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Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has given the reason for influx of terrorists in Nigeria. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sani attributed increased terrorism in the country to the security agreement between Russia and the Sahelian states. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria has witnessed dozens of insecurity in the last couple of months. The aftermath of the security situation has been a series of abductions of people including women and schoolchildren, where some were killed in the process. Reacting, the ex-lawmaker said, “Since the security agreement and operation between Russia…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has re-arrested notorious drug trafficker Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, who was previously convicted in 2023 for dealing in 30.10 kilograms of methamphetamine. The arrest follows the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilograms, concealed in factory-sealed sachets of cold-water starch, destined for the United Kingdom at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) export shed in Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement by NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the operation also led to the arrest of three cargo agents Jubrin Firdausi Hassana, Kuku Daniel Oluwasegun, and Igwe Chioma Jane on…

Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has said she did not lie as claimed by the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. DAILY POST reports that the preacher, on Sunday, while tendering apologies to the actress over a furry of allegations against him, said some of the claims by the actress were lies. The Nollywood star had formally accused Pastor Chris days earlier of breaching a promise to marry her, an allegation that has birthed other troubles for the man of God. The actress in a demand, dated December 16, 2025 and conveyed to the preacher through her…

Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro has criticized Super Eagles keeper, Stanley Nwabali amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The 49-year-old branded Nwabali as distorted, insisting that his passes were not good and the Chippa United goalkeeper is also overweight. “They [Super Eagles management] need to look at Nwabali,” Babayaro stated on the ATHLST podcast. “I’m sorry to say this, he is amazing, but he is overweight and Nigeria were lucky against Tanzania that two of their shots were not on target, else they would’ve been in our net. “Nwabali’s passes were not in sync…

French film icon Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation of the 1950s and 1960s who turned her back on cinema to devote herself to protecting animals, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot was hospitalised in October and, in November, released a statement denying rumours that she had died. The foundation did not say when or where she died, however. “The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to…

Former Cameroon captain Rigobert Song has sparked debate after claiming that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are not world-class players, despite both Nigerians being recent African Player of The Year award winners, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a video shared on social media by ESPN, Song was asked to give a simple yes or no response when presented with a list of leading Africa Cup of Nations players and whether he considered them world-class. The former defender answered no when asked about Osimhen and Lookman, while giving affirmative responses for the likes of Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Achraf Hakimi, Bryan…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Poland will force real estate developers to allocate space for bomb shelters in most new buildings from 2026, as the frontline state confronts the mammoth task of overhauling its lacklustre civilian defences against the threat of Russian aggression. Poland, which has suffered several Russian invasions in its history, has become a major target of Moscow’s hybrid warfare. Last month, it narrowly avoided major casualties when alleged Kremlin operatives bombed a train line. In September, Nato fighter jets shot down Russian drones that…

For Animoca Brands co‑founder Yat Siu, 2025 will be remembered as “the Trump year,” not because US President Donald Trump saved crypto, but because the industry bet too heavily on him and mispriced everything from tariffs to rate cuts.Trump was supposed to be crypto’s cheat code in 2025. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC) is limping into the year’s end, facing its fourth annual decline in history. Memecoin liquidity has been sucked into political side quests, and one of the sector’s longest‑running builders thinks the market over‑trusted the new president.​ Bitcoin’s 2025 performance. Source: CoinMarketCap“If I had to give it a grade, I…

Animal Influencer Mike “The Real Tarzann” Holston says he is “happy to be alive” after suffering injuries in a skydiving accident. On Saturday, December 27, Holston, 32, shared alarming photos and videos of himself lying in traction on a hospital stretcher after the scary mishap. One photo showed Holston giving the thumbs up to the camera while seemingly wincing in pain. “Yesterday I had a Skydiving 🪂 accident I’ll probably be out for a few weeks,” the influencer explained to his Instagram followers. Holston has yet to share any concrete details about his skydiving accident though he has promised to…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued the 35 state governors including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of about N14 trillion realised as fuel subsidy savings. The Deputy Director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, made this revelation in a statement on Sunday. Oluwadare said  other respondent includes the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. According to SERAP, the governors and the FCT minister have collected trillions of naira as increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee following the removal of fuel subsidy in May…