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  • Imo northern Muslims urged to sustain peace, harmony with host communities

    Imo northern Muslims urged to sustain peace, harmony with host communities

    AS Muslim faithful across the world marked (Sallah) celebration, THE Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Northern Affairs, Hon. Suleiman Ibrahim Suleiman, has advised Northern Muslims living in the South East state to maintain absolute peace with their host communities. Suleiman gave the advice while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on the celebration […]

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  • Israel advances AI partnership with Nigeria

    Israel advances AI partnership with Nigeria

    Israel has advanced its artificial intelligence partnership with Nigeria as a new generation of Nigerian startups emerged from an AI-focused entrepreneurship bootcamp, showcasing innovative solutions in education, healthcare, agriculture and business management. The programme, which brought together Nigerian entrepreneurs and Israeli technology experts, highlighted growing cooperation between both countries in artificial intelligence while equipping participants […]

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  • Why I didn’t celebrate goal against Nigeria – Poland star, Wiśniewski

    Why I didn’t celebrate goal against Nigeria – Poland star, Wiśniewski

    Poland central defender Przemysław Wiśniewski has clarified the reason behind his subdued celebration after scoring a late equaliser in Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Warsaw.

    The defender stated that the moment unfolded too rapidly for a premeditated celebration also citing tiredness.

    Wiśniewski executed a long-range shot in the final minutes, successfully beating Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to equalize after Paul Onuachu’s penalty, thus securing a draw in a closely fought international friendly.

    This goal represented his first for the national team since his debut against the Netherlands in September 2025 during a FIFA World Cup qualifier.

    In his post-match comments, the defender acknowledged that his understated celebration stemmed from both fatigue and surprise at the execution of the shot.

    “I didn’t have a planned celebration because I don’t score often,” he told reporters through Przegladsportowy. “I just struck it, and it went in – pure instinct.”

    The 27-year-old further mentioned that the physical exertion during the closing moments also affected his response.

    “I was fatigued in the 90th minute, so I wasn’t inclined to run around; I merely raised my hands. I’m pleased to have scored such a first goal.”

    Wiśniewski also conveyed his uncertainty about being able to replicate such an achievement in the future, indicating that he does not frequently practice similar shots during training.

    “I don’t know if I’ll be able to repeat it soon. I don’t score shots like that in training,” he remarked.

    The Super Eagles will be looking to deliver a stronger performance as they prepare to face Portugal in their upcoming international friendly.

    Why I didn’t celebrate goal against Nigeria – Poland star, Wiśniewski

  • Gov Inuwa hails Tinubu’s Renewed Hope infrastructural drive

    Gov Inuwa hails Tinubu’s Renewed Hope infrastructural drive

    Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Thursday, hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for using the Renewed Hope initiatives to

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  • Peller engaged Jarvis, hints at wedding amid pregnancy rumours [VIDEO]

    Peller engaged Jarvis, hints at wedding amid pregnancy rumours [VIDEO]

    Popular Nigerian streamer, Peller, has engaged his lover, Jarvis, amid pregnancy rumours.

    The engagement took place in Ghana on Wednesday night.

    Sharing a video of the marriage proposal on Instagram on Thursday, Peller hinted at plans for their wedding.

    He wrote: “Forever starts now. She said YES, my safe place, and my greatest blessing. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and making memories together. Now excuse us… we have a wedding to plan.”

    DAILY POST reports that this comes a few weeks after Peller hinted that, “My baby with Jarvis is coming soon.”

    A video of Jarvis undergoing an ultrasound scan surfaced on social media last month.

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    Peller engaged Jarvis, hints at wedding amid pregnancy rumours [VIDEO]

  • World Cup 2026: Kaka names winner, best player, coach of tournament, others

    World Cup 2026: Kaka names winner, best player, coach of tournament, others

    Brazil legend Kaka has made several predictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.

    The World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

    However, in an interview with The Athletic, Kaka predicted the best player, best coach, and the winners, among others, of the 2026 edition of the World Cup.

    The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star backed Spain winger Lamine Yamal to be the best player of the tournament.

    “The best player in the World Cup tournament this year will be Lamine Yamal,” Kaka said.

    “The best coach of the 2026 World Cup will be Carlo Ancelotti.

    “The US national football team will reach the semi-final.

    “For me, Brazil will win the 2026 World Cup,” he said.

    World Cup 2026: Kaka names winner, best player, coach of tournament, others

  • TikToker Peller proposes to Javis in Ghana

    TikToker Peller proposes to Javis in Ghana

    Popular Nigerian TikToker and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has proposed to fellow content creator…

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  • Lagos police foil alleged cult initiation, arrest four suspects

    Lagos police foil alleged cult initiation, arrest four suspects

    The Lagos State Police Command have foiled an alleged cult initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos and arrested four suspected cultists during a covert midnight operation that also led to the recovery of firearms, live ammunition and other dangerous weapons.

    A statement issued by the command on thursday by the public relations officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said that the suspects were allegedly linked to cult-related violence and other criminal activities within Alimosho and surrounding communities.

    The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ganiu, 34; Oluwaleke Fagbula, 38; Emmanuel Silas, 41; and Nurudeen Abdullahi, 41.

    According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence about an alleged midnight cult initiation ceremony taking place in Egbeda.

    Acting on the information, police operatives launched a covert operation which led to the arrest of the suspects.

    During the raid, officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size pistol, one English Beretta pistol loaded with 10 live cartridges, and a jack knife.

    The command said further investigations revealed that one of the suspects is an alleged cult gang leader and a rusticated student of a university in Ogun State who was reportedly expelled in 2022 over cult-related activities.

    Police investigations also showed that the group had allegedly been involved in thuggery and terrorising residents of Egbeda and nearby areas for some time.

    “The suspects reportedly confessed to being active members of the Eiye Confraternity, a notorious secret cult group,” the statement said.

    The police added that the gang allegedly operated with motorcycles, using them to attack unsuspecting residents and disrupt gatherings at gunpoint.

    The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CPTijani Fatai, commended the operatives for what he described as their professionalism and swift response which led to the successful operation.

    He assured residents that the command remained committed to tackling cultism and other violent crimes across the state.

    The police boss also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information through the command’s emergency lines.

    Lagos police foil alleged cult initiation, arrest four suspects

  • VIDEO: G-60 lawmakers release CCTV evidence after Rep Agbese’s forgery allegation

    VIDEO: G-60 lawmakers release CCTV evidence after Rep Agbese’s forgery allegation

    The final word has yet to be spoken regarding the controversies surrounding the endorsement of Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere as the designated Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. The G-60 Minority Caucus has released video evidence showing Hon. Phillip Agbese, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, signing the endorsement […]

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  • Benue: Gov Alia unveils 2026 fertiliser distribution exercise, subsidises product by 51%

    Benue: Gov Alia unveils 2026 fertiliser distribution exercise, subsidises product by 51%

    Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation through strategic land aggregation and improved access to farm inputs, unveiling a 51 per cent subsidy on fertiliser for farmers across the state.

    The governor made the announcement on Thursday while officially flagging off the 2026 Fertiliser and Other Farm Inputs Sales and Distribution Exercise at the Benue Fertilizer Blending Plant, Industrial Layout, Makurdi.

    Alia disclosed that fertiliser would be sold to farmers at a subsidised rate of ₦28,000 per bag, with the state government absorbing 51 per cent of the cost to reduce production expenses and support smallholder farmers.

    He described the exercise as more than a seasonal intervention, saying it forms part of a broader agricultural policy aimed at boosting food security, expanding cultivated farmlands through land aggregation, and promoting rural economic development.

    According to the governor, Benue’s status as the nation’s food basket can only be sustained through deliberate investments in modern agricultural practices and farmer support programmes.

    He noted that his administration is expanding access to quality farm inputs, improved seedlings, herbicides and other support services required to increase productivity and commercialise agriculture on a larger scale.

    Governor Alia announced that the fertiliser and input distribution programme would cover all 23 local government areas of the state, adding that measures had been put in place to ensure transparency, equitable access and prevent diversion of the products.

    He further revealed that the government had increased the volume of fertiliser and related farm inputs to meet the growing farming population and support the expansion of farmland under the state’s land aggregation initiative.

    The governor said the administration’s agricultural agenda also includes the construction and rehabilitation of rural roads to facilitate the evacuation of farm produce, expansion of irrigation facilities for all-season farming, promotion of agro-processing and value addition, as well as capacity-building programmes for farmers, youths and women involved in agribusiness.

    Alia urged farmers to maximise the opportunities provided by the programme, while directing officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to ensure transparency, fairness and accountability in the distribution process.

    He warned against any form of diversion or malpractice, stressing that offenders would face appropriate sanctions.

    Earlier, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Benjamin Ashaver, declared that the era of substandard fertiliser distribution in Benue State was over.

    Ashaver said strict monitoring and enforcement mechanisms had been put in place to eliminate irregularities and ensure that only quality farm inputs reach genuine farmers across the state.

    Benue: Gov Alia unveils 2026 fertiliser distribution exercise, subsidises product by 51%