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Kano Pillars forward and General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has sent a message of hope to the club’s fanbase as they continue their fight to escape relegation in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Musa scored the decisive goal as Kano Pillars boosted their survival hopes with a 1–0 win over Northwest rivals Katsina United on Wednesday. It was the former Super Eagles captain’s third goal of the season in 14 appearances, and it proved enough to secure the club’s eighth win of the campaign after 23 matches. Pillars have now won three of their last…

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, formally handed over the Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, to the Federal Government during the institution’s 17th convocation ceremony. The Memorandum of Understanding for the transfer was signed at the event by Abiodun and the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad. Abiodun said, “At this juncture, I formally declare that Ogun State has today (Thursday) released the erstwhile Tai Solarin University of Education to the Federal Government of Nigeria, with all authorities and responsibilities appertaining to…

Webcam company Obsbot recently launched two new gimbal-equipped webcams, the $349 Tiny 3 and the $199 Tiny 3 Lite. It claims that the priciest model is the smallest pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) 4K webcam ever made, weighing 63 grams. Ironically, the Tiny 3 Lite is heavier and bigger. I’ve been testing the Tiny 3 for a couple of weeks, and here’s what you should know about it.Compared to Insta360’s newish $249 Link 2 Pro, the Tiny 3 has a slightly bigger sensor and more AI-powered features, including voice control and voice tracking. It also has MEMS mics, which are supposedly…

Digital asset custodian Copper is reportedly weighing an initial public offering (IPO) shortly after rival BitGo debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, underscoring growing institutional appetite for cryptocurrency infrastructure companies. Citing sources close to the discussions, CoinDesk reported Thursday that Copper is exploring its public listing options, with Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup among the banks involved.A Copper spokesperson said the company is not currently planning a public listing, but declined to comment on whether the custodian is in early-stage talks about going public.Backed by Barclays, Copper provides institutional-grade custody, settlement and collateral management services designed to help financial…

Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi and Reza Farahan have reached their limits when it comes to Sky Askari’s views of the valley. In Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek of the Thursday, January 29, episode of The Valley: Persian Style, Sky is put in the hot seat during a group trip to Palm Springs, California. “I just want a bigger house, a little bit — not in the valley,” Sky shares with the cast. “I don’t like to live in the valley. I don’t like the food. I don’t like the vibe.” Unfortunately, there are a few roadblocks that prevent Sky from actually…

There was tension in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday, when police operatives allegedly shot dead a private motorcyclist in the area. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred at about 9:00 p.m. along the Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway in the state capital. A witness told this newspaper that the incident occurred when some police officers attached to the Central Police Station in Abakaliki began pursuing the motorcyclist who refused the officers’ instruction to stop. The witness, who asked not to be named, said the officers were pursuing the motorcyclist from Afor-Ezunna Street because he had violated the state government’s order that motorcycle…

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a N1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, a major infrastructure project expected to transform urban transportation and stimulate economic growth in the state. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, disclosed the approval on Wednesday while addressing members of the Kano contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. According to the governor, the rail project is designed to provide a modern, efficient and affordable mass…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned comments by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, who called on the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, to resign. In a statement issued by the party’s Kano State spokesman, Ibrahim Karaye, the NNPP said the constitution still allows the deputy governor to remain in office. The party explained that the commissioner’s remarks followed Gwarzo’s decision not to defect with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and some aides to the APC. According to the NNPP, Gwarzo has the right to continue performing his duties because he and the governor were elected on…

Ngei Oluka has joined Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United on a short-term loan deal, DAILY POST reports. Oluka joined the Solid Miners from Nigeria National League (NNL) side City FC. City FC announced Oluka’s departure in a statement on Thursday. The Abuja-based club expressed optimism that the player would make a major impact with the team. “We can confirm that Ngei Oluka has headed out on loan to NPFL outfit Nasarawa United for the rest of the 2025/2026 season,” City FC wrote on social media. “Ngei has shown immense dedication and growth during his time with us,…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged intending Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Jesus Christ and the state during their forthcoming pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during a  “Service of Dedication” organised in preparation for the 2026 Pilgrimage by Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja. The governor was represented by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Layode. He urged the intending pilgrims to use the exercise to pray for peace in the state and the entire Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to their spiritual growth, safety…