Court sentences man to death for robbing Adamawa residents
A High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has convicted and sentenced a 39-year-old man, Gambo Goni, to death for armed robbery. Justice Kaynson S. Lawanson found Goni guilty on two counts of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, sentencing him accordingly. He was, however, discharged on three other counts. The conviction followed Goni’s arraignment over an armed robbery incident that occurred on...
PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts Olubadan at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a meeting with Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was confirmed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday 23/01/2026,” Onanuga wrote on X. He, however, failed to disclose the details...
Security guard arraigned over theft of N2m generator in Lagos
A 26-year-old security guard, Muhammed Usman, was on Friday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged theft of two generators valued at N2 million. Usman, whose address was not disclosed, is facing a three-count charge of negligence, stealing and felony. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the court...
Wizkid, Asake drop joint EP ‘Real Vol. 1’
Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake have officially released their much-anticipated joint EP titled Real Vol. 1, a four-track project featuring Turbulence, Jogodo, Iskolodo and Alaye. The duo announced the release on Instagram, sharing a promotional video accompanied by the caption, “Real EP Vol. 1 ti jade bayi,” signalling the project’s arrival to fans. The EP builds on the success of its...
Kano 2027: Gov Yusuf, 29 lawmakers, 44 LG chairmen dump NNPP
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State. The governor is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his decision in a letter to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi...
Makinde dismisses defection speculation after meeting Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has ruled out any plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains comfortable in the opposition party despite recent high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made this known on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. “No, I’m comfortable in...
Kurmin Wali attack: Survivors recount ordeal, praise Uba Sani for support
Victims who escaped last Sunday’s abduction in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for personally visiting the community to commiserate with residents and assess the situation. Speaking on Friday, some of the survivors recounted their experiences during the attack and expressed confidence in the governor’s leadership, praising his prompt response, provision...
‘Your humility, focus rare’: Otedola visits Abdulsamad Rabiu at BUA office in Dubai
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has commended the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, following a visit to the company’s office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Otedola, who is the Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, disclosed the visit via a post shared on his X account on Friday, January 23, 2026, describing Rabiu as humble and highly focused. “Today was...
Court sends 25-year-old man to prison for stealing N10,000 yam
The Chief Magistrates Court sitting in the Okitipupa area of Ondo State on Friday remanded a 25-year-old man, Ayo Ajibade, in Okitipupa Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing four tubers of yam valued at N10,000. The Chief Magistrate, Mayowa Olanipekun, remanded Ajibade until January 29, 2026, pending the determination of his judgement, after pleading guilty to a two-count charge bordering on...
Chevron completes Awodi‑07 oil well in Niger Delta
Chevron Nigeria has announced the successful completion of the Awodi‑07 appraisal and exploration well in the offshore area within the Niger Delta region. The Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Region, Olusoga Oduselu, announced this via a statement issued on Friday, January 23, 2026. Oduselu said the well spud on November 30 reached a total depth of 12,420 ft MD...
