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Rep. Ilhan Omar in a Press Conference ahead of the 2020 Primary Election. Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Somalia’s civil war cannot be understood outside the prism of the Cold War, which exacerbated local problems born of clan rivalries and colonial borders that sliced Somali territory into five different countries. Donald Trump really doesn’t like Somalis. He has repeatedly called them “garbage” and says their country stinks. “We don’t want ’em in our country,” he told a cabinet meeting. They should “go back to where they came from.” He even questioned their intelligence during a rambling speech…

Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has opened up about a lesser-known chapter of her life, days after reconciling with her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Dikeh has remained in the news since announcing that she and Mr Churchill ended a decade-long public feud and agreed to co-parent their son, King Andre. Speaking during a livestream that went viral on Tuesday, the 40-year-old reflected on her spiritual journey, revealing that she once came close to becoming a pastor. The mother of one said, “I have always had this calling right from when I was a…

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s counsel, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed the court that he wishes to withdraw from the matter, citing some irreconcilable issues. He said since the last adjourned date, he had been on constant phone communication with the relatives of the applicant. According to him, Kanu’s relatives did not show up at his office to…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has stated that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is deeply disappointed by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to abandon the party for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking on Channels Television programme, Politics Today, NNPP national spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, said the governor’s defection represents a serious violation of trust, not only against the party but also against the people of Kano State who voted overwhelmingly for the NNPP. Johnson explained that the feeling of betrayal extends beyond Kwankwaso, stressing that Kano residents who supported the party in the 2023 governorship election were equally let…

Unknown gunmen have abducted two daughters and a relative of Apollos Samchi, Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, in Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred at around 12: 53 am on Monday, January 26, at Samchi’s residence in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area. The attackers also shot the family’s security guard, Benard Makjwan, in the stomach, and he is currently receiving treatment at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos. “On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that some armed men suspected to be kidnappers had forced their way into the house of Engr. Apollos…

Famous Nigerian movie star, Kunle Remi, has ranked Nigeria as the worst country that Ishowspeed has ever visited in Africa. DAILY POST reports that popular American streamer, Ishowspeed, visited Nigeria last week following his ongoing Africa tour. However, reacting to the development, the actor while comparing Ishowspeed’s experience in Lagos to other African countries, said “Nigeria is the worst on my own list.” Expressing concern over the value of Lagos cultural heritage, he raised alarm that clubs, fake drinks and begging have taken over the state. Kunle Remi wrote on his Instagram story: “After watching Ishowspeed journey so far, Nigeria…

Nigeria’s Falconets will host Senegal in a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie in Ibadan, DAILY POST. The encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan is slated for  Saturday, 7 February. The players and their officials are expected to arrive Ibadan for their final preparations on Tuesday (today). Senegal will host the reverse fixture on Saturday, 14 February. The winner will face either Guinea-Bissau or Malawi in the final qualifying round. Poland will host the competition from September 5 to 27, 2026.

The Arewa Consultative Forum has expressed concern over the continued captivity of worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging authorities to act swiftly to secure their release. The worshippers were abducted about a week ago when gunmen invaded three churches in the community during worship sessions, carting away several residents in the attack. Speaking with The PUNCH in Kaduna on Tuesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said no fewer than 166 of the victims were still being held by their abductors. Muhammad-Baba said the forum was saddened…

The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and related criminal activities with the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers in separate, intelligence-driven operations within and around the Enugu metropolis. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team and the Anti-Cultism Squad. The operations led to the recovery of large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis and hard drugs, as well as a cash sum of ₦1.8 million and other incriminating exhibits. The Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the…

The Kwara State Government has called on stakeholders, development partners and residents to collaborate with the government in the fight against leprosy, as part of efforts to eliminate the disease and address the stigma associated with it. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Saad Hamdalat, said the call was made on Monday as the state joined the global community to commemorate World Leprosy Day 2026, with activities held at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, said the state government…