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Grain farmers in Kaduna State, numbering 2,143, have reported losses estimated at N10.16 billion during the 2025 farming season and have appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention in the form of free or subsidised farm inputs. The farmers, spread across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, were pushed to the brink by a sudden crash in maize prices nationwide, despite unprecedented increases in the cost of agricultural inputs. The farmers made their petition in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Minister of Agriculture, the Governor of the Central Bank…

The Obidient Movement worldwide has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is neck deep in internal political wranglings and cannot woo Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Coordinator of the Movement, Tanko Yunusa, said this on Wednesday while reacting to reports of planned consultations by the PDP leadership. A chieftain of the PDP, Emmanuel Ogidi, had said on Wednesday that the party plans to see Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. Reacting, Yunusa queried both the logic and credibility of the outreach at a time the party is grappling with internal disputes. “Well, they…

At least five individuals have lost their lives in a new assault on Udeku Maav-Ya community, located in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Eyewitnesses reported that the attack took place on Tuesday around 4:00 p.m. and was allegedly carried out by armed herders while local farmers were harvesting yams and bambara nuts on their farms. Akerigba Lawrence, a former Supervisory Councillor in Kwande LGA, confirmed the incident, stating that the community was caught by surprise. He revealed that among those killed were Tyozua Gyuse, Gbaga Gyuse, and Tersuur Ijighka, while the identities of two additional victims remain…

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports of Chelsea’s move to sign Vinicius from Real Madrid. Reports had emerged that the Premier League west London club is planning to bring the Brazilian international to Stamford Bridge amid the ongoing January transfer window. It added that the Blues are ready to make a £135million bid for Vinicius, with the player’s future still up in the air at the Santiago Bernabeu due to reported tension brewing between him and Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. However, Romano has now rubbished the reports, insisting that there are currently no talks between both clubs…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has formally transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in line with the amended Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. The transfer, which took effect following an order issued by the commission, removes Gombe from NERC’s direct regulatory control over intrastate electricity activities, marking another milestone in the decentralisation of Nigeria’s power sector. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, NERC said the transfer followed Gombe State’s compliance with all conditions precedent under the law, including formal notification and a request for regulatory authority over…

Mouka, the country’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows and bedding products, marked the start of 2026 with its annual tradition of celebrating babies born on New Year’s Day across the nation. At midnight on 1 January, Mouka celebrated families welcoming newborns, highlighting its dedication to promoting healthy sleep and wellbeing from the very start of life. The initiative, which has become a hallmark of the brand’s corporate social responsibility efforts, reached public healthcare facilities across 15 states, including Lagos, Oyo, Imo, Rivers, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Gombe, Kano and Plateau. In total, 71 babies born at the dawn of…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that he was “sad” to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United as he reflected on the brutal nature of their trade. Amorim was dismissed by the Premier League giants on Monday after just 14 months in charge. The Portuguese coach’s exit followed growing tensions with senior Old Trafford officials, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days. United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had previously suggested that Amorim would be given at least three years in charge, comparing his position with that of Arteta. The Spaniard, appointed in 2019. endured a…

Hyperkin announced a new clamp-on style wireless controller created in collaboration with GameSir. The X5 Alteron features similar functionality to GameSir’s GameSir G8 Plus that debuted in 2024 with an expanding telescopic mechanism that can clamp onto smartphones, tablets, and several versions of the Nintendo Switch, replacing the Joy-Cons. What sets the X5 Alteron apart is a modular design allowing most of the controls on the front to be swapped out with alternate layouts, buttons, and joysticks.Neither company has announced when the X5 Alteron will be available, how much it will cost, or how the alternate control modules will be…

Caroline Crenshaw has left the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving the agency solely comprising Republicans. As a result, nothing stands in the way of pro-crypto rulemaking.Republicans in Washington have generally been friendlier toward the crypto industry than their Democratic counterparts. The SEC made a 180-degree turn last year, after President Donald Trump entered office and Congress moved on landmark crypto legislation.Now, just one week into 2026, the Senate is set for a markup vote on the crypto market structure bill — and there is an entirely Republican SEC. The commission is still constrained by how it makes crypto regulations.…

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is reportedly set to make a major change amid a shifting late-night television landscape. The ABC talk show, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will cut back musical performances to twice a week, said The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, January 6. The outlet reported that the show’s music producer, Jim Pitt, informed industry partners of the news in recent weeks, though no reason was given for the move. The show is not expected to reduce in length, per The Hollywood Reporter. Us Weekly has reached out to Kimmel’s representatives for comment. Late-night TV has seen major changes in recent…