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Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Sunday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is unwell and managing his health. Sowore also claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is “practically dying.” He made the revelation while explaining the reason for Tinubu’s abrupt trip abroad. Tinubu, who was in Lagos State for the Christmas and New Year holiday, left Nigeria for Europe today. A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the president is also scheduled for an official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Onanuga added that the president will participate in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles observed Sunday as a rest day following Saturday’s hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, DAILY POST reports. The players who took part in the encounter against Tunisia engaged in a recovery session at the gym. Éric Chelle’s side will return to training on Monday as they shift focus to their final group game against the Cranes of Uganda. The match will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday. The three-time champions need a point from the game to secure their position at the top of Group C, which will ensure they…

Nollywood filmmaker and former Managing Director of Daar Communications, Don Pedro Obaseki, has recounted his traumatic experience following his alleged abduction and assault on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State. DAILY POST reported that youths suspected to be thugs reportedly assaulted Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki. Explaining the encounter in detail, Obaseki said: “Today at about 11–11:30, while playing football with my football mates at UBA Primary School in Benin, the place was attacked by assailants. “I was physically abducted, basically kidnapped. Some of them were holding guns and…

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has praised his players for their display in the 1–0 victory over Bayelsa United. Sadiq Mohammed’s lone strike proved sufficient for El-Kanemi Warriors to secure the maximum points in Yenagoa. Dogo said the victory was a reward for the players’ hard work. “Alhamdulillah, after our game against Enyimba FC, we went back to the drawing board to assess our mistakes and make necessary adjustments,” Dogo stated after the game. “The boys responded positively throughout the week, putting in a lot of work during training sessions. “Special appreciation goes to our wonderful fans for their…

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a strong hint that he could make a shock return to Europe. Ronaldo remains in fine form for the Saudi Pro League outfit. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored twice in the 3–0 win over Al Akhdoud, taking his career tally to 956 as he continues to chase an unprecedented century. Ronaldo had two spells at Manchester United while playing in Europe and also featured for Juventus, Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid. “It doesn’t matter if I play in the Middle East or Europe; I want to keep winning titles and reach the milestone…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has taken a swipe at the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Speaking to his supporters in Rivers State on Sunday, the former governor lamented that it is only in Nigeria that a contractor would be awarded a $1 million contract and his or her profit would equal the entire contract sum. He vowed to address claims made by Gov. Makinde against him in an interview on Monday. “You see, it’s only in Nigeria that someone will get a $1 million contract, and his profit will be the same $1 million;…

The ‎Edo State Police Command has arrested one Amadin William for allegedly killing his Europe-based childhood friend identified as Eghosa Osarietinomwan. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Benin-City. Ikoedem also confirmed that two other persons were arrested following a reprisal attack by angry youths that greeted the killing. The angry youths in the community were reported to have set the suspect’s house ablaze. The police spokesperson said the murder suspect has been taken into custody. “The deceased sustained deep machete cuts on the neck after…

Zamfara State Police Command says it has, in a combined operation with other security agencies, repelled attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by armed bandits who planned a mass abduction in the early hours of Sunday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Sunday. “Acting on timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Community Protection Guards, and Vigilante Groups swiftly engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat with suspected gunshot injuries. No casualties or abductions were recorded. “However, Security has since been reinforced in Maru and the surrounding areas,” the…

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has clarified that it has not yet received a response from FIFA regarding its challenge to the eligibility of certain players from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who participated in the 2026 World Cup African play-off against the Super Eagles some weeks ago. NFF, however, categorically stated that the situation is still under consideration. This statement comes in response to media claims that FIFA had dismissed Nigeria’s appeal following the Super Eagles’ defeat to DR Congo in the play-off final. Speaking on the development, NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed that no official updates have…

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose to $45.24 billion on December 23, 2025, up from $42.17 billion, which was recorded in the same period last month. This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s external reserves data released on its website. The data showed that Africa’s most populous country’s foreign reserves grew by 7.28 percent, or $3.1 billion, on a month-on-month basis. However, the figure is lower than the peak of $45.47 billion recorded on December 12, 2025, before falling to $45.32 billion on December 15. DAILY POST reports that the apex bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, speaking on December 4th with the Senate…