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2027: Peter Obi’s former running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition

7Jan

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Politics

2027: Peter Obi’s former running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition

The Labour Party’s Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has officially announced his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 elections. Baba-Ahmed declared this at a rally held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The declaration announcement is coming barely one week after Obi announced his departure from the Labour Party, LP, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking to party members and supporters, Baba-Ahmed said his aspiration was neither reactionary nor dependent on Obi’s political decisions, adding that his presidential ambition predates the 2023 election. “I have made myself available to contest for the office in 2027. I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes. “Can I please remin...

BREAKING : Five killed as gunmen attack National Park Service office in Oyo

7Jan

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Business

BREAKING : Five killed as gunmen attack National Park Service office in Oyo

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the National Park Service Office in Oloka, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The PUNCH investigation revealed that the attack occurred at about 9p.m. on Tuesday. Unconfirmed reports added that about five NPS personnel were killed during the attack. When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident to our correspondent. He said, “Yes, there was an attack by yet to be identified men against the men of the National Park. The Commissioner of Police and other service chiefs are currently on their way to the location. “Meanwhile, the CP Femi Haruna has deployed tactical teams, Mobile Police Force officers of the NPF and EOD to the affected area to prevent furt...

7Jan

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NEWS

Yobe schedules local government elections for June 6

‎The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled Saturday, June 6, 2026, for elections across the 17 local government areas of the state.‎‎The announcement was made on Wednesday in Damaturu by Permanent Member I of YBSIEC, Mohammed Nguru, during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by security chiefs, political party leaders under the Inter-Party Advisory Council, and members of the media.‎‎Nguru said the timetable has Governor Mai Mala Buni’s approval and highlighted that the exercise aims to strengthen democratic governance at the grassroots.‎‎“This stakeholders’ meeting is critical to the success of the forthcoming elections. We have brought together security agencies, political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council, and the media because the conduct of a credible ele...

Manchester City set to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m

7Jan

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Sports

Manchester City set to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m

Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo for £65 million, with the player expected to undergo a medical ahead of the move. According to the BBC, the Premier League champions have agreed to trigger Semenyo’s £65m release clause, which must be activated by January 10. The deal is expected to be finalised before Saturday. Semenyo is scheduled to have his medical after Bournemouth’s Premier League clash against Tottenham on Wednesday evening. Despite interest from several top clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, City are the only side to have made formal contact with Bournemouth and progressed talks to an advanced stage. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola hinted that the winger’s time at the club may ...

Court throws out lawsuit filed by Diddy’s baby mama against ex-friend and singer Mary J. Blige

7Jan

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Entertainment

Court throws out lawsuit filed by Diddy’s baby mama against ex-friend and singer Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige has scored a legal win after a New York court dismissed the lawsuit filed against her by longtime associate Misa Hylton. Court documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop show that Blige and her legal team were granted a motion to dismiss the case Hylton filed in July 2025. The dismissal was issued “without prejudice,” meaning Hylton still has the option of pursuing sanctions or refiling the case. However, the development appears to signal the end of the dispute. Sources note that after Blige described the lawsuit as “frivolous,” Hylton took no further action, suggesting the matter may not resurface. In its ruling, the court criticised Hylton’s approach, noting that she filed a lawsuit containing “inflammatory claims” but failed to follow through when challenged. The judge als...

Iran’s Army Chief pledges to respond to threats from Trump and Netanyahu

7Jan

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NEWS

Iran’s Army Chief pledges to respond to threats from Trump and Netanyahu

Iran's military chief, Gen. Amir Hatami has warned that Iran will not remain passive in the face of external threats, following vocal support for anti-government protests by the United States and Israel. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the escalation of hostile rhetoric against the Iranian nation a threat and will not tolerate its continuation without responding,” Hatami said, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. He added that “if the enemy makes a mistake,” Iran’s response would be “more robust” than during last June’s 12-day conflict with Israel. The warning comes amid growing unrest sparked by economic hardship, soaring prices and the collapse of the rial. On December 28, merchants in Tehran staged protests over inflation, triggering similar demonstrations in several ...

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses

7Jan

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Sports

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have earned a total of $80,000 in goal bonuses for their impressive scoring form at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had pledged a $5,000 reward for each goal scored during the group stage. Nigeria currently leads the tournament’s scoring chart with 12 goals. The team received $40,000 for the eight goals netted across their three group matches against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. They added another $40,000 after scoring four goals in their Round of 16 victory over Mozambique’s Mambas. Nigeria will face Algeria in a quarter-final clash at the Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday.

Warner Bros. Discovery board opts for Netflix, turns down Paramount’s revised takeover offer

7Jan

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Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery board opts for Netflix, turns down Paramount’s revised takeover offer

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has once again rejected Paramount’s revised takeover bid, reaffirming its preference for an existing deal with Netflix and warning shareholders that Paramount’s proposal remains “too risky.” In a letter to shareholders on Wednesday, January 7, the WBD board described Paramount’s latest offer as “inadequate” and fraught with uncertainty, despite claims by Paramount that it had addressed key concerns raised by Warner Bros. executives. According to the board, Paramount’s bid closely resembles a leveraged buyout, relying heavily on borrowed funds to complete the transaction. Paramount, which is significantly smaller than WBD, would need to take on more than $50 billion in additional debt through multiple financing arrangements to acquire th...

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey on suspension alert

7Jan

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Sports

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey on suspension alert

Super Eagles captains, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey are on suspension alert ahead of the team’s quarter-final clash with Algeria, DAILY POST reports Ndidi, Onyeka, and Bassey were booked in Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique. Should any of the trio be cautioned against Algeria, and the Super Eagles beat the Desert Foxes, they will be suspended for the semi-final. Morocco or Cameroon awaits the winner of Nigeria versus Algeria clash in the last four. The encounter between Nigeria and Algeria will hold at the Marrakech Stadium on Saturday. It will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time. https://www.youtube.com/@officialsnowtv1

US singer T-Pain surprises his family with a new private jet he just purchased (Video)

7Jan

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Entertainment

US singer T-Pain surprises his family with a new private jet he just purchased (Video)

American singer T-Pain recently surprised his family with a private jet he just purchased. The moment was shared on his official Instagram page, where clip showed the Grammy-winning artist revealing the new aircraft to family members, who reacted with shock and joy. Reports suggest the purchase follows a lucrative catalog sale, which provided him with significant financial gains. In a previous interview, T Pain mentioned that the amount he received from selling his music catalog was enough that it “would have taken 100 years to make that money” through regular earnings.