers in a deal worth €8.2 million. However, it has been a topsy-turvy ride for the 29-year-old midfielder. His time at the club has been characterized with spells on the bench, managerial changes, and relegation battles. Joe Aribo for Southampton (Photo Image:…

A former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Stephen Othaniel, has blamed the party’s defeat in the just concluded Karm-Lamido 1 by-election on poor leadership and the underwhelming performance of the current state administration. Speaking to journalists in Jalingo on Wednesday, Othaniel stated that the PDP’s long-standing dominance in the area had been undermined by internal issues and growing discontent among voters. “Ordinarily, PDP would have won the election without stress because Karim has always been a PDP stronghold,” Othaniel stated. “But the people lost trust after the former PDP lawmaker resigned to take up a…