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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, says former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not a strong opposition for president Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Sowunmi stated this on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said, “The people sitting in authority at governors level in the Southeast were not that inspirational. You have to go back and look at the people sitting there now. “Some of them are delivering on values and assignments. If they are inspirational…

A thirty year old woman (name withheld) has said uncontrolled anger made her to machete her husband to death. The woman also injured two women who are currently hospitalized in Delta State. “Na anger make kill my husband with the machete. I machete am five times,” the woman said a video released by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer,SP Bright Edafe. The woman, who is police custody, regretted her actions, saying, “I feel very bad. I don’t know where my children are now.” In the video, Edafe, while narrating what transpired, said, “This 36 years old man macheted her husband…

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has warned Afrobeats artists to desist from comparing themselves to his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He frowned against the actions of some Afrobeats artist who address themselves as the modern day equivalent of Fela just because they sample his songs or draw inspiration from his style of music. The Grammy-nominated singer explained that he is not against sampling Fela’s works, but against the comparisons between the late music legend and some Afrobeats artists. He emphasised that sampling Fela’s music isn’t tantamount to equal status with him. Speaking in a recent episode of the…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pocket $2.5 million following their defeat to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The other semi-finalists, Pharaohs of Egypt will also walk away with the same financial reward. Hossam Hassan’s side fell 1-0 to the Teranga Lions of Senegal in their last four tie on Tuesday. Nigeria and Egypt will battle for third position at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca on Saturday. The tournament’s winner will be decided on Sunday, with Morocco, and Senegal battling for the ultimate prize. The winner will go home with a record…

The Confédération Africaine de Football and technical partner PUMA have unveiled a commemorative version of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 official match ball, ITRI, ahead of Sunday’s final. Hosts Morocco will face Senegal in the decider at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah (kick-off 20:00 local time / 19:00 GMT), where one team will be crowned the new champions of Africa. According to a post obtained from CAF’s website on Friday, the finalists will use a special edition of the official match ball, featuring gold accents as a tribute to both teams. “The ITRI ball, which has been…

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency, on Thursday, said it rescued a man during a devastating fire incident at Kara area on the Kishi/Kaima Road in Irepo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and Chairman of the agency, Moroof Akinwande, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital. He explained that the incident was reported to the agency on Wednesday at about 9:00 pm. Akinwande said, “The fire incident was reported at exactly 21:00hrs on Wednesday, January 14, involving a truck on fire at Kara…

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said the former world heavyweight champion will determine his boxing future “when the time is right”, following the tragic car crash in Nigeria that killed two of Joshua’s close team members. The 36-year-old former world champion sustained minor injuries in the December 29 crash near Lagos, which claimed the lives of his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and trainer Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Joshua has since returned to training, posting a Snapchat video of himself hitting pads with the caption “mental strength therapy”, signaling his gradual return…

The public battle between Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle has taken a new turn following the release of a chat where the singer reportedly threatened to imprison the girl’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, for persistent “harassment.” While the now-viral screen recording appears to show the singer’s verified handle, Davido has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the chat as of the time of filing this report. The chat posted late Thursday on Anuolwapo’s Instagram page, co-managed by her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, captures a tense exchange in which the “Unavailable” singer reportedly doubled down…

Google is rolling out updated crypto app requirements in South Korea, a move that may significantly restrict access to offshore crypto exchanges by tying app availability to local regulatory clearance. According to South Korean media outlet News1, starting Jan. 28, crypto exchange and wallet apps listed on Google Play in South Korea must upload documentation proving that their Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been accepted. Google reportedly clarified that developers listing crypto exchange and custodial wallet apps must upload proof of completed FIU registration acceptance through its developer console. Apps that fail to meet…

Dolly Parton is kicking off her 80th birthday celebration early. The country icon, 79, released a new version of her classic song “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” on Friday, January 16, featuring guest vocals from Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, Lainey Wilson and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus. “I first wrote this song back in 1976 when I needed a little hope,” Parton said in an Instagram video on Thursday, January 15. “This time around, I’ve invited some very special women, some real shining lights, to help me bring that hope to life again, and I can’t wait for you to…