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Gunmen in eastern Mexico shot dead a journalist on Thursday, local media reported, marking the latest murder in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press. The reporter, Carlos Castro, covered crime for local news outlet Codigo Norte Veracruz, according to Mexican media and the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists, an autonomous body of the regional government. The gunmen shot Castro at a restaurant in the city of Poza Rica in the state of Veracruz, according to digital news outlet RECORD. No arrests have been made. The commission called for a thorough investigation of…

The residents of Isara Remo in the Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, under the aegis of the Isara Socio-Economic Vanguard, on Thursday, called for the intervention of Governor Dapo Abiodun as well as the Speaker of the State Assembly, Daisi Elemide, over what they described as the destructive activities of quarry operators in and around the community. The community members, led by the Chairman of the group, Taiwo Bakare, had earlier presented a petition to the office of Governor Abiodun and the State Assembly Speaker, Daisi Elemide. The residents lamented that the unchecked mining activities of the…

Cavista Holdings has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term investment, sustainable value creation, and community development across Nigeria and Africa as the company enters 2026. In a New Year message, Chairman of Cavista Holdings, Niyi Olajide, stated that the group would sustain disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term strategic growth through its portfolio companies: Cavista Technologies, Agbeyewa Farms, Glocient Hospitality, and Payzeep. According to a statement, Olajide explained that Cavista Holdings would deepen investments in businesses, people, and communities while expanding its footprint to additional states in Nigeria and across Africa. “In 2026, we will continue to invest in businesses, communities…

Benfica coach, Jose Mourinho, kept his players at the club’s training ground after their 3-1 defeat by Braga in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals, saying he wanted them to reflect on the loss rather than rest. Benfica were knocked out on Wednesday after ending the match with 10 men, following the dismissal of defender Nicolas Otamendi, the former Manchester City centre-back. The defeat denied Benfica a place in the final and extended a frustrating run under the Portuguese manager. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, speaking at his post-match news conference, Mourinho said the squad would remain at Benfica’s…

The massive crypto crash in October decimated market makers, ending an era where crypto traders were able to make easy money, says crypto exchange BitMEX.The crash between Oct. 10 and 11 wiped out $20 billion in the “most destructive event for sophisticated market makers in crypto history,” BitMEX said in its State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps in 2025 report released on Thursday.A feedback loop of auto-deleveraging, where exchanges liquidate profitable, leveraged positions to cover themselves and prevent further losses, broke the market makers’ “‘safe’ delta-neutral strategies,” forcing them to pull liquidity and leave orderbooks at multi-year lows, BitMEX said.“For years,…

Kaley Cuoco and her friends are celebrating their close connection after Ashley Tisdale French went viral for drama with her former mom group. “Mom groups are having a real moment on the interweb this week. Shoutout to my village, without whom I could be very lost and lonely,” Cuoco’s friend Ashley Jones wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 7, alongside several photos of their mom squad. “Tag your supportive ride or die mom group!” Cuoco, 40, and Jones’ group includes Lacey Chabert, Ali Fedotowsky, Amy Davidson, Willa Ford and more. “I miss them all this little, but so grateful we…

The Jigawa state government has said that ending farmers and herdsmen crisis requires collective responsibility from both parties and other stakeholders. State Deputy Governor, Engineer Aminu Usman Gumel, disclosed this while speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Jigawa State chapter, in Dutse. He called for collective responsibility and commitment from all stakeholders to end the lingering crises. The Deputy Governor urged herdsmen and farmers to collaborate with the state government in finding lasting solutions to farmers herders conflicts across the state. He said the administration of Governor…

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually take shape, political activities across Nigeria are heating up. Party defections, internal crises within major parties such as the PDP, LP, NNPP, ADC and others, as well as emerging fault lines even within the ruling APC, now dominate the political landscape. However, beyond defections and party disputes, one issue has captured growing public attention: the steady erosion of political godfatherism. From 2023 to date, Nigeria has witnessed a familiar but increasingly bold pattern, governors who emerged through the influence, resources and political machinery of powerful benefactors later breaking ranks with those same…

The Adamawa State Police Command has charged two suspects to court after a lingering communal conflict claimed lives and property in Lamurde Local Government Area last month.The command said in a statement on Friday morning that it charged the two suspects arrested in connection with the conflict in the Lamurde that led to the killing of three women in their farm around Tigno village. The statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje said the two suspects were charged to the Chief Magistrate Court I, sitting in Yola. “The suspects, Joshua William and Ezekiel Luka were…

Ryan Alebiosu has returned to full training with the Super Eagles ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Desert Foxes of Algeria, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu suffered a cut in his right leg in Nigeria’s last group game against the Cranes of Uganda. The injury forced him to miss the Super Eagles Round of 16 encounter with the Mambas of Mozambique. The 24-year-old trained with the rest of the squad in Marrakesh Thursday evening on arrival from Fes. Alebiosu will further build his fitness during tonight’s training session. The Super Eagles will take on Algeria at the Grand Stade de…