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Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has expressed delight at Wrexham’s remarkable turnaround following his penalty shootout heroics in their FA Cup victory over Premier League side Nottingham Forest, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old saved spot-kicks from Igor Jesus and Omari Hutchinson as Phil Parkinson’s side won 4-3 in the shootout after a 3-3 draw with Forest following extra time on Saturday. The victory capped a stunning revival for both Wrexham and Okonkwo, who made a calamitous error that handed Swansea City a last-gasp victory before Christmas. Just 21 days later, the Red Dragons had won four successive second-tier matches for…

Thailand has launched a campaign against so-called “gray money,” tightening oversight across physical gold markets and digital assets as part of an effort to close money-laundering loopholes, according to local reports.The push, reportedly ordered by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, brings traditionally separate asset classes under a single framework to combat illicit finance. Local media outlet The Nation reported that the initiative targets areas that have been exploited by criminal networks to move and store value outside the banking system. This includes gold bars, online gold platforms and crypto. “Today, we are not only addressing modern digital threats but also ‘analogue’ financial crimes,”…

Home Alone star Daniel Stern has been charged with one misdemeanor count of soliciting prostitution. Stern, 68, was officially charged with “engaging and agreeing to engage in prostitution” in Ventura County, California, on Monday, January 12, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13. The actor was reportedly at a hotel in Camarillo, California, on December 10, 2025, when law enforcement issued him a citation for soliciting prostitution, according to police documents obtained by TMZ on January 9. Per the report, Stern was not detained or arrested in connection with the incident. “From what…

On Wednesday night in Rabat, Africa will hold its breath. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will confront tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, with a coveted place in the final on the line at the imposing Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, a 70,000-capacity arena expected to pulse with colour, noise, and belief. Both sides arrive unbeaten, riding momentum and conviction. By the end of the night, one of Africa’s most in-form teams will taste defeat for the first time in this tournament. For Nigeria, however, this semi-final is not just another hurdle; it is the latest…

A human right activist, Comrade Israel Joe has condemned in strong terms the alleged extra-judicial murder of a peaceful protester by a soldier in Ekpoma community, Edo State. This is contained in a statement sent to DAILY POST. He said the act is “callous” and “barbaric”, just as he called for justice for the deceased, recalling that the major incident that made the #EndSARS turn violent was the shooting at Lekki tollgate. Joe insisted that, “Our institutions must respect the fundamental rights of citizens and discipline erring officers in order to protect the integrity of these institutions. “I wish to…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday warned Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State against his fight with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Fayose warned Fubara that the price of peace is cheaper than the consequences of war. In an interview with Arise Television, Fayose informed Fubara that he can’t take away the power of the State House of Assembly. His remark comes as the Rivers State House of Assembly initiated the process to impeach Fubara for misappropriation. Fayose said: “It doesn’t have to be said in spiritual, but it is an advanced…

Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles during a stop-and-search operation along the Gusau–Funtua Highway. The suspects, identified as Samaila Na’ibi and Samaila Aminu, were arrested at a checkpoint between Kotorkoshi and Tazame by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol attached to the Command’s Department of Operations. Police said the duo was intercepted in a Golf vehicle with registration number ABUJA KUJ 893 CK, where the rifles were found concealed inside a sack. Na’ibi was said to be a resident of Kuya Village in Bungudu Local Government Area…

Nigerian singer, Harrysong has revealed that he is now in a polygamous relationship following his separation from his wife, Alexer Peres. Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the father of two stated that every one of his current girlfriends is acquainted with all the others. The Reggae Blues crooner insisted that there was nothing wrong with polygamous relationship, stressing that American singer Neyo has three wives. “I am currently in a polygamous relationship. Every one of his current girlfriends is acquainted with all the others. They are all doing well. And we are happy. “Everybody is being treated right…

Victor Osimhen will captain the Super Eagles in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, DAILY POST reports. The team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the game due to card accumulation. Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique. The Besiktas star was also booked in the quarter-final tie against Tunisia. DAIlLY POST recalls that Osimhen captained the Super Eagles in their last group game against Uganda. Osimhen was named Super Eagles vice-captain on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed commissioners to render accounts of their stewardship, including reports of achievements recorded in 2025 and projections for 2026. He stressed that all plans must align strictly with the ARISE Agenda of his administration. A statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Tuesday said Eno gave the directive while declaring open a two-week ministerial briefing at the State Executive Council Chambers in Uyo on Monday. He said, “From today, the 12th of January to about the 21st, we will be holding daily ministerial briefing sessions, taking presentations from members of the…