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Wikki Tourists have welcomed the arrival of winger Taheer Abubakar to their squad, DAILY POST reports. Abubakar joined the Bauchi Elephants from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors. Wikki Tourists unveiled Abubakar as their players on Thursday. He failed to impress with the Umuahia-based club. Abubakar recorded only three appearances for Abia Warriors. His move to Abdullahi Maikaba’s side is a chance to get his career back on track. Wikki Tourists will hope the winger hits the ground running with their club. DAILY POST recalls that Wikki Tourists have earlier announced the signing of three new players this…

In this Friday morning recap, we identified the political tension in Rivers State which has taken a new turn after about four lawmakers of the state assembly backed out from the impeachment process of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara as one of the leading stories. Beyond Fubara’s defection, the assembly has also failed to resume plenary exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting after it was realized that there were plans by some lawmakers to impeach Speaker Martin Amaewhule. Aside from the Rivers imbroglio, the recent skirmish between the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja and the Alaafin…

The Police Command in Kebbi State says it has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bashir Usman, said in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that the incident occurred on Monday at about 6:30 a.m. Usman said the suspect allegedly used the wooden handle of a hoe to strike his wife, resulting in her death. “The suspect fled the area after the incident but was later traced and arrested following police…

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Adamu Garba, has cautioned party members against celebrating the defection of Abba, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling party. Garba issued the warning in a statement shared via his official X handle on Thursday, describing the development as troubling rather than commendable. “I am a member of APC, but I don’t think joining our party by Abba, the son of former Vice President, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, is a good deal, especially for APC members who are parents,” he said. The former aspirant…

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his return to the Octagon on March 28, headlining the UFC Seattle card against 15th-ranked contender Joe Pyfer. The bout marks a crucial moment for “The Last Stylebender,” who is currently on a three-fight losing streak, while his opponent enters on a three-match winning run. Adesanya has shifted his focus away from reclaiming the UFC middleweight belt, instead choosing to enjoy his fights and take risks while entertaining fans. For Pyfer, who holds a 12-2 professional record, this represents one of the biggest opportunities of his career. The American has admitted that…

The mother and daughter at the centre of a long-running paternity dispute involving Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have responded publicly to his latest denial, accusing the singer of bullying, threats and spreading false information. In posts shared on Instagram late Thursday, 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle and her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, disputed Davido’s claim that he conducted five DNA tests proving he is not the girl’s father, insisting only one test was ever carried out and alleging it was fraudulent. Anuoluwapo Adeleke. Credit: Instagram| anuadeleke001 Reacting on her Instagram page, Anuoluwapo Mitchelle (@anuadeleke001) said she was “devastated” by…

US homebuilder Megatel Homes is set to launch a crypto rewards platform after receiving a Securities and Exchange Commission “no-action” letter.Megatel said on Thursday that the platform, dubbed MegPrime, would give users rewards for using “MP Tokens,” such as using them to pay their rent to earn back tokens that can be used for “everyday purchases” or converted to US dollars. It came after the SEC allowed MegPrime to go ahead with its plans in its letter on Thursday, recommending no enforcement action so long as the platform strictly follows its outlined plan.MegPrime said in a post on X that…

Heather Gay doesn’t shy away from conflict or the truth on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and when it comes to her own life and weight loss journey, she is just as open. After rising to fame as one of the original Housewives on the Utah-based Bravo series in 2020, Gay revealed in November 2023 that she was using Ozempic to help with weight loss. While she claimed at the time she hadn’t seen “massive results,” Gay revealed in November 2024 that she had lost 25 pounds with the assistance of GLP-1s. Gay gained more confidence —…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to graduate 16,506 undergraduate and postgraduate students at its 56th convocation ceremony, scheduled to hold from 19 January to 23 January. According to the university Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, a professor, 709 of the graduating students finished with a first class honours and distinction for postgraduate students. Ms Ogunsola disclosed this during a pre-convocation press conference on Wednesday. The pre-convocation press conference set in motion a series of week-long events to celebrate the 56th convocation of the university where first degrees, diplomas, certificates, postgraduate diplomas, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as honorary awards…

Domestic supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery rose by almost 65 per cent in December 2025, helping to boost Nigeria’s overall petrol availability, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said. According to the NMDPRA’s December 2025 Factsheet Report released on Thursday, the Dangote Refinery increased its PMS domestic supply from 19.47 million litres per day (ml/d) in November 2025 to an average of 32.012ml/d in December, approaching its initial supply plan of 50ml/d for the month. The report attributed the improvement to more substantial capacity utilisation at the privately owned refinery, which…