Seun Kuti, Mr P reconcile after 2023 election dispute
Nigerian musicians Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P-Square duo, have put an end to their feud that stemmed from the 2023 general elections. The disagreement began during the election season when the two artistes clashed over their opposing views on the presidential ambition of Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. At the height of...
Bayelsa police officers arrested for assaulting tricycle rider
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested police officers involved in the assault on a tricycle rider in the state. This follows a viral video making the rounds on social media platforms, showing police officers assaulting a tricycle driver in Bayelsa State. The Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 17,...
From skyscrapers to shattered dreams: How UAE journey ended in heartbreak at home
A Ugandan migrant worker who spent more than a decade working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly battling severe emotional and health challenges after returning home to discover that his family and investments were gone. The man, identified as Zirayo Okole, reportedly left Uganda several years ago in search of better economic opportunities, leaving behind his wife and...
CAN honours late Imam who saved 262 Christians during 2018 attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, describing him as a symbol of courage and humanity for saving 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2018. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association said the cleric’s selfless actions at a time of great...
Police arrest 12 suspects, rescue seven kidnap victims in Nasarawa The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects and rescued seven kidnap victims in a series...
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects and rescued seven kidnap victims in a series of security operations carried out across the state from January 1, 2026, to date. Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Lafia, where he highlighted the command’s achievements within the period. According to...
Geregu Power board proposes N9 dividend for shareholders
Geregu Power Plc has announced plans to pay a dividend of N9 per ordinary share, following the approval of its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company disclosed in a statement issued by its Company Secretary, Gbeminiyi Shoda, on Friday, January 16, 2026. Shoda noted that the dividend recommendation was made at a board meeting held...
Qatar Airways flight makes emergency landing in Lagos
No fewer than 248 passengers narrowly escaped a potential disaster on Friday night when a Qatar Airways aircraft developed a technical fault mid-flight and was forced to make an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that the fully loaded plane, carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members, encountered the problem...
Lagos arrests 281 street Urchins
The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, locally known as Omotaku, in a series of operations aimed at restoring public safety and order across the state. In a statement on Saturday via X, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed that the suspects “have since been arraigned in court.” The week-long enforcement exercise, conducted by...
NCAT faces possible shutdown as aviation unions demand staff conditions review
Four unions representing aviation workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, over the failure to review staff conditions of service. In a joint statement, the unions warned that if the management does not complete the review within the given timeframe, they would be compelled to direct their...
3 bandits arrested over Oyo National Park killing
Three suspected bandits have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the killing of five forest guards at the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka Village on January 5, 2026. The Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Security, Fatai Owoseni, disclosed this while briefing Governor Seyi Makinde who paid an assessment visit to the Old Oyo National Park office,...
