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Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. The couple had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the House Oversight Committee, which is probing the deceased financier’s connections to powerful figures and how information about his crimes was handled. Hillary Clinton will appear for her deposition on February 26, while Bill Clinton will appear on February 27, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform said in a statement. Democrats…

A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha, to 97 months’ imprisonment for participating in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. According to a statement published on the US Department of Justice website on Friday, “a Nigerian National was sentenced today to more than eight years in prison for participating in a years-long conspiracy to defraud elderly and vulnerable Americans through an inheritance fraud scheme.” The DOJ stated that Nnebocha, who is 44 years old, and his co-conspirators “operated a lucrative transnational inheritance fraud scheme that exploited vulnerable people in the…

Atletico to face Barca in Cup semi-final Ademola Lookman expressed his delight after scoring his 100th career goal on his Atletico Madrid debut, with coach Diego Simeone and teammate Antoine Griezmann praising the Nigerian’s impact in the 5-0 Copa del Rey quarter-final thrashing of Real Betis on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The striker’s milestone goal made him the first Nigerian player to score in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and the Copa del Rey. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer window, raced past the Betis defence in the 37th minute and slotted the ball…

Ikudabo Michael, popularly known as DJ Gasket, is steadily carving a niche for himself as a multifaceted DJ, songwriter and recording artiste whose creative journey extends beyond entertainment into social impact and humanitarian advocacy. Hailing from Kogi State, DJ Gasket began his career in Lagos’ Island axis, where his fusion of DJ performances and vocal delivery quickly drew attention within the city’s vibrant music scene. His early years were defined by collaboration and consistency, working closely with artistes such as Terry Apala, Magnito and Hotkidfire. A recent collaborative project featuring the trio further boosted his visibility, sparking strong reactions and…

Bitcoin (BTC) liquidated billions of dollars going into Friday as BTC price action set bearish records.Key points:Bitcoin liquidates $2.6 billion as it sees its first red $10,000 daily candle ever.BTC price action dives further in percentage terms than on any day since the 2022 bear market.It may take until 2028 for Bitcoin to return above $93,500 again.Bitcoin seals biggest daily dollar rout in historyData from TradingView showed BTC/USD consolidating after bouncing from $59,930 — its first trip below the $60,000 mark since October 2024. BTC/USD one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSustained selling pressure during Thursday’s US trading session eventually sparked a liquidation…

Quinton Aaron’s family have shared a positive update on The Blind Side actor after he was hospitalized after suffering a “spinal stroke.” Quinton, 41, is feeling optimistic amid his recovery and looking forward to watching the Super Bowl this Sunday, the Aaron family said via a statement shared with Us Weekly on Friday, February 6. “Quinton is in a jovial mood, now laughing and smiling and is communicating to the best of his ability while he continues to recover,” the statement read. “He’s watching TV and getting ready to root for his favorite team this weekend.” Previously, the Aaron family…

For decades, encounters with the Nigerian police were governed more by fear than by law. Arrests without explanation, detention for civil debts, denial of bail and searches based on appearance were widely seen as normal. That reality, experts say, is no longer permitted by the new law. The Police Act 2020 fundamentally altered the rules of engagement between citizens and law enforcement by introducing enforceable rights, strict timelines for detention and formal accountability mechanisms. Yet, as a recent town hall meeting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, revealed, many Nigerians remain unaware that the balance of power has legally…

Lagos is set to reclaim the global spotlight in athletics in February 2026 as senior officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) converge for the Africa Running Conference (WAARC) 2026. Scheduled for 12–13 February 2026, the high-level forum will focus on advancing road running and expanding mass participation across Africa. The conference forms part of the build-up to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, which will be staged on Saturday, 14 February. Held under the theme “Reshaping Running and Mass Participation in Africa: Embracing the Global Community”, the conference…

Residents of Woro community in Kwara State who came under attack recently have said that terrorists wrote a letter informing them of their intention to preach before launching the attack. DAILY POST recalls that over 100 residents were killed, with several houses burnt when terrorists attacked the communities in Kaiama LGA of the state. Meanwhile, the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, had alleged that violent attacks were carried out by Islamic fundamentalists. According to the BBC, the terrorists had written to the traditional leader, Umar Bio Salihu, intimating him of their plan. The terrorists’ doctrine was said to have been viewed…

Daughter of former Nigeria President, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has confirmed her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the party as her “natural home”. Iyabo made the confirmation on Saturday in an interview with Nigerian legend, Segun Odegbami on his 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports, monitored by our correspondent in Abeokuta. She returned to active politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Ogun State. Speaking during the interview, the former senator confirmed that she is returning to politics after “pressure” from her supporters. “Like I told you,…