AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

Afrobeats singer, Davido has lost a $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions. Hours before the match, the singer posted his bet slip on social media, showing that he placed a $50,000 bet […]
AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

$9m contract: You can’t fix insecurity with PR – Criminologist, experts tell Nigerian govt 

A criminologist and security expert, Dr. Sulaiman Ishak Muhamad of the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Federal University, Dutse, has warned that the Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract in the United States could expose Nigeria’s security framework and weaken the country’s sovereignty. Dr. Muhammad made the remarks while commenting on reports that […]
$9m contract: You can’t fix insecurity with PR – Criminologist, experts tell Nigerian govt 

AFCON: Mane, Hossam Hassan, Pape Thiaw explain why Senegal defeated Egypt

Senegal, on Wednesday, defeated Egypt to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,  final in Morocco. Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane scored the game’s only goal of the encounter in the second half. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Mane, who won the man-of-the-match award, suggested that the Teranga Lions defeated Egypt […]
AFCON: Mane, Hossam Hassan, Pape Thiaw explain why Senegal defeated Egypt

‘Every tribe in Plateau has local militias against Fulani people’ – Group alleges

A group under the auspices of “Plateau Fulani Defenders”, PFD, has alleged that every indigenous tribe in Plateau State has what it described as “ethnic militias” who not only stage attacks on their people but also carry out other criminal acts. The coordinator of the PFD, Ahmad Abba, who made these allegations in a communique […]
‘Every tribe in Plateau has local militias against Fulani people’ – Group alleges

US begins phase two of Gaza Peace Plan, announces technocratic Palestinian government

The United States has officially launched the second phase of President Donald Trump’s peace initiative aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with plans for a technocratic Palestinian administration to take over governance of the territory. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the development on Wednesday, saying phase two marks a transition from a ceasefire to […]
US begins phase two of Gaza Peace Plan, announces technocratic Palestinian government

Peter Obi reacts as Super Eagles lose AFCON semi-final to Morocco

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says the Super Eagles of Nigeria fought a good battle following their loss to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final. In a post on his verified X handle early Thursday, Obi said the Eagles never stopped soaring. Recall that the Nigeria’s side lost the semi-final to 4-2 to Morocco […]
Peter Obi reacts as Super Eagles lose AFCON semi-final to Morocco

India deports Nigerian over alleged drug links, illegal stay

Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Victor Obasi, over allegations of involvement in drug-related activities and for residing in the country without valid immigration documents. According to a report by The Times of India, Obasi, who had been living in New Delhi, was arrested late last month by operatives of the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement […]
India deports Nigerian over alleged drug links, illegal stay

Gombe community allege neglect, marginalization, fault leader for paying homage to Gov Inuwa 

The Tangale people in Gombe State have alleged that they have endured systemic neglect, marginalization, and repeated injustices that threaten not only their development but also the survival of their cultural and political voice. Comrade Danlami Bako, President, Tangale Community Development Association, TCDA, in a statement  said, “Recent developments, including a planned visit to Governor […]
Gombe community allege neglect, marginalization, fault leader for paying homage to Gov Inuwa 

Naira records depreciation against US dollar

The naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened on Wednesday against the dollar to N1,420.04, down from N1,419.66 traded on Tuesday. This means that the Naira dipped by N0.38 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.  DAILY POST […]
Naira records depreciation against US dollar

Alleged N33.2b fraud:  How funds flowed from ONSA account to private individuals – Witness

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku in the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, retd, and four others before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 continued his evidence-in-chief with a further breakdown of the flow of funds from the Office […]
Alleged N33.2b fraud:  How funds flowed from ONSA account to private individuals – Witness