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Below Deck Down Under‘s Daisy Kelliher called Ben Robinson out for living in the guest cabins — but was the chef actually allowed to reside there? “This season in the galley my big challenges [had to do with Ben],” Daisy exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the show’s return on Monday, February 2. “Ben is an interesting person to work with. He’s really fun, he’s a great personality and he’s great TV. But he is definitely a challenge.” Daisy acknowledged similarities between herself and Ben. “Maybe we’re both as kind of stubborn as each other,” she noted. “[Our issues were]…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fixed 28 and 29 March for its national convention, where its new leaders will be elected. The faction, chaired by Abdulrahman Mohammed, also scheduled ward and local government congresses for February, while state congresses are slated for March. The decisions were announced in a communiqué issued at the end of the faction’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday night at Mr Wike’s residence in Abuja. Reading the communiqué, the faction’s Publicity Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, said all actions…

Coventry City have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka on loan from Premier League side Brentford, a move that underlines the Sky Blues’ growing ambition as they chase a return to England’s top flight. The agreement includes an obligation to make the move permanent should Coventry secure promotion to the Premier League, a clear statement of intent from a club positioning itself for long-term stability at the highest level. Onyeka is a Sky Blue. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/3OTUnKQ8yO — Coventry City (@Coventry_City) February 2, 2026 Onyeka, 28, joined Brentford in the summer of 2021 and went on to make…

Leaders and stakeholders of Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritise the construction of the Ezhiba-Akpata road, describing its current state as a major challenge to movement, agriculture, and economic activities in the area. The appeal was made on Monday when the Aren Ezhiba, Chief Danlami Umbugadu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Administrator of Akun Area Administrative Council, Dr. Ismaila Garba Adigizi, at his office in Akpata. Speaking during the visit, Umbugadu said the deplorable condition of the road had caused hardship for residents and neighbouring communities, stressing that rehabilitation…

The internal crisis within the Labour Party, LP, intensified on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee, NWC, firmly rejected reconciliation efforts initiated by Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, describing the move as dishonest and ill-timed. The Abure faction maintained that the leadership dispute remains unresolved, stressing that ongoing legal proceedings have not been exhausted. It also accused Governor Otti of playing a central role in triggering the crisis currently engulfing the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, dismissed Otti’s reconciliation proposal, questioning both its sincerity and timing. “We are not interested in any reconciliation…

No fewer than 173 people lost their lives in 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025, according to data released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). A breakdown of the emergency statistics showed that despite the fatalities, the total number of emergencies recorded in 2025 declined compared to figures from 2024. The report revealed that road crashes accounted for the highest number of incidents, with 394 cases recorded during the year. This was followed by tanker and truck-related accidents with 249 incidents, while fire outbreaks accounted for 204 emergencies. On a monthly basis, February 2025 recorded…

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, reportedly has a release clause in his current contract. The 40-year-old is currently on strike and did not play in Monday’s Saudi Pro League fixture against Al Riyadh. Ronaldo could considering quitting the club in June and his options include a move to the Major Soccer League, MLS, or a return to Europe. It is understood that the Portugal captain. has a release clause of €50 million. Ronaldo is angry with how Al Nassr has been treated by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, PIF, the state entity that acquired the majority stakes in Al Nassr,…

February 3, 2026 8:46 am FCTA workers protesting at the National Industrial Court in Abuja. Photo: Gift Habib The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have suspended their planned protest in the Federal Capital Territory and instructed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration to return to their duties with immediate effect. The directive followed an overnight engagement involving labour leaders, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and members of the Senate Committee on the FCT. The meeting, which began late on Monday, stretched into the early hours of Tuesday, culminating in an agreement that led to…

A 32-year-old nursing mother, Omolara Olusoga, has appealed for N65m to undergo a kidney transplant after being diagnosed with kidney failure. A medical report signed by a Senior Medical Officer in Alimosho General Hospital, Dr Adeeyo A.B., and obtained by our correspondent, confirmed that both kidneys of the teacher and fashion designer have failed, requiring urgent medical intervention. Speaking with PUNCH Metro, Olusoga said her health challenges began during her pregnancy in 2023 when she was diagnosed with preeclampsia at the Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos. She explained that she underwent an emergency caesarean section…

Three Nigerian players in the Italian Serie A—Gift Orban, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and new signing Rafiu Durosinmi—have been affected by managerial changes at their clubs, following the dismissal of their respective coaches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Akinsanmiro and Durosinmi were impacted by Pisa’s decision to sack head coach Alberto Gilardino on Sunday, while Orban’s club, Hellas Verona, parted ways with Paolo Zanetti on Monday. Pisa confirmed on Sunday evening that they had ended their relationship with Gilardino, who was appointed at the start of the season on a two-year contract. The decisive blow came with a 3–1 home defeat to Sassuolo…