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The Kano State Government has rejected reports claiming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive caused an administrative shutdown in the state. Some media outlets alleged that a late-2025 order by the governor, which temporarily prevented Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from sending files to his office, had “grounded public administration.” Responding in a statement on Saturday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruq Ibrahim, described the reports as false and misleading. “The Government wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that this claim is incorrect, misleading and devoid of factual or legal basis,” Ibrahim said. He explained that…

A former All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Osun State, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has thrown his weight behind the party’s campaign strategy ahead of the 2026 general election cycle. Ogunbiyi spoke on Saturday in Osogbo during a meeting with leaders and members of his political organisation drawn from the 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office. The gathering was convened to review developments from the APC governorship primary election conducted in December 2025 and to outline next steps for party mobilisation. At the meeting, Ogunbiyi instructed his campaign coordinators and supporters across federal constituencies and local government…

A 37-year-old man, whose identity is yet to be known, has been rescued from a well in Saki, Oyo State. The man was rescued alive from the well in the Oke-Sebe area of Saki. The incident occurred on Saturday morning. It was learnt that the man was given proper medical attention immediately after he was rescued by men of the Oyo State Fire Service. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident. He added that the man was rescued alive by his men. “Upon arrival at 9:29 a.m., the officers quickly swung into action…

Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has finally secured the release of TikToker, Eedie Bliss, from detention. Eedie Bliss regained her freedom on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after Mercy Johnson dropped all charges against her following public outcry on social media platforms. The development came hours after popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, dragged the actress and accused her of oppression, noting that defamation is a civil case. Joining other Nigerians in seeking her release from police detention, VeryDarkMan issued an ultimatum to the actress. A few hours later, VeryDarkMan announced the TikTok creator’s release. He wrote on his Instagram page: “@MercyJohnsonOkojie,…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has reacted to his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Pharaohs lost the third-place encounter 4-2 on penalties, finishing the tournament empty-handed. The North Africans battled hard in the game but failed to seriously test Stanley Nwabali. Egypt were, however, resolute at the back, stifling the Super Eagles’ attack for the majority of the game. Captain Mohamed Salah and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush missed in the shootout. Hassan praised his players for their effort in the game. “I am very satisfied with my team’s performance and proud of…

Former Super Eagles captain and football icon, Nwankwo Kanu, joined the national team in their dressing room to celebrate their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A video shared on X.com (formerly Twitter) showed Kanu dancing and singing alongside the players as they marked their podium finish, creating a lively atmosphere filled with chants, laughter, and music. Punch Online reports that Nigeria secured the bronze medal at AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff match. Watch Video Here: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐮 𝐍𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 Credit: X|Papilokanu…

The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed allegations of extortion, illegal sale of seized motorcycles and abuse of force in its enforcement operations, reaffirming its commitment to public safety, integrity and the rule of law. The agency addressed the claims in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, following what it described as “misleading and unsubstantiated narratives” circulating on social media about its activities. According to the Taskforce, commercial motorcycles are apprehended strictly through due process and prosecuted before the Mobile Court for violating the Lagos State Road Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, particularly…

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, Chief Osita Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians, especially Northern politicians, to allow President Bola Tinubu to finish his second term. Okechukwu, a former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, made the call during the flagging off of the APC e-registration at Eke Ward in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday. He noted that the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, would be presumed winner of the African Democratic Congress primaries and urged him to adhere to the zoning and rotational formula of Nigeria presidency. Speaking after his registration,…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, describing the achievement as feeling “good like gold.” The President commended the Nigerian national team for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. “This bronze medal surely feels good like gold,” Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal.’ Tinubu stated that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, have once…

Steak ‘n Shake, a fast-food restaurant chain that accepts Bitcoin (BTC) payments at its stores, announced on Friday that its BTC corporate treasury grew by $10 million in notional value.“All Bitcoin sales go into our strategic Bitcoin reserve,” the company said, adding that adopting BTC as a treasury asset has led to a flywheel effect that increases same-store sales, which, in turn, grows the company’s BTC stash.In May 2025, the company announced it would start accepting BTC as a method of payment at all its locations worldwide, in a phased rollout. Source: Steak ‘n ShakeThe Bitcoin community celebrated the announcement,…