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Ekiti State Government has directed all commercial motorcycle riders and tricycle operators in the state to register and undergo biometric data capture on or before July 18. This was  to be part of efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen security, The Commissioner for Transportation, Kehinde Ajobiewe, who gave the directive during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti, said the exercise was in a bid “to strengthen security, enhance public safety and improve regulation of the transportation sector”. This was contained in a statement made available by the ministry in Ado Ekiti on Friday. Ajobiewe stated, “The biometric registration of all…

Currency prices have been fluctuating freely since the so-called Nixon Shock in 1971, and traders use different methods to anticipate the next move. One of these methods is using chart patterns, a segment of technical analysis that operates with how the price moves and where it may go next after displaying a certain behavior. If you understand chart patterns and find a good platform for Forex trading, you could say that half of the job is done. Chart pattern recognition has long been debated in academic and trading circles alike. A peer-reviewed study published in November 2024 in the Cogent…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to Nigerian lawmaker Nicholas Mutu to the federal government. Mr Mutu, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), having defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in mid-2025, is a six-term member of the House of Representatives representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. According to the commission, Judge Joyce Abdulmalik “made the order on Thursday after granting its application…

Formula 1 is bringing back one of its most popular fan experiences this weekend, with all 22 drivers set to take part in a LEGO minicar parade before the British Grand Prix. The special parade returns after last year’s Miami Grand Prix, where drivers turned the traditional pre-race lap into a hilarious race that quickly went viral on social media. This time, Formula 1 and LEGO are going even bigger. Each of the 22 drivers will have their own LEGO minicar for Sunday’s parade at Silverstone. According to Formula 1, every car is built from 28,000 LEGO bricks, weighs 280…

An assessment by the UN-backed Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) found that all eight health facilities it reviewed in La Guaira, Caracas and Miranda need immediate outside help. Three have structural damage. Authorities have reported 2,295 deaths, 11,267 injuries and 12,841 people displaced or seriously affected.Overwhelmed wardsAt Vargas-IVSS hospital in La Guaira, 96 patients are crammed into a ward built for eight beds. The morgue is overwhelmed, the blood bank holds just 35 units, and both ventilators in the trauma unit are out of action for lack of power. There is no working phone or internet connection to track patients.Water…

Every startup has a moment that changes everything. For some, it’s landing their first customer. For others, it’s closing their first funding round. For a select few, it starts with one pitch. If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone. Who should apply? If you’re an early-stage startup in Australia or New Zealand, this opportunity was built for you. We’re looking for founders who are: Pre-seed to Series A. Building a real product with early traction. Solving meaningful problems with innovative technology.…

NNPCL has cut petrol price again and reduced pump price to N1,210 per litre in Abuja. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol for the second time within four days, offering further relief to motorists in Abuja and surrounding areas. A check at several NNPCL filling stations in the capital showed that petrol now sells for N1,210 per litre, particularly at outlets in Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6.  The new price represents a N50 reduction from the previous rate of N1,260 per litre.This latest cut comes just days after the company…

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Nigerian media to “replace needless hostility with constructive engagement, ” and “replace sensationalism with professionalism.” The Nigerian leader spoke at the maiden State House Media Dinner. See the full text of his speech below. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE MAIDEN STATE HOUSE MEDIA DINNER (SHMD), STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, on Thursday, 2 July 2026 PROTOCOLS Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to join you today for the maiden State House Media Corp Presidential Dinner. First, I apologise on behalf of the media department for not setting up a…

A first-of-its-kind global operation targeting drug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA) has discovered scores of victims and perpetrators, Europol announced on Thursday. Seven nations, led by German and UK authorities, participated in the mission, which focused on DFSA primarily in intimate-partner settings, particularly in the context of misogynist online communities. In late June, investigators gathered at the National Crime Agency headquarters in London, where they identified culprits, victims, misogynist groups, and new leads as part of Project Medusa. The operation led to 156 perpetrators and victims, 274 new investigative leads, and four new misogynist online channels. Detectives uncovered webs where offenders objectify…