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This debate is a mirror held up to our national condition. We are a society that glorifies the individual hustle, the survival instinct that built our fintech success. Yet that same hyper-individualism constantly defeats the sustained collective action needed to demand accountability, whether from our government or from corporate powers. We are quick to embrace transactional benefits and slow to uphold transformative principles. The announcement that PayPal would finally allow Nigerians to receive international payments through a partnership with Paga has met, not celebration, but a furious and revealing debate. For many, this is not a lifeline but a provocation,…

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, and all forms of exploitation, announcing stricter enforcement, coordinated prosecution, and uncompromising accountability for offenders. This is just as the government reaffirmed its commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in public service as a strategic pillar for effective social development, institutional integrity, and sustainable governance. The policy direction was unveiled by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, at the 3-in-1 New Year Programme held in Abeokuta on Friday. She described the event as a deliberate convergence of policy reflection, capacity…

Calls have intensified for the Osun State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intervene in a deepening dispute within Ibokun Ward 1, Obokun Local Government Area, following claims of a purported suspension of Olatunbosun Oyintiloye. DAILY POST recalls that the controversy started after Oyintiloye, a former member representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, was purportedly suspended by APC members in the ward. The suspension decision was contained in a letter addressed to the Osun State Chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, and dated Thursday, January 29, 2026. The letter, jointly signed by 18…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two armed robbery suspects and rescued an abducted woman during separate security operations in Mubi North and Hong Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. The development was disclosed by security analyst, Zagazola Makama in a post on his X handle, citing sources within the security agencies. According to the post, the first incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on January 29 when troops responded to a distress call from Barama community in Mubi North LGA. Makama said the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and arrested two suspects who were allegedly attempting to…

Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood area. The cause of death has not been disclosed. O’Hara rose to global prominence as the frantic but devoted mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in the first two Home Alone films. She later earned critical acclaim and a new generation of fans for her portrayal of Moira Rose in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, a role she played across…

Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor held  Antalyalspor to a 1-1 draw in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday. Onuachu however missed a crucial penalty in the encounter. Sander Van de Streek gave Antalyalspor the lead two minutes before the break. Onuachu won a penalty early in the second half, and coolly slotted past Antalyalspor goalkeeper Julian. Trabzonspor were awarded another penalty 11 minutes from time but the Nigeria international missed this time around. The 31-year-old has so far scored 13 goals for the Black Sea Storm this season. He is currently joint top scorer in the Turkish…

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the long-abandoned Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge and hotel project in Kaduna State, signalling a renewed push for accountability in public infrastructure management. The decision, conveyed through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government to Yakubu Tafida, follows growing concerns about the project’s fate, which dates back to the former military administration and has remained dormant for years. According to the approval, the committee is tasked with ascertaining the legal status of the project, determining whether the contractor ever reconciled with the…

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on the party’s November 2025 national convention as academic and of no practical effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara. The BoT said the judgment does not affect the status of the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, noting that the substantive issues in the matter are already before the Court of Appeal. “The Board of Trustees notes that the judgment is technically…

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has reported a historic revenue worth N97.04bn in 2025, which is 38 per cent higher than N70.13bn in the previous year. This was indicated in the audited financial reports of the company filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Friday. The PUNCH reports that the hospitality business is one of the companies on the NGX with a market capitalisation in excess of N1tn. In the period under review, the company’s record revenue of N97.04bn was driven by robust demand in room bookings, conferencing, food and beverage services, and other ancillary…

Sonos isn’t exactly synonymous with the Super Bowl, although the brand discounts its gear every year around this time like clockwork. It’s knocking 20 percent off many of its marquee products, including soundbars and standalone speakers — all of which can be paired together to improve sound quality and to put audio in more places at home.Through February 16th, the company is keeping its prices in place on the Era 100 and the larger Era 300 speakers, the Beam and Arc Ultra soundbars, as well as its selection of wireless subwoofers. To put the prices in context, some of these…