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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for allegedly ingesting cocaine pellets in a bid to traffic the drug to China. Izueke was said to have swallowed 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilogrammes, reportedly to raise funds to complete a house he is building in his hometown. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, January 31, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers travelling to China via Addis Ababa…

Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent were among the standout performers as the Seattle Seahawks emerged champions at the Super Bowl, capping a thrilling contest that also saw the New England Patriots finish as runners-up. PUNCH Online reports that the two teams featured players of Nigerian heritage who featured prominently on American football’s biggest stage. On the winning side, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu was singled out for his contribution to the team’s success. Other players of Nigerian descent who made their mark include Boye Mafe and Nick Emmanwori, key figures in the Seahawks’ defensive unit, as well as Olusegun…

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny ended his Super Bowl halftime performance with a striking message of unity, unveiling a massive billboard that read: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” The message appeared as he wrapped up his set, drawing thunderous applause inside the stadium and quickly going viral across social media platforms. Delivering a high-energy performance that blended Spanish and English hits, Bad Bunny used the global stage to spotlight themes of love, resilience, and togetherness amid heightened social and political tensions. Fans and commentators praised the closing moment as timely and deeply impactful, with many describing…

The Federal Government has signalled the imminent take-off of a landmark one-megawatt solar electrification project at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, in Oyo State marking a major milestone in the institution’s infrastructure development. The project, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency, is part of a broader national initiative to provide sustainable energy to 16 selected universities across Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor on Current Issues, Dr. Bolaji Olaomo, on Monday. FUNATO stands as a key beneficiary in the South-West zone, alongside Adeyemi University of Education…

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will step up scrutiny of suspected cryptocurrency price manipulation in 2026, outlining a slate of planned investigations that target high-risk trading tactics, including “whale” activity and schemes that exploit disruptions at local exchanges, local outlet Yonhap reported Monday.According to Yonhap News Agency, FSS Governor Lee Chang-jin said that the agency will target high-risk trading practices that undermine market order, including coordinated manipulation and schemes exploiting disruptions in exchange infrastructure. The FSS said the probes will focus on tactics that involve large-scale trading by whales, artificial price swings during exchange deposit or withdrawal suspensions…

Thomas Williams, the father of Wendy Williams, has died. He was 94. Wendy’s niece, journalist Alex Finnie, confirmed Thomas’ death via Instagram on Sunday, February 8. The news comes as Wendy, 61, continues to fight the court-ordered guardianship she was placed under in 2022 on grounds of alleged cognitive impairments that she has publicly denied. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share — after 94 years of extraordinary love, strength, brilliance, and wisdom, my grandfather Thomas D. Williams has passed,” Finnie, a morning news anchor for Miami’s local WPLG news outlet, wrote. “My grandfather was truly a…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the entire Nigerian tennis family following the country’s qualification into the Davis Cup World Group II, after a hard-fought victory over Uzbekistan in the World Group II Promotion Playoffs. Daniel Adeleye emerged as the hero of the tie, firing Nigeria past Uzbekistan to cap an impressive home campaign at the historic Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, 1895. Nigeria sealed the tie with a match to spare, confirming promotion after Adeleye delivered the decisive point on Sunday with a composed 6–3, 6–4 victory over Ilya Ignatov in the reverse singles to give the hosts an…

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has sacked the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, the decision is part of the administration’s resolve to periodically reshuffle its cabinet in order to inject fresh ideas, strengthen governance and reposition the government for improved service delivery across the state. Governor Mohammed appreciated Galadima for his services to the state and wished him success in his future endeavours. He…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it is not worried about its exclusion from the forthcoming Kano State House of Assembly by-elections, insisting that the party has already achieved what it set out to do. Speaking on the development in an interview with DAILY POST, NNPP spokesperson, Engr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Karaye, said the party’s interest was never about winning the seats at all costs, but about ensuring that the sons of late lawmakers were given the opportunity to take over their fathers’ positions. “All we wanted was to help them out after their parents’ demise, and we have achieved…

Famous Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun, has announced the passage of her mother. She made the announcement a few hours after her 55th birthday party. The actress on Monday morning disclosed that her mother passed away on the eve of her party on Sunday but the sad news was kept away from her until after the ceremony. She, however, urged her fans and the general public to keep her and her siblings in prayers. DAILY POST reports that Faithia held birthday party in Lagos on Sunday. Celebrities at the event included Funke Akindele, singer Pasuma, Kazim Adeoti, Wumi Ajiboye, MC…