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Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has spoken out after weeks of online speculation and unverified rumours surrounding her marriage to politician and businessman, Odianosen Okojie. The actress became a trending topic in December after controversial claims circulated on social media and gossip blogs, alleging marital infidelity and personal conflicts within her family. While the rumours gained traction online, Johnson largely stayed silent, instead sharing posts celebrating her family. Many saw a subtle response in a series of loved-up photos she posted with her husband on Instagram, captioned, “No sleep for the wicked.” The post showed the couple smiling and relaxed. Shortly after,…
The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.Grayscale has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tracking BNB, marking one of the asset manager’s most ambitious moves beyond Bitcoin and Ether.According to a registration statement filed on Friday, the proposed Grayscale BNB ETF would hold BNB (BNB) directly and issue shares designed to reflect the token’s market value, minus fees and expenses. The filing indicates the fund is intended to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GBNB, subject to regulatory…
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A lawyer, Prof Yemi Akinseye-George, has applauded the sanctioning of erring judicial officers by the National Judicial Council, NJC. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Prof Akinseye-George said the action is fair, objective and commendable. He expressed hope that it could be sustained if members of the public and legal practitioners continue to commend and show interest in the activities of the NJC. According to him, “To a very large extent, the perception of selectivity was quite rife. But since the commencement of the current judicial administration of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, judges…
A non-profit organization, Yiaga Africa, says more than half of Nigerians do not trust the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, because of their experience with previous elections. The Executive Director of the group, Samson Itodo, made this known on Friday when he featured in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. He said that a situation where there are conflicting results emanating from the same polling unit during elections and officials subverting the will of the people or results sheets are prefilled does not inspire voter confidence. “It’s very dangerous. It is clear from the survey that…
Seven suspects, on Friday, appeared before a Kwara State high court in Ilorin charged with alleged arson on the house of a traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa. The suspects were identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji Saliu Usman, Garba Amuda Yusuf, Alhaji Mumini Showa, Imam Isiaq Raji, Alhaji Saliu Abubakar AbdulMumini Muhamed, among others said to be at large. The suspects appeared before Justice Mahmud Gafar of the state High Court, Ilorin. DAILY POST recalls that on January 1, 2026, a bungalow belonging to the traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa, was allegedly set ablaze, while she was away on holiday.…
Popular Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime has revealed the type of man she would like to marry, disclosing that character is more important to her than material things. In a candid conversation with media personality, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Isime stated that kindness is a non-negotiable trait for her when it comes to choosing a life partner. The movie star explained that she doesn’t mind marrying a man who is kind regardless of their status or any other deficiency as she believes that they can be corrected. Isime said she is ready for marriage, emphasizing that she is now 34 years old. “I am…
Birmingham City’s manager, Chris Davies, has praised Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays as a fullback for the Super Eagles. He hailed the player for his performance during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Osayi-Samuel was very important as Nigeria won the bronze medal by beating Egypt 4-2 in the third-place match on penalties. The former Fenerbahçe player played well on defense and also helped attack, making the Super Eagles one of the most aggressive teams in the tournament. During his pre-match press conference, Davies praised Osayi-Samuel’s performances for Nigeria, saying he performed well even though the Super Eagles sadly…
Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated relationship with Denmark, which now rules it as an autonomous territory. Greenland’s main political parties all want independence, but disagree on how exactly to get there. Trump’s designs on the island led them to forge a coalition government in March last year. Greenland’s leaders made clear last week they had no interest in Trump’s bid to take over the vast island — an idea…
The Gombe State Police Command on Friday paraded a 39-year-old man in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and theft in Akko Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Mohd of Kagarawal Quarters, Gombe, was arrested in the early hours of January 23, 2026, following intelligence reports from a concerned resident. Disclosing this in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said credible information was received at about 4:00 am regarding a syndicate of hoodlums involved in housebreaking activities within Bomala Quarters, Akko Local Government Area. “Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police operatives…
