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Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career
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Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career

Sunny Green Itodo

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has denied using Grammy-winning singer Wizkid’s name for clout to “revive” his career. Kuti has been accused of chasing clout with Wizkid’s name after he repeatedly criticised the Starboy boss and his fans during recent livestreams. Reacting to the…

Zamfara APC debunks reports of Gov Lawal’s defection from PDP
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Zamfara APC debunks reports of Gov Lawal’s defection from PDP

Mikal Attah

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied reports claiming that Governor Dauda Lawal submitted a letter indicating his intention to defect to the party. Lawal was elected governor of Zamfara State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic…

Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema
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Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema

Sunny Green Itodo

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has hinted at his ideal woman. In a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old stated that he prefers a stylish and fashionable woman to a rich one. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker explained that he is…

NGX rebounds with N30bn gain after SEC hikes capital requirements
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NGX rebounds with N30bn gain after SEC hikes capital requirements

Ogaga Ariemu

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Friday as investors’ portfolios gained N30 billion following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to raise the minimum capital requirements for capital market operators. Friday’s NGX bullish run was propelled by…

AFCON 2025 sets new highest goals scoring record ever
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AFCON 2025 sets new highest goals scoring record ever

Don Silas

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Morocco 2025 has rewritten the tournament’s history after becoming the highest-scoring edition ever, with 120 goals already scored. This is coming ahead of the AFCON third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt, and also the final…

TCN announces planned power outage in parts of Sokoto
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TCN announces planned power outage in parts of Sokoto

Mikal Attah

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a planned power outage in parts of Sokoto metropolis to enable it carry out scheduled maintenance at the Sokoto Transmission Substation. TCN disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its General…

Benue set for takeoff of first national food city complex
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Benue set for takeoff of first national food city complex

Winner James

The rollout of Nigeria’s maiden national food city complex is set to begin in Ogyoma community, Benue State, with Governor Hyacinth Alia calling on locals to guarantee the protection of foreign contractors and project assets. The governor’s charge came during the formal…

BUK dismisses 60 students over alleged examination malpractice
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BUK dismisses 60 students over alleged examination malpractice

Hadiza Musa

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has dismissed sixty (60) students across different academic departments after they were implicated in examination malpractice. The decision was taken by the university’s Senate during its 43rd statutory meeting held on January 7, 2026, after…

Venezuela’s interim president dismisses Alex Saab as industry minister
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Venezuela’s interim president dismisses Alex Saab as industry minister

Sunday Dennis

Venezuela’s interim president has removed businessman, Alex Saab from his position as minister of industry, in a reshuffle that merges the industry portfolio with the commerce ministry. Delcy Rodríguez announced Saab’s dismissal on Friday via a message on Telegram, saying the…

Naira records significant weekly gains against US dollar
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Naira records significant weekly gains against US dollar

Ogaga Ariemu

The Naira recorded a significant week-on-week gain against the United States Dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that from January 9 to 16, 2026, the Naira appreciated by N5.22 against the dollar at the official FX market. The…

LaLiga: Raphinha equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
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LaLiga: Raphinha equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

John Owen Nwachukwu

Barcelona player, Raphinha, has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in El Clasico matches after Barcelona beat Real Madrid during the week. Ronaldo had a great career at Real Madrid, but his main challenge was playing in the El Clasico games against Barcelona. The Portuguese…

Nigeria still has remnants of military rule around – Varsity don
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Nigeria still has remnants of military rule around – Varsity don

Matthew Atungwu

A Professor of Communications at Baze University, Abuja, Abiodun Adeniyi, says Nigeria still has vestiges of military rule around. Adeniyi said this on Friday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the…

Transfer: Valencia line up move for Wilfred Ndidi
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Transfer: Valencia line up move for Wilfred Ndidi

Mike Oyebola

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi is a subject of interest from LaLiga club Valencia, DAILY POST reports. Valencia, according to Tribuna Deportiva want to sign the midfielder on loan with a purchase option. Ndidi is also reportedly open to joining Carlos Corberán’s side.…