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The election of Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and his subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2023, not only altered the political landscape of Kebbi State but also reshaped its political narrative, giving future generations a renewed sense of hope and direction. His unprecedented achievements within just two years in office endeared him to the good people of Kebbi State, including the opposition. This explains why many opposition figures have voluntarily joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, a clear signal of the people’s desire to return him for a second term. It is evident to all that Kauran Gwandu has proven…

Premier League Matchday 17 raises the stakes across the title race, with leaders Arsenal facing a difficult trip to Everton, Man City continuing their pursuit from second, while in-form Aston Villa host Man United. All fixtures will be broadcast live on SS Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65). Saturday’s action begins at 1:30 p.m. as Newcastle host Chelsea at St James’ Park. Chelsea returned to the top four with a composed 2–0 win over Everton and will look to build momentum away from home. Newcastle, sitting 12th, are seeking a response after a damaging derby defeat to Sunderland.…

In 2025, body enhancement remained one of the hottest topics in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Several celebrities went viral online as they shared their Brazilian Butt Lift journeys. Saturday Beats takes a look at some of them Uche Ogbodo Actress, Uche Ogbodo, made headlines for boldly discussing her BBL and tummy tuck. She revealed that childbirth-related weight gain affected her body image and mental health, prompting her decision to undergo surgery. Describing the procedure as a “birthday gift” to herself, Ogbodo shared both the pain and pride of her transformation online. In one post, she wrote, “Recovery after surgery isn’t…

Key points:Bitcoin is attempting a recovery from the $84,000 level, but the bears continue to sell on rallies.Several major altcoins are struggling to start a recovery, but Bitcoin Cash looks strong in the near term.Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $89,000 after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) hiked its rates to about 0.75% on Friday, but the bulls are struggling to hold onto the higher levels. Although a BoJ rate hike is generally considered negative for risk assets, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes told his X followers not to fight the BoJ as negative real rates was the explicit policy. Hayes projected the…

Maria Shriver is speaking out against the Kennedy Center’s new name once again. Hours after workers added Donald Trump’s name to the Washington D.C. building, the niece of John F. Kennedy had some questions for the current president of the United States. “Adding your name to a memorial already named in honor of a great man doesn’t make you a great man. Quite the contrary,” Shriver, 70, wrote via Instagram on Friday, December 19. “Putting your name on top of someone else’s doesn’t mean that people will speak of you in the same breath as the other man. Putting your…

A biography has detailed how close associates of former President Muhammadu Buhari manipulated governance processes by issuing instructions to government officials, including security chiefs and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), without his approval. The book, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” was authored by Charles Omole and launched in Abuja on Monday. Written at the prompting of Mr Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, it featured contributions and interviews from Mr Buhari’s family, –Mrs Buhari and his children, Hadiza, Safina, Zahra, Halima, Hanan, and Amina– and some senior officials in his administration. Their testimonies lent credence to the…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stated why he visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, who is serving a hail term in Sokoto. Speaking when the leadership of the Abia Diaspora Commission and the medical team of the state Global Medical Mission 2025 visited him at the Government House, Umuahia, on Friday, Otti said his visit was not driven by political ambition. The governor’s clarification is coming against the backdrop of a video circulating on social media, where a certain man was criticising his visit to Kanu. However, Otti defended his visit to…

Despite the initial opposition by the Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the state APC has now welcomed him and has pledged to support him to succeed in his new political journey. The APC had earlier vehemently kicked against the idea of Mutfwang joining the party. At a stakeholders’ meeting held in Jos, the party elders categorically stated that they would do everything to prevent the governor from joining the party. The women’s wing led by Mrs. Elizabeth Yerse also held a rally where they said…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two pickup vans conveying items suspected to be logistics supplies for the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Borno State. The development was disclosed on Friday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post via his X handle. According to Makama, the interception followed credible human intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi through the Magumeri general area of the state. He said troops of Sector 2, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, stopped the vehicles during an operation and arrested the drivers for…

Super Eagles squad numbers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been made available by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, DAILY POST reports. Talismanic forward Victor Osimhen will keep his number 9 shirt, while newly  appointed captain Wilfred Ndidi maintains his regular number 4 shirt. Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will wear the iconic number 10, while regulars Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Frank Onyeka maintain their number 7, 11, and 8 shirt. New invitees Salim Fago, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ryan Alebiosu and Tochukwu Nnadi will wear numbers 25, 26, 27 and 28 respectively. The Super Eagles are gunning for…