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If you wanna live – treat me goodIf you wanna live, live –I beg you treat me good I’m like a walking razorDon’t you watch my sizeI’m dangerous, said I’m dangerous I’m like a walking razorDon’t you watch my sizeI’m dangerous, dangerous. Peter Tosh, Steppin’ Razor (1977) Winston Hubert McIntosh, the Jamaican martial arts exponent better known by his stage name, Peter Tosh, was one of the trio – together with Robert Nesta (Bob) Marley and Neville Livingstone (Bunny Wailer) – who founded the legendary Reggae band, the Wailers, in 1963. By 1974, the group was all but dissipated. First,…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, scheduled to begin today, 12 January. It said the suspension of the strike is due to fresh commitments from the federal government and key health sector stakeholders. The association announced the decision after a virtual emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held on Sunday, saying the suspension would last until 25 January, when it plans to review progress made on its demands. The development comes days after the National Industrial Court of Nigeria issued an interim order restraining NARD and its members from embarking on the planned…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Super Eagles on their Saturday “impressive and confidence-boosting victory” over the Atlas Lions of Algeria. The party’s National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said it was truly heart-warming to see the national team soar with such authority and composure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Saturday edged Algeria 2-0 in a high-octane quarter-final match of the competition. Mr Turaki saluted the team for making the nation proud with the victory. “From the blast of the opening whistle, the Super Eagles took…
Electricity supply to Nigerians from the National Grid dropped to 3,810 megawatts as of 11 January 2026. This is according to data from the country’s national grid operator. The 3,810 megawatts of electricity is the total amount of supply received by the country’s eleven electricity distribution companies and passed on to Nigerians. The available electricity supply capacity represents a significant drop when compared to the 4,330 megawatts of electricity allocated to discos as of January 5th, 2025. This means that in less than a week, the country’s electricity allocation to DisCos from the national grid dropped by 520 megawatts. The…
The price war in the petroleum sector has continued to deepen as some retail outlets have dropped the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) below the N739 per litre recommended by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The PUNCH reports that since the Dangote refinery slashed petrol pump prices from about N900 to N739 in December, many importers and depot owners have lamented mounting losses. To remain competitive, many operators were forced to sell petrol at rates below their costs. During a survey over the weekend, our correspondent observed that some filling stations now sell PMS cheaper than MRS Oil, the main…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a legal practitioner, Chigbo Princess, and alleged “one-chance” armed robbery operations in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh, on Sunday. Adeh revealed that the arrests followed directives by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Miller Dantawaye, to identify and apprehend those linked to the crime. She said operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, tracked the victim’s mobile phone using digital intelligence and carried out operations between January 5 and…
In ancient times, the sages sought to know the bowels of the future by looking into the bowels of animals. They would spread the skin of a slain beast, and after studying the surface contours, lines and features, they would determine whether a journey scheduled for the future should be undertaken or not or whether the gods approved or disapproved the levying of a war. For a long time in history, according to legend, this meeting point between living men and lifeless creatures was the answer to man’s immanent crave to see beyond his present. These men and women of…
Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel insists the Super Eagles have become a team opponents now fear, following their 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking after the win, the Birmingham City player credited the team’s focus and dominant play for putting their rivals on the back foot. “Just focusing on ourselves. That is what we have been doing in every game, focusing on ourselves. Of course, every team has their strengths, and we look at that, but the main thing is to focus on ourselves. We keep believing in ourselves and keep listening to…
Multipolitan, the world’s first platform for borderless living, has released findings from its Start-Up Friendly Cities Index 2026, a study that measures and compares the relative attractiveness of leading global cities for founders, investors and innovators. The Index provides an empirical view of what makes an urban environment conducive to start-ups, linking founders’ day-to-day experiences to the broader systems that sustain innovation. The report identifies Lagos as one of Africa’s most dynamic centres of venture-backed innovation. It highlights that with targeted upgrades to infrastructure, regulatory clarity and urban liveability, the city is well placed to convert its entrepreneurial momentum into…
Crypto market turbulence decimated memecoins in particular last year, driving the number of crypto project failures to over 11.6 million in 2025, the highest level recorded for a single year. The fourth quarter of 2025 was among the worst, with 7.7 million tokens listed on GeckoTerminal ceasing active trading during the period, according to a report by CoinGecko research analyst Shaun Paul Lee released on Friday. Lee said the Oct. 10 market crash, which saw over $19 billion of crypto leverage liquidated in a day, was a key catalyst.“This sharp decline in token survivability may be linked to the broader market…
