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Two people, including a soldier, were killed in the early hours of Friday when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to Zagazola Makama, the attack occurred at about 1:20 am on January 31. Security patrol teams responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a sustained gun battle, forcing them to flee the community. The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave at the time of the attack. Their bodies were taken to…

Arsenal, on Saturday, confirmed that Will Sweet has joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until February 26. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement on their website ahead of their Premier League tie with Leeds United on Saturday evening. Sweet joined Arsenal’s academy back in May 2015. He went on to sign his first professional contract with the Premier League North London club in July 2025. The 19-year-old has already joined up with his new teammates and he is expected to play for Dagenham & Redbridge against Farnborough on Saturday. “We wish Will Sweet all the best for his loan spell…

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has promised to assist a young Nigerian footballer, simply identified as Grace Boy, who is seeking financial support for physiotherapy and rehabilitation following an anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The X user had reached out to the Super Eagles forward via X on Friday, appealing for help to continue his recovery after undergoing ACL surgery in Nigeria without proper follow-up care. In his message, the young player expressed concerns about his rehabilitation process and his desire to return to competitive football. “I am calling on your attention sir to seek for your kind support in this…

Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Mr Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to take a one-time charge of N748bn to clear legacy bad loans, describing the move as a strategic step toward long-term stability despite its impact on reported profits. The billionaire businessman disclosed this via his X handle on Saturday, explaining that the massive provisioning caused the holding company’s profit to decline by 92 per cent. Otedola stated that the decision was aligned with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive for banks to address non-performing loans transparently rather than defer the problems. “At First HoldCo we decided…

Arsenal reaffirmed their Premier League dominance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, restoring a seven-point cushion at the top of the table. The Gunners overcame an early setback when Bukayo Saka pulled up in the warm-up, with Noni Madueke stepping in to make an instant impact. The winger set up Martin Zubimendi’s opener before delivering a corner that led to an own goal by Leeds’ Karl Darlow, putting Arsenal 2-0 up by halftime. “It was disappointing to lose Saka before kick-off, but Noni showed great composure and creativity,” manager Mikel Arteta said. After the break,…

Opinion by: Robert Schmitt, founder and co-CEO at CorkDeFi has entered its institutional phase. As large investors dip their toes into crypto ETFs and digital asset treasuries (DATs), the ecosystem is gradually evolving into an institutional-grade financial system in its own right, with the introduction of new financial instruments and digital counterparts of well-established ones.​DeFi’s current growth exposes mounting risks that could lead to trust roadblocks. For institutions to confidently onboard, the ecosystem must implement stronger risk guardrails and resilient infrastructure. It’s worth exploring the main areas where risk is concentrated, how TradFi handles similar challenges, and the guardrails DeFi needs…

The first part of Bridgerton season 4 ended on an awkward note with Sophie and Benedict — so where does the show go from here after that offer? Netflix’s hit Regency series returned on Thursday, January 29, with Benedict (Luke Thompson) initially falling for a mysterious woman he met at his mother’s masquerade ball. Things got more complicated when he developed feelings for a maid named Sophie (Yerin Ha) — which we will know is the woman from the ball. Benedict, however, is left divided between his search for a woman he doesn’t know and a growing attraction to Sophie,…

The Anambra State Government says it has reached an agreement with traders to commence the phased remodelling of the Onitsha Main Market to improve infrastructure and ensure a more organised and sustainable trading environment. Governor Charles Soludo disclosed this on Friday, after a dialogue with traders from the Onitsha Main Market and adjoining markets at the Government House, Awka. Mr Soludo said the engagement led to a mutual agreement with traders to immediately reinvigorate the market. He noted that the exercise would be carried out in phases to minimise disruption of commercial activities. The governor said that leadership sometimes required…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State have been conferred with honorary doctorate degrees by Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola. The other two MAU honorary doctorate recipients are Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and former Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State. The four were presented with the symbols of their recognition on Saturday during MAU’s combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, at which a total of 7,029 regular graduands from the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions were also awarded their respective undergraduate, postgraduate and academic doctoral degrees. The MAU Vice-Chancellor,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-dominated National Assembly of deliberately delaying the passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill, warning that continued postponement could imperil the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Friday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said the delay raised “serious suspicions” about the legislature’s commitment to electoral reforms aimed at preventing rigging. “The continued prevarications of the National Assembly over the 2025 Electoral Bill raise suspicions that the legislature, which is dominated by the APC, is deliberately delaying key amendments, especially those intended…