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The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on 6 February in Italy, attracting the attention of fans both online and offline. Hundreds of athletes will participate, and the host cities are expected to welcome large crowds. Kaspersky experts have listed the types of threats that may emerge in the context of a major international event, regardless of its location. The Event Audience as a Target The Olympics attract thousands of people travelling to the host country. Offline spectators may face unpleasant surprises, such as fake tickets, which scammers distribute. This could result in stolen funds from bank accounts or even compromised…
The United States military has officially acknowledged the presence of American troops in Nigeria, confirming that a limited contingent of US forces has been deployed to the country. This marks the first public confirmation of US boots on the ground since American airstrikes carried out in December. According to a Reuters report, the announcement was made by Dagvin Anderson, the head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). He explained that the deployment followed a bilateral understanding between Washington and Abuja aimed at boosting counterterrorism cooperation. DAILY POST had earlier reported that President Donald Trump authorised airstrikes on what he…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has boasted that it is witnessing influx of young people into the party than the elderly. The National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, made this revelation on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. According to him: “We discovered that we have more young people coming to APC than the elderly. “When we discuss people coming back to the APC, we don’t discuss the governors. We are rather discussing ordinary Nigerians who move to the APC everyday. “We are doing e-registration. We did some sampling and opinion…
Oyo State Fire Service has announced that it has recovered two bodies from two wells in the state. One body was recovered from a deep well in Saki, while another was recovered in Ogbomoso. Chairman of the Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST Wednesday morning. Akinwande said that the body of a 45-year-old man was recovered from a deep well at Mokola area of Saki on Monday. He said that the incident occurred when the man was trying to rescue a goal that was trapped in the well. Akinwande also disclosed that…
Samha Inuwa, a well-known actress in the Northern Nigerian film industry, Kannywood, has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged abuse of the Naira. Inuwa was taken into custody by operatives of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The arrest followed the circulation of a viral video on social media in which the actress was seen using Naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose. Confirming the development in a statement, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the video prompted swift action from the Commission. According to Oyewale,…
Morocco are ready to appeal the decision that led to fines of $415,000 and match bans, following the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the country’s football federation confirmed on Tuesday. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, fined both Morocco and Senegal, over incidents that happened during the match. Senegal, who won 1-0 after extra time, will not challenge CAF’s decision. Morocco’s football federation and national team player Ismael Saibari were each fined a total of $415,000. During the final, ball boys tried to take a towel from Senegal’s goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy. This single incident resulted in a…
The Federal Government says it will deduct ₦3.6tn from the Federation Account to cushion electricity subsidy costs, as NECO releases the 2025 SSCE External results with over 80 per cent scoring five credits and above. Bandit attacks in Katsina and Kwara states have killed at least 30 people, while medical experts warn that tying limbs after snakebites reduces victims’ chances of survival. In politics, PDP governors are resisting moves by the Wike bloc to dismantle state committees ahead of the national convention, and ruling houses in Ogun State have warned against outsiders’ interference in the stool selection process. A mother…
The Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Old Girls Association unveiled a digital initiative as part of activities marking the school’s 70th anniversary. The anniversary celebration featured a series of mentorship programmes, digital projects, reunions and community outreach activities, bringing together alumnae from different graduating sets under the association’s ‘Back to School’ initiative. Founded in 1956, Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba, Lagos, hosted former students who returned in their old school uniforms, showcasing styles worn across different generations. Speaking with PUNCH Metro in Lagos on Friday, a former national president of the association, Josephine Effa-Chukwuma, said the milestone…
Konga has launched a Valentine campaign aimed squarely at single shoppers, marking a shift from traditional couple-focused marketing as Nigeria’s e-commerce giant taps into changing consumer behaviour. The campaign, tagged “Black Valentine: Special Love Series,” runs from 1 to 16 February 2026, and offers discounts of up to 60 per cent alongside same-day delivery across key categories including Home and Kitchen, Computing, Electronics, Beauty, and Personal Care. “The narrative around Valentine’s Day needs expansion,” Senior Vice President at Konga, Irfan Vayani, said in a statement on Tuesday. Valentine’s Day promotions in Nigeria have typically centred on romantic gifting for couples.…
New Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has set his sights on gaining promotion back to the Premier League with the Championship leaders after joining them on loan from Brentford, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Coventry City announced the signing of the midfielder on Monday in one of the deadline-day moves of the January transfer window. The deal includes an obligation to buy should the club achieve promotion to the Premier League, and the 28-year-old is ready to embrace the challenge. “I’m very happy to be here. I’m a strong midfielder, I’m a winner and I always want to fight for my…
