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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked optimism among football fans after posting an update suggesting he has begun his recovery work at Bayer Leverkusen following recent knee surgery, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old forward shared a picture from the Leverkusen gym on Monday, writing simply, “12:49pm. Leverkusen.” The post came a day after Boniface hinted at a return to training on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday with a hopeful message alongside a photo of himself on the pitch. “Work starts tomorrow. Thank you, LORD,” Boniface wrote. The Nigeria international, who is still on a loan contract…

The SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has urged stakeholders to rethink the design and delivery of education in the country, stressing that young people must be treated as partners rather than passive recipients. The SOS Children’s Villages focuses on ensuring that children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it grow up with the care, relationships, and support they need to become their strongest selves. Eghosa Erhumwunse, the organisation’s National Director, made the call in a statement on Monday to mark the 2026 International Day of Education, themed “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education.” The day…

The African Smartphone International Film Festival is increasingly seen as a marker of how technology is altering film production globally. In a statement issued on Sunday, organisers said the festival’s ninth edition, held from 18 to 21 December 2025, brought together filmmakers from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas to showcase films produced largely with smartphones. Held under the theme “The Future of Film Is Already in Your Hands”, the event highlighted the growing influence of mobile technology, artificial intelligence and digital-first production models in lowering barriers to filmmaking and widening access beyond traditional studios. Founded in 2017 by filmmaker…

Ripple has partnered with the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, a major Saudi financial institution, to explore the use of blockchain technology within the country’s financial system, signaling growing interest in blockchain-based infrastructure at the institutional level.The partnership was announced Monday by Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive officer and managing director for the Middle East and Africa. Merrick said Ripple is working with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation unit, as part of an agreement to study potential applications of blockchain technology. Source: Reece MerrickThe arrangement will take the form of a memorandum of understanding that focuses on cross-border payments, digital asset…

Netflix just revealed who will be starring in their upcoming movie The Fifth Wheel, and it’s a total celebrity Mad Lib. On Monday, January 26, the streaming service shared a photo of Kim Kardashian alongside Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster and Brenda Song, revealing that the film — which is set to be directed by Eva Longoria — is officially in production. Glaser, Feimster and Song will play the core group of friends but their lives “are upended” when Kardashian’s character enters the picture. While they were not included in the cast photo, Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson and Scott MacArthur are…

Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, a major general, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while giving updates on the outcome of ongoing military operations between 19 and 23 January. Mr Onoja said the operations, carried out in synergy with other security agencies, were intelligence-driven and executed with professionalism, strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. According to him, the…

Supporters of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Chika Malami, have criticised his continued detention, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s justice system and democratic principles. The Malami Support Organisation, MSO, expressed the concern during a meeting of its members in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Speaking on behalf of the group, its Director of Strategy and Communication, Mallam Saidu Atiku Abubakar, said the arrest and prolonged detention of Malami raised questions about due process and respect for the rule of law. He argued that Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees personal liberty, fair hearing and presumption of…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has welcomed the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his engagement in politics is guided by service to the people. Governor Yusuf officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday, January 23, 2026, before returning to the APC on Monday, January 26. The event took place at the Kano Government House and was attended by Senator Barau and other party leaders. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said he was ready…

The Federal Fire Service, in collaboration with the FCT Fire Service, has extinguished a fire at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) in Idu, Abuja, saving property valued at about N990 million. The fire was caused by an electrical surge and was reported at about 6:34 am on Monday, January 26, 2026.A staff member, Sgt Mohammed, immediately alerted the Federal Fire Service Control Room. In a statement signed by DCF P. O. Abraham, National PRO and Head of Corporate Services at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters, the service said a team from its headquarters was the first…

Amid the ongoing January transfer window, Barcelona are set to complete the transfer deals of four players in the coming days. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post via his X account on Monday. According to Romano, the players are winger Ajay Tavares of Norwich City, striker Hamza Abdelkarim of Al Ahly,defender Juwensley Onstein of Genk, and defender Patricio Pacifico of Sporting. This is coming ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League tie with Copenhagen on Wednesday. Barcelona are keen to bolster their squad in the second half of the season. Hansi Flick’s men are currently on…