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N’Golo Kante could be on loan during the January transfer window, and Chelsea are looking to bring in a new midfielder this month, according to the Telegraph. The 34-year-old player, who won six major trophies with Chelsea like the Premier League, Champions League, and Europa League, is now in his third year playing for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to sign a new central midfielder this month. They have been talking to Juventus about a possible deal for Douglas Luiz. Luiz is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, but he has only started five Premier…

Obidients have intensified moves to secure a presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, while Lagos State faces renewed criticism over its handling of the Kudirat Abiola murder case. These, alongside other major political and legal developments, dominate today’s top stories. 2027: ADC cracks as ‘Obidients’ demand presidential ticket Cracks are appearing in the African Democratic Congress over the presidential ambition of former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. Findings by Sunday PUNCH showed that the problem stemmed from the insistence of Obi’s followers, aka Obidients, that he must be considered for the presidential ticket or they walk away. Our correspondents…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has showered praise on Morocco for what he described as an outstanding organisation of the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle noted that the North African nation set a new benchmark in hosting the continent’s flagship competition, pointing to the world-class infrastructure and seamless planning that reflected positively on Africa on the global stage. The Nigerian tactician also emphasised that Morocco’s influence goes beyond hosting tournaments, insisting that the country played a key role in FIFA’s decision to increase Africa’s slots for the FIFA World Cup. “Every African should thank Morocco, not just for…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! We hate to break it to you, but when it comes to shopping for a Valentine’s Day gift for your wife, the same old flowers and generic pieces of jewelry no longer cut it. The best presents fall into one of two categories: practical or personal. Fill a void in her life with a nifty find, or simply show her that you’ve been paying attention by scooping up something on her wish list. Otherwise, you risk watching that cheesy (but…

In Nigerian politics, defections are often viewed as routine realignments — brief migrations by politicians seeking relevance or survival. Some produce little lasting change. Yet occasionally, a calculated shift reveals deeper fractures and signals the reordering of power. The defection on Tuesday of Almustapha Saulawa, former director of protocol to ex-Governor Aminu Masari, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. Mr Saulawa’s exit completes a puzzle that has been assembling quietly for months. By joining an ADC roster that already includes former Secretary to the State Government Mustapha Inuwa and…

The Anambra State Government has announced the official end of the long-observed Monday sit-at-home practice, backing the decision with an Executive Order that mandates schools to operate fully on Mondays and warns of strict salary penalties for non-compliant workers. According to the directive, teachers and non-teaching staff who fail to report to their schools or offices on Mondays stand the risk of having 20 per cent deducted from their monthly pay or losing their salary altogether. This development was communicated in a circular dated January 22, 2026, and signed by the Board Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education…

Mrs Foluke Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Confirming the move on Saturday, the lawmaker said, “Yes, it is true. I have defected to the ADC.” She explained that the decision was taken to better serve her constituents and improve their future. Osafile pledged to work with ADC leaders to promote good governance, stating, “Together, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and ensure that the voices of ordinary Nigerians are heard and respected.” She also reassured her constituents of…

Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa has named Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as the two best players in the world. Arbeloa said he is very happy to have Mbappe and Vinicius in his team at the moment. The Spaniard spoke at his post-match interview after Real Madrid defeated Villarreal in the LaLiga on Saturday. Recall that a brace from Mbappe gave Arbeloa’s side all three points against the host at the Estadio de la Cerámica. “Mbappé and Vinicius? Two of the best in the world. I’m very happy to have them and for their great moment,” Arbeloa said as quoted…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will take place between January 26 and February 28 at all approved Computer-Based Test centres nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday at a meeting with Commissioners for Education ahead of the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry exercises, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the sale of UTME application documents would begin earlier than the actual registration. He said, “The sale of UTME application document which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement of actual registration which is January 19 to…

Peak Milk has concluded its 2025 Christmas campaign, tagged “Enjoy Christmas At Its Peak,” as part of its strategy to strengthen consumer engagement and reinforce its positioning in Nigeria’s competitive dairy market during the peak festive period. The campaign, according to the company in a statement, focused on driving daily consumption by encouraging Nigerian households to begin each celebration day with a Peak breakfast, linking nourishment to family bonding and seasonal traditions. Speaking on the campaign, Senior Brand Manager, Peak Milk, Moronke Adisa-Abayomi, said the initiative was designed to connect product relevance with everyday consumer routines during the holidays. “After…