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The political camp of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been thrown into disarray following his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, a development widely seen as a major setback to his 2027 governorship ambition in Kebbi State. Recall that in July 2025, Malami dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Kebbi governorship election, promising to “restore hope” to the state. His declaration was greeted with mixed reactions across Kebbi. While many of his supporters…
Residents of Meiran, Lagos State, were gripped by fear on Wednesday afternoon after a violent confrontation involving suspected hoodlums erupted in the area, with reports of young men chasing one another with axes. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Kabowei Bus Stop axis of Meiran. Although no fatalities were recorded, the disturbance triggered widespread panic among residents and road users. Motorists were said to have hurriedly abandoned their vehicles as the clash unfolded, while commuters and nearby residents fled to safety. Groups of youths, some visibly armed with axes, were reportedly seen running through the road,…
Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins. The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family. “Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote. While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues. Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my…
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has said that Kobbie Mainoo and Patrick Dorgu will be the happiest players after Manchester United fired Ruben Amorim. Amorim, who came in as the Red Devils’ manager in November 2024, ended his 14-month term on Monday, January 5. While the Portuguese manager was in charge of Old Trafford, he overlooked some players, and Mainoo and Dorgu were some of them. Mainoo has not started in any Premier League match this season and is unsure about his future at Manchester United. Mainoo has not spoken publicly about Amorim’s sack yet, but liked a social…
The total invoice issued by power generation companies fell by N80.56bn in the third quarter of 2025, following a reduction in energy offtake by electricity distribution companies, according to industry data. Figures released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in its Q3 2025 report indicate that GenCos billed N782.46bn in 2025/Q3, down from N863.02bn in 2025/Q2. This was because the DisCos reduced their energy offtake by 6.08 per cent and also contributed to a reduction in the Federal Government’s subsidy obligation, which fell to N458.75bn from N514.35bn over the same period. The report noted that the current open-ended subsidy regime…
The Oyo State Police Command, on Wednesday night, advised residents of the state to exercise extreme caution around rivers, streams, dams, swimming pools, and other water-related facilities to prevent accidental drowning. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, also admonished church owners and religious organisations, particularly those whose worship centres are located close to rivers, streams, or other natural water bodies, to take proactive safety measures during religious activities. The PUNCH reports that the advice became imperative following a series of similar tragedies recorded across the state in 2025. In…
When President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, he inherited a daunting fiscal landscape shaped by years of budget deficits, dwindling oil revenues, and an economy desperate for sustainable reform. Nearly three years into his presidency, however, the cost of governance has become increasingly tied to massive borrowing, placing profound strain on Nigeria’s economic resilience and on the daily lives of its citizens. Within this period, borrowing quickly emerged as a central pillar of the Tinubu administration’s fiscal strategy. While targeted borrowing can legitimately finance infrastructure and long-term development, Nigeria’s borrowing pattern under the current administration has drawn intense…
The mother of Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, has been discharged from a hospital in Fez, Morocco, after she was rushed there on Monday, The PUNCH reports. Adams’ club, Sevilla, confirmed that the striker’s mum was out of the hospital on Wednesday. “Akor Adams’ mum has been discharged from the hospital and is now back home with family. Great news to hear,” the club shared via Facebook. Adams’ mother was hospitalised on Monday, before Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash, a match in which the forward scored once and provided…
Social media buzz around memecoins has jumped since the start of the year, matching the rise in market capitalization, which analysts say could mean risk appetite has returned to crypto.Several memecoins have recently posted strong gains, and a speculative rally pushed the market value of memecoins up, which caught traders’ attention and sparked a rise in crowd interest, the market intelligence platform Santiment said on Wednesday.Vincent Liu, the chief investment officer at trading firm Kronos Research, told Cointelegraph that traders are rotating back into liquidity-rich assets where reflexivity works fastest.“Memecoins offer tight narratives, deep social coordination, and immediate upside asymmetry,…
Patrick Swayze’s younger brother, Sean Swayze, has died. He was 63. Sean’s son, Jesse, confirmed to TMZ on Wednesday, January 7, that his father died late last month in Los Angeles. A death certificate obtained by the outlet confirmed that Sean suffered an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis brought on by cirrhosis of the liver, which according to the Cleveland Clinic, is often caused by frequent alcohol use. In addition to Jesse, Sean is survived by his kids, Cassie and Kyle, as well as brother Don Swayze. One of Sean’s cousins, Rachel Leon, has since paid tribute…
