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The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye, has approved the appointment of Professor Alamu Oguntola of the Department of Mechanical Engineering as the acting Provost of the Postgraduate College of the institution. The appointment, which took effect on Monday, January 5, 2026, was part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance academic excellence across its postgraduate programmes. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji. Adesoji said the don would bring his 26 years of academic experience and expertise in teaching, research, and university administration to the…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight following his permanent move from Real Sociedad to Valencia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old finalised his transfer on Thursday after weeks of speculation, with Valencia paying €5m for his services in a deal running until the end of the 2027/28 campaign. “I’m very excited and happy. I’ve been waiting since last summer and, finally, I’m here,” Sadiq said. “I’m the happiest guy in the world. I wanted to come back here; I’ve done everything possible. The club has also made the greatest possible effort. I’m very happy to return.” This…

Budding rap artiste, Evado Lee, has described 2025 as the most defining year of his music career, marking a period that solidified his presence in the Nigerian music industry through record-breaking collaborations and significant milestones. The rapper, who rose to prominence over the past year, revealed that his musical journey actually began in the church before he transitioned into secular music. “I am proud to say that the church was my first platform in my musical journey, right within the heart of Abakpa Nike, Enugu State,” he stated, noting that his early commitment to the craft convinced many of his…

A series of ads reportedly aired on Fox News, calling on the public to contact their senators to remove DeFi provisions from the CLARITY Act bill.An anti-decentralized finance group is reportedly running advertisements on Fox News encouraging the public to pressure their Senators into passing crypto market structure legislation that excludes DeFi provisions perceived to be threatening to the banking industry.According to two screenshots shared Friday on X by Crypto in America host Eleanor Terrett, the Investors For Transparency members wrote: “Tell Your Senator: Pass Crypto Legislation Without DeFi Provisions,” sharing a hotline number to contact their local Senators.“Don’t Let…

Becca Tobin is weighing in on the drama between Hilary Duff and her good friend Ashley Tisdale French. The Glee star, 39, reacted to Duff’s husband Matthew Koma’s post shading French, 40, and her essay about toxic mom groups. Koma, 38, spoofed French’s article on Tuesday, January 6, by posing for a photo in a similar manner with a fake article of his own. “A mom group tell-all through a father’s eyes,” Koma’s faux post read. “When you’re the most self obsessed tone deaf person on earth, other moms tend to shift focus to their actual toddlers.” Koma’s reaction went…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja, has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and its members from embarking on the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on 12 January. Justice Emmanuel Subilim made the order on Friday while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). The suit lists NARD, its National President, Mohammad Suleiman, and its Secretary General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, as respondents. In the enrolment order dated 9 January, the court restrained the association, its members, agents and privies…

Champion Breweries Plc has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise N42 billion through a public offer of ordinary shares priced at N16 each. The company disclosed the approval in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., confirming regulatory clearance to proceed with the offer. Under the offer, Champion Breweries is issuing 2.625 billion ordinary shares at ₦16 per share to investors. The statement said the offer is open to both institutional and retail investors and is designed to strengthen the company’s capital base. Champion Breweries said proceeds would fund the acquisition of the Bullet brand…

A political strategist, Baba Yusuf, says the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State are a calculated attempt by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to remove the governor. Yusuf made this statement on Friday when he featured in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said that impeachment proceedings in Nigeria are always from disagreements, lamenting that it’s a sad reality of the country’s politics. According to him, for over three years, Fubara has not been allowed to execute his mandate. “My view is that it’s some game that is played…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is the only life in the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Fayose made this statement on Friday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He also said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is technically no more, adding that it is dead. The former governor equally said that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, should not be dragged into the woes of the PDP. He said: “Obi is the only life in ADC;…

At least four teams have made it into the fourth round of this season’s FA Cup. This follows the conclusion of Friday’s third round ties around the UK. Wrexham qualified via a penalty shoot-out success, after their game with Nottingham Forest ended 3-3. Arthur Okonkwo was the hero for the hosts, saving Omari Hutchinson’s effort. The result means Wrexham have beat a Premier League team in the FA Cup for the first time in 26 years. Oxford United also beat MK Dons 4-3 on penalties after the tie ended 1-1. Port Vale claimed a 1-0 victory over Fleetwood and Wigan…