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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has again lashed out at Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, challenging their democratic credentials. This is as the party alleged that the duo lacks historical commitment to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The Lagos APC said this in a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku”. According to the party, democracy is sustained by sacrifice, consistency, respect for institutions and fidelity to the will of the people, not by selective outrage or convenience-driven politics. It added that a review of Nigeria’s democratic history showed that neither…

The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has condemned in strong terms the abduction of 167 Christian worshipers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The forum demands government and security agencies do all they could to ensure the immediate rescue of the victims. A statement signed by its National President, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, and National Secretary, Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia, CMF called on security agencies to redouble their efforts towards ensuring the safe release of the abducted worshippers. The statement explained that the armed bandits were said to have arrived at the community while church services were being conducted,…

Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has criticized singer Wizkid following the Afrobeat superstar’s recent claim that he is bigger than the late Fela Kuti. The controversy started when Seun Kuti, Fela’s son, chastised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father, calling it “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urging them to stop dragging Fela’s name into fan debates. Wizkid later fired back on his Instagram story, claiming he was “bigger than Fela” and mocking Seun Kuti, escalating tensions further. “Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok I big pass your papa!!! Wetin u one do? Fool at 40!,” he wrote. “@bigbirdkuti…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has raised an alarm over the state of the country’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON. Oliseh cautioned that if the individuals overseeing the national team do not address the issues of discipline within the squad and the overall management, there may not be a Super Eagles to support in the future. The ex-Juventus midfielder also acknowledged that he has remained quiet for years while witnessing the decline of football in Nigeria. During his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights, the former midfielder said, “My colleagues and I have stayed silent…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday clashed with fleeing terrorists in Borno state, resulting in the death of an unspecified number of fighters from both sides The encounter occurred after a clearance operation conducted by the troops across terrorist locations, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Northeast operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sani Uba, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said many terrorists were neutralised The statement reads “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained their advance into the Timbuktu Triangle, recording significant operational gains and further…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a man suspected of snatching motorcycles while impersonating a corps official in different parts of the state. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Sector Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, and made available to The PUNCH. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Ali from Bela village in Ungoggo Local Government Area of Kano State, was apprehended by the Intelligence Unit of the command on January 19, 2026, following several complaints from members of the public. Labaran said the complaints bordered on…

Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Rotarian Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Legacy Award for Global Leadership and Humanitarian Impact, in recognition of her outstanding service, leadership, and contribution to global development. The award was announced by the organisers of the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr ahead of its 34th annual celebration, which was held on Sunday, 18 January 2026, in Washington, DC, United States. In a statement signed by Victor Ojelabi for the District 9112 Public Image Committee, the organisers said the annual…

African discus record holder Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons has made her competitive debut in Olympic weightlifting, marking a rare crossover appearance from track and field with a first outing she described as both demanding and enjoyable, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31 year old, who was born in the United States but represents Nigeria internationally, competed in her first sanctioned weightlifting meet, recording lifts of 75kg in the snatch and 106kg in the clean and jerk. Sharing her experience on Instagram after the event, Onyekwere-Lyons wrote, “First Olympic Weightlifting Meet. Snatch 75kg / C&J 106kg in my debut meet. I have enjoyed…

Younger Americans are growing more confident in crypto, while older generations remain firmly aligned with traditional finance, according to a new survey published as part of the OKX Insights series.The survey, which polled 1,000 Americans in January, found a sharp generational divide in trust, outlook and expectations for digital assets. The younger the respondent, the more likely they were to view crypto as both credible today and central to finance tomorrow.When asked how much they trust crypto platforms, 40% of Gen Z (aged 12–29) and 41% of Millennials (aged 29–45) gave high confidence scores, rating their trust at seven or…

An awkward red carpet appearance by Victoria Beckham, son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, has resurfaced amid the family’s public feud. A video filmed at the October 2023 premiere of Netflix’s documentary series Beckham appeared across social media on Tuesday, January 20. The video shows Nicola, 31, appearing uncomfortable as she poses for photos in the arms of Brooklyn, 26, who stands beside his mom, 51, and dad, David Beckham. Nicola is seen maintaining a steely expression, avoiding eye contact with Victoria and David, 50, in the clip and only smiling for a moment when Brooklyn glances…