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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party remains open to welcoming the former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Yilwatda made the remark amid recent political realignments and speculations in Kano State politics, which have also drawn reactions from Kwankwaso. Recall that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, recently defected from the NNPP to the APC, alongside members of the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, the APC chairman said that although the party is not…

Blackburn Rovers head coach Valérien Ismaël is awaiting further updates on Ryan Alebiosu after the Nigerian defender suffered a hamstring injury in their 1–0 home defeat to Hull City on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Alebiosu was withdrawn at half-time, marking his second appearance for the club since returning from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After making his Nigeria debut on December 30, 2025, against Uganda, the 24-year-old was sidelined for the remainder of the tournament due to a cut and only returned to club action last weekend. Just two games into his comeback, the right-back has now picked…

The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, in Irepodun Local Government Area, has reopened for academic and administrative activities following the directive of the state government amid improved security conditions. The reopening was contained in an internal memorandum issued on Monday and sighted by The PUNCH. The memo, referenced CEO/ADMIN/27/Vol.1/268 and dated February 2, 2026, was signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. The memorandum, addressed to staff and students and issued from the office of the Registrar, stated that the college had resumed with immediate effect. “In line with the directive of His Excellency, the Executive…

Binance has kicked off its $1 billion SAFU conversion into Bitcoin with a $100 million purchase, shifting its user protection fund out of stablecoins and into BTC.Crypto exchange Binance has bought its first 1,315 Bitcoin as part of its conversion plan for the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU).The Bitcoin (BTC), worth $101 million, was bought for an average price of $77,409.89 per coin, according to data from Blockchain.com. Binance says it expects to shift the rest of SAFU’s $1B from stablecoins to Bitcoin within the next 27 days.A Binance spokesperson told Cointelegraph on Friday that the SAFU fund will…

Cher arguably stole the show when she mistakenly announced that Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards was won by the late R&B musician Luther Vandross. The musical icon, 79, slipped up after Kendrick Lamar and SZA were in fact awarded the prestigious title on Sunday, February 1, for their collaboration “Luther,” a track that samples Vandross’ 1982 duet with Cheryl Lynn, “If This World Were Mine.” The hilarious mistake occurred when Cher attempted to announce Lamar, 38, and SZA, 36, while reading the envelope she’d been given by Grammys organizers. Amid her excitement, Cher announced Vandross, who…

In January, Nigeria officially designated Lakurawa as a terrorist organisation. Its deadly attacks in the country’s northwestern region first grabbed public attention in 2024, and between November 2024 and September 2025, nearly 100 people – mostly community members – were killed. Lakurawa was the target of the United States’ (US) Christmas Day 2025 air strikes. While official outcome assessments remain unavailable, sources with direct access to the group say at least 136 fighters died, with dozens more injured and about 200 missing. But sporadic airstrikes alone are insufficient. Degrading the group requires sustained action that combines strikes with operations by…

Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Igbo people to be ware of discord in Igboland. Ejimakor made call in a statement posted on his official X handle against the backdrop of the Sit-at-home ban in the Southeast region. DAILY POST reports that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, had last week shut down Onitsha main market over the refusal of traders to end the sit-at-home observed every Monday. The governor’s action stirred controversy across the country with many supporting his decision and others opposing it.But in reaction, Ejimakor…

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta North Coalition for Equity, DNCE, have raised an alarm over continued exclusion of pioneer and loyal members of the APC from key decision-making processes and appointments in the state. The coalition also called on the National Chairman of the party and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to ensure that long-standing members of the party are fully included in the affairs of government. The coalition made the call during a meeting held in Agbor, Ika South local government area, Delta State, on Sunday, where party stakeholders urged party leaders to address their concerns…

Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee, Davido has revealed that his hit track With You, featuring Omah Lay, almost didn’t make the final cut of his 5IVE album. Speaking during an interview with OkayAfrica, reposted by HYPETRIBE on Monday, Davido shared that the song failed to impress during internal listening sessions and was not seen as a standout by his team. “Man, it’s so crazy because that song almost didn’t make the album. With You was not in anybody’s top five,” he said. The singer admitted that the song’s massive success later became an emotional moment for him, as he often reflects…

Lazio has rejected offers from Premier League clubs, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. According to transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Lazio refused to entertain offers from Forest, and Bournemouth for the player. Dele-Bashiru has struggled for minutes at Lazio this season, and was widely tipped to seek a move away from the Rome-based club during the winter transfer window. The Nigeria international will, however, remain in Italy until at least the end of the season. Turkish Super Lig, Trabzonspor were also credited with an interest in the midfielder. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hataypsor in 2024. He…