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Social media has been thrown into intense debate following the circulation of alleged private WhatsApp conversations between prominent Abuja real estate developer Engr. Stephen Achema Akpa and a senior police officer identified as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine. The screenshots, which have gone viral across several online platforms, reveal a series of hostile exchanges marked by threats, accusations, and emotionally charged language. The conversations have reignited longstanding claims by associates of Engr. Akpa that he has been subjected to sustained intimidation, harassment, and alleged abuse of power involving influential individuals and law-enforcement actors. According to…

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has insisted that victory is non-negotiable in the clash with Zambian side Power Dynamos. The Pride of Rivers will square up with Power Dynamos in a matchday 4 fixture of the CAF Champions League in Uyo on Sunday. Finidi assured that they will give their all in the game. “We just need not to talk much, we need to go there and put in the hardwork to get the maximum points,” Finidi stated in a pre-match interview. “It’s all about winning, if we can score more goals it will be an added advantage, I…

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Taofiq Raimi, says the Kwankwasiyya structure in Kano State would no longer be as formidable as it used to be. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST, Raimi said things have changed in the state. He noted that the difference between the votes garnered by then New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, candidate, Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, and that of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress,  APC, in the last election was not much. According to him, now that Governor Yusuf has joined the APC, the…

The lawmaker representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Senator Pam Dachungyang, has also defected from the Action Democratic Party, ADP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. While presenting his letter of defection to the Senate during plenary on Thursday, Dachungyang who was theonly ADP senator in the Red Chamber, cited irreconcilable differences within the ADP for his decision to defect to the APC. Before now, there were speculations that Dachungyang would defect to the APC and the senator’s decision has finally put an end to the speculations. In the letter titled, ‘Notice of Defection from the Action Democratic…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Borno State, killing one terrorist and recovering weapons.The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Saturday. According to the post, the encounter occurred at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, when troops made contact with the terrorists during an operation. The soldiers reportedly opened fire, forcing the attackers to flee the area in confusion. Following the clash, troops carried out a search of the area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one…

The executives and members of the Labour Party Kaduna State Chapter, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment that recognized Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the National chairperson of the party.A statement issued by its Kaduna state chairman of the party, Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki said, “This triumph marks the end of a challenging journey and the beginning of a renewed era for our great party.” He added, “We have always known you as a gentle, patient, yet resilient fighter who plays the game strictly within the rules. Your unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and due process has been an inspiration…

Former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, says no individual, group or cabal would be allowed to determine the political destiny of Abia State in 2027. Wabara made this declaration on Friday at a grand civic reception by his Ukwa Ngwa kinsmen in honour of Governor Alex Otti at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, stressing that only Abia voters, through the ballot, would decide who governs the state in 2027. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, while reacting to recent threats by a coalition of former Abia governors to block Otti’s second-term bid and…

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Iranian officials implicated in coordinating the brutal crackdown on protesters across the nation. The U.S. designated six officials who oversee the Islamic Republic’s security forces, and an Iranian investor accused of embezzling “billions in funds” from the people. Despite the widespread outcry against “47 years of catastrophic economic mismanagement,” Iran’s leadership focuses on other things, Washington asserts. “Iran continues to choose funding terrorist militias abroad and its vast weapons programs over the basic needs of everyday Iranians,” a State Department readout noted. It said civilians suffer from rising inflation, crumbling infrastructure, and water and…

Chelsea boss, Liam Rosenior has warned the Blues about two West Ham United players ahead of both sides’ Premier League tie. Rosenior’s side will host the Hammers in the Premier League on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea head to the game after beating Napoli in the UEFA Champions League in mid-week. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Rosenior warned Chelsea about Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville, insisting that the West Ham duo are a ‘real threat.’ “After an amazing win in Italy, to come back three days later, I want to see the consistency levels of the…

Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood area. The cause of death has not been disclosed. O’Hara rose to global prominence as the frantic but devoted mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in the first two Home Alone films. She later earned critical acclaim and a new generation of fans for her portrayal of Moira Rose in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, a role she played across…