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Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has suggested that the issue of a possible Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2027 should be approached with caution in the interest of national unity and inclusiveness. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Sunday, Dogara stressed the need for balance in governance, saying Nigeria must be run in a way that accommodates people of different religious backgrounds. Dogara stated that if Nigerians are discussing rotational presidency, there should also be room to discuss religious balance, describing it as a matter of justice. He said decisions on party tickets should be…

A Benue-based security officer, Akir Abel, has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging that Tiv residents were responsible for the killing of a Fulani man in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Abel described the report, published by a page identified as Nigerian Military Gallery, as “fake news” and an act of blackmail aimed at inciting ethnic tension. According to the officer, the deceased, identified as Saduna Lasar, was a Fulani cattle owner and businessman who was killed on 17 January 2026 by suspected Fulani…

Kwara United have dismissed claims they abandoned their former player Anthony Anioke during his injury layoff. Chairman of the club, Kumbi Titiloye, stated that the player refused to undergo treatment from the club’s medical team. Titiloye added that they paid Anioke’s salary for four months while he was injured. “No player can subject the club to ridicule or cheap blackmail after refusing medical treatment from our approved medical team,” Titiloye stated to the club’s media. “Anthony Anioke joined the club with an existing injury, and despite our readiness to manage his condition, he chose to leave.” Kwara United reaffirmed that…

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to protect critical drainage systems, issuing stop-work orders and warning residents against illegal encroachment that could worsen flooding during the 2026 rainy season. In a statement by the Minister of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday, the government said officials inspected several ongoing drainage projects across the Lekki axis following unusual rainfall patterns recorded in recent months. “Today, we inspected several ongoing drainage projects across the Lekki axis as part of our preparations for the 2026 rainy season,” Wahab said. He noted that “recent rainfall patterns, including heavy rain in December…

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki. In a statement on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the operation was intelligence-led and described it as an “operational success.” “The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody,” Olayinka said. He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, immediately ordered a “comprehensive investigation into the matter” upon being briefed on the development. Specialised personnel from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and the Chemical, Biological,…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has “boxed himself into one of the tightest corners in his political career” over what he described as his refusal or indecision to accept an earlier political olive branch from the All Progressives Congress. Keyamo, who issued a statement on Sunday, noted that he had “always admired Engr. Mohammed Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso from a distance,” but argued that recent political developments had left the former governor facing a narrowing set of choices ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him,…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked optimism among football fans after hinting at a return to training following his recent knee surgery. The 25-year-old forward took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday to share a brief but hopeful message, suggesting that his recovery process has reached a new phase. “Work starts tomorrow. Thank you LORD,” Boniface wrote, alongside a photo of himself on the pitch. Victor Boniface teases training return after knee surgery. Credit: X| boniface_jrn Boniface, who is currently on loan at Werder Bremen from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, has been sidelined in recent weeks after…

The biggest threat to the Bitcoin network is “ambitious opportunists” who want to push through protocol changes, according to Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy.Saylor’s comments sparked a debate online. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler said the comments were directed toward software developers pushing for non-monetary use cases on Bitcoin, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and onchain images in blocks. Source: Michael Saylor“The greatest risk to Bitcoin is quantum,” investor Fred Krueger said, while others like Mert Mumtaz, the CEO of remote procedure call (RPC) node provider Helius, disagreed with Saylor. Mumtaz said:“Absolute cancer of a mindset.…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stole the show at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival with a surprise joint appearance. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, stepped out at the Saturday, January 24, premiere of the Cookie Queens documentary at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City, each dressed casually as they posed for photos on the red carpet. Harry sported a navy puffy vest over a coordinating sweater and olive-colored slacks, while Meghan opted for a chic black sweater and fitted trousers. For glam, the Duchess of Sussex wore her straight hair down and middle-parted. The royal couple,…

Wael Sawan, the chief executive of Shell Plc, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for fostering a healthy climate for investment and restoring investor confidence. At a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Mr Sawan said Shell is deepening and expanding its investments in Nigeria and is ready, alongside its partners, to invest an additional $20 billion, primarily because of the robust and bold leadership of the President. He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Highlighting Shell’s recent investments, such as $5 billion in Bonga…