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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has warned its supporters against what it described as a “must-be-my-candidate” mindset. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bola Abdullahi, gave the warning during the virtual ‘ADC Coalition Hours’ on Saturday. Abdullahi cautioned that such divisive loyalty could undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 elections, urging supporters to back all aspirants collectively. He stressed the importance of unity in strengthening the party’s presidential bid. In July 2025, the ADC was adopted by opposition figures seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Since then, under the leadership of former Senate…

Fresh military onslaughts on terrorist camps in parts of Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State have neutralized many kidnappers and terrorists, DAILY POST reports. Security sources confirmed that the military operations hit bandits’ camps operated by notorious kidnappers and terrorists with hideouts in Baba Sango (Ifelodun), Gbugbu (Edu), and Lata (Patigi) local government areas of the state. “It is obvious that ‘Operation India’ has put the bandits in disarray and displaced them from their positions,” according to preliminary security report from the theatre. “However, operations are impeded by activities of moles and informants within different communities…

Former Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses, has joined Kazakhstan Premier League club, FC Kaysar Kyzylorda. Moses signed a one-year contract with the Wolves. The 35-year-old last played for English League One club Luton Town. The former Chelsea winger will wear jersey number 11 at his new club. Kaysar Kyzylorda are two-time Kazakh Cup champions. They play their home games at the 7,000 capacity Gani Muratbayev Stadium Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly smuggling tramadol concealed in a sack of grounded maize at Baga Road Motor Park, Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, disclosed this in a statement shared via X.com and signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on Saturday in Maiduguri. Police nab 22-year-old woman with 89 sachets of tramadol in Borno. Credit : X | Daso Abdulmajid said operatives from the State Intelligence Department intercepted the suspect on January 20, 2026, around 7:30pm, following a credible intelligence tip-off. He explained that the woman…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that six villagers were killed by suspected bandits in Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area, and said it is intensifying efforts to locate two others who remain missing. The attack occurred on Thursday when a father, identified as Deshi, and his son went to visit workers on their farm. The son narrowly escaped and alerted villagers, prompting local vigilante groups to mobilise in search of Deshi and the farmers. Mohammed Musa, a community member, told PUNCH Online that the crisis began when bandits attacked a youth on his way to the farm. “On…

The African Democratic Congress has cautioned supporters of its presidential aspirants against insisting on a “must-be-my-candidate” mindset, warning that such divisive loyalty could undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 elections. Speaking during the virtual ADC Coalition Hours on Saturday, the National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, urged supporters to back all aspirants collectively, stressing the importance of unity in strengthening the party’s presidential bid. In July 2025, the ADC became the coalition platform adopted by opposition figures seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Since then, under the leadership of former Senate President, David Mark, as…

The Federal Government on Saturday announced that First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will deliver the keynote address at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026, scheduled to hold from January 27 to 28, as part of efforts to reposition teachers at the centre of education reform. The Federal Ministry of Education said the summit, themed “Empowering Teachers, Strengthening the System: A National Agenda for Education Transformation and Sustainability,” will bring together teachers, policymakers, education administrators, legislators, development partners, civil society organisations, private sector representatives, parents and the media to discuss teacher welfare, professionalism and learning outcomes. “The Federal Ministry of Education has announced…

There’s been several instances when a star’s real-life health issues contributed to their fictional counterpart. Jamie-Lynn Sigler announced in 2016 that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was 20 years old. MS is an autoimmune disease that damages the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. In January 2026, Sigler played a doctor battling the same condition on Grey’s Anatomy. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “Prior to this [opportunity], I was always trying to say, ‘We can work around [my MS]. Don’t worry, there’s things that we can do to hide it.’ [Jobs] always did…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. This is just as he said Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regiona policy conversations. VP Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. According to the vice president, the trip is part of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity in West Africa and its determination to reposition…

Context Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, now in its 27th year since 1999, represents the longest stretch of civilian rule without a successful military interruption. Our nation has now spent a total of about 37 years under civilian rule, compared with 28 years under military rule since independence in 1960 (Akinrinade, 2003; Suberu, 2013). This political endurance and democratic stability constitute a credit not only to politicians and parties but to the ordinary Nigerian and is indeed a cause for national celebration. However, as we assess what is working and what is not, we must confront the reality that endurance and stability…