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The Transmission Company of Nigeria, in partnership with the African Development Bank and the Federal Ministry of Finance, has conducted a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line. The sensitisation exercise, held between January 6 and 8, 2026, covered 12 local Government Areas along the transmission line corridor across Abia, Imo, and Anambra states, according to a statement from TCN on Saturday. Speaking during the programme, the Project Manager, Mrs Omobola Sobo, explained that the AfDB-funded project involves upgrading the existing Alaoji–Onitsha transmission line to a quad…

Inter Milan are monitoring a potential move for Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, with the Nigeria international attracting growing interest from Serie A during the January transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bassey appears on the radar of the Italian club as they continue their search for reinforcements in defence, with the club targeting a left-footed central defender alongside plans to strengthen at right wing back. “Inter Milan have emerged as admirers of Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, with sources indicating that the Nerazzurri and several other Serie A clubs are keeping a close eye on the Nigeria international during the January…

Country music star Maren Morris is coming to her own defense as a woman in a male-dominated industry. “The choices I have made over the years, being a woman in music, especially country music, over the years, is very calculated,” Morris, 35, said in a video shared via TikTok on Friday, January 9. “I was very luckily successful in country music. I put my first song out, ‘My Church,’ and it ended up being added a f*** ton on country radio and never went No. 1 but was really big at the time. I got a Grammy for it.” She…

In the span of a few remarkable years, Prateek Suri—already known as Africa’s youngest billionaire and the richest Indian on the continent—has quietly begun shaping a narrative that global investors can’t ignore. His recent wealth surge, following breakthrough asset clearances and high-stakes deal resolutions, reveals a fresh side to his strategy: one that blends visionary boldness with strategic geopolitical insight, positioning Africa as more than just a destination for capital, but as a commanding player on the world stage. Suri’s ascent from consumer electronics pioneer to titan of diversified global investment reflects a carefully engineered pattern of asset-backed expansion. Not…

Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-0 win against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated the Desert Foxes. Reacting, some Nigerians wondered how come the Super Eagles failed to qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their brilliant display against Algeria. Others hailed Eric Chelle’s men for putting in a magnificent performance against the North Africans. Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X: @WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles!  All those early morning sessions, tactical drills,…

Myanmar’s junta opened polls on Sunday in the second phase of elections, continuing a vote democracy watchdogs say is letting the military prolong its rule in a civilian guise. The armed forces have ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilians take the reins in a burst of reform. But the military snatched back power in a 2021 coup, voiding the results of the previous election, detaining democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi and plunging Myanmar into civil war. Polls opened at 6:00 am Sunday (2330 GMT Saturday) in Suu Kyi’s former constituency…

The Federal Government has proposed spending a total of N33,906,953,400 on the rehabilitation and upgrade of airports, runways, aprons, terminals, perimeter fencing, and safety-critical systems across the country in the 2026 fiscal year. The budget document shows that the funds will be deployed to repair cracked runways, expand aprons, fence airports, upgrade instrument landing systems, improve power supply, and modernise ageing terminal facilities at both local and international airports. A major component of the allocation is the sealing of cracks on runways, aprons, and taxiways at major airports in Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, estimated at N800m, while another N800m…

Nigerian striker Tenton Yenne has described his move to the Russian Premier League as a defining new chapter in his career, declaring his readiness to meet higher demands after completing a switch to Baltika Kaliningrad from Armenian champions Ararat-Armenia. After three productive seasons in Armenia, Yenne arrived in Russia with a reputation as one of the most consistent forwards in the region. His time at Ararat-Armenia yielded 43 goals and 17 assists in 94 appearances, performances that earned him the 2023/24 Armenian Premier League Player of the Season award, as well as an Armenian Cup title in the 2021/22 campaign.…

Ethereum’s declining social media sentiment is mirroring levels similar to those seen before its 2025 price rally, which eventually pushed the asset back to its 2021 all-time highs, according to a crypto sentiment analyst.“Ethereum is actually way down, this would argue against us falling too much further,” Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan said in a video published to YouTube on Saturday.“This is kind of reminiscent of what we saw before Ethereum went on its major run last year,” Quinlivan said. On August 23, Ether (ETH) surged back to its 2021 all-time high of $4,878, marking a gain of almost 70% over…

Jonah Hill, Emma Stone and more Superbad stars have continued to enjoy thriving careers since the comedy film’s 2007 premiere. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. The coming-of-age movie, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was based on the duo’s experience growing up in Vancouver, Canada. The onscreen besties — played by Hill and Michael Cera — embarked on a series of hilarious escapades that involved partying, romance and more teen tropes. “I thought that when we showed Superbad to audiences, we would start an ongoing debate about how dirty [the movie] should be,” producer Judd Apatow told Entertainment…