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Israel has declared that it is cutting ties with three International organisations, two of which are linked to the UN, following the recent withdrawal of the United States. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, in a statement posted on Tuesday, said it has decided to follow suit by severing ties with these organisations after it examined US actions. Last Thursday, the Donald Trump administration withdrew the US from 66 United Nations and international organisations that it claims do not serve US interests. The administration said it made this choice after conducting a review of all international organisations, conventions, and treaties that the…

Seplat Energy Plc has revealed more details of Heirs Energies Limited’s acquisition of a 20.07 per cent holding in the oil and gas company. Heirs Energies, which is chaired by Tony Elumelu, the Chairperson of Transcorp Group and United Bank for Africa, had late last year completed the deal involving the purchase of 120.4 million shares at GBP3.05 per share, valuing the transaction at roughly $500 million. Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corporation financed the deal. Heirs Energies bought the stake from Maurel & Prom S.A., a French oil and gas firm specialising in hydrocarbon exploration and production. Seplat is listed…

If the Trump administration chooses America First and discriminates against us, why should we do the same to ourselves? I do not want to believe that Tinubu will accept Trump’s prescription on who should benefit from shared health contributions, whether Muslims or Christians. If President Tinubu prioritises the health of only Christians, what happens to the rest of us? Insecurity is pervasive all over the country. How Tinubu will protect and serve one group against the other, using Trump’s template, remains to be seen. Perhaps, as part of efforts towards rapprochement and strengthening US-Nigeria relations after weeks of diplomatic row,…

The Kaduna State Government has described as “false and misleading” the narratives circulating on social media over the conviction of Victor Solomon, popularly known as Zidane, saying that the judicial process was transparent, lawful and grounded strictly in evidence. The Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Sir James A. Kanyip, explained that Solomon faced two separate criminal trials, before two different High Courts, over distinct offences involving different victims, while addressing public speculation surrounding the judgment delivered on January 6, 2026. According to him, “There is no contradiction in the court outcomes being referenced online. Victor Solomon was tried in two…

With the 2027 general elections fast approaching, the political atmosphere in Benue South Senatorial District is heating up. The contest for the Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched battles in Idoma politics, as opposition forces strategize to stop the incumbent, Senator Abba Moro, who is eyeing a third term. Moro, the former Minister of Interior and current Senate Minority Leader, is widely believed to be positioning himself for a return to the Red Chamber for a third term. If successful, it would mark a twelve-year legislative journey, extending a political legacy that itself…

Armed men loyal to infamous leader, Bello Turji raided Gajit community in Lajinge District, Sabon-Birni LGA, Sokoto State, leaving two people injured and kidnapping at least 20 residents.The incident was reported in a post on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine, who said the raid occurred late Tuesday night. The post stated that the assailants carried out the attack on the community during the night. During the raid, two people sustained injuries, while no fewer than 20 men and women were forcefully taken away by the attackers. “Last night, bandits loyal to the notorious leader Bello Turji attacked Gajit…

Kun Khalifat FC have recruited 12 new players for the second stanza of the 2025/26 season. The newly signed players are Ebetomame Oghenetega, Iyamu Blessed, Abdulrafiu Owolabi, Salami Damilola and Ekebuike James. Others are James Ebuka, Benson Benkin, Muhammed Adamu Danma, Abbah Chinonso, Kelechi Victor, Shuaib Olofu and Odoemenam Solomon. The new players were unveiled by the club’s chairman, Michelle Amaefula, on Monday. Majority of the new players are expected to make their debut for the Owerri-based club against Katsina United in Ilorin on Wednesday (today). DAILY POST recalls that Kun Khalifat FC witnessed a mass exodus of players at…

The United States Embassy in Abuja has reopened its newly redesigned American Centre at the Embassy Chancery, unveiling modern learning and innovation facilities aimed at deepening US–Nigeria relations and expanding opportunities for Nigerians. The Embassy, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed that the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr., in his address, said the revitalised centre would serve as a hub for education, creativity and professional development. “Today, we are proud to reopen the American Centre as a space that celebrates American excellence in arts and reflects the values that define our nation. American Spaces have become trusted…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old, Obehi Odine, for staging her own kidnapping, while 11 others were arrested for their alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate. PUNCH Metro learnt from the command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Tuesday, that exhibits, including firearms, were recovered during the operations. The statement read, “A suspect, one Obehi Odine ‘F’, aged 18, was arrested for staging her own kidnap and demanding a ransom of N10m. “She has confessed to the crime, admitting that the incident was deliberately fabricated to extort money.” In a related operation in Ubiaja, the command disclosed…

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of John Ugbe, the company said in a statement on Monday. The appointment will take effect from January 2026, marking a leadership transition at the pay-TV operator after nearly 15 years under Ugbe, who oversaw the business through significant shifts in Nigeria’s media and entertainment landscape. Ugbe stepped down after a long tenure during which MultiChoice Nigeria navigated rapid digital transformation, changing consumer habits and intensifying competition within the pay-TV and streaming markets. Omotosho brings more than two decades of experience spanning media, telecommunications and…