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Members of the Association of New Ogun State Civil and Public Service Retirees on Thursday, called for a postponement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), lamenting that it has left them unprepared, vulnerable and exposed to severe hardship. The retirees made the call in a protest held at the governor’s office, Okemosan Abeokuta, stressing that the money received under the CPS arrangement, is not enough to cater for their basic survival and needs. Speaking on behalf of the senior citizens, Omopariola Oluwole, noted that they face shame, ridicule and even emotional trauma following their inability to meet their basic obligations.…

Former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday stormed different Area Councils in Abuja ahead of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Councils’ elections. Obi made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday, where he revealed he had engaged directly with the grassroots. He said that leadership is not a distant concept but forged through presence, endurance, and authentic connection, adding that true leadership must always be accessible, grounded in the realities of the people it serves. The former Anambra state governor reaffirmed commitment to inclusive development that permeates every sector of society. “Today,…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed detention of it officers for allegedly shooting and killing a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. Following the incident, the command has also commenced a comprehensive investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred on 27 January, 2026 at about 10:30 pm around Hariz Filling Station along the ever busy Abakaliki- Enugu highway. It said Preliminary reports indicate that operatives of the Command attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, while on routine patrol around the Spera-in-Deo Flyover, responded to a distress call when one of the officers unprofessionally shot in the…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother after a brief illness, DAILY POST reports. Mrs Sarah Chukwueze died in the early hours of Thursday. The announcement of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze’s passing was made by Samuel’s sister, Princess Chukwueze, and his brother, David, on their respective social media platforms. DAILY POST recalls Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi also lost his father earlier this week. Joseph Ndidi was involved in a fatal road accident in Delta State The two players were part of the Super Eagles squad that finished in third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Economic Community of West African States has placed regional security at the centre of its agenda as it works toward achieving five per cent economic growth across West Africa, according to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray. Speaking in Abuja at a meeting with development partners on Thursday, Touray, while presenting highlights of the ECOWAS 2025 annual report, said security challenges continued to affect parts of the region, prompting intensified engagement by the bloc. “If we look at the various sectors and areas of our activities, we will see that in the area of peace and security,…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has remitted a record N8.503tn revenue to the Federation Account jointly run by the federal, state, and local governments, between January and December 2025, The PUNCH reports. The amount represented a 17 per cent increase over the N7.265tn remitted in 2024 and emerged as the highest contribution by any revenue-generating agency to the federation. This is according to an analysis of the NUPRC revenue collection documents from January to December 2025, presented at the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting and obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday. The 2025 remittance came at a time when…

Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba has stepped up preparations for his February 14 bout against former IBF champion Charles Martin, posting a video of his training routine on Instagram, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31-year-old shared footage of his endurance training and jogs with the caption, “Fight date 2/14.” Ajagba will headline Zuffa Boxing’s third Paramount+ card on Valentine’s Day at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout represents an intriguing pairing for the upstart promotion’s series aimed at showcasing rising talent. It also revives a previously planned matchup that was once scheduled by Top Rank for November 2023.…

Fidelity is launching a stablecoin that investors will be able to buy and sell for $1 when it arrives in the “coming weeks.” The stablecoin, called Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), will live on the Ethereum network and is backed by cash reserves, cash equivalents, and short-term US Treasuries, according to CoinDesk.A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that’s typically pegged to an asset, like the US dollar. More companies and financial institutions have started launching stablecoins of their own after President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act last July, which lays out a framework for the digital currency. In addition…

Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.US lawmakers are beginning a key markup session Thursday morning on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, marking a pivotal step in Congress’ effort to establish clearer rules for digital asset markets.The bill has been months in the making and follows sustained pressure from the crypto industry and some lawmakers to move beyond enforcement-led regulation. Today’s session may signal how much bipartisan support remains and which provisions may face resistance as lawmakers debate the future framework for US digital asset…

The Green Mile had a star-studded cast that featured Tom Hanks, Bonnie Hunt, Sam Rockwell and more. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. The drama, which is inspired by the Stephen King novel of the same name, follows a death row prison guard named Paul Edgecomb (Hanks) who witnesses supernatural events after a new convict (Michael Clarke Duncan) arrives at the facility. Following its release in 1999, The Green Mile was a box-office success and received critical acclaim. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Duncan. Keep…