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Popular TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, has apologised to Nigerians from his hospital bed following his arrest over an attempted suicide on Sunday, December 14, 2025. In a now-viral video shared on Instagram, the influencer admitted that he allowed his emotions to overwhelm him, and expressed regret over the incident. “I am sorry, Nigerians. Please, I will never do that again. I let my emotions get to me; I didn’t do it intentionally,” he said. Peller attempted to take his own life during a live-stream on the Lekki–Epe Expressway; an incident that ended in a road crash. The livestream, which…

The rustle of weeds has replaced the hum of daily life in parts of Kwara State. Once Nigeria’s most peaceful state, communities now flee under the shadow of banditry and abductions, writes DARE AKOGUN For decades, Kwara State lived up to its sobriquet – State of Harmony. Nestled between Nigeria’s restive North and its bustling Southwest, it was the kind of place where farmers rose with the dawn, traders filled weekly markets with chatter, and students rode motorcycles through serene communities unbothered by the storms of violence raging elsewhere. In less than a year, banditry and kidnapping have carved a…

OpenAI will now give you the ability to dial up — or down — ChatGPT’s warmth and enthusiasm. An update rolling out on Friday gives you the option to choose whether you want “more” or “less” of these personality traits, or stick with the default.There are also options to tweak how often ChatGPT uses emoji, headers, and lists. You can find these settings by tapping the menu at the top left corner of the ChatGPT app, selecting your profile, heading to Personalization, and choosing Add Characteristics. Alongside these options, you can pick a “personality” for the AI chatbot, including whether…

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most outspoken advocates for digital assets in the current session of the US Congress, will leave office in 2027.In a Friday X post, Lummis announced that she would not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026. She was elected to a six-year term and assumed office in January 2021, quickly establishing herself as a blockchain and Bitcoin-focused politician who later aligned with US President Donald Trump’s crypto agenda.“Deciding not to run for reelection does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to…

Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio) has seen better days. As a former member of the revolutionary group the French 75, he led an anti-establishment resistance that rebelled against a capitalist society. Nowadays, he just smokes pot and does his best to raise his teenage daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti), by himself. But when Willa’s life is threatened by an old enemy from his past, Bob sobers up, teams up with his buddy Sergio (Benicio del Toro), and embarks on a quest across Southern California to rescue his daughter. If there’s one 2025 movie you need to see, it’s One Battle After Another.…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday warned state governors that he may be compelled to issue an Executive Order to ensure direct allocations to local governments if they fail to comply with a Supreme Court ruling affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s third tier of government. The president delivered the warning during the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, attended by governors, National Working Committee members, and other party leaders. Mr Tinubu had earlier sounded a similar warning at the APC’s 14th National Caucus meeting on Thursday,…

President Bola Tinubu has described his journey to the presidency as a challenging path marked by numerous obstacles, attributing his success to perseverance and divine guidance. Speaking at the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu reflected on the difficulties faced by both his campaign and the nation in the period leading up to the 2023 general election. He noted that Nigerians endured severe economic and social strains, including food shortages, the currency redesign initiative and widespread fuel scarcity, which resulted in long queues at petrol stations. “I faced obstacles on my…

A post-primary school teacher, identified as Simon Iorkase, has reportedly been shot dead in Abaji-Kpav, Tordonga, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following a disagreement with the Ward Commander of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, BSCPG. Sources disclosed that the incident occurred while the BSCPG Ward Commander was at his lawful duty post. According to them, the Commander was exchanging pleasantries with a young woman he knew when two men, suspected to be heavily intoxicated, approached them. An eyewitness told DAILY POST: “One of the men began harassing the girl, insisting that he was her teacher and questioning…

Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson has made his predictions for the Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend. Newcastle United will clash with Chelsea at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. Manchester City will face West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening, while Tottenham will host Liverpool at home. Everton will tackle Arsenal on Saturday night at home, and Aston Villa will face Manchester United on Sunday evening at Villa Park. Here is Merson’s Premier League predictions via Sportskeeda: Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea Bournemouth 3-1 Burnley Brighton 2-1 Sunderland Man City 3-1 West Ham Wolves 1-2 Brentford Tottenham…

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have again expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the country’s economy was on the brink of collapse when he assumed office in May 2023. The governors said the country’s coffers were virtually empty at the time, weighed down by an unsustainable petrol subsidy regime, severe foreign-exchange distortions and widespread fiscal leakages. Speaking on behalf of the governors at the 15th National Executive Council meeting of the APC held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Friday, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of…