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A retired naval officer, Commodore Promise Dappah, has called on the Federal Government to spend more money on security instead of executing other projects in the country. Dappah made this call on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on national security, stressing that the security of the nation comes first before any other thing. “So, what I’m saying is the issue of securitization. Because when a nation comes under this kind of a situation, there is what we call securitization. That is where security takes precedence over everything. “Country like Algeria that…
The leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared that whatever instruction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gives on 2027 elections concerning the state will be followed. The Chairman of the party, Mr Rejoice Otobo, stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the local government area on Sunday. Otobo assured Wike that the people would not fail him because of what he has done in the area. “We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State. Wherever you ask us to go,…
Manchester City have failed to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men had played out a goalless draw at Sunderland to start 2026 and were falling behind the Gunners in the title race. Against managerless Chelsea, City failed to make their dominance count, even though they opened the scoring through Tijjani Reijnders. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden missed good chances to extend their lead, before Enzo Fernandes ghosted in at the far post to equalize in added time.…
Barring last-minute changes, licensed customs agents operating in the nation’s maritime sector may picket some shipping companies today (Monday) over the planned increase in their fares, The PUNCH reports. The agents, who spoke with our correspondent via telephone on Sunday, stated that it is too early in the year to start increasing fares, adding that businesses are yet to resume fully. The Guardian recently reported that the revised Mediterranean Shipping Company tariffs indicate that import documentation fees for 20ft containers would rise from N45,000 to N58,500, while those for 40ft containers would increase from N72,000 to N93,600. Also, port additional…
Residents of Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have recounted their experience in the attack by some suspected bandits on New Year’s eve. It was reported that the suspected bandits attacked the agrarian community at about 10pm and burnt down a police station. Police officers on duty and residents of the community ran for their lives as the bandits shot sporadically, causing panic in the town. An eyewitness narrated that the attackers, numbering about 20, stormed the community around 10pm while residents were preparing to go to church for crossover service. A resident, who identified himself…
When vindictiveness, vendetta and prejudice take hold, injustice can look like justice. That is the core problem with sustained narratives around contested claims that are repeated so often and eventually presented as settled fact. At the heart of the mischief-driven stories built around Abubakar Malami, SAN, are disputed assets which, over months, hardened into accusations propagated as abuse-of-office narratives. For months, Malami, Nigeria’s immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has been the subject of sustained allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The allegations were specific and severe: terrorism financing, missing trillions of naira from the Abacha…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has predicted a victorious outing for himself in the 2026 governorship poll, noting people’s support as a source of his confidence. But his main challenger in the poll, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, sought the support of the people, promising to ensure the effective functioning of all sectors, if elected governor. Both leaders spoke in separate New Year messages obtained by PUNCH Online in Osogbo, the state capital on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Osun State will go to the polls on August 8 to elect a governor. In the race are the…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says effective and transparent implementation of the Tax Reform Act is critical to simplifying compliance, reducing the burden on productive enterprises and broadening the tax base without stifling economic growth. The body called on the Federal Government to ensure its implementation. In a statement reviewing the country’s economic performance in 2025 and outlining priorities for 2026, the Chamber’s President, Leye Kupoluyi, noted that fiscal reforms gained momentum with the signing of the Tax Reform Act in June 2025, which consolidated multiple tax laws into a unified framework scheduled to take effect from 1…
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their first Premier League win of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham United at a freezing Molineux Stadium on Saturday. West Ham’s survival hopes took another blow as goals from Jhon Arias, Hwang Hee-chan, and Mateus Mané within the first 41 minutes gave Wolves an unassailable lead against Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. The 20th match of the season for started disastrously for the Hammers. Wolves took the lead in just the fourth minute when Soungoutou Magassa’s error in midfield allowed Mané to feed Hwang, who crossed low for an unmarked Arias to finish…
Belkin has announced a new version of one of its first accessories for the Switch 2 at CES 2026. The Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 carries forward the same 10,000mAh internal battery as the original, but it’s been redesigned so you don’t need to remove the battery to charge it, and you no longer need a short cable to connect it to the console.On the outside of the Charging Case Pro you’ll now find a USB-C port that makes charging the internal battery a little more convenient, alongside a small display showing its remaining battery life. The interior…
