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Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has charged the newly appointed officials into his government to deliver tangible results, uphold integrity, commitment, and responsibility in the discharge of their duties. The governor who gave the charge during the weekend while inaugurating them, said the boards, bodies, and commissions entrusted to the appointees were not created for ceremonial purposes but to serve as instruments of meaningful change capable of improving the lives of citizens across the state. He stressed that development commissions must actively contribute to peacebuilding, food security, and economic growth in all sectors. The governor urged the appointees to…

​Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria over their victory on Egypt to secure third place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi expressed satisfaction at the Eagles’ performance throughout the tournament. He urged them to return home as victors that they are, stressing that they fought with character and represented Nigeria with honour. “Thank you for representing the Nigerian people. You fought with character, represented Nigeria with honour, and reminded us that progress is built through perseverance. “The nation…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has reacted to his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Pharaohs lost the third-place encounter 4-2 on penalties, finishing the tournament empty-handed. The North Africans battled hard in the game but failed to seriously test Stanley Nwabali. Egypt were, however, resolute at the back, stifling the Super Eagles’ attack for the majority of the game. Captain Mohamed Salah and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush missed in the shootout. Hassan praised his players for their effort in the game. “I am very satisfied with my team’s performance and proud of…

A 37-year-old man, whose identity is yet to be known, has been rescued from a well in Saki, Oyo State. The man was rescued alive from the well in the Oke-Sebe area of Saki. The incident occurred on Saturday morning. It was learnt that the man was given proper medical attention immediately after he was rescued by men of the Oyo State Fire Service. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident. He added that the man was rescued alive by his men. “Upon arrival at 9:29 a.m., the officers quickly swung into action…

A former All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Osun State, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has thrown his weight behind the party’s campaign strategy ahead of the 2026 general election cycle. Ogunbiyi spoke on Saturday in Osogbo during a meeting with leaders and members of his political organisation drawn from the 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office. The gathering was convened to review developments from the APC governorship primary election conducted in December 2025 and to outline next steps for party mobilisation. At the meeting, Ogunbiyi instructed his campaign coordinators and supporters across federal constituencies and local government…

Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has finally secured the release of TikToker, Eedie Bliss, from detention. Eedie Bliss regained her freedom on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after Mercy Johnson dropped all charges against her following public outcry on social media platforms. The development came hours after popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, dragged the actress and accused her of oppression, noting that defamation is a civil case. Joining other Nigerians in seeking her release from police detention, VeryDarkMan issued an ultimatum to the actress. A few hours later, VeryDarkMan announced the TikTok creator’s release. He wrote on his Instagram page: “@MercyJohnsonOkojie,…

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place game of the Africa Cup of Nations. On behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, hailed the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. “Your performance throughout the tournament was a source of pride and joy for our nation,” he said. “You have upheld Nigeria’s rich football tradition with heart, skill, and resilience. From the group stages to the…

The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Federal Government and the World Bank on women’s economic empowerment. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Theresa Ikwue, during a visit by officials of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) Project to her office. She described the visit as timely and strategic, noting that the project aligns closely with Gov. Alia’s development agenda, which places strong emphasis on human capital development, grassroots economic empowerment, and inclusive growth. Hon. Ikwue expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Women…

Super Eagles head head coach, Éric Chelle has benched some of his key stars for tonight’s third place encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali retained his position in goal. Igoh Ogbu comes in for suspended Calvin Bassey in defence, while Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi retain their position in defence. Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Samuel Chukwueze will line-up in midfield. Paul Onuachu will lead the attack, and will be supported by Adams Akor and Moses Simon. The game will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time

The Chairman of Bende LGA of Abia State,  Uwabunkonye Bassey, has alleged that some unnamed politicians are planning to obtain sensitive details from villagers,  including the National Identification Number, NIN, and voters card numbers, during a political party e-registration exercise. Bassey made the claim in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chimezie Princewell Okezie, on Saturday. He said information he received revealed that the plot will be executed during town hall meetings where sensitive personal details would be copied or photographed. Parts of the statement read, “The Executive Chairman wishes to make it clear that no individual…