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APC denies viral Bello Turji party membership slip

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the public to disregard the APC membership slip featuring notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the membership slip is a fabrication and fake “The attention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been drawn to a fake “APC membership slip” in circulation on social media falsely suggesting that a despicable and notorious terrorist, Mohammed Bello Turji, was registered as a member of our Party in the ongoing APC Electronic Registration and Validation Exercise. “The membership slip is a fabrication,…

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Ekiti Police uncover alleged baby factory, arrest suspects

The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory located in Ikere local government area of Ekiti State. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti. Other people arrested were, Onuoha Gloria ‘28 yrs’, Victoria Linus ‘25 yrs’, Ihegbogu Mercy ‘21 yrs’ and a heavily pregnant Emmanuel Esther ’23yrs’. The statement read in part, “On the 24/01/2026 at about 08:30hrs, the Command received a credible tip-off that the prime suspect,…

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Transfer: Super Falcons’ Ayinde completes move to Swedish champions BK Häcken

Super Falcons midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has completed a free transfer to Swedish Damallsvenskan champions BK Häcken, marking a new chapter in her club career. Ayinde joined the Wasps on a free transfer after parting ways with FC Rosengård, where she spent three years. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder has also played in Belarus for FC Minsk, and in Sweden for Asarums IF FK and Eskilstuna United DFF. Ayinde is expected to play a key role in BK Häcken’s bid to successfully defend their league title. The move also presents an opportunity for her to compete for major honours and further establish…

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W’Bank scheme: States get 30-day deadline to publish health, education contracts

In a fresh push to deepen transparency and accountability in public procurement, the World Bank–assisted Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Programme of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has directed state governments to publish contract award information for basic education and primary healthcare procurements within 30 days after the end of each quarter. The National Coordinator of the HOPE-GOV Programme, Assad Hassan, disclosed this on Monday during the first Implementation Support Meeting of 2026 with State Focal Persons, held virtually in Abuja ahead of the programme’s First Year Verification by Independent Verification Agents. In a statement…

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Army Arrests Gun Runner with 245 Cartridges in Cross River

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gun runner in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, recovering 245 pump-action cartridges during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect was apprehended by troops of 245 Battalion, operating under the Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, on Sunday, January 26, 2026, following credible intelligence on illegal arms movement in the area. The suspect, identified as Ojo Friday, is an indigene of Ochon community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, but is said to be resident in Abomege, Ebonyi State. According to the Army, the recovered cartridges were allegedly…

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NFF mourns death of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi fathe

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in an automobile accident. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where we finished with the bronze medals. “He had returned to Turkey with great motivation and high hopes of helping his club win silverware this season, and also help the…

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TikToker Peller quits law school days after admission

Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has hinted that he may no longer return to school, barely days after celebrating his admission to study law at a private university in Lagos State. Peller made the disclosure in a voice note shared on his channel on Tuesday, where he complained that attending school was affecting his ability to make money. “Guys, I swear to God, I remember I said I am going to school… I am not going again. I am not going again,” he said. The content creator explained that spending hours in class without earning…

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TikTok US is mostly back up and running

As we moved into the third day of the TikTokalypse, the app appears to have finally stabilized in the US, as we verified that it’s possible to consistently publish new videos and even have other people watch them. That hasn’t been a simple task since the service started having problems early Sunday morning, but on Tuesday morning, I was able to post a new short video and watch one published by my colleague in the UK.A statement from TikTok USDS, the new Trump admin-assigned owners and operators of the brand in the United States, said it has “made significant progress…

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UK Avoids ‘US Malaise’ as FCA Finalizes Rules

The UK’s top financial regulator is finalizing its framework for the crypto industry. The rulemaking process has been long, but industry observers note that the country has avoided the political tit-for-tat that is hampering the US CLARITY Act.On Jan. 23, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its final consultation. The public may now comment on its suggested framework, consisting of 10 regulatory proposals. The three-year process is expected to reach a conclusion in March, with full implementation by October 2027.The proposed rules have gone through multiple iterations since 2023, as some observers expressed concern that the UK would fall too…

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Brandi Glanville’s Health Battle: Facial Disfigurement, Diagnosis, More

Brandi Glanville has had a difficult two years due dealing with a mysterious medical condition that has caused facial disfigurement. In July 2024, Glanville first opened up about her health issues, noting that she wanted to sue Bravo because of it. “This stress has ruined my health. I have uncontrollable stress induced angio-edema I haven’t worked for a year … to [sic] depressed to do my podcast,” she wrote via X, noting that she was “to [sic] swollen 4cameo or OF [Only Fans].” (According to the Mayo Clinic, stress induced angioedema causes swelling in the deeper layers of the skin,…

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