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The Peoples Democratic Party chapter in Kwara State has faulted the state government over what it described as a lack of official response following the explosion that occurred in Offa, the headquarters of Offa Local Government Area, leaving residents anxious and seeking clarity on the incident. The party’s position follows earlier reports on Friday by PUNCH Online that explosions rocked parts of Offa community on Christmas night, damaging property and prompting security agencies to cordon off affected areas as investigations commenced. According to Arise TV on Saturday, in a statement issued in Ilorin and signed by the PDP State Publicity…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said any attempt to reopen the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of using political pressure to block competition from stablecoins and fintech platforms.In a Sunday post on X, Armstrong said he was “impressed” banks could lobby Congress so openly without backlash, adding that Coinbase would continue pushing back on efforts to revise the law. “We won’t let anyone reopen GENIUS,” he wrote.“My prediction is the banks will actually flip and be lobbying FOR the ability to pay interest and yield on stablecoins in a few years, once they realize how big the…

Elsie Hewitt is keeping it real when it comes to her postpartum reality after welcoming a baby with boyfriend Pete Davidson. Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, December 26, Hewitt, 29, shared a photo of herself wearing an “adult diaper.” “Adult diapers all day (& night)” she captioned the post, adding a saluting emoji. She added, “My sister asked if I pee in them & if you’re wondering the same thing, the answer is NO LMAO.” Related: Inside Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt’s ‘Whirlwind’ 1st Week as Parents Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are in baby bliss following the…

A civil society organisation, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has petitioned Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), calling for an independent review into the death of a 19-year-old in Enugu State following contradictory official police conclusions on whether the teenager was murdered or died of natural causes. In a petition dated 26 December and shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the organisation said its intervention is not based on a definitive finding of homicide, but on what it described as the failure of the Nigeria Police Force to transparently reconcile conflicting investigative outcomes reached by different police units.…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State on Friday. This was confirmed by the Nigerian Army via their verified X profile on Saturday. It explained that the visit is aimed at “strengthening civil–military relations and fostering collaboration with traditional institutions.” Shaibu, during the visit, promised that the Nigerian Army will work closely with community leaders to promote stability and coexistence across the country. The Sultan of Sokoto, while responding to the Army chief, praised the officers for their sacrifices and efforts in…

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has claimed that billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke, father of music star, Davido, wields the real power in Osun State, not Governor Ademola Adeleke. Speaking during an interview on state affairs with Edmund Obilo, Adesiyan alleged that Deji Adeleke is the true authority behind the state government, describing him as the “real governor” of Osun. “Deji Adeleke is the governor. Who is Ademola Adeleke? Can that one become governor?” Adesiyan said. “Deji is the one in charge.” He further stated that Deji Adeleke has long exercised significant influence in Osun politics, even during the tenure…

The Police Command in Anambra has apprehended a robbery suspect who allegedly attempted to snatch a victim’s phone and valuables at gunpoint, but was overpowered due to timely intervention by bystanders. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Public Relations Officer, disclosed in Awka on Saturday that the incident occurred in Awka, highlighting the prompt action by operatives of the Central Police Station. “Following the victim’s brave resistance and timely police intervention on Dec. 25, Nicholas Nweke, suspected armed robber, was arrested. “Authorities recovered a pump-action rifle, five cartridges, one mobile phone, and N1,200 cash,” Ikenga confirmed. He said that at the…

Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has rejected the $10,000 settlement from the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, pastor Chris Okafor. The actress made this known in a video made on Tuesday December 23 2025, and shared on her Instagram page Saturday morning. Speaking in the video, Ogala stated that the clergy man brought the money as settlement and also begged her to publicly debunk everything she had said about him. While revealing the outcome of their table talks, she alleged that pastor Chris urged her to lie that she was sent by some pastors to lie against him. “Chris,…

Nigerian coach, Eric Chelle has said he believes the Africa Cup of Nations has grown to be better than than leagues in Europe. According to the former Mali coach, Africa just needs to develop their coaches to match the standard out there in Europe and the world. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Chelle called for more seriousness in the way football is handled in Africa. “We have to create our own identity. For me, this AFCON is better than the league in Europe. This is great,” he said. A win for Eric Chelle’s side means they will become leaders…

The lawmaker representing the Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency, Abdulmalik Zubairu, has paid a condolence visit to Maru community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara over the recent bandits’ attack in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Maru community was attacked by bandits recently, which led to the killing and kidnapping of many innocent people. Zubairu represents Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the lawmaker, Aminu Lawal, said Zubairu visited Maru town and condoled with the family of the…