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The Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of four suspects as well as the killing of two others during a rescue operation involving the sister of the 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Bayo Adelabu, Busola, and her two children in Ibadan. Also, firearms, including a pump-action gun, were recovered during the Saturday night operation, which lasted for several hours at the Ayegun area of Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The abductees were smoked out of a three-bedroom bungalow where they were hibernating. Conducting journalists round the place in Ibadan,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 6, 2026 20:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea preparing Maignan bid Chelsea are preparing an opening bid to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. The west London giants were hot on the trail of the Frenchman last summer, but could not secure a suitable agreement with the Rossoneri.Milan wanted at least 30 million euros for France’s number one, but the Blues were reluctant to pay more than 15 million euros for him.Maignan ended up continuing with the Serie A giants. He has…

Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26-year-old, from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, emerged winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” She was crowned on Saturday night at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival, scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026. Silverbird Group founder and former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who announced and celebrated the win, described Karibi-George as “more than…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced at least 17 properties to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, The PUNCH has learnt. This is just as the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, suspended Idris who is currently being investigated for fraud to the tune of N80bn. An official of the EFCC, who wished to remain anonymous, said the properties traced to Idris are located in Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Dubai and London. He, however, said preliminary investigations showed that the nation’s chief accountant allegedly used proxies to buy some of these properties. The commission would…

Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty. On the other hand, when it abandons those foundations, it becomes little more than drivel dressed up as political commentary. It is for this reason that a recent intervention by Mobolaji Sanusi, a former head of the Lagos State Advertising Agency, deserves a response. Not because every political opinion merits one, but because there are moments when misleading narratives must be confronted before they harden…

MTN Nigeria has responded to growing concerns among subscribers over what many describe as rapid data depletion, attributing the trend largely to evolving user behaviour, increased device connectivity, and data-intensive digital consumption habits. The telecom operator explained that several factors contribute to faster data usage, including hotspot sharing, video streaming, automatic app updates, cloud backups, and the growing adoption of high-speed internet services. According to the company, many users unknowingly consume significant amounts of data through background activities on smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and other connected devices. Features such as auto-play on social media platforms, automatic software updates, and…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, national teams have unveiled creative photoshoots, dramatic departures and culturally resonant preparations. The moments have captured global attention, blending national pride, heritage and star power ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament. Here is a curated look at the top 10 most iconic visuals making the rounds. 1. Norway’s Viking warriors Norway’s return to the World Cup after 28 years was marked by an epic Viking-themed photoshoot on a rocky shoreline near Oslo. Captured by photographer David Yarrow, the squad, including Erling Haaland with flowing blond…

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Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, delivered another statement performance on the international stage after clinching gold at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. The Nigerian thrower produced a dominant display throughout the competition, underlining his status as one of Africa’s finest field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most consistent performers in global athletics. Enekwechi asserted his authority from the opening rounds, combining power, precision, and remarkable consistency to keep the rest of the field at bay. As the competition progressed, the Nigerian steadily increased the pressure on his rivals before sealing victory with a winning throw of 21.27…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of 360 kidnapped victims held by terrorists in Borno state. Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, Lt-Col Haruna Sani disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Sani stated that the abductees were held captive by terrorists in a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, JAS, enclave located deep within the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of of the state. According to him, the captives, comprising men, women and children, were rescued during what he described as one of the most significant hostage rescue operations…