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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 23, 2026, for hearing of the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to the date to allow counsel for plaintiffs, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, respond to the motion for stay. The Wike-led PDP and its acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, alongside Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the factional National Secretary, had filed the suit. The plaintiffs,…

A petroleum-ladden tanker, one motorcycle and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by fire in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident occurred at a petroleum station in Saki in Oyo State on Wednesday. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. He said, “Upon arrival, it was discovered that the filling station, a DAF trailer tanker reg. No AAB943YL (Abuja) loaded with 50,000litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) one Bajaj motorcycle and the filling station engulfed by serious flames and thick smoke. “The fire affected the petrol Station, Daf trailer tanker…

Morocco’s forward Soufiane Rahimi is talking tough ahead of the semifinal clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday. The attacker told reporters that though it would be tough game against Nigeria, his country will come out with a win. Rahimi, who made history at the last Olympic Games in Paris by scoring in every match, also talked about his personal journey at the current tournament after missing a penalty in Morocco’s first game against Comoros. Even though there was a setback, the forward talked about how he wants to stay focused and consistent as the competition moves to…

The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Army spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said Brigadier General Musa Uba was honoured with the Gallantry Award for displaying exceptional courage and leading troops from the front during…

A 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, has been arrested by the police for allegedly shooting his co-hunter, Femi Oyedepo, to death in Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye Area of Moniya, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. He stressed that the victim slumped and died immediately. According to the statement, “On January 7, 2026, at about 21:20 hours, Waheed Rasaki, male, 35 years, of Oretan Ijaiye Area, Moniya, reported to Moniya…

The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation has marked a decade of impact in Nigeria’s education sector, announcing fresh targets to empower 10,000 teachers and reach an additional 100,000 learners nationwide, as it reflects on ten years of classroom-focused interventions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Foundation said it was born out of “loss and a clear social reality”, noting that too many Nigerian children were being failed early by weak learning systems, under-supported teachers and limited exposure to life and work skills. “The Foundation was created to respond not with charity alone, but with long-term solutions that strengthen classrooms and the…

Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, and defender, Ola Aina, have sent messages of encouragement to the Nigerian national team ahead of their semi-final clash against Morocco, expressing strong belief in the players’ ability to go all the way. In separate videos shared on the official Super Eagles X account on Wednesday, the duo praised the team’s performances at the tournament and urged the players to remain united and enjoy the moment. Troost-Ekong, who captained Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, said he was proud of the team’s progress and confident of victory against the…

The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on Wednesday. “We didn’t sleep till 1 a.m. this morning, trying to release the students, some of them yesterday. Altogether, we are releasing about 38 students,” the commissioner said. Iyamu said the unrest was orchestrated by individuals living outside Edo State, who “fomented trouble, leading to…

Tokenized gold emerged as one of crypto’s fastest-growing asset classes in 2025, accounting for roughly a quarter of all net growth in real-world assets (RWAs).The market capitalization of tokenized gold jumped 177% over the past year, while the number of holders nearly tripled, with more than 115,000 new wallets added during the year, outpacing most other RWA categories, according to data accumulated by Cex.io. The tokenized gold market added close to $2.8 billion in net value in 2025, expanding from about $1.6 billion to $4.4 billion, per the report. That increase alone represented nearly 25% of total net inflows across…

Matt Damon knows how to put his best foot forward — much to the amusement of his teenage daughter. A video originally shared by Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, January 13, captured the moment Damon’s daughter, Gia, 17, mocked her famous dad for posing awkwardly on The Rip premiere’s red carpet in New York City. “Why are you standing like this?” Gia, whom Damon, 55, shares with wife, Luciana Barroso, asked her father as she imitated him hunched forward with his arms puffed out to each side. Damon had been posing for photos alongside his costar and fellow The Rip producer…