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No fewer than hundred thousand supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lega Local Government Area of Kebbi State have dumped the party. The APC supporters joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in a mega defection rally held at the weekend. According to ADC mobilization X handle, the defectors were over 120,000. DAILY POST reports that the embattled for Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who is from Kebbi State, has been wooing politicians into the opposition party. The former Minister, who is currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was…

American rapper, Nicki Minaj has explained why she decided to publicly address the situation of Christians in Nigeria, citing personal ties to the country and troubling reports of violence against worshippers. Minaj spoke on the issue during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, where she responded to questions from the audience. While answering a question about Nigeria, she said the country holds deep personal significance for her and that reports of attacks on Christians have been deeply distressing. She revealed that her pastor is a Nigerian and that she has a strong fan base in the country, popularly known as “Nigerian…

Former Chelsea striker, Chris Sutton and ex-England forward, Sue Smith, have warned against ruling Aston Villa out of the title race. The former England internationals believe that Unai Emery’s side have kept surprising their doubters with 10th straight wins now. Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday to keep their third place in the Premier League table, just one point behind Manchester City who are two-point behind Arsenal. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Sutton said, “I tell you what, why not Aston Villa for the Premier League title? If you’re a Villa fan, why not dream?” Aston Villa beat…

The Lagos State Government has said the recent waste accumulation in parts of the state is largely due to the ongoing decommissioning of the Olusosun landfill, which has forced a major shift in refuse disposal logistics. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Monday, assuring residents that urgent steps were being taken to address the situation. According to Wahab, waste previously taken to Olusosun is now being transported to alternative landfill sites in Epe and Badagry, a move that has increased turnaround time for some…

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects, Isaac Audu and Jamilu Yusuf, for allegedly robbing a resident of his motorcycle. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Nansel, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, armed with a locally fabricated firearm, attacked the victim at about 1 a.m. on Saturday in the Foundation Area, behind the Federal Polytechnic Staff School. He noted that upon receiving information about the incident, police operatives trailed and arrested the suspects, adding that the firearm allegedly used in the operation was recovered. Nansel…

Big promises and thin outcomes have long weighed down youth development in Nigeria. Each new administration arrives with renewed language about empowerment, innovation, and inclusion, only for many young people to see little change in their daily realities. Against this backdrop, the first full year of Ayodele Olawande as Minister of Youth Development in 2025 deserves scrutiny, not applause by default, but a sober assessment of whether the ministry has begun to move from rhetoric to results. What stands out most in Olawande’s approach so far is not a single headline-grabbing intervention, but a pattern of practical, if still incomplete,…

Egor Local Government Area on Sunday won the first edition of the Benin Unity Cup after a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Ovia North East Local Government Area at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The keenly contested final ended goalless after regulation time, with both sides cancelling each other out in a display of discipline, grit and tactical awareness. Egor, however, held their nerve from the spot to clinch the historic title and become the first winners of the tournament, which brought together the seven local government areas of Edo South in celebration of unity, sportsmanship and community pride.…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has appealed to regulators and the public not to pull her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ from cinemas, saying the film does not in any way ridicule Christianity and urging critics to watch it before judging. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday night, the actress repeatedly pleaded that the film should be allowed to remain in cinemas, stressing that the controversy was about the title and not the content. “Just don’t pull my film, please. Just allow people to watch. Watch the film and come back and say…

New malware has been discovered that targets crypto wallets and browser extensions while disguising itself as game cheats and mods, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.Kaspersky reported on Thursday that it had uncovered a new infostealer dubbed “Stealka,” which targets Microsoft Windows user data.Attackers have used the malware, which was discovered in November, to hijack accounts, steal cryptocurrency, and install crypto miners on their victims’ computers while masquerading as video game cracks, cheats, and mods.The malicious software has been distributed through legitimate platforms like GitHub, SourceForge and Google Sites, and disguised as game mods, especially for Roblox, and software cracks for applications…

Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf appeared to have an altercation with a fan in the stands during the Detroit Lions game. During the Sunday, December 21, matchup, Metcalf, 28, was seen interacting with a Lions fan who was leaning over the stadium seats. Metcalf then appeared to take a swing at the fan, who was wearing a black-and-blue shirt and a blue wig. The wide receiver did not appear to make physical contact with the fan, and the fan did not act or appear harmed. Footage of the moment was shared via the NFL on CBS’ official X account, with…