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A former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and Human rights lawyer, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the Kaduna State Police Command over its denial of the reported abduction of worshippers from churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. Odinkalu questioned the motive behind what he described as an attempt by the police to suppress facts surrounding the incident. Odinkalu reacted on Tuesday via his verified X account after the police dismissed reports that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped during Sunday services in parts of Kaduna State. He reacted on Tuesday via his verified X (formerly Twitter)…

Sterling Bank Ltd has reiterated its commitment to health, well-being, and sustainable economic development through its participation in ‘The Art of Wellbeing’ experience, held recently at ISIMI Lagos. According to the bank on Tuesday, the curated wellness experience convened leaders from the public and private sectors, wellness advocates, and creatives to examine the intersection of wellbeing, tourism, and the creative economy, with a focus on investment opportunities and sector growth. The PUNCH reports that Sterling Bank has a HEART strategy, which centres on Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. The ISIMI Lagos event was attended by Sterling Bank’s Managing…

Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has praised striker Akor Adams for his commitment and impact after the Nigerian forward marked his return from the Africa Cup of Nations with a match-winning brace against Elche, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Almeyda highlighted the sacrifice made by Adams and teammate Chidera Ejuke, who both returned from international duty without seeing their families. “I appreciate the commitment of Akor and Ejuke, who were here without seeing their families,” he said. The coach described the 2–2 draw as particularly valuable, given Sevilla’s recent run of poor form. “I believe this draw is very valuable, for many…

Nansen has launched autonomous cryptocurrency trading tools that allow users to execute trades through artificial intelligence agents and natural language prompts, as the platform expands beyond analytics into transaction execution.The new feature enables users to place trades by entering conversational commands in Nansen’s mobile app, rather than using traditional charts or order books, the company said in an announcement shared Wednesday. The product is aimed at retail users seeking simplified access to crypto markets.Nansen AI can also analyze onchain signals and provide data-driven insights to guide investor decisions, before executing trades in what the platform calls “vibe trading.” The company…

Taylor Swift called Justin Baldoni a “bitch” who got out his “tiny violin” in an alleged text exchange with Blake Lively. According to documents obtained by Us Weekly, Lively’s lawyers filed a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman on Tuesday, January 20, that showed a text message between Swift, 36, and Lively, 38, at the beginning of December 2024 which referenced the It Ends With Us director, 41, and the New York Times article that reported on harassment allegations lodged against him. The texts were filed as a response “to Baldoni’s legal team’s motion for summary judgement.” The legal documents, which…

Leonard Ngenge’s rise has been fast, fearless, and unmistakably deliberate. At just 18, the Super Eagles defender is already charting a path few Nigerian teenagers ever reach; crossing continents, carrying senior international experience, and stepping into the long-term vision of an English club known for developing talent. Leeds United confirmed the signing of the teenage centre-back from Remo Stars, sealing a deal that will see him join the club’s academy setup until the end of the 2026–27 season. For Ngenge, it is the natural next chapter in a meteoric 2025, one that began in Nigeria’s domestic league and now continues…

Nigeria left Morocco with bronze medals, broken momentum, and a lingering question that refuses to go away: what went wrong when everything seemed to be going right? For former Super Eagles captain and midfield general Sunday Oliseh, the answer is neither tactical nor accidental. He believes the fracture that cost Nigeria a shot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title began from within, sparked by a moment of public confrontation involving the team’s biggest star, Victor Osimhen. According to Oliseh, Osimhen’s on-pitch outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman destabilised the Super Eagles at a critical stage of the tournament, disrupting…

The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned the recent mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru local government area of the state. Bandits on Sunday, January 19, 2026, abducted about 170 worshippers from three different church services in Kajuru local government area with six of them miraculously escaping from the abductors and returned home with different degrees of injuries on their bodies after receiving serious beating. The state CAN chairman, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji Bawa, in an interview with DAILY POST said, “The mass abduction of worshippers is regrettable, shameful and disappointing. It is true…

A spirited competition has emerged among communities in Enugu State as the All Progressives Congress, APC, E-registration programme gathers momentum, with wards vowing to outdo one another in enrolment figures and grassroots mobilisation. The ongoing exercise was formally flagged off at Ugbawka Wards 1 and 2 in Nkanu East LGA, Amaechi Ward 1 in Enugu South LGA, and Awgu Ward 2 in Awgu LGA, where leaders, stakeholders, and residents turned the registration drive into a show of unity, confidence, and healthy rivalry. Speaking at Community Secondary School, Amafor Ugbawka, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Hon. Sydney Edeh, attributed…

A bride, her parents and some friends who were abducted by bandits in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have regained their freedom after spending seven weeks in captivity. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post sent out on Wednesday, the victims were released on Tuesday after ransom was paid to their abductors. Bakatsine added that the victims are currently receiving medical attention at Isa Hospital in Sokoto State. “A bride, her parents and friends abducted by bandits in Chacho village, Wurno LGA of Sokoto State,…