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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Borno states, demonstrating resilience, professionalism, and superior combat capability. In a post by the Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant SA Atokolo obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Friday, Atokolo said, “In the early hours of 16 January 2026, terrorists attempted to overrun a patrol base at Sabon Gari in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State. “Alert troops engaged the attackers, supported by reinforcements from Gulak and the Battalion Quick Reaction Force. The assault was repelled without…

After last week’s article, my mother shared the story of one of her friends with me. She told me that this person kept having frequent bouts of coughing, but the different medical tests run on her did not find anything wrong. Accidentally, she discovered that it was her perfume that was triggering the cough. This discovery paved the way for more revelations because she realised that part of the trigger was sitting next to people who wore perfumes. This week, let us start with the benefits of using deodorant alternatives: Free from harsh chemicals This is one of the best…

The Senegalese national team have raised concerns over security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it was compelled to speak out “for the sake of transparency and defence of the interests of the Senegal national team,” following what it described as several malfunctions observed during preparations for the final. The statement, released by the Secretariat of the Teranga Lions of Senegal to the Confederation of African Football and the public, drew attention to lapses in security during…

Bringing Up Bates alum Katie Bates is opening up about her recent pregnancy loss. “I will spend the rest of my life missing you,” Bates, 25, wrote via Instagram on Friday, January 17, sharing a montage of moments from her pregnancy. Bates included footage of herself taking a pregnancy test and finding out it was positive before organizing a special way to tell her husband, Travis Clark. Later in the clip, Bates could be seen crying in a hospital room. Bates, who shares two children with 24-year-old Clark, is one of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’ 19 children. The famous…

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to uphold the values of unity and humanity demonstrated by the late Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar. CAN expressed deep sorrow over his death which occurred on Thursday following a heart complication. The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, in a statement on Saturday and made available to DAILY POST noted that the passing of the 92-year-old cleric marked the loss of a moral compass whose actions spoke louder than words at one of Nigeria’s darkest moments.…

Stanley Nwabali has reflected on Super Eagles’ win over the Pharaohs of Egypt, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Pharaohs. The game ended 0-0 in regulation time, and they went straight into penalty immediately. Nwabali saved from Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush in the shootout. It was the ninth time Nigeria will be winning bronze medal in the history of the AFCON. Nwabali was delighted to see the Super Eagles prevail this time around after their defeat to Morocco in the semi-final. “Today, the…

Founder of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, and his wife, Awele, were among prominent personalities who graced the unveiling of Chinyenmugo Obiekwugo-Charles’ fashion brand, Mugomugo Official. The event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was a dazzling display of elegance and creativity, as models strutted the runway in sleek black-and-white ensembles that set the tone for the evening. Chinyenmugo’s debut 2026 collection, titled “Oasis of Dreams”, was sponsored by Redtech and presented a masterclass in style and sophistication. The collection featured intricate designs and bold silhouettes that left guests visibly impressed. Speaking at the launch,…

A fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, Lagos State, has claimed the life of a 103-year-old woman and destroyed several household properties. PUNCH Online learnt from a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, that the agency received a distress call about the fire outbreak at about 12pm on Friday. Scene of the fire incident. Photo: LASEMA Oke-Osanyintolu noted that upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a bungalow with shops attached had been engulfed in flames. He stated that emergency management procedures were immediately activated at…

President Bola Tinubu is a president of many firsts. In under three years, he has etched his name into Nigerian history in ways no predecessor has managed. Some of these firsts are controversial, leaving judgment to the beholder. He is the first president in nearly 50 years to change Nigeria’s national anthem. After one year in office, he grew weary of the beloved “Arise, O Compatriots” and reinstated the independence-era “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”, written by a British expatriate in 1960. Critics called it a misplaced priority, but Tinubu’s response, ignoring them, was clear: “It may not be your priority,…

The spokesperson for the 7th House of Representatives and a criminologist from Kwara State, Zakari Muhammed, speaks with Ismaeel Uthman on the rising insecurity across the country, allegations of political exclusion of the North, and President Bola Tinubu’s disposition to Muslims from the region As a politician and security expert from a region battling insecurity, what would you say are the root causes of the escalating violence in the northern part of the country? Insecurity, or crime generally, is as old as humanity, and every society has its own share of crime. Pickpocketing, house burglary, petty stealing — they are…