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In “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, Majemite Jaboro turns a Nigerian prison cell into a mirror reflecting the nation’s hidden history. More than just Fela Kuti’s story, this book’s a deep dive into Nigeria’s complex past, where music, power, and resistance collide. Jaboro weaves a gripping narrative that exposes the country’s ongoing struggles with justice, freedom, and identity. Expect no sugarcoating, just unflinching honesty about Nigeria’s triumphs and traumas. Cellmates, Conversations, and the Crucible of Truth In 1993, Majemite Jaboro shared a cell with Fela Kuti, and the walls of Ikoyi Prison became a canvas for the nation’s untold stories. As…
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has praised his players’ strength of character and unity after Nigeria bounced back from a semi-final heartbreak to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties in Saturday’s third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, following a goalless draw in regulation time. The win ensured the Super Eagles finished the tournament on the podium, extending their long-standing record of never losing an AFCON third-place match. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was tight and tense, with both teams…
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Engineer Olabode Jones Ajimijere, has enjoined Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the commissioner of police in the state and other heads of security agencies to ensure the release of the abducted Ilaje prince, Emorioloye Owolemi. Ajimijere made the call in a letter addressed to Aiyedatiwa and heads of security agencies in the state. The letter was obtained by DAILY POST on Sunday. DAILY POST gathered that Owolemi, an activist who doubles as Publicity Secretary of Ilaje Leadership Forum, was forcefully taken away by yet to be identified gunmen at his…
Governor Uba Sani has praised the swift progress of Kaduna State’s APC e-registration drive, stating that “in fewer than five days from commencement, Kaduna State has recorded significant progress in new and updated registrations and is on track to achieve the 2.5 million target.” According to the governor, this achievement “reflects growing public confidence in our party, renewed enthusiasm for inclusive governance, and firm alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.” Governor Sani made these comments after receiving a briefing from the Kaduna State APC E-Registration Committee during a follow-up meeting. He expressed…
The Kano State police command, using strong intelligence network, has apprehended three suspected masterminds behind the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano on January 17, 2026. The Police Spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said police acted on the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to apprehend three suspected masterminds behind the brutal killings. He said under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a team of police crack operatives successfully arrested the suspects, Umar Auwalu, 23 years old of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters Kano, Isyaku…
Nigerian forward, Akor Adams, has named the Super Eagles as the best team at the AFCON. The Sevilla star spoke to reporters after Nigeria defeated Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Adams also said that he was proud of Eric Chelle’s side for winning the AFCON bronze medal. Recall that the Super Eagles won six out of their seven matches at the AFCON. Their only defeat was against the host nation, Morocco, as they lost 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out. Chelle’s men defeated Tanzania, Uganda, Tunisia, Mozambique, Algeria and Egypt. “We are the best team, we came for…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects in connection with the killing of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis. The arrests followed intelligence-led and coordinated operations carried out between the night of January 17 and the early hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the arrests were made on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. “The Kano…
Dutch giants Ajax have announced the appointment of Jordi Cruyff, son of club legend Johan Cruyff, as the team’s technical director. Cruyff, 51, will start his new role on February 1 on a contract that runs until June 2028. “It goes without saying how much this means to my family and me,” Cruyff said on the club’s website. “In the stadium named after my father and at the club that has been important to me since I was young. “Ajax is a unique club with a rich history, and I will do everything I can to add a new successful…
Nearly four out of five crypto projects that suffer a major hack never fully regain their footing, according to Mitchell Amador, CEO of Web3 security platform Immunefi. Amador told Cointelegraph that most protocols enter a state of paralysis the moment an exploit is discovered. “Most protocols are fundamentally unaware of the extent to which they are exposed to hacks, and are not operationally prepared for a major security incident,” he said. According to Amador, the first hours after a breach are often the most damaging. Without a predefined incident plan, teams hesitate, debate next steps and underestimate how deep the…
Josh Allen struggled to keep his composure while reacting to the Buffalo Bills’ 33-30 NFL playoffs loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 17. “It’s extremely difficult,” Allen, 29, admitted with tears in his eyes during a postgame press conference. “I feel like I let my teammates down tonight.” Allen noticeably struggled during Saturday’s AFC playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, where the Bills lost in overtime to the Broncos. Allen committed four turnovers in a new career-high for him in the playoffs, reported USA Today. (Bills running back James Cook also fumbled once…
