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Ayotomide Labinjoh, the mother of a minor, Anuoluwapo Michelle, at the centre of a renewed paternity controversy involving Davido has publicly responded to comments made by the singer’s father, billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke. Ms Labinjoh made the remarks on Instagram on Wednesday adding that she will not be intimidated and demanding that Davido address her directly. PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier on Wednesday that Davido’s father, during a press briefing at his Lagos residence, dismissed the renewed paternity claims and threatened legal action against journalist Kemi Olunloyo. Accusations In her statement, Ms Labinjoh accused Mr Adeleke of abusing power. “Dr Deji…

The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has expressed profound sorrow and concern over the recent abduction of 163 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the worshippers were kidnapped on Sunday from three churches in the Kurmin Wali community. Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of SKCLA, Apostle Emmanuel Kure, said the association had adopted a spiritual response by declaring a two-day fasting and prayer programme for the safe return of the abducted worshippers. In a statement issued on Thursday, Kure explained that the fasting exercise would begin on Friday…

Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to rein in his supporters and adopt a calmer, more strategic approach ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed said Obi and some of his supporters were not helping his political prospects, stressing that unchecked attacks and insults could undermine his chances within the democratic process. He acknowledged Obi’s frequent engagement across the country, describing him as one of the most travelled politicians in recent times and commending his efforts to remain connected with grassroots…

One Mr Joseph Emmanuel, aged 24, of No. 3 Esit Ebom Street, Calabar has beaten his 10 year old daughter to death. The deceased child, according to reports, allegedly misplaced the father’s petrol pipe which he often used to transfer fuel into his commercial motorcycle. The incident which Wednesday, almost had neighbors attacking the young man out of anger. Reports said neighbour were about to lynch him when one Okon Edwin of No. 5 Ekeng Ewa Street, Calabar South quickly alerted the Police. Upon receipt of the report, police operatives mobilized to the scene and rescued the suspect from the…

Popular gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey has warned married men against engaging in extramarital relationships with single women, saying such actions will attract grave consequences. In a now-viral video where he was seen addressing a congregation, the 44-year-old singer cautioned married men who deceive young women and lead them on under false pretense. He stressed that his warning was not a joke and insisted that those involved would not escape the consequences of their actions. “If you’re a married man and you go about deceiving young girls, leading them on. Some even go as far as sleeping with them,” “I place…

Wolverhampton Wanderers have established contacts with FC Basel for winger Philip Otele, DAILY POST reports. Otele is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League. Basel are demanding £7m to sell the Nigerian, according to the BBC. Wolves have, however, explored a loan‑with‑option structure that would include a loan fee. Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and, Serie A club Lazio are also reportedly interested in the player. Otele linked up with Basel from UAE’s Al Wahda last year. He has scored 17 goals and registered seven assists in 51 appearances for the reigning Swiss Super League champions since…

Britain will not take part in Thursday’s signing ceremony for US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos, foreign minister Yvette Cooper said. Trump is due to host the ceremony in Davos for the founding charter of his body for resolving international conflicts, which has a $1 billion price tag for permanent membership. “There’s a huge amount of work to do, we won’t be one of the signatories today,” Cooper told BBC television from the Swiss mountain town, amid UK concerns about the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose forces are still fighting in Ukraine after invading in…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a suspected motorcycle snatcher who disguised himself as an FRSC staff member to perpetrate criminal activities within Kano State. The Sector Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, confirmed the arrest in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. He said the suspect, Abdullahi Ali, of Bela Village in the Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state, was apprehended by the Intelligence Unit of the Corps on 19 January 2026 following multiple complaints from members of the public across different locations in the state. “The FRSC Kano State…

The Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Jens Hansen, has stated that the country, through APM Terminals, has invested approximately $1.2bn in Nigerian ports, with plans to make further investments to expand its operations. In a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Bolaji Akinola, Hansen disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, the Ambassador congratulated Nigeria on its election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation Council, describing it as a recognition of Nigeria’s growing leadership in maritime affairs.…

Super Falcons striker Uchenna Kanu has said she was disappointed to have been left out of the Nigerian squad to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which took place in Morocco earlier this year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Led by coach Justine Madugu, the Super Falcons claimed a record-extending 10th continental title, recovering from two goals down to beat the hosts 3–2 in the final. Kanu, who was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, was left out of the team. The 28-year-old…