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Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has finally secured the release of TikToker, Eedie Bliss, from detention. Eedie Bliss regained her freedom on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after Mercy Johnson dropped all charges against her following public outcry on social media platforms. The development came hours after popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, dragged the actress and accused her of oppression, noting that defamation is a civil case. Joining other Nigerians in seeking her release from police detention, VeryDarkMan issued an ultimatum to the actress. A few hours later, VeryDarkMan announced the TikTok creator’s release. He wrote on his Instagram page: “@MercyJohnsonOkojie,…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has reacted to his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Pharaohs lost the third-place encounter 4-2 on penalties, finishing the tournament empty-handed. The North Africans battled hard in the game but failed to seriously test Stanley Nwabali. Egypt were, however, resolute at the back, stifling the Super Eagles’ attack for the majority of the game. Captain Mohamed Salah and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush missed in the shootout. Hassan praised his players for their effort in the game. “I am very satisfied with my team’s performance and proud of…

Former Super Eagles captain and football icon, Nwankwo Kanu, joined the national team in their dressing room to celebrate their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A video shared on X.com (formerly Twitter) showed Kanu dancing and singing alongside the players as they marked their podium finish, creating a lively atmosphere filled with chants, laughter, and music. Punch Online reports that Nigeria secured the bronze medal at AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff match. Watch Video Here: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐍𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 Credit: X|Papilokanu…

The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed allegations of extortion, illegal sale of seized motorcycles and abuse of force in its enforcement operations, reaffirming its commitment to public safety, integrity and the rule of law. The agency addressed the claims in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, following what it described as “misleading and unsubstantiated narratives” circulating on social media about its activities. According to the Taskforce, commercial motorcycles are apprehended strictly through due process and prosecuted before the Mobile Court for violating the Lagos State Road Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, particularly…

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, Chief Osita Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians, especially Northern politicians, to allow President Bola Tinubu to finish his second term. Okechukwu, a former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, made the call during the flagging off of the APC e-registration at Eke Ward in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday. He noted that the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, would be presumed winner of the African Democratic Congress primaries and urged him to adhere to the zoning and rotational formula of Nigeria presidency. Speaking after his registration,…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, describing the achievement as feeling “good like gold.” The President commended the Nigerian national team for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. “This bronze medal surely feels good like gold,” Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal.’ Tinubu stated that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, have once…

Steak ‘n Shake, a fast-food restaurant chain that accepts Bitcoin (BTC) payments at its stores, announced on Friday that its BTC corporate treasury grew by $10 million in notional value.“All Bitcoin sales go into our strategic Bitcoin reserve,” the company said, adding that adopting BTC as a treasury asset has led to a flywheel effect that increases same-store sales, which, in turn, grows the company’s BTC stash.In May 2025, the company announced it would start accepting BTC as a method of payment at all its locations worldwide, in a phased rollout. Source: Steak ‘n ShakeThe Bitcoin community celebrated the announcement,…

While Ben Affleck may not remember meeting Lisa Barlow, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star has come armed with receipts, proof and timelines to corroborate her statement. “SXSW [for] The Accountant 2,” Barlow, 51, wrote via Instagram comment on Friday, January 16, referring to Affleck’s movie premiere at the Austin, Texas, festival in March 2025. “And it was a great movie and party.” Barlow previously claimed that she missed RHOSLC costar Angie Katsanevas’ girls trip because of her feud with Bronwyn Newport and other work obligations. “I don’t want to spend the night with Bronwyn. She’s a pathological…

An Ibadan-based media entrepreneur and philanthropist, Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the Accord Party. The radio broadcaster announced his candidacy at a well-attended event held at the main bowl of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, on Saturday. Organisers said more than 7,500 supporters drawn from the state’s 33 local government areas were present at the declaration. Speaking at the rally, Mr Hamzat, who is the Executive Chairman of Agidigbo FM, said his decision to seek the governorship was driven by what he described as an…

President Bola Tinubu has concluded his high-level participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and departed the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, returning to Nigeria after a week of intensive diplomatic engagements centered on climate action, energy transition, and global partnerships. The President’s departure was confirmed in a post on X by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared a brief video showing Tinubu leaving his hotel in Abu Dhabi for the journey home. Tinubu’s exit marked the end of his involvement in the prestigious annual summit, which held from January 11 to 15,…