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target=_blank>Actors Guild to build N1.3bn Nollywood Centre in Abuja
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), umbrella body for professional screen actors in the Nigerian film industry, says plans are underway to build ‘Nollywood Centre’, a multi-purpose creative hub in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The outgoing National President of AGN, Dr Ejezie Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in his address at the inauguration ceremony of
target=_blank>Alleged One-Chance robbers Nabbed in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbery operators from a mob attack in Abuja, following a swift response to a distress call. According to the police, the incident occurred on January 29, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when officers at the Utako Police Division received information that an
target=_blank>2027: Those thinking North won’t vote Tinubu making big mistake – Ganduje
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said those thinking the Northern Nigeria would not vote to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 were making “a big mistake.” He spoke on Friday in Abuja when Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders from the 19 states of the North,
target=_blank>Turaki rejects fresh judgment, says Ibadan Convention remains intact
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP under the leadership of Tanimu Turaki, SAN has dismissed the judgement of the Federal High Court which nullified the National Convention of the party, describing it as an academic exercise. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Friday, National Chairman of the party, Turaki said the party will appeal the
target=_blank>Wike seeks order to jail striking workers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has applied to the National Industrial Court for an order to commit striking workers of the territory to prison over their alleged disobedience of a court directive. The minister, through his counsel, Ogwu Onoja, SAN, obtained form 48 for consequences of disobedience of court order, which
target=_blank>Pastor allegedly hires cultists to kill Prophet in Bayelsa
Operatives of the Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit in Bayelsa State have arrested a Pastor identified as Elijah Oro for allegedly hiring a member of the Greenlanders Confraternity cult, Samuel Daniel, to kill a Bayelsa-based prophet. The suspected cult kingpin was arrested at the prophet’s residence, while attempting to break into the house
target=_blank>Two die on way to Bayelsa Dep Gov’s Funeral
Two people lost their lives in an accident while travelling for the funeral of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The accident occurred along Toru-Orua axis of Sagbama/Ekeremor road in the state, on Friday. Residents told Daily Trust that an 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the burial in Ofoni community, Sagbama
target=_blank>Senate to pass N58.4trn 2026 budget March 17
The Senate has fixed March 17 for final consideration and passage of the N58. 472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations, at a special session held in Abuja, fixed Febeuary 2 to Feb 13 for consideration of the budget estimates at committee levels. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Solomon Adeola, also fixed Feb.
target=_blank>Edo: How victim was rescued during ransom payment
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a kidnapped student of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, simply identified as Pascal. He was said to have been rescued unhurt on January 25, by the operatives of the corps during the payment of ransom at a forest. The 500-level student was
target=_blank>UCL: Real Madrid draw Benfica in knockout play-offs, PSG to face Monaco
Real Madrid will take on Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format. Borussia Dortmund will face Atalanta in
target=_blank>Hull City manager Jakirovic reveals when injured Super Eagles’ Ajayi will play again
Hull City manager, Sergej Jakirovic has revealed when injured Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will play again. Ajayi has been sidelined since the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Morocco. He sustained a hamstring injury during the AFCON third-place playoff triumph against Egypt. Providing an update on Ajayi, Jakirovic suggested
Hull City manager Jakirovic reveals when injured Super Eagles’ Ajayi will play again
target=_blank>2027: Rivers setting pace in mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State is leading other states in mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt on Friday. The event was organised
2027: Rivers setting pace in mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election – Wike
target=_blank>Transfer: Moffi joins FC Porto on loan
FC Porto have signed Nigerian striker Terem Moffi on loan for the remainder of the season, DAILY POST reports. Moffi joined the Dragons from French club, OGC Nice. The Portuguese giants have the option to make the move permanent for €8m at the end of the season. Moffi has been assigned jersey number 29 by
Transfer: Moffi joins FC Porto on loan
target=_blank>Rivers govt counters Wike, cites ongoing construction at Gowon Stadium
The Rivers State Government has dismissed claims that it denied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Desmond Akawor, access to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for the inauguration of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors. Both Wike and Akawor had
Rivers govt counters Wike, cites ongoing construction at Gowon Stadium
target=_blank>Transfer: Why Barcelona shunned Chelsea’s Estevao – Deco
Barcelona’s director, Deco, has explained why the club chose not to sign Willian Estevao before he joined Chelsea. The young Brazilian has been doing really well since moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer, and people across Europe are talking about how great he is. Before Estevao joined Chelsea from Palmeiras, the young player had
Transfer: Why Barcelona shunned Chelsea’s Estevao – Deco
target=_blank>Edo security corps rescue kidnapped 500-level AAU medical student at ransom payment point
Pascal Amumiasunya, a 500-level medical student of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who was abducted by gunmen, has been rescued by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Commandant, Operations, of the Corps, Richard Balogun, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City on Friday, January 30, 2026. He
Edo security corps rescue kidnapped 500-level AAU medical student at ransom payment point
target=_blank>2026 will be tough for perpetrators of GBV – Ogun Commissioner, Adeleye declares
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, and all forms of exploitation, announcing stricter enforcement, coordinated prosecution, and uncompromising accountability for offenders. This is just as the government reaffirmed its commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in public service as a strategic pillar for effective social development,
2026 will be tough for perpetrators of GBV – Ogun Commissioner, Adeleye declares
target=_blank>Police nab 2 suspects over alleged ritual killing of minor in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a six-year-old boy for ritual purposes in Ebute Igboro town, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the deceased, Pemisere Bara, was reported missing by his father, Bara Kehinde, at the Ebute-Igbooro Police Station. According
Police nab 2 suspects over alleged ritual killing of minor in Ogun
target=_blank>Transfer: Update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Ademola Lookman
An update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman has emerged. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Atalanta are yet to agree payment terms and conditions offered by Fenerbahçe for the Nigerian international. Verbal agreement on €40m package for Lookman has been agreed, but not yet on payment terms and conditions. Fenerbahçe will face
Transfer: Update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Ademola Lookman
target=_blank>Again, Donald Duke dumps PDP, formally joins ADC
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has once again resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), formally pitching his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Duke registered as an ADC member in Ward 5 of Calabar Municipality, where he collected his party membership card, marking his official entry into the opposition party.
Again, Donald Duke dumps PDP, formally joins ADC
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