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The Lagos State Government has debunked claims of a strained relationship between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, describing the reports as false and misleading. The rebuttal was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile. Akosile said the reports, which circulated on some blogs and online platforms, wrongly suggested a rift between the two governors. He stated that the narrative being pushed was entirely untrue and did not reflect the existing relationship between the leaders of the neighbouring states. According to…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Muhammadu Abdullahi Sugar, has urged the governors of Bauchi and Zamfara States to resist pressure to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Sugar called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, to remain in the PDP, warning that alleged attempts by the APC-led Federal Government to lure or intimidate opposition governors could undermine Nigeria’s democratic system. Speaking in Kano, Sugar said Nigerians were increasingly dissatisfied with the performance of the APC government, adding that recent defections by elected officials raised concerns about political intimidation.…

Popular Nollywood actress, Bolaji Ogunmola, has called out the United Nigeria Airline for cancellation of her flight twice in two days. The actress who explained that she came to Ekiti State for work and was supposed to return to Lagos State for another filming on Wednesday, accused the airline of delaying her flight for two days without any communication from the airline, leaving her stranded. Expressing her frustration, Bolaji threatened to sue the airline for toying with her time and her source of livelihood. Speaking in a video on her Instagram page on Thursday morning, she stated “lawyer will take…

Algeria midfielder, Ismaël Bennacer is an injury doubt for the Desert Foxes quarter-final clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Bennacer limped off the pitch in the second half of Algeria’s Round of 16 victory over Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. The 28-year-old is facing a race against time to be fit for the showdown with the Super Eagles. The midfielder is an important player for the North Africans, and his absence will be a significant blow Vladimir Petković’s side. Bennacer was named Player of the Tournament at AFCON 2019. Algeria will clash with the Super…

Petrol station workers under the aegis of the Concerned Petrol Station Workers have opposed plans by AA Rano to introduce what the company described as Nigeria’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations. The workers warned that the move, if implemented without adequate safeguards, could worsen unemployment and contribute to rising insecurity across the country. AA Rano recently announced plans to roll out the automated stations this January, noting that the outlets would operate a 24-hour self-service fuelling system. According to the company, the stations will rely on contactless payment platforms, real-time monitoring technology, and automated dispensing systems, thereby eliminating…

The family of 32-year-old veterinarian Abdul-Quadri Afolami, who has been reported missing, is appealing to the public for help in locating him. Afolami reportedly disappeared after leaving his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the Berger area of Lagos State on Sunday, December 28, 2025. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that Afolami, described as tall, fair-complexioned, and skinny, set out for Lagos that day but never arrived at his destination. The missing veterinarian, who lives with his parents in Abeokuta, was said to have informed relatives of his intention to travel to Berger before leaving home, but all efforts to…

Nigeria is stepping up qefforts to become a major contender in international rugby league, the President of the Nigeria Rugby League Association, Abiodun Olawale-Cole, has said. Olawale-Cole told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday that the association’s strategy focuses on improved governance, stronger media engagement, and increased sponsorship drives to boost Nigeria’s presence on the global stage. He highlighted grassroots development through schools and community programmes as key to expanding the nation’s talent pool, while regular coaching clinics, referee training, and administrators’ workshops are being organised to strengthen technical capacity and professionalism. The NRLA president said the association is…

New TVs from TCL and Hisense, like the TCL X11L, are closing the performance gap to those from Sony, LG, and Samsung. For all the time that I’ve been covering technology, there’s been a hierarchy when it comes to TV brands. The big three – Sony, Samsung, and LG – have been on top for a while. Pioneer and Panasonic were up there with plasma TVs, and Panasonic is getting back in the game in the States. Hisense, TCL, and Vizio battled it out as midrange tiers for years before Vizio pivoted from hardware profits to an ad-centric model under…

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest known corporate holder of ether, resumed purchases of the cryptocurrency in the new year, signaling continued confidence in Ethereum even as some analysts expect near-term price weakness.BitMine bought $105 million worth of Ether (ETH) in its first reported acquisitions of the new year, according to a Wednesday X post from blockchain data platform Arkham.The treasury company now holds 4.07 million Ether worth $12.6 billion, representing 3.36% of the ETH supply, according to data from the StrategicEthReserve.BitMine still holds $915 million in total cash reserves, according to its latest update on Monday, which may be used…

Nick Reiner’s attorney Alan Jackson shockingly stepped down as his representation for the trial of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s murders — and lawyers are weighing in on why that may have happened. During Nick’s court appearance on Wednesday, January 7, Jackson revealed that he had withdrawn from the case. Due to the change in council, Nick did not enter a plea as expected, and his arraignment was pushed to Monday, February 23. He will now be represented by public defender Kimberly Greene. Shortly after making the announcement, Jackson spoke to reporters outside the courthouse but did…