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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described as a national shame the terrorists’ attack on Niger community that claimed the lives of 30 people and several others abducted. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi said it is time to end this cycle of violence and insecurity in the country. According to him, what Nigerians urgently need is an all-hands-on-deck approach; a coordinated, capable, and decisive effort to end the menace of insecurity that has become a daily occurrence. “It is deeply worrisome and unacceptable that, as we usher in a new year, the…

Cameroon became the fourth team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions held on following a late fight back to beat South Africa 2-1 in Rabat on Sunday night. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute of the match. Two minutes after the restart, Christian Kofane doubled Cameroon’s advantage, as they seemed to be strolling to victory. But Evidence Makgopa’s controlled finished in the 88th minute for Bafana Bafana provided a tense ending. Cameroon now joins countries like Morocco, Mali and Senegal in the last eight of the tournament.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has said the new tax laws, which began January 1, 2026, may not succeed because they are unfolding under unusually delicate circumstances. CPPE Executive Chief Officer, Muda Yusuf disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This comes as DAILY POST reports that new tax laws kicked off despite calls for their suspension. Commenting, CPPE stressed that the ultimate success or failure of Nigeria’s tax reform will depend far less on its legislative provisions and far more on how it is implemented. The economic think tank said with 2026 shaping up as a…

The death toll from the invasion of Venezuela by the US forces has hit 80. According to New York Times, a senior Venezuelan official said the casualties include civilians and members of security forces. The official reiterated that the number could rise further. Recall that explosions had rocked Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, early Saturday. After a few hours, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that his country had successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Speaking at a press conference following the attack, Trump said the US will take over the affairs of Venezuela until a…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has formally rejected any support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The party has also inaugurated its zonal and state congress and appeal committees nationwide. The party urged its members to remain united and committed to building what it described as a credible and formidable opposition platform. The inauguration, which took place on Sunday in Abuja, was led by Gombe who said the move was aimed at strengthening the party’s internal democratic structures. Speaking at the event, he said the committees were established to oversee the planning and conduct…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have killed at least five terrorists along the Sojiri axis of Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the development followed a gun battle between the troops and terrorists on Sunday morning. He said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). “During the encounter, five terrorists were neutralised without any casualty to own troops, underscoring the professionalism, precision, and combat effectiveness of the security forces,” he said. The statement added that…

The Adamawa State Police Command on Sunday said its operatives have arrested two persons over the alleged killing of three women in renewed communal violence in communities around Lamurde Local Government Area. “The Adamawa State Police Command has swiftly responded to the renewed Lamurde tribal conflict between the natives of Bachama and Chobo, leading to the killing of three women and the apprehension of two suspects,” the command said in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje. The three women were reportedly attacked and killed on Saturday, January 3, 2026, by some Bachama natives on their farm…

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that Arthur Okonkwo is now eligible to represent the Super Eagles. This follows the 24-year-old’s nationality switch. Okonkwo was born to Nigerian parents in the UK and has represented England at the U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 levels. However, the former Arsenal stopper wants to represent the African country at the senior level. “The NFF is always excited to have another good player committing to Nigeria and providing an option in a particular position,” NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, told ESPN. Okonkwo will now compete with current number one Stanley Nwabali, Maduka…

Communities in Agwarra and Borgu local government areas of Niger state have been attacked by terrorists, killing about 42 persons and abducting unconfirmed number of persons including children. The terrorists according to a source have been attacking villages in Agwarra for the last one week without any opposition, adding that last week, they came angrily and attacked communities at freewill and because there is no security presence in the area. According to the source, “They killed 37 people in Kasuwa Daji near Papiri,  another 5 in Kaima village and abducted many people including children and some of the children are…

Former Presidential Media Adviser Umar Sani has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately destabilising the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Sani made it clear that PDP leaders want the ex-Rivers governor to leave the party. Speaking in an interview in ARISE News on Saturday, Sani elaborated on the growing rift between Wike and several PDP governors, the leadership tussle, and its implications for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Sani, the internal crisis in the PDP stems from resistance to Wike’s influence rather than personal animosity among its leaders. Addressing Wike…