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Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has given a legal perspective to the pending case brought by filmmaker and politician, Don Pedro Obaseki, against those who allegedly assaulted him. On Sunday, Mr Obaseki, who was stripped and paraded last December by some youths in Edo State, announced that he will be seeking redress through the courts. In a statement, the businessman and film director said that his decision to sue was taken after extensive consultations with his wife and children, members of the Obaseki family and clan, senior legal advisers and respected elders. He noted that the move was driven, not…

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, operating under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has destroyed terrorist watercraft and neutralised several fighters during coordinated night airstrikes in the riverine areas of Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle. According to the report, the operations targeted terrorist hideouts around the Malimbe–Masaram Island axis and parts of the Northern Tumbuns following sustained intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance that indicated increased movement and logistics activity by insurgents in the area. Security sources said the airstrikes were…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has disclosed that Igbos in the Lagos State arm of the party are working round the clock to ensure that President Bola Tinubu has a resounding victory in 2027. Igbokwe said the new understanding between the Southern and Northern parts of Nigeria will make things easy for Tinubu’s victory in 2027. Posting on Facebook, Igbokwe said Igbos are leaving no stone unturned towards ensuring Tinubu’s victory. He wrote: “As the face of Ndigbo in APC Lagos we are working round the Clock to deliver PBAT in 2027 with resounding victory.…

The police on Tuesday dragged two security guards before a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for allegedly stealing a car and a plasma television. The defendants, Amadi Basil, 30 and Arthria Aondona, 36, are standing trial on charges bordering on house breaking, forgery, and stealing. They each, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Charity Nwachukwu, told the court that a complainant, one Mrs Mulika Adekoya, of Metropolis Estate in Karsana, Abuja, reported the matter at the Galadima Police Station on December 19, 2025. She alleged that on Dec 18, the first defendant (Basil), who is…

Association Africaine de Futsal, AAF, has announced that it is beginning this year with the Under 17 International Tournament in Kenya, Africa. AAF Publicity Secretary, Mr Edewor Oputa, made this known in a statement forwarded to DAILY POST on Tuesday. Oputa said the tournament would feature the best talents in Nigeria and across the African continent. According to him, the Association plans to take part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with an inter-school tournament. “We are thrilled to kick off the year with our Under 17 Futsal International Tournament in Kenya, which will feature some of the best…

The father of late Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son’s SUV, days after the artiste’s death. In a now-trending video on Tuesday, the grieving father expressed concern over the whereabouts of the vehicle, revealing that it was allegedly returned to the dealership shortly after Destiny Boy’s passing, but has not been seen since. He explained that the SUV was purchased from Lycon Autos and that he accompanied his son to complete the transaction. According to him, the dealership provided a driver to convey the…

Authorities of the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have ordered the immediate closure of Abu Sinan High School in the Sabon Layi community over safety concerns. It was learnt that the directive was issued on Monday during an on-site inspection led by the Deputy Chairman of the LGA, Sani Garkuwa, who observed that the school’s structure failed to meet approved building plan standards. The Chairman of the LGA, John Christopher, confirmed the development in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mercy Kachollom Chuwang, and made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. “Cracks were observed in…

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri is set to join Olympique Marseille on loan for the remainder of the 2025‑26 season, with the deal reported to be in its final stages. The move is expected to be a straight loan, with no buy option included. Fabrizio Romano posted on X on Tuesday that the 17-year-old midfielder has held positive discussions with Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi, while Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has been closely involved in orchestrating the move. Both clubs see Marseille as an ideal environment for Nwaneri to gain first-team experience at a high level. ‘Ethan Nwaneri has accepted…

Sony has announced plans to spin off its TV hardware business, shifting it to a new joint venture with TCL. The two companies have signed a nonbinding agreement for Sony’s home entertainment business, with TCL set to hold a 51 percent stake in the new venture and Sony holding 49 percent.Sony and TCL are aiming to finalize binding agreements by the end of March, and start operating the new joint company in April 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other partnership conditions.The new company is expected to retain “Sony” and “Bravia” branding for its future products and will handle global…

Opinion by: Mike Maloney, Chairman of 21 Vault, a company operating in digital asset infrastructure and treasury strategy​Digital asset treasuries (DATs) started back in 2020 with Strategy’s decision to buy and hold Bitcoin (BTC). ​That fateful decision has created a treasury with a market capitalization exceeding $80 billion.​A flurry of companies began to replicate this buy-and-hold approach. These new DATs raise huge amounts of capital to buy their chosen asset before merging with publicly traded companies, giving investors exposure to crypto via their stocks.Summer turned to winter. In certain market conditions, a pure buy-and-hold approach can fall short of shareholder…