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Police Arrest 68 Suspected Criminals in Lagos in One Month

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 68 suspected criminals in the past month for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and unlawful possession of firearms. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to him, operatives recovered 17 firearms — among them English pistols, a Beretta pistol, an AK-49, locally made pistols — along with 99 rounds of assorted ammunition, four vehicles, 19 mobile phones,

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Ibom Air Incident: Why Comfort Emmanson Was Remanded – Festus Keyamo

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has addressed the controversy surrounding viral footage of a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, involved in a mid-flight altercation. Emmanson has been trending online after a video surfaced showing her physically confronting an airline staff member and security personnel during an Ibom Air flight. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Keyamo criticised the release of the footage, which captured moments of indecent exposure during the incident, and ordered that those responsible for leaking

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Chelsea Urged to Re-Sign Guehi Amid Colwill Injury Blow

Chelsea have been advised to bring back former academy product Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace if they want to mount a serious Premier League title challenge this season. The suggestion comes in the wake of Levi Colwill’s long-term injury, with the young defender sidelined for much of the campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. Manager Enzo Maresca has already admitted that central defence is now a “priority” in the transfer window, calling Colwill “a fantastic player” whose absence will be heavily

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Chaos Erupts at Lagos’ First Cake Picnic as Organisers Apologise

What was billed as Lagos’ first taste of the globally loved Cake Picnic turned into a chaotic scramble, with viral videos showing attendees shoving, crushing and hoarding cakes in scenes far removed from the event’s calm, communal origins. The Cake Picnic, founded by London-based UX designer Elisa Sunga, is an annual gathering where guests bring cakes, spread out blankets, and share slices in an orderly fashion — the only rule being no cake, no entry. But at Lagos’ debut on

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Panic in ADC as EFCC targets key coalition members ahead of 2027

Tension is mounting within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly began targeting top figures in the opposition coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The panic follows Monday’s interrogation of former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion, said to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. EFCC sources confirmed he remains in custody while investigations continue. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji

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Verydarkman responds to prophets’ visions predicting his death

Nigerian activist Verydarkman has downplayed recent prophecies from Nigerian and Ghanaian clergymen, who claimed to have seen visions warning of imminent danger to his life. In videos he shared online, both prophets delivered strikingly similar messages about a looming threat. But the outspoken social commentator brushed off their concerns, stressing that death is inevitable for everyone. “I’m not special,” he said. “We will all die one day, just like the great men before us. Nobody will be remembered forever.” He

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Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs in Delhi Amid Rising Rabies Cases

India’s Supreme Court has directed authorities in the capital to remove tens of thousands of stray dogs from the streets, citing growing public safety concerns following a spike in dog bite incidents. Delhi is estimated to have at least 60,000 stray dogs, according to the last official Livestock Census in 2012, though experts believe the figure has risen significantly. Packs of dogs are now a common sight in residential areas and public parks. The World Health Organization estimates that India

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Okoronkwo Marks Toronto Return with Assist in Win over Montreal Roses

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo made a bright return to club football on Saturday, registering an assist in AFC Toronto’s 2-1 victory over Montreal Roses in the Northern Super League. Fresh off helping Nigeria clinch a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in Morocco last month, Okoronkwo slotted seamlessly back into Toronto’s line-up, playing a key role as the league leaders widened their advantage at the top of the table. Nikayla Small opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finishing off a

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India Snaps Up Nigerian Crude as Dangote Refinery Turns to US Oil

India’s state-run refiners are increasing purchases of Nigerian crude, even as the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos leans heavily on imports from the United States to power its operations. Industry sources told Reuters that the Indian Oil Corporation recently acquired one million barrels of Agbami crude for September delivery through global trader Trafigura, as part of a wider shift toward sourcing from non-Russian suppliers. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) also secured Nigerian cargoes through private negotiations for September arrivals.

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