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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection. Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party. The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.” DAILY POST recalls that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead…

Dele Odule, a veteran Nigerian actor, has disclosed that he once priced his own casket. He stated this while discussing his dark moments during an interview with Feelright TV. Recounting the incident, Dele Odule who explained that he took the decision in his moment of despair, said he was accompanied by his colleague, Olaiya Igwe. “I had priced my own casket before, when I was in a state of hopelessness, and complete loss of hope. Olaiya Igwe went there with me. Olaiya started crying like a baby. “I wasn’t sick, I just believed I can no longer have breakthroughs in…

Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club. The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season. The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term. Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year]. “It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to…

The president of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has insisted that football’s governing body, not the United States, is the true authority behind the 2026 World Cup, amid growing political tensions over Iran’s participation. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Taj made the remarks while addressing concerns over travel restrictions, diplomatic friction, and the treatment of Iranian officials ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. “Our host is FIFA, not Mr Trump or America,” Taj said, stressing that Iran qualified for the tournament and expects to compete under FIFA’s supervision. The comments come…

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned five suspects before a Special Court sitting in Awka for various cases bordering on rape, sexual and child abuse-related offences. One of the suspects is a middle-aged father who has been having affairs with his daughter, during which he inflicted her with a serious viral disease. According to a press release issued by the Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, on Wednesday, the suspects were brought before the court after the conclusion of investigations by the operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department. Ikenga said the…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections, describing the act as a “beautiful birthday gift.” Kalu, who marked his 55th birthday on May 5, 2026, performed the symbolic endorsement on Tuesday alongside member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the lawmaker representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State said, “Yesterday, I had the rare privilege of endorsing and signing the nomination form of…

A 14-year-old junior golfer and student of Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Malik Adams, has emerged champion of the inaugural Golf Shop NG Tournament, defeating a field of more than 170 players at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State. In a statement on Wednesday by Middle Bridge Services, the consulting company for Golf Shop NG Ltd, Adams, who played off a 25 handicap, delivered one of the most remarkable rounds of the competition, posting a Net 61 (10-under-par) and Gross 86 to finish six strokes clear of his closest rival. His round was reportedly defined by remarkable consistency…

Energizer has announced a new line of lithium coin batteries it claims are the world’s first to eliminate the risk of ingestion burns if swallowed. Its Ultimate Child Shield line includes three sizes available starting today – 2032, 2025, and 2016 – that are commonly used in devices like remotes, wearables, and trackers such as Apple’s AirTags.Most swallowed batteries pass right through the body’s digestive system without causing any harm. But if one gets stuck in the esophagus there’s a risk of it being more than a choking hazard. When the battery makes contact with saliva it can generate an…

A new era of on-chain trading transparency. Atlas Live enables traders to analyze token concentration and spot potential rug pulls. Now in real time.Odense, Denmark, May 6, 2026 – InsightX, the on-chain safety and analytics platform, launches Atlas Live, the world’s first real time token holder map.InsightX is best known for Atlas, a holder visualization tool used by millions of traders each month. It simplifies token ownership at a glance, with clustering patterns revealing potential coordinated wallet activity. Atlas is integrated across major platforms including Pump.fun, Axiom, Terminal and GMGN.The launch of Atlas Live transforms the research tool into a…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gird your loins! The long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada has arrived. The fashion was, unsurprisingly, fabulous, no doubt giving devoted fans a host of inspiration for their wardrobes. But before you start searching for dupes, there were budget-friendly pieces in addition to couture, including a pair of Levi’s 501 original fit jeans worn by Anne Hathaway. Andy Sachs may be the franchise’s underdog heroine, but we’d like to highlight her style evolution over her journalistic chops for a…