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The Director General of the Kano State Signage and Advertising Agency, Kabiru Dakata, has dismissed claims that Governor Abba Yusuf’s exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party was motivated by personal ambition. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Dakata said the governor’s planned move to the All Progressives Congress was intended to align Kano State with the federal government. “APC states benefit more from the Federal Government compared to states controlled by the opposition. “The neighbouring states that are in the APC are benefiting more from the centre than Kano State, and I don’t see it as…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise heightened caution due to prevailing hazy weather, which has reduced visibility on major highways and increased the risk of road traffic crashes. The Corps explained that the current dust haze, caused largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, significantly impairs drivers’ vision. In a statement signed on Monday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the conditions make adherence to traffic regulations crucial for safety. The statement read, “The Corps notes that the current dust haze, occasioned largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, poses significant risks to…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has won his first trophy with Qatari side Al Ahli, marking a memorable milestone in his career. Al Ahli secured the UAE-Qatar Super Cup Challenge Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Al Jazira. Although the 32-year-old didn’t feature in the game, after completing a move to Al Ahli SC of Qatar after leaving Saudi club Al Kholood. He signed a contract with the Qatari side that runs until June 2028, marking a significant step in his career as he joins one of Qatar’s top clubs. Troost-Ekong, who has been a key figure…

Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the January close in dangerous territory as macro volatility factors ramp up.Bitcoin closes the week below key support in a move that opens the door to new lows.FOMC week dawns, but markets are focused on Japan, tariffs and geopolitical instability.Precious metals smash historic records while crypto fails to match them.Bitcoin short-term holders show signs of record capitulation at current price levels.“Tactical” Bitcoin selling pressure is ongoing, with liquidity able to absorb the distribution.BTC price analysis sees new lowsBitcoin dropped to $86,000 around Sunday’s weekly close — a target already on the radar for traders.Data from TradingView showed…

The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron is reportedly in the hospital after falling inside his home. According to a report published by TMZ on Sunday, January 25, Aaron, 41, was taken to an Atlanta, Georgia, hospital three days ago after he “was walking up the stairs in his apartment … when his legs suddenly stopped functioning, causing him to collapse.” Us Weekly has reached out to a representative for Aaron for comment. An additional report by the Daily Mail, also published on Sunday, alleged that the actor, who played college footballer Michael Oher in the 2009 film alongside Sandra Bullock,…

The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday rescheduled the arraignment of Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on fraud charges that centred on a London property ownership transfer saga. Trial judge Peter Kekemeke pushed the arraignment to 24 February to allow a clean transfer of the case file from the ICPC to the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice. Mr Kekemeke adjourned the arraignment at the instance of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, a SAN, who represented the AGF, Lateef Fagbemi. Mr Oyedepo told the…

In a decisive move to curb what the Anambra State Government has described as economic sabotage, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the immediate shutdown of Onitsha Main Market. DAILY POST gathered that the closure is for one week. It was equally gathered that the closure of the market was in response to the traders’ continued compliance with the illegal Monday sit-at-home directive. The directive, announced on Monday, follows weeks of warnings by the state government to traders, market leaders, and residents to disengage from the sit-at-home order, which officials say has no lawful backing and has continued to cripple economic…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State says it is positioning itself to secure no fewer than one million additional votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The Benue APC said it is banking on the political machinery of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume-led bloc during the party’s ongoing electronic registration and revalidation drive. The plan was disclosed in Makurdi by Philip Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and also serves as spokesperson of the Benue APC caucus in the National Assembly. Agbese spoke while examining…

Nigerian singer, Ceeza Milli has claimed that he played a crucial role in discovering and nurturing his colleague, Ayra Starr’s talent. Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Milli explained that he discovered Ayra Starr when he was dating a lady who was her school mother. He also claimed that he was accommodated Ayra Starr, emphasising that the ‘Rush’ hitmaker can’t deny his impact on her career. “When I discovered Ayra Starr, I wasn’t really paying attention to keeping artists but I like to watch artists grow… She can’t deny my impact on her career. I discovered her…

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has made a fresh Premier League title prediction after Arsenal dropped three points. Arsenal failed to extend their lead in the Premier League table to seven points after losing 3-2 against Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners are now four points ahead of Manchester City, which sits in second position, after Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha scored the goals for Michael Carrick’s side against the Premier League North London club at Emirates Stadium. “Arsenal did not defend horrifically at all,” Owen said after the game, as quoted by Metro UK. “There were…