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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged authorities to take proactive measures following the confirmed abduction of worshippers from churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Obi made this call in a statement posted on his social media page on Wednesday. The former Anambra State governor questioned the initial denials of the incident and criticized the handling of information by security authorities. “Since it has now been confirmed that over 150 worshippers were kidnapped, where and how did those who denied the incident initially get their information?” he asked. The stalwart of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has suspended its State Chairman, Godwin Alaku Williams, over allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the party’s Transitional Leadership Team (TLT) following a petition accusing Williams of actions deemed harmful to the unity and growth of the party in the state. The decision was taken during a TLT meeting held on Wednesday at Otunsha Hotel in Keffi, under the leadership of Chief John Michael Abdul. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Comrade Idris Ojoko, the suspension will last for 14 days, during which investigations will be conducted…

The Nigeria Police on Wednesday arraigned eleven suspects linked to the murder of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, before a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, court. The FCT Police Command confirmed the arraignment in a statement on Wednesday, stating that the suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder. DAILY POST recalls that Maduagwu, an anchor, reporter, and producer with Arise News, was killed alongside Danlami during a robbery attack at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, on September 29, 2025. The suspects arraigned include Shamsu Hassan, Sani Sirajo, Hassan Isah, Abubakar Alkamu,…

Motunrayo Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has slammed singer Wizkid for claiming he is bigger than her father. DAILY POST recalls that Wizkid recently claimed he is bigger than Fela while responding to Seun Kuti’s criticisms of him and his father. The claims did not sit down well with Motunrayo, who has now called out Wizkid in a video broadcast, berating him for making such statement. “Wizkid, you said you are bigger than Fela, right? Wizkid, you are also bigger than your useless father, who abandoned you and your mum, who is now late. Since you said…

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has given his verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, tournament, hich was concluded last Sunday. The former French striker also offered his view on the officiating during the tournament as well as the  Senegalese team walking off the pitch during their AFCON final win against Morocco. “The competition was outstanding, Morocco did a great job in terms of the infrastructure, the stadiums and hotels,” Henry said on CBS Sports Golazo. “In the final, what you saw, the reaction of the Senegalese team wanting to leave the field was wrong. “It is not the image…

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Kajuru, Kaduna State, warning that peace deals with the criminals often favour the perpetrators over the victims. Atiku, in a statement released Wednesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, emphasised that government negotiations should focus on protecting communities and upholding their rights, instead of giving the bandits an unfair advantage. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Tuesday that bandits abducted some worshippers during a church service in Kajuru on Sunday. Responding to the news, Atiku voiced concern over the rising boldness of the bandits, who…

Eleven suspects linked to the murder of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, were on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory court. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the arraignment in a statement released on Wednesday, stating that the suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder. Maduagwu, an anchor, reporter, and producer with Arise News, was killed alongside Danlami during a robbery attack at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, on September 29, 2025. The suspects arraigned include Shamsu Hassan, Sani Sirajo, Hassan Isah, Abubakar Alkamu, Abdulsalam Saleh, Suleiman Badamasi,…

The Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Engr Taiwo Oludotun, has officially opened the Collect Earth and Mapathon Data Collection Training, describing the programme as a vital step towards strengthening data-driven forest governance and biodiversity conservation in Nigeria. The training, organised under the FAO–GEF7 Biodiversity Project, brought together representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, officials from federal and state governments, members of the National and State Project Implementation Units, development partners, resource persons, and participants from relevant institutions. Speaking recently at the opening ceremony, Oludotun commended the FAO and the Global Environment Facility for their continued…

Sony is the latest company to announce a pair of open-style wireless earbuds that clip onto the back of your ear instead of resting inside it. The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Open earbuds are similar to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, JVC’s Nearphones, and Shokz’ OpenDots One, with a design that doesn’t block the ear canal so you can hear your environment, or conversations with people, alongside whatever you’re streaming from your phone.The C-shaped design of the LinkBuds Clip Open doesn’t put any pressure on the inner ear, potentially making the earbuds comfortable to wear for longer periods. They’ll also…

Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally.Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative performance against gold has weakened sharply, but several analysts argue that this setup remains a long-term investment opportunity for BTC. Key takeaways:The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell to 18.5 ounces per BTC, its lowest since November 2023.Analysts say these rare “asymmetric setups” often precede capital rotations back into Bitcoin. BTC/Gold one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe Bitcoin-to-gold ratio measures how many ounces of gold are required to buy one Bitcoin. The ratio slid to around 18.5 on Wednesday, dropping to its…