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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Your outerwear says a lot about you, and Ashley Graham’s shaggy coat proves the model isn’t afraid to get a little glam. . . even when the rest of her outfit is casual. She’s inspiring Us to take the same approach to winter style, because life’s too short to skip out on faux-fur, right? Not only did we find a fuzzy lookalike for her runway-worthy layer, but we’re ready to help you style it to nail the supermodel’s vibe. In…

An energy expert, Nick Agule, had said that electricity is cheaper in the United Kingdom than in Nigeria. Agule made this known on Wednesday in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. This comes as the Federal Government has indicated plans to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidies with state and local governments from 2026. The development signals a shift from the current arrangement where the Federal Government bears most of the cost. Agule’s remark is also coming anid the incessant collapse of the national grid, a development that happened two times almost within one week in…

The Election Petition Tribunal hearing a case challenging last year’s Adamawa State House of Assembly by-election in Ganye has affirmed the election of Misa Musa Jauro of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal ruled on Wednesday that Jauro was the duly elected member representing Ganye Constituency in the state Assembly. It dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which sought to overturn the August 2025 by-election results. The petition, lodged by the PDP candidate, Buba Mohammed Joda, was held by the tribunal to be without merit, as it failed to establish sufficient grounds…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Wednesday said it has rescued an 81-year-old man from a suspected fraud syndicate operating in Uyo and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo. He said the command arrested three suspected members of the fraud syndicate during its operation on Tuesday. The police spokesperson said the arrest followed a report from a concerned citizen on the activities of the suspects, who specialise in using tricycles to deceive members of the public. “The Akwa Ibom Police Command wishes to inform the…

Veteran Nigerian comic actor, Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has called out popular marketer, Olasco Films, over an unpaid job. Speaking in a now trending interview with media personality, Olugbenga Oropo Valentine on SAWORO program, the actor stated that he hasn’t forgiven Olasco for his refusal to pay for a movie he produced for him some years ago. Narrating the incident, Okunnu who tagged the unpaid money his “sweat”, noted that he didn’t get a dime from the money made from the movie he produced, directed and played lead role. “I once did a movie for Olascoand he didn’t…

Chelsea’s Tyrique George has shared insights into his heritage, revealing that his father is Nigerian while his mother is Ghanaian. Currently on loan at Everton, George discussed his background during an interview about his life off the pitch. At just 19 years old, the talented midfielder has the opportunity to represent Nigeria, Ghana, or England at the international level. In a segment on Everton’s official channel, George introduced himself by saying, “I am Tyrique George, and here are five things you should know about me. He explained, “I was born in Camden, London, my mum is Ghanaian, and my dad…

Nearly four in every ten cancer cases recorded globally are linked to preventable risk factors, the World Health Organisation has warned, saying millions of lives could be saved if countries invest more aggressively in prevention. The WHO made stated this in a statement on Tuesday while releasing a new global analysis conducted with its International Agency for Research on Cancer, ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4. According to the report, “up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented… 37 per cent of all new cancer cases diagnosed in 2022 — estimated at about 7.1 million…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, in collaboration with the Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, has reunited 10 trafficked children with their biological parents in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The children were rescued on January 31, 2026, after operatives of NAPTIP intercepted a suspected trafficker conveying them at Kurmi Motor Park, Jalingo. Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Taraba State Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Bako Amos, said the children were formally handed over to their families on February 2. He said the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child…

Political scientist Akinwunmi Akinfenwa has asserted that while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, remains a formidable force in Nigerian politics, Governor Seyi Makinde maintains an undisputed stranglehold on the political landscape of Oyo State. Speaking on the ARISE TV Morning Show on Wednesday, Akinfenwa provided a clinical analysis of the power dynamics within the Peoples Democratic Party and the strategic manoeuvres of the Presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the perceived influence of Wike across various states, Akinfenwa was quick to draw a line at the borders of Oyo. He said, “Well, let me…

United Bank for Africa has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer of its United Kingdom subsidiary. The appointment, announced in a statement on Tuesday and becoming effective 2 February 2026, is said to reinforce the group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world. The PUNCH reports that UBA UK plays a critical role within UBA Group’s international network, supporting African corporates, financial institutions, sovereigns and global partners through its strong capabilities in correspondent banking, trade finance, transaction banking and treasury services. As…