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Hotels, lounges, supermarkets and other businesses across Ado Ekiti are reportedly experiencing a noticeable decline in patronage following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s sustained operations in the state.

According to business owners and residents, the anti-graft agency’s increased presence has coincided with the reported departure of many individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo boys, along with others who were part of their spending network.

The development has triggered discussions about the extent to which illicit wealth may have contributed to economic activity in parts of the city. While many residents have welcomed the intensified enforcement against financial crimes, some businesses say they are now facing reduced sales and lower customer traffic.

Read More: https://thepecohub.com/empty-hotels-quiet-markets-what-efccs-new-office-means-for-ado-ekitis-economy/

Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, CON, has presented the Copies of his Letters of Credence to Greece’s Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Dimitrios Zevelakis, at the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The presentation marks a major diplomatic milestone, officially paving the way for Ambassador Ugwuanyi to begin carrying out his duties in Greece before the formal presentation of his Letters of Credence to the President of the Hellenic Republic.

During the meeting, both officials reaffirmed the strong and cordial relationship between Nigeria and Greece, expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, mutual understanding and friendship.

The presentation of the Copies of Letters of Credence is a standard diplomatic procedure that allows a newly appointed ambassador to commence official engagements with the host country’s government pending the formal accreditation ceremony.

See More: https://thepecohub.com/nigeria-and-greece-strengthen-diplomatic-relations-as-ugwuanyi-presents-letters-of-credence/

The President of the Czech Republic was recently present at the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, where he was accredited as an amateur photographer.

This is not his first experience in the field of motorsport, as he has a passion for photography in this context.

In June, Pavel traveled to France to participate in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where he was equipped with a complete set of photography equipment.

In fact, the former NATO Military Chairman has attended several races on both two and four wheels over the years.

Within the Czech Republic, Pavel covered the MotoGP and World Superbike events at Brno, while he has travelled as far as the US and Saudi Arabia to photograph NASCAR and the Dakar Rally respectively.

Read More: https://thepecohub.com/czech-republic-president-covers-hungarian-grand-prix-as-photographer/

Pop superstar Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to New York City to cover permit fees and city services associated with her wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The payment covered the special event permit required for the celebration, including costs related to street closures, traffic management, and the city’s response to the event, which involved an increased police presence around Madison Square Garden.

Mayor Mamdani said the permit was approved shortly before the event and confirmed that the costs were paid by Swift, addressing public questions about whether taxpayers would bear the expense of the additional security measures.

The wedding attracted significant public attention because of the couple’s celebrity status and the extensive logistical arrangements required to host the event in one of New York City’s busiest locations.

Read More: https://thepecohub.com/taylor-swift-pays-new-york-city-over-160000-for-wedding-related-city-services/

Following the official launch of Grand Theft Auto VI game pre-orders late June, which attracted significant attention, threat actors quickly began exploiting the event as a lure.

Scammers leveraged the heightened demand to deploy deceptive schemes, from fake pre-order pages to fraudulent video tutorials, targeting users eager to secure their copy of the game.

Cybersecurity experts have warned gamers to remain vigilant as fraudsters exploit the excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) with fake preorder schemes.

The scams are designed to trick users into making fake payments or revealing sensitive information such as credit card details, login credentials, and personal data.

Experts advise fans to purchase GTA VI only through Rockstar Games or authorised retailers and to avoid clicking links shared through unsolicited messages, unofficial websites, or social media advertisements promising discounts or early access.

Read More: https://thepecohub.com/cybercriminals-exploit-gta-vi-hype-with-preorder-scams/

Scientists have developed manganese ferrite nanoparticles that could improve the effectiveness of magnetic hyperthermia, an emerging cancer treatment that uses heat to destroy tumour cells.

Magnetic hyperthermia works by directing tiny magnetic nanoparticles to a tumour before exposing them to an alternating magnetic field. The particles generate heat, raising the tumour’s temperature enough to damage or kill cancer cells while reducing harm to surrounding healthy tissue.

The newly developed manganese ferrite nanoparticles demonstrated improved heating efficiency and stability, making them promising candidates for future cancer therapies.

Researchers say the technology could complement existing treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery by offering a more targeted approach with potentially fewer side effects.

Although the findings are encouraging, the technology is still in the research stage and will require further laboratory studies, animal testing, and clinical trials before it can become a routine treatment for cancer patients.

Read More: https://thepecohub.com/scientists-develop-nanoparticles-to-improve-heat-based-cancer-treatment/

Pecohub has unveiled its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s evolution from an entertainment-focused platform into a broader media outlet.

Originally established as Peco Entertainment Hub, the brand began its journey covering entertainment, culture, and creative stories.

Over the years, Pecohub has expanded its scope to cover a wider range of issues, including governance, legislative education, technology, business, and social development.

The newly unveiled logo represents this transformation, reflecting Pecohub Media’s growth, renewed vision, and commitment to delivering impactful storytelling across multiple sectors.

According to the organisation, the rebrand is not only a change in visual identity but a representation of its journey, values, and future direction.

“Pecohub has grown from its entertainment roots into a media platform built around informing, engaging, and connecting audiences. While our identity has evolved, we remain committed to the trust and community we have built over the years,” the organisation stated.

The refreshed identity reinforces Pecohub Media’s mission to provide credible content, highlight important conversations, and create platforms that amplify stories across communities.

As the brand enters this new chapter, Pecohub Media says it remains focused on innovation, responsible journalism, and using media as a tool for education, awareness, and positive impact.

The future is Pecohub Media.

A social media user has gone viral after claiming he sent $500 to an Emmy Award winner who had listed the trophy for sale online due to financial hardship. The claim has generated widespread reactions, though it has not been independently verified.

See More: https://thepecohub.com/social-media-user-claims-he-paid-500-to-help-emmy-winner-keep-award/

In an era where designer labels and eye-watering price tags often measure fashion statements, Zendaya is making a different kind of statement: great style doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

The Emmy-winning actress turned heads at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day fan event in Paris by ditching couture for a simple, oversized black Spider-Man T-shirt that cost just $34.99 on eBay.

Of course, this is Zendaya we’re talking about. She elevated the vintage tee with a pair of white Christian Louboutin heels, proving that confidence and creativity can make even the simplest pieces look red-carpet worthy.

Her longtime stylist, Law Roach, shared the eBay receipt on Instagram, writing, “Style doesn’t always have to cost a fortune.”

The look is a refreshing departure from celebrity fashion’s obsession with exclusivity and luxury. Zendaya, who is known for serving unforgettable couture moments at premieres and the Met Gala, reminded fans that fashion is less about the price tag and more about personal expression.

See More: https://thepecohub.com/zendaya-proves-style-doesnt-have-to-be-expensive-in-35-spider-man-tee/

Igbo rapper, Ani Chukwuebuka (Professionally known as : Jeriq ) who made history on Sunday, December 10th selling out Okpara Square; with over 15,000 people in attendance was honoured by the Enugu State Ministry of Culture & Tourism with a plaque for achieving this great feat in the history of the city.

Jeriq has become the first artiste to be presented with a plaque by the state.

The rapper shared pictures with the Commissioner of Culture and Tourism as he received the plaque.

JeriQ is prioritizing his career, focusing on the continuous growth and success of his burgeoning musical journey.

READ MORE: https://thepecohub.com/rapper-jeriq-becomes-first-artist-to-be-presented-a-plaque-by-state-government-for-selling-out-event-arena-okpara-square-enugu/

Monsignor Professor Obiora Ike, Executive Director of Globethic.net Geneva and a council member, highlighted the university's mission to challenge rascality in higher education.

Monsignor Professor Ike emphasized the university's commitment to life, light, truth, and unity.

He further called for support from wealthy Nigerians to contribute generously to the university's development, praising Governor Peter Mbah's gold-standard contribution to the Faculty of Law.

Frowning at violence in the country, Monsignor Professor Ike urged a shift towards using technology to challenge human intelligence, highlighting the significance of modern science.

The Vice-Chancellor Reverend Father Professor Christian Anieke expressed gratitude to Monsignor Ike, underscoring the university's dedication to spiritual and intellectual formation. Character assessment, he emphasized, extends beyond lectures to encompass various activities.

The Vice-Chancellor also announced that Mr Eric Mbaeze has been appointed as the Director of the university and its group of institutions’ choir.

Nigerian rapper and iyoocartel frontline act; JERIQ has announced his concert for the festive season

Funky4Gang, a leading name in premium entertainment and lifestyle experiences in Enugu, is proud to partner with W25 Lifestyle to present the highly anticipated Jeriq Hood Concert in Enugu

Jeriq Hood ( the concert ) promises an extraordinary celebration of music and unparalleled entertainment

This is the countdown to one of the best one-day music festival/concert in Enugu Nigeria and it will be lunacy not to talk about it

Jeriq caused a stir in the rap scene and inspired most easterners to pay attention to rap content in his ”Remember” track with lines like, “Odigi n'aka mgbe nleka will you remember me. Dealer n'ele afia adia enye receipt.

The Iyoocartel Boss is one of the most exciting new rappers out right now, offering a jarring rap to the escapism so prevalent in popular music today.

Aurha teased her audience with a snippet of her new single “Whine” on social media.

The teaser video gives a glimpse of the song that will officially be released early November

Apple’s iMessage system is a dozen years old, but it still only provides a feature-rich messaging experience between iMessage users. That makes sense for Apple—it’s a big selling point for i-devices—but change may be coming.

One reason for that is industry pressure. Google has for around a year now been trying to publicly shame Apple into adopting the Rich Communication Services standard, which is the communication industry’s successor to old-school SMS (text) and MMS (multimedia) messaging, with added features such as read receipts and the ability to send media in high quality.

Google baked RCS support into Android back in 2019, so there’s clear self-interest involved here, but now Samsung—whose Android phones have made it the global smartphone market leader—is also piling into the fight.

“Green bubbles and blue bubbles want to be together. Help Apple #GetTheMessage,” Samsung declared in a video posted to YouTube yesterday, using Google’s preferred hashtag for the campaign. (In iMessage, blue bubbles are used for messages sent between iMessage users, while green bubbles are for messages sent to or from users outside the system, which denotes a fallback to those more archaic, less secure messaging protocols.)

READ MORE: https://pecohubmedia.com/pressure-grows-on-apple-to-open-up-imessage/

Afro pop music also known as the sound of Africa has evolved to become one of the most sought after sounds in the world.

The past few years have seen steady rise in the number of talented artistes in the industry and Aurha is joining the train.

Chioke Adaora Favor — stage name — AURHA is a singer/songwriter who hails from PORT HARCOURT.

She started doing music professionally in late September 2022 and has since then gone on to develop her own distinctive blend of Afro-Pop

Aurha’s captivating melody have an enthralling effect that sure keeps her listeners mesmerized and stuck on her music without pause.

“Music to me, is a form of expression; my feelings, emotions, vibes are transferee through melodies and are felt in my sound”.

She was recently featured on a song; alongside Zaki by Mckoy. The song is called ( Da Da Da )

So far, she have released “HEAT”

Early 2023, she got featured in a song called “REGRETS” by Mature

According to AURHA, she have taken up music professionally; says she don’t intend pausing any time soon

READ MORE: https://pecohubmedia.com/i-want-to-use-my-sound-to-inspire-people-afropop-sensation-aurha/

Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti have announced plans for a sea port in south east at the ongoing southeast security summit holding in owerri, imo state

According to an X user;

My governor, Alex Otti has broken the table at the ongoing South East Security summit holding in Owerri right now!

He just announced a Sea Port project in Owazza, in Ụkwa East. It’d also have an Export Processing Zone and other business-promotion facilities!

Owazza is between Aba and Port Harcourt

The project will be flagged off on Saturday, September 30th.

READ MORE: https://pecohubmedia.com/in-abia-alex-otti-reportedly-announce-sea-port-project-at-the-ongoing-south-east-summit/

Organisers of the prestigious Nigerian music award, Headies Awards, have announced the first set of nominees for the 16th edition of the award.

The organisers announced the nominees for the “Best Rap Single” and “Best Rap Album” category via their Twitter handle this Tuesday.

According to the organisers, the nominees in the category are Jeriq, PsychoYP, Odumodublvck, Ladipoe, Blaqbonez and Reminisce

READ FULL TEXT: https://pecohubmedia.com/16th-headies-awards-jeriq-others-nominated-for-best-rap-single-best-rap-album/

Tragedy is lurking in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State as residents and workers of the Federal College of Education cross a distressed bridge, the only route to the institution.

In a video obtained, workers and other road users were seen crossing the distressed bridge that has been been ripped off as result of decay and old age.

Residents, workers and other road users had in the past cried out for the construction of the bridge but their cries never attracted any attention.

The bridge is now in its most sorry state, fueling fears of imminent tragedy.

SEE MORE: https://pecohubmedia.com/tragedy-looms-as-federal-college-workers-cross-distressed-bridge-in-enugu/

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the new director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Arise TV is reporting.

NEWS VIA PECOHUB MEDIA: http://pecohubmedia.com/breaking-okonjo-iweala-emerges-wto-director-general/

On Tuesday night, October 27, BET aired the 2020 edition of their annual hip-hop awards on BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 to celebrate some of the biggest artistes, songs, and music videos
The 15th annual award show was hosted by 85 South‘s Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean. There were also performances from big stars including Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, 2 Chainz, and Quavo.

Rapper DaBaby went into the award with 12 nominations. Roddy Ricch was behind him with 11 while Drake and Megan Thee Stallion both earned eight nominations respectively.

However, the biggest winner of the night was Megan Thee Stallion as she took home three awards.

SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE:
http://pecohubmedia.com/bet-hip-hop-awards-2020-see-the-complete-list-of-winners/

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He will be sentenced inside sentence he is already senior man

Refugees fleeing war and strife were allegedly tortured by police on the Croatian border as reported by Danish aid workers stationed in the Balkans

They alleged that dozens of refugees have been victims of assault and sexual abuse at the hands of Croatian law-enforcement.

According to the victims, it happened after they tried to cross into the European Union nation, before being summarily expelled back to Bosnia.

Nicola Bay, the head of the Danish Refugee Council in Bosnia, said on Friday that 149 refugees of varying nationalities, independently interviewed by his staff in the country over the past 10 days, reported being exposed to “extremely abusive” treatment by Croatian police.

READ MORE VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : https://pecohubmedia.com/refugees-tortured-and-forced-to-strip-and-lie-on-top-of-each-other-naked-on-border/

A MASS MURDERER nicknamed ‘Lucifer’ has been accused of killing 48 other inmates during his 25 years behind bars.

Marcos Paulo da Silva, a thief-turned-serial killer was first jailed for petty theft at the age of 18 in 1995, before he became a vicious killer. He is known to cut off the heads of his fellow inmates before disembowelling their dead bodies.

In one case, he is said to have murdered five inmates in one go in Serra Azul Jail in Sao Paulo in 2011 in one of his bloodiest attacks to date.

He faces spending the rest of his life after racking up multiple convictions and sentences totalling 217 years. Although he has yet to be tried for many of his alleged crimes, according to local reports.

Da Silva is said to have told a judge recently: “I have no regrets about killing all these people.

“They were rapists and thieves who took advantage of other inmates and robbed them.”

Da Silva has been described as the leader of a gang of assassins created with the mission of murdering members of the PCC, one of Brazil’s leading gangs formed by inmates as a self-protection group in the prison system.

Prison guards told online firm UOL that it was only a “question of time” before the notorious prisoner kills again once he is transferred to a new prison.

The report said Da Silva used a fire extinguisher to knock his Serra Azul Prison victims unconscious before beheading them with a home-made knife in his most infamous jail massacre to date.

He is said to have yelled: “I love this, there’s so few, I want to kill more prisoners” as he snubbed out their lives.

Psychologists say he is not mentally ill but does suffer from a personality disorder that needs to be urgently treated.

SOURCE:

EURO NEWS https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/27/mass-murderer-nicknamed-lucifer-killed-48-inmates/amp/

DAILY MAIL: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/serial-killer-nicknamed-lucifer-murdered-22911424.amp

MIRROR UK:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/serial-killer-nicknamed-lucifer-murdered-22911424.amp


NEWS VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : https://pecohubmedia.com/brazilian-prisoner-nicknamed-lucifer-is-accused-of-murdering-48-other-inmates-during-his-25-years-behind-bars/


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Nigeria Singer and DMW Boss, Davido, is probably not envious of the position of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he took to his social media page to seemingly throw shades at the currently administration.

According to the father-of-three, immediate past Governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, is probably enjoying himself somewhere as he no longer bears the responsibility of governing the state.

Recall Ambode lost his second term bid as he lost the Gubernatorial ticket to his successor, Sanwo-Olu, who has had to steer the state through a near-crises-laden period.

SOURCE: https://twitter.com/davido/status/1320839489787469827?s=21

GIST VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : https://pecohubmedia.com/ambode-probably-having-the-time-of-his-life-right-now-davido/

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has hinged the resurgence of fuel queues in petrol stations nationwide on traffic obstructions caused by the #EndSARS protests, which reached its climax last week.

The state-run oil firm said on Monday that supply of petroleum products was also hampered by the curfew imposed in many states to restore order due to unrest from the protests.

Long fuel queues were spotted at filling stations in different parts of the country and the Federal Capital Territory yesterday, as many motorists resorted to panic buying.

NNPC spokesman Kennie Obateru said the situation will be addressed in the coming days.

“Normalcy is expected to return to the petroleum products supply chain in the next couple of days”, NNPC said in a statement reported by NAN.

“There is no need for panic buying, be rest assured that supply will soon return to the entire country.”

The corporation boasts of having over two billion litres of petrol in stock — enough it says to guarantee steady supply nationwide for a 60-day period.

The now-relaxed protests for the scrapping of the brutal police special anti-robbery squad, SARS, came at a time of economic crisis in Nigeria, and stalemate cost the country an estimated N700 billion in revenue, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry said last Monday.

READ MORE VIA PECOHUB MEDIA: http://pecohubmedia.com/nnpc-blames-endsars-for-fuel-scarcity/

A total of 282,529 pupils are currently being fed under the Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Zamfara, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Faruk, has said.

The minister made the disclosure at a town hall meeting in Gusau on Monday.

She said the scheme was being carried out in 1,759 schools spread across the 14 local government areas of the state.

Faruk added that 2,000 cooks were employed in the state to provide food to the pupils.

On the town hall meeting, the minister explained that it was to identify, articulate and derive solutions to the humanitarian and developmental challenges in the state

Also, According to her, the Federal Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) programme had provided loans to 48,503 individuals in Zamfara.

READ MORE VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : https://pecohubmedia.com/fg-feeding-about-300000-pupils-in-zamfara-minister/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has ordered arrest and prosecution of looters who broke into the FCT warehouse in Gwagwalada Area Council and carted away with food items.

Bello who called for the return of the looted food items during an emergency security meeting with leaders of various security agencies in the city on Monday October 26, said there would be massive deployment of security agencies to safeguard factories and warehouses in Idu Industrial District of the city.

FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu also condemned the looting and also pointed out that no nation could survive without a food reserve which are being looted across the country. She pleaded with council chairmen and traditional rulers to reach out to opinion molders to unite the people against looters.

NEWS VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : http://pecohubmedia.com/fct-minister-orders-arrest-and-prosecution-of-warehouse-looters/

Kim Kardashian West proves that age is just a number in her new bikini pics.

The mother of four took to social media on Monday to show off her impressive physique in a skimpy thong two-piece, which she accessorized with large shades and a bandana wrapped around her head.

In the images, Kim shows off her hourglass figure from all angles, captioning the post, “This is 40!”

PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGz3dFsgMpa/?igshid=c8onergutdnj

GIST VIA PECOHUB MEDIA : http://pecohubmedia.com/kim-kardashian-shows-off-her-bikini-body-this-is-40/


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The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested 123 suspects for vandalising and looting items from private businesses and government properties in Jos, PECOHUB Has Learnt

The Commander of the task force, Maj.-Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, presented the suspects to newsmen on Sunday in Jos.

Okonkwo said that the suspects defied the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government to perpetrate the criminal act.

He said some of the suspects were arrested while looting properties at the Plateau Agricultural and Development Agency (PADP), located at Dogon Dutse of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

Others, he said, were arrested while trying to vandalise and loot private shops at West of Mines area of the locality.

The commander said that the arrest was aimed at curbing all forms of criminality in the state, adding that it would also serve as deterrent to others.

“We arrested these suspects while vandalising and looting private businesses and properties in Jos, These are hoodlums, not EndSARS protesters. So,they are purely criminals. We will not tolerate any form of criminality and this exercise will also serve as deterrent to others”

He also warned that the task force would decisively deal with anybody caught tampering with public properties, adding that the suspects would be prosecuted.

“We shall not spare anyone caught unlawfully taking government property. Such persons are criminals and will not go scot free.

NEWS VIA PECOHUB MEDIA - http://pecohubmedia.com/military-apprehends-123-palliative-looters-in-jos/

Pope Francis on Sunday urged members of the Roman Catholic Church to pray for Nigeria, days after a military assault on protesters left at least nine civilians killed.

“Let us pray to the Lord for Nigeria, so that every form of violence might always be avoided, in the constant search of social harmony through the promotion of justice and the common good,”

Pope Francis said at Sunday’s sermon in the Vatican. His comments were also tweeted Sunday afternoon.
Nigeria was plunged into crisis after soldiers were deployed against protesters in Lagos’ Lekki neighbourhood.

The protesters were demanding an end to police brutality, a campaign which received worldwide support. No one has been held responsible for the killings.

President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to publicly acknowledge the military attack on protesters in Lagos, but urged a deescalation of looting, killing and vandalism nationwide.

VIA PECOHUB MEDIA - http://pecohubmedia.com/lekkimassacre-pray-for-nigeria-pope-francis/

A man who defended the actions of looters has cried out on Twitter when his mother became affected.

A Twitter user living in the UK had shared a tweet condemning the lootings going on in Nigeria.

In response to the tweet condemning looters, a Twitter user with the username Big Daddy Gersh wrote: “It’s easy to sit in the UK and pontificate to people living in a third world country. In the f**king poverty capital of the world.”

One day after Big Daddy Gersh’s tweet, the hoodlums he appeared to be making a case for attacked his mother’s office and he took to Twitter to cry out for help.

Cc: #Lalasticlala ~ #Seun - #Missyb

NEWS VIA: PECOHUB MEDIA - http://pecohubmedia.com/man-who-defended-looters-cries-out-as-his-mother-becomes-a-victim/