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At least 17 persons have been confirmed dead following a violent attack on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan District of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly threw the village into chaos, forcing residents to flee for safety as gunmen invaded the area. Local sources described the attackers as suspected armed herdsmen. As of 11:55 p.m., bodies of some of the victims were evacuated to Jato Aka by operatives of the mobile police force deployed to the area. Sources told DAILY POST that a mobile police officer on duty was also confirmed…

Mikel Arteta has been advised to place Viktor Gyokeres at the “bottom of the pile” following his “embarrassing” contribution to Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea. The Gunners secured their spot in the March Carabao Cup final with a 4-2 aggregate victory against Club World Cup winners and London rivals Chelsea. Arsenal held a one-goal lead in the tie after beating Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge and limiting them at home. A goalless stalemate seemed inevitable before Arsenal sealed the tie in injury time with a counterattack goal by ex-Chelsea star Kai Havertz. Havertz began the match on the…

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, the Sultan of Sokoto, who doubles as the President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, are among the dignitaries expected at the investiture of the pioneer Vice Chancellor for the Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun state on Thursday. The media lead, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria, Dr Kazeem Akinreti, in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, stated that the event will also mark the commencement of the academic session of the university. “The official inauguration ceremony of Minaret University, Ikirun, and the…

Families of two victims killed during violent clashes over control of local government areas in Osun State have called for the immediate prosecution of five suspects recently arrested by the police. The victims, Segun Oloyede and Taiwo Oyebamiji, were allegedly shot dead in Iragbiji on February 17, 2025, as violence erupted during a faceoff involving chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress and members of the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking with journalists in Aagba on Wednesday, Israel Oloyede, father of the late Segun, said the family had waited nearly a year for justice despite filing several petitions…

Peak Milk, Nigeria’s leading dairy brand and Official Milk of the Super Eagles, played a key role in energising football fans across the country during the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations, as the national team secured a bronze-medal finish. To celebrate the Super Eagles’ impressive campaign, Peak Milk hosted a series of watch parties and bar activations across major Nigerian cities, bringing fans together in lively, high-energy environments throughout the tournament. Football once again proved its power to unite Nigerians, with supporters gathering in large numbers to cheer on the Super Eagles and relive crucial moments of their AFCON…

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has officiallyflagged off the Measles-Rubella vaccination in the state, reminding residents that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways for protection against diseases. Rubbella is a variant of measles, with a significant threat to children from nine months to 14 years. The vaccination exercise, which took place at Iruzu Primary Health Centre, Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area, on Wednesday, officially marked the state-wide administration of the vaccine to children across the state. Measles Rubella vaccination. Photo credit: Ikenna Obianeri The campaign is run in partnership with national and global…

OpenClaw, the AI agent that has exploded in popularity over the past week, is raising new security concerns after researchers uncovered malware in hundreds of user-submitted “skill” add-ons on its marketplace. In a post on Monday, 1Password product VP Jason Meller says OpenClaw’s skill hub has become “an attack surface,” with the most-downloaded add-on serving as a “malware delivery vehicle.”OpenClaw — first called Clawdbot, then Moltbot — is billed as an AI agent that “actually does things,” such as managing your calendar, checking in for flights, cleaning out your inbox, and more. It runs locally on devices, and users can…

The comments came during Bessent’s Congressional testimony on Wednesday in a tense exchange with California Representative Brad Sherman.United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before Congress on Wednesday and reiterated that the US will retain Bitcoin (BTC) acquired through asset seizures but will not direct private banks to purchase more BTC in the event of a market downturn.California Congressman Brad Sherman, a major critic of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, asked Bessent: “Does the Treasury Department or the various components of the Federal Open Market Committee have the authority to bail out Bitcoin?”Sherman then asked Bessent if he plans to direct private…

UPDATE — 2/4/26, 8:19 a.m. ET: HBO is making moves ahead of The Last of Us season 3. Deadline reported on Tuesday, February 3, that Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr. has been cast as Manny for The Last of Us season 3 after Danny Ramirez’s surprise exit was announced late last year. Original story: Season 3 of The Last of Us is going to look a little different with Danny Ramirez‘s role as Manny being recast. Multiple outlets reported on Monday, December 29, that Ramirez, 33, would be exiting the show due to scheduling conflicts. He originally…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his resolve to remain steadfast in delivering development projects across the state. The governor declared that political distractions will not derail his administration’s commitment to the people, emphasizing that his government will not lose focus. He gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of major roads within the old Port Harcourt Township, including the Creek Road Market project. “I have promised our people that no matter the situation, we will not lose focus on governance. “They entrusted us with leadership, and the least we owe them is confidence, stability,…