Author: News Room

Former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Istifanus Mwansat, has insisted that the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang was not arm-twisted to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mwansat stated this on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, stressing that the governor’s decision was the best. DAILY POST reports that Governor Mutfwang formally defected to the APC on Tuesday after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. “Plateau people are with Governor Mutfwang, he was not arm-twisted to join APC. His defection to APC was the best. “He does not need an automatic…

Former Manchester United player, Phil Jones, was unimpressed with how Arsenal central defenders, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba played during Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester United. He called the pair’s display ‘weak’ and ‘fragile,’ and said it was the most ‘fractious’ he had ever seen them. Arsenal suffered their first home loss of the season, losing 3-2 to United at the Emirates Stadium. The result cut the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table from seven points to four points. Magalhaes and Saliba, who have both been key players in the team’s defense for the last few seasons,…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic viability and repositioning the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and Veterans. A statement on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information, Enderline Chukwu unbehalf of the Director Information and Public Relations, said the committee was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Ministry of Defence headquarters,…

The police have confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl, Aisha Abubakar, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe. The incident was reported to the police at about 12noon on Tuesday by the victim’s father, Malam Abubakar, who alleged that his daughter was a victim of culpable homicide. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Tuesday, the deceased was sent to buy soya beans on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at about 5:40 pm but failed to return home. “She was sent…

The All Progressives Congress deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Murtala Garo, has welcomed Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the party, describing the defection as a step towards political stability and sustainable development in the state. Garo, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said in a statement on Tuesday that the governor’s decision to join the ruling party reflected political maturity and foresight at a time when Kano and the country required unity and inclusive governance. “I formally welcome His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the All…

The Federal Government has taken steps towards resolving Nigeria’s estimated N4tn power sector debt burden as five power generation companies signed settlement agreements under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, following the issuance of a N501bn bond. The bond, which reportedly recorded 100 per cent subscription, was issued in Lagos on Tuesday, attracting interest from pension funds, banks, asset managers, and other institutional investors, signalling renewed confidence in the government’s electricity market reforms and its approach to resolving legacy sector challenges. The programme, driven by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address payment arrears owed to power generation companies…

Grieving Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that he spoke with his father, Sunday Ndidi, just hours before the retired military officer died in a road accident in Delta State on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. Ndidi’s father was reportedly involved in an accident in Umunede, Delta State, and was confirmed dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State. The death was confirmed by the player’s club, Turkish side Besiktas, at about noon on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, the 29-year-old expressed deep sadness over the loss, revealing that they had spoken earlier that day.…

Bitcoin could break out of its “sideways funk” if the United States central bank attempts to support a failing Japanese bond market by printing money, according to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes.Hayes proposed a theory on Wednesday about how the Federal Reserve “could be printing money to manipulate the yen and JGB [Japanese government bond] markets.”Japan faces a dual crisis: the yen is weakening while Japanese government bond yields are rising simultaneously, signaling a potential loss of market confidence. This also impacts the US because Japanese investors might sell US Treasurys to buy higher-yielding JGBs instead.“Will a meltdown of the yen…

Clark Hunt is just like every NFL fan, waiting to see what Travis Kelce will decide about his possible retirement — but the Kansas City Chiefs owner does have his own dream scenario for the tight end. “Well as an organization, we certainly hope that he will come back,” Hunt, 60, said during an appearance on the Tuesday, January 27, episode of NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. Hunt noted that Kelce, 36, had “another great year” with the organization even if it wasn’t “maybe on par with where he was four or five years ago.” The Chiefs CEO pointed out…

Galatasaray head into Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Manchester City with history firmly within reach and ambition driving every step to the Etihad Stadium. For the Turkish giants, qualification for the knockout rounds remains the immediate objective. But beyond survival, there is a far bigger landmark in sight. Galatasaray are just two goals away from becoming the first Turkish club to reach 250 goals in the European Cup and Champions League combined, a milestone that would cement their legacy on the continent. At the heart of that pursuit stands Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, records and responsibility The Nigerian striker…