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Comedienne Princess, has begged popular Nigerian pastors, Femi Lazarus, Phillip Olubakin, Bolaji Idowu, Jerry Eze, and Apostle Selman to find her a suitable partner from their church. Speaking in an Instagram video on her page, Princess, who is a divorcee, pleaded with the clerics: “please allow God use you for my marital success”. Princess explained that she had prayed and fasted, noting that “it took lot of courage for me to record and post this video.” “Pastor Femi Lazarus, Phillip Olubakin, Bolaji Idowu, Jerry Eze, and Apostle Selman, are you saying that in all your church, there’s no man that’s…

Morocco goalkeeper, Monir El Kajoui has underlined the focus within the team’s camp ahead of their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Atlas Lions, who are targeting their second continental crown will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday (today). Nigeria’s formidable attacking force has hugged the headlines since the start of the competition. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have won scored seven goals between them. Some pundits have predicted a win for the Super Eagles in the highly anticipated encounter. El Kajoui is, however, adamant everything will…

The United States Africa Command has said the U. S. forces has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations. In a post on X on Tuesday, AFRICOM said U.S. forces delivered the supplies to Nigerian partners as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasises our shared security partnership,” the command wrote, tagging the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, @USinNigeria. The development comes amid Nigeria’s continued military operations against insurgent groups, banditry and other…

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, Isiaku Saidu, in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state. A statement released on Tuesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, said another three-member kidnapping syndicate was also arrested in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. Ayanlade explained that the successful operations followed a directive by the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, that no stone should be left unturned to ensure the security of lives and property across the state. He said, “Over the past week, the command has recorded…

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has eliminated tariffs on 6,243 products imported from the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE has removed tariffs on 7,315 products imported from Nigeria, as part of a new trade pact aimed at expanding market access for Nigerian goods, businesses, and professionals. The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment disclosed this on Tuesday via a document on the Nigeria–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in January 2026. According to the ministry, the agreement will “expand market access opportunities for Nigerian products, businesses, and professionals into the UAE while facilitating investment flows,” marking…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka admitted he would love to play for Manchester United while speaking to a fan during the ongoing Africa cup of nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Brentford midfielder made the comment in a brief fan interview posted on Tiktok with Manchester United supporter Hussain Vorajee, who approached him during the tournament. Asked which club he plays for, Onyeka replied, “Brentford,” before answering directly when questioned about a potential move to Old Trafford, saying, “Yes of course, I want to play for Manchester United.” The exchange quickly gained traction online and sparked criticism…

Scammers and fraudsters increasingly used impersonation scams to steal crypto from unsuspecting users last year, with a 1400% year-over-year spike in cases, according to Chainalysis. Impersonation scams involve fraudsters posing as a trusted person or organization in an effort to trick victims into handing over crypto, passwords, account access and other sensitive information. In a crypto crime report on Tuesday, Chainalysis said fraudsters have been incorporating multiple tactics into their operations.“For example, many pig butchering and investment scams incorporate elements of impersonation, social engineering, and even technical- or wallet-focused scams,” they said. The average amount stolen through impersonation scams also increased by over…

North West just debuted some new bling on her hand. On Tuesday, January 13, the eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and ex Kanye West gave a look at her latest finger piercing while holding her fist up towards the camera. North, 12, showed off the dermal jewelry she is wearing on both her middle and index finger. North rocked a blue wig and monochromatic outfit in her latest Instagram Stories post, pairing a Balenciaga T-shirt, pleated skirt, oversized sunglasses and edgy handbag with her custom diamond skull chain — a gift from her mom on Christmas. In a follow-up slide,…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has decried that the multidimensional poverty in Nigeria has become worse under the current administration. Salihu said this on Tuesday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, in 2014 multidimensional poverty in Nigeria was 43%, adding that it skyrocketed in 2019, and in 2025, it became even worse. He added that the figures were not manufactured but released by the World Bank and Nigeria’s bureau of statistics. The ADC stalwart further lamented that…

Tragedy engulfed Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, branch in the Epe area of Lagos State after a truck conveying sharp sand veered off the road and crashed into a church building, leaving six worshippers dead and several others injured. Residents said the heavy-duty vehicle lost control and plunged into the structure, trapping worshippers who were still inside the church premises. Emergency responders later confirmed multiple casualties, while injured victims were rushed for medical attention. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday along Hospital Road, shortly after the church had concluded its evening service.…