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Nigerian striker, Uchenna Ogundu has joined Bundesliga club, Augsburg on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. The 19-year-old linked up with Augsburg from Turkish Super Lig club, Alanyaspor. Ogundu signed a long-term contract with FCA until June 30, 2031. It has been a remarkable rise for the youngster, who only joined Alanyaspor from another Turkish club, Sanliurfaspor last summer. He scored five goals, and registered two assists in 20 appearances across all competition for Alanyaspor. Ogundu will wear the number 39 jersey at Augsburg.

Nigerians and investors have expressed growing frustration over the implementation of a 10 percent Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from savings and short-term investments. Over the past three days, many aggrieved investors have taken to social media platforms, particularly X, to vent their displeasure, as several fintech banks commenced the deduction of the 10 percent WHT on earned interest. DAILY POST reports that while some investors believe the deductions are linked to the new tax laws that took effect on January 1, 2026, others argue that the policy predates the new regime. Recall that in October 2025, the then…

Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has said the former president was pained by the security situation in the Northwest and Central regions. Gambari said Buhari was pained by his inability to do more on security before leaving office. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Gambari said Buhari did a lot by making sure that no territory was under Boko Haram. He also spoke about the Buhari government’s legacy while he was in office. According to Gambari: “Sadly, some cabals tend to tell the President not what he needs to know, but…

Pharmacists under the platform of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, have advised the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to provide free antivenom drugs for citizens. ACPN noted that this is necessary to prevent frequent deaths from snakebite across the country. The association made these assertions while reacting to the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene. DAILY POST gathered that the singer recently died as a result of a snakebite. ACPN has, however, advised the federal government to provide free antivenom drugs for citizens. The association noted that this will help prevent future deaths. ACPN…

A former spokesperson of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Forum, Mr Luka Binniyat, has described as fake news circulating on social media that 80 kidnapped Tudun Wali victims had escaped from their abductors. In a verified Facebook post, Binniyat dismissed the claim as false and “lies from the pit of hell,” saying none of the 166 kidnapped victims had returned. He wrote: “There is currently news circulating in some media claiming that 80 Adara natives kidnapped by Fulani terrorist bandits 15 days ago from Kurmin Walli village in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State have escaped and returned to the village. “That…

Laura Fernández Delgado, a 39-year-old political scientist, has won Costa Rica’s presidential election, becoming the second woman to lead the Central American nation. The general elections held on February 1 decided the next president, with a four-year term, and all 57 members of the Legislative Assembly. Laura rode on President Rodrigo Chaves’ popularity to win in the first round of voting. She was Chaves’ ex-chief of staff and served as Minister of National Planning and Economic Policy The Sovereign People’s Party candidate won 49 percent of the vote, defeating her closest challenger, Alvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, who…

Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Monday with an interfaith thanksgiving and prayer session held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The event drew a distinguished audience, including former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, past military administrators, traditional rulers, and other eminent sons and daughters of the state. Addressing the gathering, Governor Dapo Abiodun said Ogun State had recorded remarkable progress over the past five decades, particularly in education, housing, healthcare, agriculture, and other key sectors of the economy. According to him, Ogun is now one of…

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 10 Iranian officials, including the country’s interior minister and senior police figures, over what it described as a violent crackdown on recent protests. In a statement released on Monday, the British Foreign Office said those targeted include Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, senior officers of the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA), two members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an Iranian businessman allegedly linked to the IRGC, and two members of the judiciary. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the action was taken in response to reports of…

Crystal Palace star, Jean Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan has collapsed According to Fabrizio Romano, Mateta will not join AC Milan this winter transfer window following double session of medical tests on Monday. The Serie A giants have already informed Crystal Palace of their decision. Mateta wanted the move to AC Milan but it won’t happen again following the latest development. The 28-year-old forward has been linked with a move to AC Milan this winter transfer window. It’s yet to be seen if Frenchman will join another club or remain at Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea has decided not to let defender Josh Acheampong leave the club for Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. As per The Guardian, Chelsea rejected Crystal Palace’s bid to sign Acheampong on transfer deadline day. Crystal Palace are desperate to bolster their defenders before the winter transfer window closes tonight. With the latest development, Palace will have to search elsewhere for another defender. Acheampong was an unused substitute as Chelsea defeated West Ham United 3-2 in the Premier League at the weekend. The 19-year-old was promoted to Chelsea’s senior team in 2024.