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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has become one of Kano’s most talked about political puzzles following the uncertainty surrounding the move. DAILY POST reports that the defection, which was hitherto slated for the first week of January 2026, was pushed to January 12, 2026. The much anticipated event was again stalled as the governor continued his consultations with National Assembly members, state legislators and key figures in the ruling party amid warnings from his political godfather and 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso. The delay, however,…

At least two people have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries following a multiple-vehicle accident at Kara Bridge inward Mowe on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. and involved a fully loaded articulated truck that overturned and rammed into several vehicles. According to the agency, the affected vehicles included a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota RAV4 SUV with registration number LSR-618-HS (Lagos), and two loaded interstate Mazda buses bearing number plates APP-835-XY and JJJ-538-YE, both registered in Lagos State.…

Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, has criticised Real Madrid and Morocco man, Brahim Díaz, for wasting a golden opportunity to hand his country the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on home soil. Ighalo wondered why Diaz could decide to play with the emotions of millions of Moroccans both those in the stadium and at home watching the game. Diaz’s penalty miss was the last kick of the game and it was so simple for Senegalese goalkeeper, Eduoard Mendy to handle. Many had thought the host nation had won the day when Diaz stepped out to take the penalty at…

Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations on Sunday denouncing the Iranian government’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in the Islamic Republic. Several thousand people marched in Los Angeles, home to the world’s largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New York, AFP journalists in both cities reported. US protesters could be seen carrying signs condemning a “New Holocaust,” a “genocide in the making,” and the “terror” of the Iranian government. “My heart is heavy, and my soul is crushed. I’m at a loss for words to describe how angry I am,” said Perry Faraz at the…

Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State have recovered a red cloth containing bones and other items suspected to be parts of a human corpse, concealed among passengers’ luggage. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday. According to the statement, the driver of the vehicle, Kazeem Ayegbo, who was travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the route. Osifeso said the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations. The…

At sixty, Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, FNSE, exemplifies a rare blend of intellectual depth, professional excellence and quiet political strength. Her life’s journey reflects a steady climb marked not by noise, but by purpose, discipline and enduring impact. Born on January 8, 1966, to the late Prof. Lateef Salako and Mrs Rahmat Salako, Salako-Oyedele hails from Ota in Aworiland. From an early age, she was shaped by strong family values that emphasised education, integrity and service—principles that have remained the compass of her public and private life. Her academic pursuits took her from the University of Lagos,…

In a conversation with DARE OLAWIN, Obat Oil’s Group Managing Director, Akinfemiwa Akinruntan, discusses the company’s strategic advantages, operational improvements, plans to grow its retail network, collaboration with the Dangote refinery, and how technology, infrastructure, and cleaner energy are driving its long-term vision for Nigeria’s downstream sector. Obat Oil has been a homegrown player in the downstream sector for decades. In your view, what is the company’s key strategic strength today? Obat Oil’s biggest strategic advantage is integrity, backed by consistency. From the very beginning, the company was built on the principle of doing business the right way, delivering accurate…

Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in the final played in Rabat. The decisive goal was scored by Pape Gueye in the 94th minute after a tense contest that ended goalless in regulation time. The final was marked by prolonged stoppages following a late VAR-reviewed penalty awarded to Morocco, which was missed by Brahim Diaz after a save by Senegal goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy. Despite late pressure from the hosts, Senegal held on to secure the title, bringing the tournament to a dramatic close. Following…

In the first 11 months of 2025, China ran a customs trade surplus of over $1tn. According to Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations, in 2025 as a whole, its “overall goods surplus . . . should — if accurately measured — approach an astonishing $1.2tn dollars (6 per cent of China’s GDP, well over a percentage point of the GDP of all of China’s trading partners).” Over much the same period, Donald Trump, obsessed with US trade deficits — both overall and, even more, in manufactured goods — raised average tariff rates to an estimated 14.4 per…

Imagine you’ve just gotten off a 16-hour flight. You’re red-eyed and irritable, but you need to shift some crypto funds in a hurry. The SIM-card shops are closed, so you use the provided “free airport WiFi” to get connected. Hours later, your crypto has shifted to an unidentified wallet. Unfortunately, you may have been hit with an “Evil Twin” WiFi attack.Evil Twins clone legitimate WiFi networksIt’s an often-overlooked attack vector, security experts told Cointelegraph. The process involves bad actors cloning legitimate WiFi networks, tricking devices into connecting, and allowing the hacker to intercept network traffic or steal sensitive data.The Australian Federal…