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Getting fit is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, and if we’re being honest, it’s also one of the easiest to quit by week two. But with the right support, it doesn’t have to be that way this year. Earbuds like the last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro can help keep you motivated, while their open-ear design provides a safer, more comfortable alternative to traditional wireless earbuds. And right now, they’ve hit a new low price at Amazon and Best Buy, where you can buy them for $109.95 ($50 off).Built with sports and outdoor activities in mind, the bone-conduction headphones…

Two major cryptocurrency exchanges have contributed more than $21 million to a political action committee (PAC) supporting US President Donald Trump. In a Friday filing with the Federal Election Commission, the MAGA Inc. Super PAC reported receiving 1,500,000 liquidated USDC (USDC) from the Gemini Trust Company and two $10 million contributions from Foris Dax, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. The exchange has deepened ties with Trump’s media company since 2025 as part of a digital asset treasury strategy.Other contributions related to the crypto and financial industries included $1 million from an executive at payment processing provider Shift4 and more…

Ryan Murphy is back at it again with a campy sci-fi body horror series where Ashton Kutcher plays an insufferable tech billionaire peddling an STD that promises physical perfection. FX released the official trailer on Monday, January 5, where Kutcher’s The Corporation is introduced on his character’s personal yacht. “I’m the world’s greatest advertisement for the hottest new super drug that makes you effortlessly beautiful,” he says about the “beauty shot,” which paves the way to beauty with “one simple injection.” The Corporation is deeply disliked by those around him — including Isabella Rossellini‘s Franny Forst. “Every night, I pray…

Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Kashim, whose name has featured in a fraud charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has denied wrongdoing. He said he was neither investigated nor indicted by any authority before he resigned from office in December 2024. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, Mr Kashim, a lawyer, described claims linking his exit from office to alleged financial impropriety as false and misleading. He said there has been no public record showing that he was sacked or dismissed from the position. The Bauchi State Government has…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected a report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as “false and misleading.” In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to operate at scale and retains the capacity to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily through January and February, subject solely to market demand,” the statement said. It added that on January 4, the refinery produced 50 million litres of PMS and evacuated 48 million litres via its gantry. “Current…

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, has said that Nigeria should seek to advance economic and military power to advance itself to a position where no country in Africa will be able to defeat if there is a contestation between the two countries. Prof Akinyemi made this statement on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’ a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the invasion of Venezuela by the US forces and the subsequent capture of its President Nicolas Maduro. “This is my advice to Nigeria as well.…

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports Anabraba had earlier resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Monday morning but did not immediately disclose his next political affiliation. In a statement from Juliana Masi, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the SSG, confirmed that Anabraba had completed his registration as an APC member. According to the statement, “‎Dr Anabraba registered his membership on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ward 1, Unit 1, Bob-Manuel’s Compound, Abonnema, Akuku Toru LGA of the State.‎”…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed Tahir Abu Emhoye, a younger brother of Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who was abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST recalls that the duo were kidnapped at about 7:30 pm along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, at the gate of their residence, as they were about to enter their home after closing from work. The deceased is said to be a fresh medical graduate from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, while his senior brother is currently undergoing housemanship at…

Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has revealed that Jesus Christ saved his life. Speaking to reporters in Morocco as Nigeria prepares for their AFCON Round of 16 match against Mozambique on Monday night, the Fulham star also opened up about his struggles in life in the past. “Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior; He saved my life and helped me so much,” Bassey expressed. “I have been through hard periods and it is been something I have been able to hold on to.” Bassey has solidified his position as a vital player for the Super Eagles under head coach…

Indigenous students in tertiary institutions under the aegis of Nasarawa State Students Association have appealed to lecturers of the state-owned institutions to call off the ongoing industrial action and resume classes in order not to disrupt the academic activities of students in the affected schools. PUNCH Online reports that the Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions declared an indefinite strike action over the inability of the government to comply with the mutually agreed full implementation of the New National Minimum Wage by the state government. The National President of NASSA, Abimiku David, made the appeal during a press briefing…