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Popular Nollywood stars, including Wumi Toriola, Mide Martins, Afeez Owo, and Ronke Oshodi Oke, have solicited financial assistance for small-screen actress Aunty Ajara amid her battle with liver disease. DAILY POST reports that Aunty Ajara was seen in a viral video on social media, begging the general public to save her life. The pregnant Ajara, who was placed on oxygen in the hospital, was heard saying, “Please help me.” Shortly after the short video surfaced online, many Nollywood stars took to their individual social media pages to solicit financial support for her. Reacting to the development, netizens berated the celebrities…

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. His move comes amid recent internal concerns within the ADC in Cross River State. Former ADC governorship candidate, Dr Effiong Nyong, had written to the party’s National Chairman, protesting the inclusion of some individuals from the state in the ADC’s 50 Wise Men and Women…

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has said it is working with other government agencies to determine how terrorists are acquiring drones and to stop their use, as investigations have reached an advanced stage. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, stated this in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent military activities. He said terrorist groups in the North-East have increased drone attacks in recent months, targeting both civilians and security personnel. This has raised concerns about how the terrorists gain access to the equipment. According to Onoja, the military is collaborating with relevant agencies to trace the sources of…

A Cameroonian legislator, Manghe Romeo Etta, has dragged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before a Cross River State High Court, alleging unlawful arrest, detention and violation of his fundamental rights. The youth senator representing Manyu Division in Cameroon’s National Assembly, is seeking N200 million in damages over what he described as his ordeal in Ikom, Cross River State. According to court filings, the lawmaker said his troubles began after he purchased a BMW X1 from a car dealer in Ikom and duly completed documentation, including registration and transfer of ownership. Despite presenting the vehicle particulars, Etta alleged that the police…

The draw for the Champions League last 16 and knockout play-offs has been completed. One of the most interesting fixtures, will see Benfica play Real Madrid. The two teams clashed on the last day of the league phase with Jose Mourinho’s men winning 4-2 in Portugal. That result saw Benfica sneak into the play-offs and denied Madrid an automatic spot. Clubs have been paired together based on where they finished at the end of the league phase to form seeded and unseeded pairs. The teams that finished ninth to 16th were in the seeded pairs, while 17th to 24th were…

Amnesty International Nigeria has revealed that no fewer than 23 people have been killed in different parts of the country as a result of mob violence, urging the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to curb what it described as a growing breakdown of law and order. The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Mr. Isah Sunusi, disclosed this in Kano while unveiling a public awareness initiative under the organisation’s nationwide campaign against mob violence. Sunusi noted that Amnesty International has tracked at least 155 cases of mob violence across Nigeria over the past decade, many of which…

The Presidency has criticised former Anambra State governor and prominent figure of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Peter Obi, accusing him of political inconsistency and what it described as desperation for power. The criticism was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X. Onanuga was reacting to a viral video in which Obi appeared to associate himself with political figures he had previously criticised. According to Onanuga, Obi has made a sharp reversal by now referring to politicians he once termed the “structure of criminality” as leaders. He…

Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have urged relevant authorities to take immediate action to secure the release of a prospective corps member, Miss Lateefah Binuyo, who was abducted in Kogi State on January 22. Binuyo, a graduate of Mass Communication from Kwara State Polytechnic, was reportedly travelling to Taraba State for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation programme when she was kidnapped. She is said to be the only child of her mother. The call for urgent intervention followed a motion of urgent public importance raised during Thursday’s plenary by the Chairman of the House Committee…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed fatigue for his team’s performance in the 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors. The Bauchi Elephants rallied from a goal down through Taheer Abubakar to earn a share of the spoils at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. Chukwuemeka Obioma opened the scoring for Abia Warriors. Maikaba commended his players for their determination in securing a point in the game. “Fatigue really affected us in the game because of our travel arrangements to Umuahia,” Maikaba stated in a post-match interview. “The result really impressed me because the boys showed determination despite our challenges.”…

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to urgently investigate the alleged extrajudicial killing of two men by one of its personnel, Ajayi Abayomi, describing the incident as a grave violation of human rights. In a statement shared on its official Facebook account, Amnesty International said the incident occurred on January 19, 2026, in the Karmajiji community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the organisation, the first victim, Musa Adamu, died a few hours after the incident, while the second victim, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, died on Wednesday, January 28 at the Federal Medical…