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Jennifer Esposito is setting the record straight after multiple media outlets reported the actress “lost” her home. “For all who have reached out I thank you,” Esposito, 52, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, February 7. “This shaming, blaming and trying to put a woman who dared to do better than what I was told I could achieve has to stop. But it probably won’t- so- we just keep going.” Esposito also shared screenshots of a recent story she published on her Substack, taking aim at outlets she claims “picked up a post about me ‘losing my house,’” calling the reporting…

The Chief Operating Officer of the PREMIUM TIMES Group, Musikilu Mojeed, has said the organisation’s publishing arm is using books to document political history, interrogate power, and preserve Nigeria’s social and democratic experience. Mr Mojeed, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES newspaper, said Premium Times Books was founded on the belief that democracy cannot thrive in a society that does not understand how power works, how institutions function, and why governance often fails. He made the remarks on Saturday at the launch of a book, “The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria,”authored by a former senator, Effiong Bob, and…

Nigeria’s doubles pair, Canice Abua and Michael Emmanuel, defeated Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin and Khumoyun Sultanov 7–6, 6–4 at the ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos. The closely fought encounter saw the Nigerians edge a tie-break first set before asserting control in the second to win in straight sets. The victory boosted Nigeria’s Davis Cup campaign and drew loud cheers from home supporters at the Lagos venue. In singles action, Daniel Adeleye beat Uzbekistan’s Khumoyun Sultanov 6–3, 6–4 in a reverse singles match. Adeleye delivered a confident display, breaking serve at crucial moments to dominate both sets and secure another point…

Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, has described president Bola Tinubu as a dwarf in Nigeria’s political history. Dalung said this on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, Tinubu should not be compared with great leaders like Saduana and Awolowo. “Tinubu is a dwarf in Nigerian political history, and should not be compared with great leaders because great political leaders make legacies. They serve the people. They work for the people. “If Tinubu is a great politician as being speculated, let us see this translated into action,” he said.

Oyo State Police command has disclosed that it has seized no fewer than nine bags of Indian hemp. The command also revealed that it seized one hundred and one (101) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Canadian Loud. Other illegal drugs were also seized during the operation, DAILY POST gathered. The Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, made these declarations via a statement. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. Ayanlade, while speaking, noted that the operation was in fulfilment of the command’s resolve to combat the use of illicit and prohibited…

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller, has begged his ex-girlfriend, Jarvis to reconsider their relationship. Peller made the plea while expressing regret over their failed relationship. DAILY POST recalls that the lover birds announced their breakup in a separate video in December 2025. However, in a video that surfaced on Sunday, Peller was seen pleading with Jarvis for a second chance and promised never to breakup with her again. While assuring Jarvis that their relationship will be private if they reunited, the Tiktok streamer said he has grown more matured than before. Sitting together inside a car, Peller said in Pidgin “If…

Manchester City captain, Bernardo Silva, has admitted that defeat to Liverpool would have seen them out of the Premier League title race. Silva cancelled out Dominik Szobozslai, as City came from behind to win 2-1 at Anfield, thanks to a late Erling Haaland penalty. Pep Guardiola’s men remain six points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. Silva said: “For the distance that we have to Arsenal, coming here it is the toughest place in the Premier League by far but we needed to go for another goal. When I scored, I was happy but we needed another and…

A former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind the planned protest at the National Assembly on Monday by prominent activists, labour unions, and elder statesmen, describing it as a legitimate response to what he called the Senate’s erosion of public trust and democratic standards. Dalung made the remarks on Sunday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Dalung’s endorsement came amid growing outrage over the Senate’s decision to remove mandatory electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, a move critics say could weaken transparency in…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of a medical doctor, Dr Abu Babatunde, and the killing of his younger brother in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling the criminal network responsible for kidnappings in Auchi and its environs. The viral flyer used to seek donation from the public when the doctor was abducted. According to the statement, the first suspect, Saminu Kawujie, was arrested on February…

Atletico Madrid slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga, three days after thrashing the Andalusian side in the Copa del Rey. Antony’s first-half strike split the teams, earning his side revenge and leaving Atletico, third, 13 points behind leaders Barcelona after they beat Mallorca on Saturday. Betis, fifth, continued their push towards the top four, now trailing fourth-placed Villarreal by four points, although they have played two more matches than the Yellow Submarine. Diego Simeone’s Atletico waltzed into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a hefty 5-0 win at Betis on Thursday,…