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The All Progressives Congress has dismissed claims that governors and lawmakers defecting from opposition parties will be granted automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that such reports are “mischievous fabrications” intended to cause internal friction. He emphasised that the APC remains committed to democratic principles, insisting that all candidates must emerge through transparent and competitive primary elections as stipulated by the party’s constitution. This clarification comes amid a wave of high-profile defections, including rumours surrounding Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba and others, who were reportedly seeking guarantees before switching camps. Internal…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it will charge six suspected armed robbers arrested in connection with a series of violent crimes around nightclubs in the Abuja metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Adeh identified the suspects as Suleiman Magaji, Abdullahi Abubakar, Abubakar Shitu, Sani Ibrahim, Rabiu Dahiru, and Ahmen Abdullahi. She noted that the suspects allegedly robbed a hotel guest of jewellery valued at N15 million, which they reportedly sold for N1.2m. According to the PPRO, the command, acting on credible intelligence, swooped on the suspects’ hideouts in Dakwa,…

Nigeria’s relationship with cryptocurrency has never been simple, but it has always been significant. In a period of rapid digital innovation and economic realignment, the integration of digital assets into the national tax framework is one of the most consequential developments our fintech ecosystem has seen. While digital assets have previously been acknowledged in Nigeria’s regulatory conversations, the NTAA marks one of the clearest attempts to place them within a coherent fiscal structure. The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 clarifies how digital assets fit within the tax system. Income from trading, transfers, mining, staking, airdrops, or compensation in crypto is…

Industry experts have said that Nigeria’s ongoing insurance recapitalisation must be matched with deliberate investments in skills, technology and market expansion to deliver real value to the economy and the public. Speaking on the state of the industry, former President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Edwin Igbiti, said the current phase calls for deep self-assessment and reinvention by insurance professionals. “We all have to go and discover ourselves. Rediscover ourselves, judging by the narrative, the art, and the new art. Opportunities, trying to break that barrier of customer awareness,” Igbiti said, noting that the industry’s relevance has become…

Moroccan fans walked out of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat in utmost despair as Senegal stunned the hosts in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in an extra-time thriller. Many of the Atlas Lions’ supporters had already begun leaving the stands before the final whistle on a cold and wet night in Rabat. “We cried in the final against Tunisia in 2004, and tonight the same scenario repeats itself. That’s very hard to take,” said Ismail Korradj, 30, speaking moments after the final whistle. At a cafe in central Rabat festooned with Moroccan flags, the loss…

Crypto exchange Binance has reintroduced direct bank transfers in Australia two years after the exchange was abruptly “cut off” from the Australian banking system. As of last Friday, Binance Australia has relaunched direct fiat bank and PayID deposits and withdrawals to its Australian users. The rollout began with a small group of users last year, according to a statement on Monday shared with Cointelegraph.  Binance Australia and New Zealand general manager Matt Poblocki said limited fiat access has created friction for local users trying to participate in the digital asset ecosystem, and its reinstatement has now taken out a major barrier.“Seamless access and…

Cardi B is cheering on her boyfriend, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, from afar. In an Instagram Story shared on Sunday, January 18, Cardi B, 33, screamed, saying, “Let’s go Diggs! Let’s go right now! I’m not f***ing playing!” She went on to share a photo of Diggs, 32, kissing her head, writing, “MY FAMILY … You got this!!! STEP IN THE NAME OF THE LORD … PATSNATION.” The Patriots ultimately defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday, advancing to the AFC Championship Game. The team, where Diggs is a wide receiver, will play on Sunday, January 25,…

Senegal emerged as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic and controversy-filled 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night. The title-deciding match, played under intense tension, was briefly overshadowed by chaos late in regulation time when Senegalese players staged a walkout following a controversial refereeing decision. Deep into stoppage time, the referee awarded Morocco a penalty after a VAR review of an incident involving Senegal defender Moussa Diouf and Morocco forward Brahim Díaz. The decision sparked furious protests from Senegal’s players and officials,…

Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Díaz ended the tournament with five goals, a tally unmatched by any other player despite Morocco’s eventual defeat in the final. He scored in every phase, opening against Comoros, netting versus Mali, and striking twice against Zambia during the group stage. The Real Madrid forward continued his run in the knockouts, scoring against Tanzania in the…

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has accused the United States, US, of cover up using Nigerian story of Christian genocide. He was reacting to a post by former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, lamenting New York Times report that the report of Christian genocide in Nigeria was sourced from one Emeka, an Onitsha-based screwdriver trader. The report had described Emeka as an operator of a small NGO who falsely claimed to have documented “125 thousand Christian deaths” using “google searches.” In a post on X, Sani wrote: “It’s unfortunate and tragic to read the New York Times report that the…