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Former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, has assured Governor Siminalayi Fubara of his support amid the political crisis rocking the state. At an event in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Odili assured the governor that the people of the state are firmly with him, urging him to stand strong. He said, “Your people are with you, and they have asked me to tell you that you are the political leader of Rivers State. “Rivers people said that wherever you go, we will go with you. Wherever you stand, we will stand with you. You are standing on firm ground.…

The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 45-year-old man abducted by armed men in Dagga village, Toro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the rescue operation followed prompt action on credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer of Nabordo Division from a concerned resident. According to him, at about 3:30 am on January 3, 2026, about 12 armed men stormed Dagga village and abducted one Kasimu Adamu. “Upon receiving the report, a team of police operatives in collaboration with local hunters mobilised to the…

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman, DAILY POST reports. Suleiman linked up with Leipzig from Slovakian club, AS Trenčín. The 19-year-old winger, who signed a contract until June 30, 2031 will wear the number 18 jersey. The teenager registered 16 goals and provided seven assists in 59 appearances for Trenčín. Suleiman joined Trenčín from Nigeria National League, NNL, club Akwa United in September 2024. The tricky winger was part of Flying Eagles squad to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He featured in three games at the competition, and provided one assist.

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the dualisation of the Argungu old bypass road, describing the level of work on the project as impressive. The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection of the ongoing dual-lane road construction and streetlight installation in Argungu town, Argungu Local Government Area. Idris recalled that the contract for the project was awarded on October 18, 2024, as part of his administration’s commitment to delivering on campaign promises and improving infrastructure across Kebbi State. Speaking on site, the governor said, “I must confess that I…

The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 45-year-old man, Kasimu Adamu, who was abducted by armed gunmen in Dagga village, and has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib. According to the statement, the incident occurred on January 3, 2026, when about 12 armed men stormed Dagga village and abducted the victim. Habib said the rescue followed an intelligence report from a good Samaritan, which prompted swift action by police operatives in collaboration with local hunters. “Upon receipt of the…

The equities market recorded a historic gain of N1.662 trillion on Tuesday at the close of trading, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment among investors. This marked the 22nd consecutive bullish session, underscoring renewed investor confidence driven by increased demand for blue-chip stocks and positive market momentum. Market capitalisation rose by 1.59 per cent, closing at N106.182 trillion, up from N104.520 trillion recorded in the previous session. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.59 per cent, gaining 2,592.64 points to close at 165,837.33, compared with 163,244.69 recorded in the preceding session. This pushed the year-to-date return to 6.57 per cent. The…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams remains confident about the team’s objective of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, ahead of their semi-final meeting with hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria set up the meeting against the Atlas Lions following a dominant 2-0 win over Algeria in the quarter-final on Saturday. Morocco had also beaten Cameroon 2-0 in the last eight. The Super Eagles have been dominant at the AFCON, winning all their matches and scoring 14 goals in the process. Adams has been involved in four of those goals, scoring two and providing…

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has said Nigeria no longer needs passive graduates, but active citizens capable of solving its problems. Hamzat stated this on Tuesday in Osogbo, Osun State, at the 15th Convocation lecture of Fountain University, Osogbo, while speaking as the chairman of the occasion. Speaking against the backdrop of the belief in some quarters that young school leavers in the country often fall short of the demands of today’s labour market, the Lagos Deputy Governor, represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Layode Olanrewaju, advised the graduating students to be compassionate and…

Meta is laying off about 10 percent of its Reality Labs metaverse division, and the cuts include closing down some of its VR gaming studios.Twisted Pixel Games, the developer of Marvel’s Deadpool VR, Sanzaru Games, the developer of the Asgard’s Wrath franchise, and Armature Studio, which worked on the Resident Evil 4 VR port, are all being closed down, according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg. The team behind the VR fitness app Supernatural will no longer develop new content or features for it, though the “existing product” will still be supported, Bloomberg says. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton confirmed…

2025 proved disappointing for many cryptocurrency investors, as Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle delivered a more muted rally that failed to spill over into the broader altcoin market. According to crypto market maker Wintermute, the shift reflects a structural change rather than a temporary pause, leaving any recovery in 2026 dependent on several uncertain factors.In its digital asset OTC market review, Wintermute said the market’s long-standing pattern of “recycling,” in which gains in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) flowed into altcoins and fueled extended, narrative-driven rallies, broke down in 2025.Instead, liquidity concentrated in a small group of large-cap assets, driven largely…