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A 35-year-old man has been apprehended by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl in Babbangida town, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state. The Police spokesman, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement explained that the operatives of the Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters arrested Aliyu Yarima of Potiskum Local Government Area following a distress report. According to him, preliminary investigations have revealed that on 16th January 2026, the suspect allegedly lured the victim and gave her a soft drink mixed with hard drugs, which rendered her unconscious. The statement further explained that he then took her…

Czech First Division club FC Viktoria Plzen have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Salim Fago Lawal, DAILY POST reports. Lawal linked up with the West Bohemian club from Croatian outfit NK Istra. The Nigeria international penned a three-and-a-half-year contract with Plzen. The 23-year-old netted 15 goals, and registered two assists during his time at Istra. Viktoria Plzen and NK Istra decided not to disclose the transfer fee and other details of the transfer. He will jersey number 70 at his new club. Lawal was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Champions League returns with a packed schedule on Wednesday, as 18 games kick off simultaneously, featuring some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Manchester City will host Galatasaray in a highly anticipated Champions League clash, while Napoli take on Chelsea in another key group-stage fixture. Man City vs Galatasaray Manchester City will welcome Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray to the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be a compelling match. The Turkish side will be looking to upset City’s dominance and secure vital points in the group standings. City, known for their high-intensity style and strong squad depth, will aim…

The Nigerian Army has rescued 11 kidnapped Nigerians during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway, after foiling an attempt by terrorists to move their captives through a bush route. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Armed Forces on its X handle ( Formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The rescue operation, which took place on January 26, 2026, was carried out by troops of the Forward Operating Base, Doka, following intelligence obtained through surveillance. The rescued victims…Photo Credit: Nigerian Army According to the army, the troops detected armed terrorists attempting to transport their captives through the Gidan Duna–Amale bush track under…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has insisted that players who want to represent the club must do so with complete commitment and passion. According to BBC Sport on Tuesday, Flick made the comments while addressing the issue of young players leaving the club, saying that wearing the Barcelona jersey requires full dedication. “If you want to play for Barca, then do it 100% with your whole heart,” Flick said. “This is what I want to say to everyone who is now with us, or in the future with us — this must be 100%.” His comments come amid the transfer of…

Meta is gearing up to trial new premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months that will allow users to access expanded AI capabilities and additional features. TechCrunch reports that the upcoming subscription plans aim to “unlock more productivity and creativity” by providing premium users with “more control over how they share and connect.”The core Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp services will remain free to use, and the new premium subscriptions will be separate from the paid Meta Verified service that was launched in 2023. Meta told TechCrunch that it will test a variety of subscription features and…

KuCoin has appointed former London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) executive Sabina Liu to lead its European business, tasking her with steering the exchange’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) expansion from Vienna after securing a crypto asset service provider license in Austria.Liu, who will serve as managing director of KuCoin EU, previously ran KuCoin’s institutional business and also spent more than a decade at the LSEG working with global investment banks and cross-border trading clients, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.MiCA “guardrails” over growth at all costsLiu told Cointelegraph that securing a MiCA license was a “major milestone” that…

American Idol season 24 began with a heartfelt tribute to late music supervisor Robin Kaye after she and her husband were killed in a double homicide last year. “Season 24 of American Idol: Dedicated to Robin Kaye,” a tribute card read at the top of the premiere episode, which aired on ABC Monday, January 26. “We’ll save you a seat.’” The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in July 2025 that Kaye and husband Tom Deluca were found dead in their Encino home from possible gunshot wounds after authorities received a request for a welfare check. “While there were no signs of…

The Anambra State Government has insisted that the Onitsha Main Market will remain shut for at least one week as a punishment for shop owners who observe the sit-at-home directive on Mondays. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra ordered the market closure on Monday when he visited and observed that shops in the market were closed for businesses in compliance with the illegal directive. Mr Soludo, during the visit, threatened that he would extend the closure to one month if traders continued to observe the illegal directive often enforced by a faction of the outlawed Indigenous…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased the gantry price of petrol from N699 per litre to N799 per litre. The refinery announced the adjustment in a statement issued on Monday, adding that MRS filling stations will now sell petrol at N839 per litre, up from N739 per litre maintained in recent weeks. “With the festive period concluded, PMS prices have been modestly realigned to sustainable levels to support long-term market stability and affordability. Under the current alignment, the PMS gantry price is N799 per litre, while MRS retail outlets are selling at N839 per litre,” the statement said.…