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There was tension in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday, when police operatives allegedly shot dead a private motorcyclist in the area. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred at about 9:00 p.m. along the Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway in the state capital. A witness told this newspaper that the incident occurred when some police officers attached to the Central Police Station in Abakaliki began pursuing the motorcyclist who refused the officers’ instruction to stop. The witness, who asked not to be named, said the officers were pursuing the motorcyclist from Afor-Ezunna Street because he had violated the state government’s order that motorcycle…

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a N1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, a major infrastructure project expected to transform urban transportation and stimulate economic growth in the state. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, disclosed the approval on Wednesday while addressing members of the Kano contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. According to the governor, the rail project is designed to provide a modern, efficient and affordable mass…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned comments by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, who called on the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, to resign. In a statement issued by the party’s Kano State spokesman, Ibrahim Karaye, the NNPP said the constitution still allows the deputy governor to remain in office. The party explained that the commissioner’s remarks followed Gwarzo’s decision not to defect with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and some aides to the APC. According to the NNPP, Gwarzo has the right to continue performing his duties because he and the governor were elected on…

Ngei Oluka has joined Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United on a short-term loan deal, DAILY POST reports. Oluka joined the Solid Miners from Nigeria National League (NNL) side City FC. City FC announced Oluka’s departure in a statement on Thursday. The Abuja-based club expressed optimism that the player would make a major impact with the team. “We can confirm that Ngei Oluka has headed out on loan to NPFL outfit Nasarawa United for the rest of the 2025/2026 season,” City FC wrote on social media. “Ngei has shown immense dedication and growth during his time with us,…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged intending Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Jesus Christ and the state during their forthcoming pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during a  “Service of Dedication” organised in preparation for the 2026 Pilgrimage by Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja. The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode. He urged the intending pilgrims to use the exercise to pray for peace in the state and the entire Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to their spiritual growth, safety…

A former councillor, Olatunbosun Ipaye, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ijebu North Constituency I (Ijebu Igbo), on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Ipaye made the declaration while addressing party leaders, elders, youths, women and supporters in Ijebu Igbo, on Thursday, describing his ambition as a call to service and responsibility. “Today is not just another gathering; today is a conversation with destiny. Today is a call to service, responsibility and renewed commitment,” he said. The aspirant, who represented Ward 05 (Oke-Agbo) as a councillor, said…

Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisation DataPro Limited has projected a surge in individual privacy claims and constitutional lawsuits in 2026, with organisations urged to remain “litigation ready” by preserving data processing records and strengthening internal controls. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Head of Emerging Services Ademikun Adeseyoju and made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, ahead of the firm’s commemoration of its 2026 Privacy Week, themed ‘Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics, and Innovation’. The PUNCH reports that Nigeria transitioned from the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation to the full statutory power of the Nigeria…

There’s never a shortage of weird tech debuting at CES every year. A new company called Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter, or TDM, announced a peculiar pair of headphones at the show earlier this month with a feature no one has tried before. The Neo headphones can be rolled up like a hedgehog which turns them into a compact Bluetooth speaker for those times when you want to share a real banger with those around you. They were expected to launch through a Kickstarter slated for this month, but TDM now says the crowdfunding campaign will officially open on February 10th, 2026.Pricing…

Key takeaways:Bitfinex Bitcoin margin longs hit 2-year highs, but arbitrage suggests this isn’t a purely bullish price indicator.Bitcoin price drops as tech stock valuations and gold gains drive investors toward cautious, risk-averse behavior.Bitcoin (BTC) price plummeted to its lowest level in over two months on Thursday, retesting the $84,000 support. This sell-off aligned with a broader move toward risk aversion after Microsoft (MSFT US) shares tanked 11% following reports of increased capital expenditures and disappointing quarterly cloud server revenue.​Investors are currently analyzing why demand for bullish margin positions surged to a two-year high despite a 26% price decline over the…

When New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye steps onto the field at the 2026 Super Bowl, he’ll be doing so at a stadium that holds unforgettable memories for him and his father. A decade before he guided New England to a surprising Super Bowl berth, Maye, 23, was just a Carolina Panthers fan with a dream.  “We are obviously big Panthers fans,” Drake’s dad, Mark Maye, told the Charlotte Observer on Thursday, January 29. “So Drake said, ‘Dad, hey, if they go to the Super Bowl, can we go?’ Probably like a lot of dads, I said, ‘If the Panthers…