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2027: Ex-Governor Chime backs Tinubu, says APC best option for S’East
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2027: Ex-Governor Chime backs Tinubu, says APC best option for S’East

Emmanuel Ugwueze

Former Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Chime, has thrown his weight behind last weekend’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office by South East governors, as well as leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the South East,…

NNL: Yakasai nears move to Bichi First FC
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NNL: Yakasai nears move to Bichi First FC

Taiwo Adesanya

Umar Sani Yakasai is on the verge of sealing a move to Nigeria National League, NNL, side Bichi First FC, DAILY POST reports. Yakasai was deemed surplus to requirements by Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars. His contract was terminated by the former NPFL…

Police rescue kidnapped 45-year-old in Bauchi
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Police rescue kidnapped 45-year-old in Bauchi

Timi Owolabi

The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 45-year-old man abducted by armed men in Dagga village, Toro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the rescue operation followed prompt action on…

Transfer: Flying Eagles winger seals move to RB Leipzig
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Transfer: Flying Eagles winger seals move to RB Leipzig

Mike Oyebola

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman, DAILY POST reports. Suleiman linked up with Leipzig from Slovakian club, AS Trenčín. The 19-year-old winger, who signed a contract until June 30, 2031 will wear the number 18 jersey. The…

Police foil gold heist worth N22m, arrest two suspects in Niger
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Police foil gold heist worth N22m, arrest two suspects in Niger

Priscilla Dennis

Two suspects, Ghazali Mohammed, 41, and Hassan Taoheed, 45, were arrested by the police in Niger State for allegedly stealing a parcel containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N22 million. The incident occurred on January 3, 2026, at Mobil Park in Minna, Niger State.…

NPFL: Ojukwu, Danbani set for Plateau United transfer
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NPFL: Ojukwu, Danbani set for Plateau United transfer

Taiwo Adesanya

The duo of Ifegwu Ojukwu and Alao Danbani are set to complete a move to Plateau United ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Both players were reported to have held talks with the Peace Boys on a move to the club. Ojukwu…

Kwara: NSCDC decorates newly promoted officers
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Kwara: NSCDC decorates newly promoted officers

Abdulrazaq Adebayo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, on Tuesday decorated a new batch of 200 promoted officers, reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, discipline and enhanced service delivery across the state. The ceremony, held at the State…

129 terrorists arrested, 55 neutralised in Kogi, Kwara – Police
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129 terrorists arrested, 55 neutralised in Kogi, Kwara – Police

Matthew Atungwu

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that in its recent fight against insecurity in North-Central, no fewer than 129 terrorists have so far been arrested in Kogi and Kwara States respectively. Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Tuesday in an interview on…

Why controversial tax law should be paused immediately – Peter Obi
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Why controversial tax law should be paused immediately – Peter Obi

Ochogwu Sunday

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt the enforcement of the controversial new tax law. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi said it is now undeniable that the…

Taraba governor criticised over inaction on Tiv community attacks
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Taraba governor criticised over inaction on Tiv community attacks

Great Ozozoyin

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is facing scrutiny following remarks made during his Christmas Day address, in which he explained why he has not intervened in recent attacks against Tiv communities in the state. The statement, delivered in Wukari on December 25, 2025,…

Naira records two consecutive appreciations against US dollar
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Naira records two consecutive appreciations against US dollar

Ogaga Ariemu

The naira on Tuesday recorded two consecutive appreciations against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Tuesday to N1,419.66 per dollar, up from N1,423.17 traded last week…