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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he promised President Bola Tinubu that he would “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The denial comes amid tensions within the PDP, which escalated last week when Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accused Wike of promising Tinubu that he would hold the opposition party down for him. Speaking during an end-of-the-year media chat on Monday, Wike described Makinde’s allegation as a blatant lie and suggested that the Oyo State governor was “frustrated” and lacked the courage to openly declare his own…

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi expressed a mix of frustration and pride after his side narrowly lost 3–2 to Nigeria in a dramatic Group C clash at the ongoing AFCON 2020 in Morocco on Saturday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking after the match in Fez, Trabelsi admitted the defeat was painful, particularly given how close the Carthage Eagles came to completing a remarkable comeback after falling three goals behind. “Of course, there is a sense of bitterness after the match and this defeat,” Trabelsi said. “We felt we could have come back, especially during the final 30 minutes.” Nigeria…

Corporations are increasingly turning to Ethereum staking to earn passive yield, a shift that is tightening the amount of Ether available for sale on the open market.BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate Ether (ETH) holder, has staked 342,560 ETH worth over $1 billion in the two days leading up to Sunday, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain.Staking involves locking ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network to secure the blockchain in exchange for a passive annual percentage yield (APY) of about 3–5%.BitMine’s $1 billion in staked Ether also significantly impacted the Ethereum validator queue, with the entry queue having expanded to nearly…

Christine Brown is no longer married to Kody Brown, but she confirmed on Sister Wives that they are still related — by blood! “I knew growing up that I would have to marry a convert because I was literally related to everybody in the church,” Christine, 53, explained to her husband, David Woolley, during the Sunday, December 28, episode of the TLC series. She then revealed, “I did marry a convert, but I was still related to him too. Yeah, I’m related to Kody.” Christine, who grew up in a polygamist household, noted she is a distant cousin of Kody,…

The Nigerian Army said its troops of 6 Division have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta. It said the operation also led to the recovery of over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, with an estimated market value of N150 million. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, on Monday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Danjuma said that the operation followed a one-month coordinated operation carried out in four states in collaboration with other security agencies. He noted that…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said he has no regrets about any of his political decisions in the past year. Wike made the statement on Monday while fielding questions during his monthly media parley in Abuja. The former Rivers State governor acknowledged that he is human and that things cannot always go smoothly. On his recent encounter with a naval officer in the FCT, Wike said such incidents are bound to happen but emphasized that he does not regret any decision he has made. He said: “Like I said, I am human; you can’t expect things to…

A suspected drug peddler and member of a criminal gang has been killed during a police operation in Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Monday. According to the report, operatives of the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, carried out the raid at about 10:00 p.m. on December 27, 2025, following credible intelligence. During the operation, the police arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, identified as a notorious drug dealer and a…

Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface. DAILY POST recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied. Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface. He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any…

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Bendel Insurance. Kwara United were defeated 2-0 by Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Akpan Emmanuel and Kayode Oke were on target for Bendel Insurance in the game. Suleiman admitted that his team did not plan for a defeat in the encounter. “We came here to pick at least a point, but it is disappointing that we lost,” Suleiman reacted in a chat with the club’s media. “We will go again in the second round and surely make up for the lost points.”…

The second round of matches at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 delivered a series of thrilling contests, with several players across the groups standing out and earning Player of the Match honours for their decisive contributions. PUNCH Online highlights the key performers from Matchday 2: Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) – Recognised for his constant attacking threat in Algeria’s 1–0 win over Burkina Faso, despite Riyad Mahrez scoring the only goal. Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) – Named Man of the Match in Ivory Coast’s 1–1 draw with Cameroon, marking a back-to-back award for the talented winger. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – Starred in…