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January 19, 2026 9:35 am FIFA President Gianni Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” during Sunday’s AFCON final in which the eventual champions walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. It is unacceptable to leave the field of play in this manner,” said Infantino in a statement sent to AFP. AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten…

What is the “walkaway test?” Vitalik Buterin’s “walkaway test” is a way to assess Ethereum’s long-term credibility. The network is intended to remain secure and functional even if its core developers were to stop actively upgrading it.In a recent analogy, Buterin suggested that a protocol should resemble a tool you own, such as a hammer, rather than a service that gradually degrades if the “vendor” loses interest or becomes constrained by external pressures.The end state he points to is an Ethereum that could “ossify if we want to,” where its value proposition does not depend on promised features that have…

Bella Hadid condemned luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in a scathing social media post. Responding to an Instagram video shared by French fashion commentator Lyas, real name Elias Medini, on Sunday, January 18, Hadid, 29, agreed that Dolce & Gabbana did not embrace an inclusive brand ethos, while adding her perspective on how the company is publicly perceived. “Shocked people actually support this company still, it’s embarrassing,” the model wrote in the post’s comments section. “Models/stylists/ casting, the whole damn thing.” Hadid, who has not walked for Dolce & Gabbana’s runway shows in the past but has stepped out…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has evacuated 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Abuja, from July 2025 to date. Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, Head of  Enforcement, FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. Adebayo said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean team. She said that out of the 607 evacuated, 583 were beggars, while 23 were mentally challenged individuals. She added that the beggars and the mentally challenged individuals had been counselled, profiled and taken back…

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has neutralised more than 40 terrorists during coordinated close air support and air interdiction operations in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State. The operations were carried out on January 15 and 16 by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, following actionable intelligence and in close coordination with ground troops. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to him, NAF aircraft, in the early hours of January 16, responded swiftly to a distress call from troops engaged…

Veteran Nigerian musician, Seyi Sodimu has shared his opinion on the influences of the so-called Afrobeats Big 3, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy. Speaking in a recent episode of the What I Know podcast hosted by Korty EO alongside Shaffy Bello, the Love Me Jeje crooner stated that the Big 3 all wield different kinds of influences. He explained that Wizkid has special influence, Burna Boy has purely musical influence while Davido’s influence surpasses music. He claimed that Davido can win a governorship election due to his influence but Burna Boy can’t due to the kind of influence he wields.…

Duke Udi is reportedly on the verge of dumping First Bank for Sunshine Stars, DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST reports that Udi was on the touchline for First Bank FC 2-0 win over Ekiti United in a matchday nine fixture in Lagos. Udi is said to be the preferred candidate to take over the vacant technical adviser role at Sunshine Stars. “With all indications the former Sunshine Stars FC coach is most likely to return to the club,” a source close to the team told DAILY POST. Udi is expected to work alongside the interim head coach Tony Alegbe who…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Abuja from July 2025 to date. The Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat, Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday. Adebayo said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean team. She explained that “out of the 607 persons evacuated, 583 were beggars while 23 were mentally challenged individuals.” She added that the beggars and mentally challenged persons had been counselled, profiled and returned to their…

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested no fewer than 32 suspected criminals across the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects were allegedly involved in offences including kidnapping, violation of the anti-grazing law, conspiracy, attempted murder, and theft. Speaking on Sunday at the command’s headquarters in Akure, the State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said the arrests followed intensified surveillance and intelligence-driven operations carried out in collaboration with other security agencies. According to Adeleye, 12 of the suspects were arrested for breach of public law and order, three for offences linked to anti-grazing and…

The establishment of the Nigeria Revenue Service represents a defining moment in the evolution of Nigeria’s tax administration. Transitioning from the Federal Inland Revenue Service to NRS is not merely a change in name or structure; it signals a broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation, improving taxpayer experience, and supporting national development. The transition from FIRS to NRS has been guided by continuity, stability, and institutional realignment. Existing systems, processes, and human capital have been carefully integrated into the new framework to ensure that revenue collection remains uninterrupted. This phase has focused on harmonising operational structures, aligning staff…