ICPC to arraign Ozekhome Monday over alleged UK property fraud
The Federal Government is set to arraign a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, January 26, over alleged fraud linked to a property in London, United Kingdom. According to a hearing notice sighted on Wednesday, the case will be heard in Courtroom 4, with the Federal Republic of...
Man City players refund fans after Bodo defeat
Manchester City’s players will refund fans who travelled to Norway for the club’s shock 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night. City followed up their 2-0 derby defeat at Manchester United with another poor performance as they fell 3-0 down before Rayan Cherki pulled a goal back on the hour, only for any faint hope of a comeback...
FG moves to fast-track trial of 5,000 terror suspects
About 5,000 individuals suspected of terrorism-related offences are currently in pre-trial detention across Nigeria, creating a major backlog of cases, according to the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC). The NCTC said its legal team, working with the Defence Headquarters and the Federal Ministry of Justice, is reviewing case files to accelerate prosecutions or drop charges lacking...
DNA tests prove Davido not father of girl — Adeleke
Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star Davido, has disclosed that multiple DNA tests confirmed his son is not the father of a girl, Aanu, who has been at the centre of a long-running paternity dispute. Speaking to journalists at his Lagos residence on Wednesday, Adeleke said DNA tests conducted at different hospitals in Lagos showed a zero per cent...
Uba Sani labels Rijana hub of insecurity
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has described Rijana settlement along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway in Kachia Local Government Area as the epicentre of insecurity and banditry in Nigeria. Governor Sani recalled that his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, had proposed relocating the Rijana community during his administration, citing allegations that the area harboured criminal elements. The governor made the remarks during a visit to...
Kano 7: Gov Yusuf vows death penalty for Chiranci killers
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to sign the death warrant of anyone convicted over the killing of a woman and her six children in the Chiranci Dorayi area of Kano State. He also directed the state Attorney General to fast-track the prosecution of suspects already arrested in connection with the crime. In a statement issued on Wednesday...
Uba Sani pledges action to secure release of Kurmin Wali abductees
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has assured that his administration, in partnership with security agencies, is committed to ensuring the safe return of all individuals abducted from Kurmin Wali village on Sunday. The Governor made the pledge on Wednesday while leading a delegation of senior government officials and security chiefs to console the affected community. He emphasized that the government will...
Nevana Productions unveils cast of romantic musical play ‘The Bride’
Nevana Productions has officially announced the cast of its upcoming romantic musical play, The Bride, a captivating stage production set to thrill audiences this Valentine season. Written and directed by Austine Onuoha, The Bride is a deeply emotional musical that explores themes of love, longing, resilience and the weight of commitment. The story centres on a bride whose groom mysteriously...
LP vows to appeal judgement affirming Nenadi as leader
The Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has vowed to appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which recognised the Caretaker Committee headed by Nenadi Usman. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Ifoh stated that Justice Peter Lifu, in his judgement, misinterpreted the...
Trump in Davos: US won’t use force to acquire Greenland
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Trump said no other country can secure the Danish territory. He said: “People thought I would use force, but I don't have to use force. “I don't want to...
