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Despite the initial opposition by the Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the state APC has now welcomed him and has pledged to support him to succeed in his new political journey. The APC had earlier vehemently kicked against the idea of Mutfwang joining the party. At a stakeholders’ meeting held in Jos, the party elders categorically stated that they would do everything to prevent the governor from joining the party. The women’s wing led by Mrs. Elizabeth Yerse also held a rally where they said…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two pickup vans conveying items suspected to be logistics supplies for the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Borno State. The development was disclosed on Friday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post via his X handle. According to Makama, the interception followed credible human intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi through the Magumeri general area of the state. He said troops of Sector 2, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, stopped the vehicles during an operation and arrested the drivers for…

Super Eagles squad numbers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been made available by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, DAILY POST reports. Talismanic forward Victor Osimhen will keep his number 9 shirt, while newly  appointed captain Wilfred Ndidi maintains his regular number 4 shirt. Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will wear the iconic number 10, while regulars Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Frank Onyeka maintain their number 7, 11, and 8 shirt. New invitees Salim Fago, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ryan Alebiosu and Tochukwu Nnadi will wear numbers 25, 26, 27 and 28 respectively. The Super Eagles are gunning for…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the state. In a statement on Friday, issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, made available to the journalists in Ibadan, the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Kamoru Aderibigbe, stated that the beneficiaries are officers in sub-officer cadres, ranging from junior to senior levels. He added that the affected officers had enhanced their qualifications by acquiring relevant and approved courses from recognised tertiary institutions. “The approval would not only lead to improved remuneration for the affected officers, but…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted two pick-up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Borno State. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, many items including two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, two nylons of garri, assorted adult and children clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones,…

As we mark International Civil Aviation Day, it is important to reinforce the fact that aviation remains the most reliable, effective, efficient, and safest mode of transportation in the world. Air turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it is a normal part of flight, one for which aircraft are designed and pilots are expertly trained. Air Turbulence remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of air travel. For many passengers, any sudden movement in flight can trigger anxiety. Yet, within the aviation industry, Air turbulence is well-studied, well-managed, and, contrary to public perception, rarely a threat to the safety of an…

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, petroleum marketer Gabriel Ogbechie, and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria have emerged as leading winners at the maiden Petroleum Prize, Recognition and Awards 2025, organised by digital oil and gas intelligence platform, Petroleumprice.ng. The initiative, unveiled to promote performance, accountability, and measurable impact across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, is the first industry recognition framework built largely on user participation and supported by structured expert assessment. In a statement on Thursday, the platform said the Petroleum Prize was designed to depart from conventional industry honours by adopting a hybrid…

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, delivered a dominant performance on Saturday morning, stopping YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami. Although Paul exceeded expectations by lasting beyond the early rounds, Joshua’s superior power and experience proved decisive, according to The Athletic. The British boxer dropped Paul twice during a chaotic fifth round, setting the stage for the finish.Joshua sealed the victory in the sixth round, unleashing a sustained combination of heavy punches that left Paul unable to continue, prompting the referee to halt the contest. Speaking after the fight, Joshua turned his attention to…

Flickfunds Africa has appointed veteran actor, Norbert Young, as its new brand ambassador, marking a strategic move aimed at strengthening structure, funding, and ownership within Africa’s creative economy. With a career spanning more than four decades, Young is widely regarded for his discipline, consistency, and enduring influence in African film. In his new role, Young will serve as the public face of the brand’s expanding initiatives across the continent. He is expected to lead creative engagements, mentorship programmes, and participate in both physical and virtual activities of the Flickfunds Africa Academy, an initiative focused on equipping filmmakers with business, legal,…

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has criticized Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter for amplifying concerns about quantum computing threats to Bitcoin.“You make uninformed noise and try to move the market or something. You’re not helping,” Back said in an X post on Friday, after Carter explained in an X post why Castle Island Ventures invested in Project Eleven, a startup focused on protecting Bitcoin and other crypto assets from the threat of quantum computing.Back said the Bitcoin community is not in denial about the need to research and develop protections against potential quantum computing threats, but is instead doing…