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The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has issued a stern warning to the contractor handling the Ikorodu-Itoki Road project, threatening to revoke the contract if directives from the ministry continue to be ignored. Umahi delivered the warning on Sunday during an on-the-spot assessment of the project being executed by GELD Construction Ltd., where he expressed strong dissatisfaction with the pace and attitude of work on the site. The minister accused the contractor of focusing more on perceived difficulties rather than collaborating with the government to achieve measurable progress. “I am deeply disappointed. Instead of working with us to do…

Leaders of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, have visited a former military leader, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), and former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), in Minna, Niger State. The party said the meeting was part of efforts to boost democratic values and seek guidance from elder statesmen. The former leaders, during the visit, applauded the SDP leadership for their sustained commitment to democratic ideals and their contributions to the growth and stability of Nigeria’s democratic system. The duo stressed the need for collective responsibility among political leaders and citizens, urging all stakeholders to work together to ensure…

Troops of 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following the hijacking of a passenger boat along the Nigeria–Cameroon waterway. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 13 Brigade, Major Yemi Sokoya, troops stationed at Ikang swiftly responded to a distress call and pursued the suspects. The incident occurred on Saturday when suspected sea pirates intercepted a boat travelling between Cameroon and Nigeria near the Kombo Fishing Port within Cameroonian waters. The attackers reportedly operated two speedboats and a wooden craft, abducting the passengers before fleeing the area. He…

Legendary Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, has reacted to the prophecy of his death by a Nigerian cleric. DAILY POST reports that a controversial Muslim cleric popularly known as Alpha Olopa Meta had earlier claimed that the singer will die on January 10 2026. The cleric who claimed to have begged God on the singer’s behalf, told Osupa to buy a big ram for prayers. However, reacting to the prophecy during a live performance on Sunday January 11 2026, Osupa said, “Fake Alpha and prophet please don’t wish me dead. Everyone who wishes me dead will die in my place. “Close…

At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community late at night. “Last night, bandits raided Tudun Mallam village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State, shooting two people who are now hospitalised in Udutu PHC, abducting more than 10 women and looting farm equipment, according to residents. “Communities say attacks and kidnappings are continuing despite the…

Concerns over worsening insecurity and rising cases of kidnapping in parts of Edo State have been raised by Aigbokhan Oseremen, Convener of the Esan Worldwide Community, who warned that the situation has strained relations between the police and local communities. In a video shared on X(Formerly Twitter) by ChannelsTV on Monday during a public discussion on the crisis, Oseremen said top police officers in the affected areas have also expressed worries about the fragile relationship between security agencies and residents, noting that tensions are growing amid persistent violence. “These officers, top police officers in the state in that area, are…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in a series of operations targeting armed robbery, drug trafficking, and other crimes across the state. This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday in Dutse by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam. Adam said the operation, which was carried out simultaneously across the state, resulted in the arrest of one wanted armed robbery suspect, 9 other suspects, seizure of 7,028 illicit drugs, including rubber solutions, suck and die, and dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The PPRO stated that seven suspected…

Nigeria are bidding for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title and will face hosts Morocco, who are searching for their first trophy since 1976, in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday, 14 January. File photo: AFCON 2025 Trophy Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm local time (20h00 GMT). Below is a comprehensive review of the key statistics, previous meetings and all essential information ahead of the Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final, as contained in an official release published on the CAF website on Monday. Both sides arrive at the…

Future Holdings AG, a Switzerland-based Bitcoin treasury company backed by industry veteran Adam Back, has agreed to preliminary terms that may see it acquired by Sweden-listed H100 Group.The Swiss Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company on Monday announced it had entered a non-binding letter of intent with H100 covering the potential acquisition of 100% of its shares.“Combining Future with H100 creates a public-market platform and governance framework that we believe is essential for building long-term institutional credibility in the Swiss market,” Future Holdings’ chairman Richard Byworth said in a joint statement.The proposed acquisition comes months after Back co-founded Future Holdings in November…

The family of a teenage soldier who escorted Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her funeral have reportedly claimed that he died by suicide. Jack Burnell-Williams was pronounced dead after being found at London’s Hyde Park Barracks less than two weeks after he walked in the late queen’s September 2022 funeral procession at the same venue. He was 18 years old. More than three years later, a report by the Daily Mail, published on Sunday, January 11, claimed that Victoria Sedgwick, the lawyer of Jack’s mother, Laura Williams, is claiming that “those close to the family are sure [Jack] took his…