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The eldest daughter of the late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi, has delivered a heartfelt tribute to her mother, portraying her as a woman of strength and virtue who remained committed to her family despite the difficulties she faced in her marriage. Speaking at the service of songs held in the singer’s honour on Wednesday, her daughter, Jomiloju, reflected on her mother’s unwavering presence in their lives, noting that she consistently stood by her children even at times when their father was not around. She explained that Ojumi was deeply driven by the desire to raise disciplined and responsible children, determined…

Manchester United has announced the appointment of Adam Lawrence as the new lead coach for the Under-21s for the remainder of the season. Lawrence previously managed the Under-18s, where he led the team to a national title and the Premier League Cup in the 2023/24 season before taking on a role at Premier League club Newcastle United. His new position comes following Travis Binnion’s transition to the first-team coaching staff earlier this month. In other coaching updates, Darren Fletcher retains his role as the Under-18s lead coach but has been given additional coaching job duties. He will now oversee the…

Britain’s Keir Starmer is the latest Western leader to thaw trade ties with China in a shift analysts say is driven by US tariff pressure and unease over Donald Trump’s volatile policy playbook. The prime minister’s Beijing visit this week to promote “pragmatic” co-operation comes on the heels of advances from the leaders of Canada, Ireland, France and Finland. Most were making the trip for the first time in years to refresh their partnership with the world’s second-largest economy. “There is a veritable race among European heads of government to meet with (Chinese President) Xi Jinping,” Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, director of…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two dismissed Nigerian Army personnel for their alleged involvement in armed robbery operations within the state. The arrest was disclosed on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement made available to journalists. Ayanlade said the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence and an intense manhunt, which culminated in a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation carried out within the Ibadan metropolis by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit. He said, “In furtherance of the command’s sustained efforts to combat violent crime and ensure the safety of lives and…

The security landscape of Taraba State witnessed a defining shift over the past two years, a period now ending with the redeployment of Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army. His tenure marked a decisive phase in the state’s fight against banditry, terrorism and organised criminal violence, one defined by operational clarity, sustained pressure and visible results. When Uwa assumed command on January 24, 2024, Taraba faced layered security threats ranging from bandit attacks and kidnappings to cross-border criminal movements exploiting forests and remote terrain. Rather than rely on reactive deployments, he introduced a posture of sustained…

Community leaders and stakeholders from the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State have queried Governor Dapo Abiodun over what they described as conflicting narratives surrounding the approved location for oil exploration in the state, particularly the status of Tongeji Island in the Ogun West Senatorial District. The concerns were raised in a letter addressed to the governor and signed by the Balogun of Ipokia Kingdom, Ambassador Isiaka Abolurin, who said earlier official disclosures had indicated that President Bola Tinubu approved commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island, alongside the Olokola Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside.…

La Liga club Sevilla have placed a €30m price tag on Nigeria striker Akor Adams amid growing interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old joined Sevilla just over a year ago from Montpellier for €5.5m, but his stock has risen rapidly in recent months, particularly after his performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where he established himself as an integral member of the Nigerian team. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Adams has attracted the attention of several clubs in Saudi Arabia and other countries, prompting Sevilla to significantly raise his valuation to €30m.…

Abu Dhabi-based Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin to be registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) as a Foreign Payment Token under the Payment Token Services Regulation (PTSR), the company said.According to a release shared with Cointelegraph, the registration makes Universal the UAE’s first Foreign Payment Token Issuer and creates a clear, regulated US dollar‑denominated settlement option for digital assets in the UAE.Juha Viitala, a senior executive officer of Universal, told Cointelegraph that the PTSR had allowed a transition period for payment token issuers to become PTSR-compliant and that, among all…

Lamar Odom has checked into a rehabilitation facility following his DUI arrest earlier this month. The retired NBA player, 46, “made the personal decision” to enter a 30-day treatment program at the iRely Recovery facility in Los Angeles to “reset and focus on his health,” Odom’s manager Gina Rodriguez told Us Weekly in a statement on Wednesday, January 28. (TMZ was first to report the news.) “After a recent incident, he took a step back to reflect and address triggers he’s been dealing with,” Rodriguez said of Odom. “He’s taking full responsibility and choosing to be proactive about his wellbeing.”…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Tersoo Loko, and 10 others over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The anti-graft agency arraigned the defendants at the Federal High Court in Makurdi, on 30 counts of criminal misappropriation of public funds and money laundering. It listed the other defendants as Kuleve Terlumun, Mtomga Manasseh, Ugbede Denen, Tatyough Thaddeus, Angwa Dominic, Uwua Igbawua, Adese Asom Orkuma Emmanuel, Owoicho Odeh and Mhir Iyenge. The charges alleged that during his time in office, the former BSIEC chair misappropriated and diverted funds meant…