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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, says the dismissal of Samuel Anyanwu’s suit by Justice M. G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, marks a defining legal and political moment for the party. In a statement posted on X, Sani said the development had far-reaching implications for party autonomy, judicial restraint, and the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Recall that in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/254/2025, Anyanwu sought judicial protection to perpetuate himself as National Secretary of the PDP, despite overwhelming internal party actions and subsisting judicial pronouncements to the contrary. Meanwhile, his claims…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have recorded casualties following an encounter with fleeing terrorists during clearance operations in Borno State. The engagement occurred on Tuesday after troops conducted coordinated clearance operations across key terrorist locations within the Timbuktu Triangle, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba. According to the statement, troops made intermittent contact with fleeing terrorist elements during the operations and engaged them with sustained…

Famous Nollywood star, Iyabo Ojo, had finally responded to Lizzy Anjorin for repeatedly attacking her and her children. DAILY POST reports that Lizzy Anjorin, a known Iyabo Ojo enemy on the Internet, had earlier accused Iyabo of being responsible for singer Destiny Boy’s death. The allegations sparked mixed reactions online. Reacting to the allegation during a Tiktok Livestream, on Tuesday, Iyabo Ojo noted that Lizzy has mental disorder. Sharing her discovery about Lizzy’s mental state, Iyabo said “Initially, I was angry with her. But right now, I feel sorry for her. She’s not ok. And at this stage, I feel…

Three Super Eagles players, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey have been named in the Team of the Tournament of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished in third position in the competition. Osimhen scored four goals, and registered two assists for the Super Eagles at the AFCON 2025 finals. Lookman was more influential, with three goals, and five assists in six outings. Bassey was a rock in defence for the Super Eagles in Morocco. The Team of the Tournament was compiled by the Confederation of the African Football , CAF, technical study…

Popular gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has issued a stern warning to married men who engage in secret relationships with young women, saying such actions would attract severe consequences. Bassey gave the warning during a recent church service which started trending on Wednesday, where he cautioned married men who present themselves as single and engage in sexual relationships outside their marriages. According to the cleric, any married man who deceives young women, hides his marital status and takes them to hotels under false pretences would face serious trouble this year. He warned that such men may not “come out…

The Awujale Kingmakers Council has announced the cancellation of a planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to be held at the Aafin Awujale, directing instead that Awujale nominees report to the Department of State Services office in Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday by 11 am. This was contained in a formal communication dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi; his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba; and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf. According to the notice, all Awujale nominees are required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric…

In a move to reshape how Nigerians engage with digital wallets and loyalty programmes, Numoni has launched a new rewards system that delivers value to users before they spend, rather than after, as is common with traditional cashback or loyalty schemes. Unlike conventional wallets or post-transaction loyalty programmes, Numoni introduces what it calls “upfront rewards”, additional value that appears in a user’s wallet immediately upon funding. This pre-spend value is designed to increase purchasing power and is redeemable only at participating merchants. It is not interest, a loan, or cashable, ensuring that value is strictly for pre-approved spending within the…

The Confederation of African Football has released the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, following Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final on January 18. The Best XI highlights standout performers across the competition, with champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco strongly represented, alongside notable inclusions from Nigeria. According to CAF in a statement on their website on Wednesday, the selection was based on consistency, impact, and excellence across all positions, determined through an in-depth technical analysis by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG). The evaluation process combined live data,…

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci, who had already broken the world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice in September 2025, revealed on Tuesday via Instagram—and updated her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder”—that her effort had also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. “Woke up a three-time Guinness World Records holder and I’m still trying to wrap…

I’m not sure anyone saw this news coming, but the TV landscape as we know it could change considerably over the next year or two. Sony, the storied Japanese TV brand, has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Chinese competitor TCL. This potential partnership — with TCL set to hold a 51 percent stake and Sony 49 percent — has prompted speculation across the internet and I’m sure many meetings at a couple of other TV companies in South Korea.Before we get too apocalyptic and proclaim the end of Sony TVs, it’s important to understand…