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Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), have praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months hazard allowance arrears and one month wage award. The doctors made this known in a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, where they commended the minister for what they described as his commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers in the FCT. The letter, signed by the ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, and the General Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Israel Lissa, read in part: “Warm greetings from the leadership and entire…

Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will “bleed” after its national convention. Baba-Ahmed made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the state of politics in the nation. According to him, Vice President Atiku will secure the ticket, and when he does, some people will walk out. He said, “ADC will bleed after its convention because Vice President Atiku will get the ticket, and when he does, some people…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including a celebrant, in connection with a clash around the Albishiri area of Bida-Minna road, just as 17 others were nabbed in various raids in the state capital. The fight, which blocked the highway, was reportedly part of a larger issue of thuggery and youth restiveness in the area. According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the incident occurred on January 18, 2026, at around 10 pm, during a send-off ceremony for a boy who graduated from an apprenticeship. The PRO stated that the police patrol team was…

Former Nigeria captain, Sunday Oliseh, has said Victor Osimhen should be held responsible for the country’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria ended the tournament with a bronze medal after losing to the host nation Morocco in the semi-finals. Oliseh has pointed to Osimhen’s public spat with Ademola Lookman as the reason the team’s unity was broken. This incident happened during the Round-of-16 match against Mozambique, which Nigeria won 4-0. Osimhen was furious with Lookman for not passing the ball to him when he was in a good position to score. “Let’s look at the toxicity…

Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday to ease tensions around the club. Vinicius Junior, who was jeered by his own fans during a home win over Levante last weekend, also shone and scored a brilliant goal as Madrid strengthened their bid to claim a top eight finish in the league phase. New coach Alvaro Arbeloa secured a second win at the helm after replacing Xabi Alonso last week, with his team producing a dazzling attacking display to help fans forget recent disappointments. Jude Bellingham…

The growing rate of murder cases in Delta State has been linked to drug abuse, especially among youths. This was contained in a statement read to journalists in Asaba, the state capital, on Tuesday by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola. The Commissioner of Police however announced that he had already “ordered massive raids across the 25 local government areas of Delta State to ensure that all drug cartels are brought down in the state.” “The command under my leadership will not relent in its fight against sales and abuse of these illicit drugs,” the police boss declared.…

Arsenal secured a top-two finish in this season’s UEFA Champions League after beating Inter Milan at the San Ṣírò on Tuesday night. This extend their perfect record to seven wins from seven in the competition. The visitors made what they described as a “stunning start” to the contest and went ahead after 10 minutes when Gabriel Jesus scored “with a poacher’s effort.” Inter responded eight minutes later as Petar Sucic “blasted into the top corner” to level the score. Arsenal regained the lead before the break, with Jesus completing his brace following a corner. Bukayo Saka delivered the set piece,…

Delaware Life Insurance Company is adding limited Bitcoin-linked exposure to its retirement annuity portfolio through an index developed by BlackRock.The insurer will offer an index that blends US stocks with a small, risk-managed allocation to Bitcoin (BTC). The Bitcoin exposure comes through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, meaning investors do not hold Bitcoin directly.The index combines US equities with managed BTC exposure and applies volatility controls designed to limit fluctuations to about 12%. Delaware Life said the structure allows policyholders to gain indirect exposure to BTC price movements while still preserving their principal under the annuity’s terms.The index will be available…

UPDATE: 1/20/26 at 11:23 a.m. ET — Amanda Batula’s comments about not having a prenup with Kyle Cooke have resurfaced in the wake of their split. The couple shared on Monday, January 19, that they decided to part ways after four years of marriage. “After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” Batula and Cooke wrote via social media. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.” The statement continued, “It feels ironic to ask for privacy…

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, on Monday, openly admitted to killing 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Mr Kainerugaba, who is also the country’s Chief of Defence Force, wrote in a series of posts on X that the government killed 22 members of the opposition party last week, during the presidential election, which saw his father secure a seventh term. He also threatened to kill the leading opposition candidate and leader of the NUP party, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. He, however, later deleted the tweets. The election, which extended President…