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The community of Wawa in Borgu Local Government Area has been thrown into mourning after six youths were confirmed dead following a deadly clash with suspected bandits in the forest. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Thursday when the youths mobilised to confront the bandits in the bush. DAILY POST learnt that the violence erupted after a prominent youth was attacked on his farm, prompting others to mobilise and confront the assailants in the forest. Sources from the Wawa community told our correspondent that while some of the youths returned safely, others were declared…
Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez, has talked about how Cristiano Ronaldo affects the present Portugal squad. He said the veteran attacker now plays mostly as a striker and praised his leadership, as well as his performance numbers and accomplishments. Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal at their next FIFA World Cup, which will be his last, this summer. Some people have questioned whether the 40-year-old forward still has a place in the team because of his age. He has been scoring many goals, but several fans and experts have pointed out that his work rate on the pitch is not up…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he finds his greatest happiness in the classroom, either as a teacher or a student, describing learning as a lifelong process. Sanusi stated this on Friday while speaking with journalists after attending classes at Northwest University, Kano, where he was recently admitted to study Common and Sharia Law. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the programme marks his third bachelor’s degree, recalling his earlier experiences as an undergraduate. “The first time I was at level 200 was in 1978, and the second time was in 1992.…
The Gombe State Police Command on Friday announced the rescue of a kidnapped community leader, Hon. Hassan Reuben, and the arrest of three suspected accomplices in connection with the crime. The abduction, which occurred on 20 January 2026, involved Hon. Reuben, a resident of Nahuta Village, Tula, in Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. According to the police, information about the kidnapping was received at about 11:00 am on January 21, prompting immediate security action. Disclosing this, Public Relations Officer DSP Buhari Abdullahi said, “Following swift action and sustained efforts, the victim was successfully rescued unhurt on the same…
The Abia State chairman of the Labour Party, Emmanuel Nweze Otti, on Friday expressed his excitement over the Abuja High Court judgement, stating that “the judiciary has brought back the trust people have in them.” The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Wednesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee. Otti also expressed his conviction that the faction led by Julius Abure, which had threatened to approach the Court of Appeal, would be disappointed, describing their move as futile. “They are just wasting their time,” he said. He noted that it…
The Executive Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Peter Dogara, on Thursday commenced the disbursement of West African Examinations Council examination fees amounting to over ₦10 million, benefiting more than 250 secondary school students across the council area. The official launch of the initiative took place at Government Secondary School, Takau. Dogara described the intervention as part of his administration’s deliberate effort to remove financial barriers to education and promote equal opportunities for students from low-income families. He said education remained a top priority of his administration, stressing that no child should be denied the right to…
Meta is “temporarily pausing” the ability for teens to chat with its AI characters as it develops a “new version” of the characters that will offer a “better experience.” The company made the announcement in an update to a blog post from October where the company had detailed more parental controls for teen AI use. The change blocking teens from accessing the characters will go into effect “starting in the coming weeks.””Since we announced our plans to build parental controls for AI characters in October, we started developing a new iteration of AI characters generally (i.e. for both adults and…
Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone said he has reversed his long-term outlook on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, arguing that investors should “sell the rallies” across risk assets in 2026.In McGlone’s view, the conditions that once made Bitcoin (BTC) compelling have changed fundamentally. What began as a scarce, disruptive asset has become part of a crowded and highly speculative ecosystem, increasingly correlated with equities and vulnerable to the same macro forces that drive traditional markets.He draws parallels with past market peaks, pointing…
Chicago Fire is going through some cast changes — which means not everyone is returning for season 14. The One Chicago franchise has been known for making headlines over the years as cast members often come and go across all three shows: Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. Despite the large amount of cast changes, NBC’s president of program planning Jeff Bader previously explained why he wasn’t concerned about the future of the franchise. “Cast comes in, cast goes out,” Bader told TVLine in an interview published in July 2024.“It’s interesting. Because every year there are cast changes, and…
Aviation industry experts on Thursday said structural and operational challenges are the main drivers of high air fares in Nigeria, rather than airline pricing strategies alone The experts made this known during an Aviation Town Hall meeting held on Thursday. High air fares in Nigeria continue to spark public concern, with passengers often blaming airlines for inflated ticket prices. According to Alex Nwuba of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), ticket prices are heavily shaped by airlines’ survival costs, including fuel, aircraft leasing, maintenance, and airport charges. “Airline price for survival and cost components, which include fuel, lease, maintenance, and…
