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The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Abass, says the success of the 2025 Yuletide in Imo State is due to the vigilance of the brigade’s troops. Abass stated this on Saturday in Owerri at the 2025 edition of the West African Social Activities, WASA, organised by the brigade. The commander said WASA was necessary to allow soldiers to unwind while remaining vigilant and protective of Nigerians. According to him, WASA was adopted as part of the Nigerian Army’s regimentation to reinforce civil-military cooperation and showcase Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. He appreciated the Chief…

Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is reportedly considering joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as opposition figures reposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Local papers in Kano report that Kwankwaso is in discussions with ADC about forming an alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The talks come amid signs that much of Kwankwaso’s political structure in Kano is drifting towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the move reportedly involves members of the Kwankwasiyya movement, his loyal supporters.…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stirred renewed discussion around prophecy and spiritual discernment after reflecting on a controversial prediction related to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, campaign. Speaking at a recent programme at the RCCG Redemption City, Adeboye cautioned believers to apply wisdom when responding to prophetic pronouncements, warning against the rising trend of what he described as questionable or sensational prophecies. Although he did not mention any individual by name, the cleric made reference to a widely shared prophecy credited to Primate Elijah Ayodele, who reportedly advised ahead…

Singer Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has said that the beef between his boss and his colleague, Davido, is not as serious as it may seem on social media. Speaking on the Moni Talks podcast, Tunez claimed that Wizkid loves Davido and he is looking forward to touring with the 30BG boss. “Wizkid has big love for Davido. I am just hoping we could go on tour together -Starboy and 30BG. That is all we need right now,” he said. DJ Tunez emphasised that the duo working together would significantly benefit the Afrobeats movement. Wizkid has previously teased touring…

Results of Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Senegal defeated Sudan 3-1 in the AFCON Round of 16 tie to qualify for the quarter-final. Also, Mali needed a penalty shoot-out to beat Tunisia in the other Round of 16 clash played on Saturday. The match between Mali and Tunisia had ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. Mali will now face Senegal in the last-8 clash in the coming days. Meanwhile, more AFCON Round of 16 fixtures will be played today, Sunday, as Morocco will take on Tanzania. South Africa will…

Mali and Burkina Faso have restricted United States citizens from entering their countries following President Donald Trump’s visa restrictions. The two countries, in separate statements by their foreign ministers made the announcements. With these, the number of African countries reciprocating the US travel ban has climbed to four. On June 6, 2025, Chad suspended the issuance of visas to American citizens as a reciprocal move to earlier US visa restrictions affecting Chadians. Chadian President Mahamat Deby in a statement via social media said the suspension was effected in “accordance with the principles of reciprocity.” Deby emphasised that the action was…

The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu on January 2 in Auchi, Edo North. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was said to have been abducted with his brother while trying to access his residence after work on Friday, January 2, 2026. They are both members of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan, Utsogun Heritage Zone, his kidnap has thrown his community into panic. A family source said, “The abduction occurred in front of his residence, off City Pride Road, Ibira Camp,…

It is entirely appropriate to begin the new year without a defined resolution, as significant transitions can originate amid uncertainty. While the arrival of a new year is commonly associated with certain expectations, a lack of immediate clarity should not be interpreted as failure. Entering the new year does not require a perfect plan; rather, it requires honesty, adaptability, and the courage to remain present throughout the unfolding months. For instance, if you or your partner are undecided about plans for the year ahead, adopting an attitude of gratitude can serve as an effective starting point, renew confidence, and help…

Opposition parties in the country lost further ground on Friday following the defection of the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to the All Progressives Congress. Mutfwang’s defection comes on the heels of a similar move by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who joined the ruling party on December 9. Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, was also said to be on the verge of joining the APC following a protracted crisis within the New Nigeria Peoples Party. The Kano State chapter of the APC, which confirmed the governor’s imminent exit, said he was expected to join the party in the coming…

The construction sector generated N13.83tn in nominal terms to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product in the first nine months of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.57 per cent, higher than the country’s aggregate GDP growth of 3.98 per cent. Stakeholders attributed the performance to recovery from economic reforms, higher subnational revenues, and rising investor confidence. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the sector contributed N5.06tn in the first quarter, N4.02tn in the second quarter, and N4.75tn in the third quarter of 2025, bringing total output to N13.83tn. This represented an 18.35 per cent year-on-year increase compared…