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As someone who has spent over three decades investing, building businesses, and navigating Nigeria’s economic cycles, I rarely comment publicly on policy. But there are moments when leadership must be acknowledged. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown remarkable courage and clarity in steering our country through difficult but necessary reforms. His bold sense of direction, guided by a deep understanding of our economy, has created the foundation for policies that are now being recognised across the world. I have seen many administrations, but his conviction at this critical time deserves commendation. In that same spirit of boldness, the Central Bank…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise be to Allah, who has honoured the Muslim believers with servitude to Him alone and submission to Him, and has bound their hearts with the bond of allegiance to Him, and has made it obligatory upon them to show mercy to each other and to support one another for His sake. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, who conveyed the Message, fulfilled the mission with which he had been…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the sale and distribution of counterfeit Kiss condoms in several major markets across the country, warning that the fake products pose serious public health risks. In a public alert issued on Monday (Public Alert No. 042/2025), the agency said the information was provided by DKT International Nigeria, the marketing authorisation holder for the Kiss condom brand. According to NAFDAC, the counterfeit condoms have been identified in markets including Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as various markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe…
Cast: Ibrahim Yekini, Akinfolarin Olamide, Kevin Ikeduba, Jumai Sanni, Ogboluke, Irewole Olaniyan, Kemi Apesin, Adeniyi Stephen, Ololu Damilola, Jimoh Uthman Olamilekan, Ojumola Bello, Adegbite Adewale Oluwaseun, Orekoya Keji, Samson Folarin, Victoria Adeboye, Aderoju Olarinre, Taofeek Adewale, Muhammed Aremu, Toyin Emperor, Ko Oluwatosin, Babatunde Bernard Tayo, Yemi Elesho Director: Ibrahim Yekini Run time: Streaming Platform: YouTube After seven intense chapters, the ‘Koleoso’ saga continues with another emotionally and spiritually charged episode, embodying what is arguably one of the most supernatural narratives in recent times. The seventh instalment portrays a confrontation with destiny, betrayal, and the ghosts of choices made long ago.…
The Africa Cup of Nations has once again reminded the football world why when AFCON comes around, everything else takes a back seat. From raw emotion and improbable storylines to global icons filling the stands, AFCON 2025 has delivered the kind of moments that keep fans glued to their screens long after the final whistle. It has been chaotic, inspiring, dramatic, and unmistakably African. Although officially branded AFCON 2025, this edition has spilled into 2026 following scheduling adjustments, making it one of the most unusual timelines in the tournament’s long history. Yet rather than dilute the spectacle, the extended calendar…
The Kano State government has stated that it is not involved in any planned gathering linked to the Nasarawa Palace Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The clarification was issued by the Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on his Facebook page. He spoke after reports circulated by supporters of the Nasarawa Palace claiming that the event was being organised in collaboration with the Kano State Government and its supporters. The claims caused concern among supporters of the Emir of Kano at Kofar Kudu, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II. Reacting to the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the 2019 and 2023 elections for Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency, Hon. Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu, has defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, along with his supporters. Hon. Gujungu had earlier tendered his resignation letter to the PDP and had not stated his decision to join any political party. Gujungu officially announced his defection at an APC gathering held in his hometown, Gujungu Town, in Taura Local Government Area. Receiving the decampees on behalf of the governor, Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Hon Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, said the party is ready…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have killed a suspected kidnapper and launched a manhunt for others during an operation in Kaduna State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian Army on Saturday. According to the statement, the operation took place on January 2, 2026, at the kidnappers’ hideout in Jagindi Kagom village, Jemaa Local Government Area, following credible intelligence. Troops from Sector 7 stormed the area and engaged the suspects. The Facebook post reads: “On 02 January, 2026, acting on credible information, troops from Sector 7 conducted an…
The family of the late actress Allwell Ademola has announced her burial arrangements. This comes exactly one week after her sudden death. The family in a viral statement on the Internet, announced that Allwell will be buried at Atan cemetery in Yaba, Lagos state on Friday, January 9, 2026. According to the burial arrangements, service of songs, candle light procession, and artiste night will be held on Friday January 8 at LTV8 between 4pm-11pm. DAILY POST reports that the movie director died from a heart attack on December 27, 2025 at the age of 49. Her death came as a…
Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 in Saturday’s late kick-off to open a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners began the game knowing Aston Villa had crept into second place, with a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. But it was the Cherries who took the lead, after Gabriel’s pass was intercepted and finished off by Evanilson. Gabriel then went down the other end and made atonement with the equalizer six minutes later. Arsenal then opened a two-goal lead after the break with a Declan Rice brace. Although Kroupi Jr scored again for Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s men…
