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An ex-Minister of State for Transportation and Mines & Steel Development, Gbemisola Saraki, has renewed her membership in the ongoing All Progressives Congress, APC e-registration. Saraki urged members of the party in Kwara State and prospective members to participate fully in the registration and revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. She completed the exercise at the Ajikobi Central Ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state. Speaking to party faithful after her registration, Saraki described the exercise as critical to strengthening the APC ahead of future electoral contests. “With the 2027 election fast approaching, active and documented…

Many residents are feared dead while several others have been abducted following a deadly attack on Okporojo Community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. DAILY POST gathered that the attack occurred on Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., when unidentified armed men stormed the community, shooting sporadically and setting houses ablaze. Eyewitnesses said the assailants ambushed the community without warning, throwing residents into panic as many fled into nearby bushes to escape the violence. Several houses were completely razed during the attack, while villagers were allegedly killed or taken away by the attackers.…

Big Brother Naija reality show star and actress, Tega Dominic, has been appointed as special adviser on sexual harassment to Abubakar Yakubu, the new president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, . Tega’s appointment was made public on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in a post on AGN’s Instagram story. Reacting to the development, Tega who shared her appointment letter on Instagram, outlined her commitment. She wrote, “My commitment is clear:Education, awareness, and accountability, zero tolerance for sexual harassment, protection and support for survivors, safe, and confidential reporting systems, anda culture where respect is non-negotiable.” DAILY POST reports that Tega…

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has extended the date for the mid-season transfer window and registration of new players for the second stanza. The window which was initially scheduled to close on Saturday, 31 January has been extended to Friday, 6 February 2026. The NNL Chief of Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana disclosed this on Friday. He stated that the decision was reached after considering the strong appeal by the clubs on the deadline. “We had to now shift the deadline from Saturday the 31st of January to Friday 6th February,2026 which aligns with the provisions of the governing rules and…

The management of Topfaith University, a privately owned institution in Nkpatak, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has exhorted its graduating students to serve as worthy ambassadors of the university by embodying integrity, patriotism, entrepreneurship, and moral uprightness. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Emmanuel Abraham, gave the charge on Friday as the university marked dual milestones with its maiden convocation and matriculation ceremonies. “Do not forget that you have been taught to be wise, to possess good character, to remain curious, to think entrepreneurially, to act patriotically, and to live uprightly,” Abraham said. He…

Nottingham Forest and Celtic have learned their opponents for the two-legged Europa League play-offs, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the last 16. Celtic to Play Stuttgart According to a post on UEL’s X handle on Friday, Martin O’Neill’s Celtic will face German side Stuttgart in the play-offs. The Scottish champions were also in contention to play Ferencváros, managed by Robbie Keane, but were drawn against the Bundesliga club instead. The first leg will take place at Celtic Park, with the return leg in Germany.The winner of the tie will advance to the last 16 and face…

Cryptocurrency investment products faced heavy outflows on Thursday as the total crypto market capitalization fell about 6%.Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) funds recorded nearly $1 billion in outflows, among the largest of the year so far, according to SoSoValue.Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led the sell-off, shedding $817.9 million, exceeding last Wednesday’s $708.7 million outflows and marking the largest daily outflow since November 2025.The crypto decline coincided with broader market weakness, including a 4% drop in gold after a recent surge above $5,300, according to data from TradingView.Industry observers linked the market slump to fresh tariff threats by US President…

Paris Hilton is speaking out about the ‘cruel’ and ‘mean-spirited’ criticism she and Britney Spears faced in the early 2000s. Appearing on the Thursday, January 29, episode of I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario, Hilton said she and Spears, both 44, connected over shared past experiences. The Simple Life alum described being constantly criticized after finding fame at a young age as a “very isolating” experience that not many people can relate to. Hilton noted that the singer is one of the few people who can relate. “I was just with Britney a few weeks ago for her…

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State said it has intercepted 415 live cartridges in a commercial vehicle along the Itu-Calabar Highway. Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the live cartridges were intercepted on 23 January during a routine patrol by operatives of the command along the highway. “On 23 January at about 2300 hours, operatives of the command, while on routine stop-and-search patrol along the Calabar–Itu Highway, intercepted a commercial bus with registration number ARR600ZY, en route to Calabar.…

Regional organisations and integration in Africa are rooted in Pan-Africanism and the post-independence quest for unity, collective self-reliance, and development. Following the attainment of independence in the late 1950s and 1960s, African leaders recognized that political fragmentation and small national economies will clog the wheel of rapid socio-economic transformation and global influence. This led to the creation of continental and regional institutions, beginning with the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union, in 1963, aimed at promoting solidarity, sovereignty, and cooperation. Complementary regional economic communities such as ECOWAS, AMU, CEN-SAD, COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, IGAD and SADC emerged to foster…