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A Nigerian woman has been arrested in Bengaluru in one of India’s largest drug seizures. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) recovered MDMA crystals worth approximately Rs 24 crore from her possession. The woman, identified as Roseline, was running a confectionery shop in TC Palya, KR Puram, serving Africans and other foreign nationals, where she allegedly sold the drugs. Roseline had been in India on a business visa for about five years, but had overstayed after her visa expired. She was apprehended following a raid on her shop, during which authorities also recovered 70 SIM cards and a mobile phone. Investigations…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in connection with the tragic stampede at a children’s carnival she organized. The incident occurred on December 18, 2024, at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, resulting in the death of 35 minors and leaving six others critically injured. Police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated that eight individuals have been arrested in relation to the event. Among those detained are Silekunola, aged 31, and Abdullahi Fasasi, the 56-year-old principal of the school. The other individuals arrested include…

Members of the House of Representatives are preparing to present their salary donations to President Asíwájú Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú. The total amount is ₦704.91m This initiative follows their pledge to donate half of their monthly salaries for six months to support the government’s efforts in tackling economic challenges and food insecurity in Nigeria. Related || Reps give up 50% salary to fight hunger The decision to donate half of their salaries was made during a plenary session in July 2024, where lawmakers unanimously agreed to the salary reduction as a demonstration of solidarity with the Nigerian people. The move aims…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its official website has been hacked by unknown cybercriminals. In a statement released on its official social media account, the bureau urged the public to disregard any information or reports attributed to it from unofficial sources until the website is fully restored. The NBS assured citizens that its technical team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore the website to normal operations. The compromised website currently displays a “Page Hacked” message, and attempts to access it result in an “Internal Server Error.” Get instant and latest news updates via…

The principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, has been arrested in connection with the tragic stampede at the children’s carnival held at the school. Related || Ibadan Radio station clarifies Role in Ibadan Carnival Tragedy The Oyo State Police Command detained Mr. Fasasi following the incident, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The stampede occurred during an event organized by Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Related || Ibadan Carnival stampede leaves many Children feared dead The police were informed about the incident and promptly invited the…

Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦899.50 per litre. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, released on its official X account on Thursday. This price cut, effective from December 19, 2024, aims to provide relief for Nigerians during the holiday season. The refinery had previously reduced the price to ₦970 per litre on November 24, 2024. In addition to the price reduction, Dangote Refinery is offering a special promotion: for every litre of petrol purchased with cash, consumers can buy…

Google has introduced a new AI-powered tool designed to enhance the security of Gmail accounts. The tool, named RETVec (Resilient & Efficient Text Vectorizer), aims to improve spam detection and protect users from phishing scams. RETVec can detect spam in over 100 languages and identify subtle changes in fonts that scammers often use. The new AI model has been battle-tested within Google and has shown to improve spam detection by 38% and reduce false positives by 194%. It also requires less processing power, making it more efficient and accessible even on smartphones. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

A marble tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments has been sold for over $5 million at an auction in New York. The tablet, dating from 300 to 800 AD, is inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew script and is the only complete example of its kind from antiquity. It was acquired by an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution. The tablet was unearthed during railroad excavations along the southern coast of Israel in 1913 and was initially used as a paving stone until 1943, when a scholar recognized its historical significance. The final price exceeded the presale estimate…

Ekiti State has started disbursing the newly approved minimum wage of ₦70,000 to its workers. The state government announced that this updated wage structure, which includes consequential benefits for both state civil servants and local government employees, took effect from November 2024. Governor Biodun Oyebanji attributed the successful rollout of the new minimum wage to the financial reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, which increased federal allocations to states. He also thanked the workers for their patience and support during the transition period and hinted at the possibility of further wage increases if the state’s financial situation continues to improve.…

Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has praised Buhari as a friend of the poor in a heartfelt birthday tribute. Adesina’s tribute, marking Buhari’s 82nd birthday, highlighted the former president’s commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. Adesina emphasized that Buhari’s decision not to remove the petrol subsidy during his tenure was driven by his concern for the poor and underprivileged. He noted that despite the financial burden of the subsidy, Buhari prioritized the needs of ordinary Nigerians, earning him the moniker “Ore Mekunu,” a Yoruba phrase meaning “friend of the poor.” Reflecting…