28-year-old man arrested for raping 8-year-old daughter
The operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have apprehended a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping his 8-year-old daughter in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Habib disclosed that the incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Alkaleri. Habib said the...
Minister suspends aide over permutations on Niger State gov bid
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over a publication speculating on the 2027 Niger State governorship election. The minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, announced this via a statement issued on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Ibrahim stated that Enagi published an article titled ‘Malagi 2027’, which discussed possible political...
Chimamanda loses one of her twin sons
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have tragically lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The baby passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. The loss has been met with condolences from fans and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond, as the literary community mourns with the family.
Rivers Assembly moves to impeach Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During a plenary session broadcast live on Channels Television on Thursday, Speaker Martins Amaewhule presided over the reading of the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Governor Fubara. The notice, signed by 26 members of the House, claims that Fubara...
Amala, moi moi, abeg, biko, nyash, mammy market enter Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, highlighting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture, and cuisine. Released online on Wednesday, the December 2025 update introduced over 500 new words, phrases, and senses, including internet slang such as “DM,” “brainfart,” and “chug.” More than 1,000 existing entries were also revised, with editors...
Babcock University releases new dresscode for students, bans dreadlocks, sportswear
The management of Babcock University has released a revised dress and grooming policy, imposing tougher standards on students’ appearance across all campuses. The new directive, contained in a statement signed by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, declares all hair passes invalid, describing them as unauthorised documents with no legal standing within the institution. The university management said no...
TikToker Jarvis opens up about mother’s illness, fear of social media backlash
Popular Nigerian TikToker Amadou Elizabeth, widely known as Jarvis, has revealed her growing concern over her mother’s deteriorating health and the potential scrutiny from social media users. In an emotional video shared on Instagram by hushbobby_media on Wednesday, Jarvis expressed fear that critics might record her ailing mother and use the footage against her online. “So my mom is actually sick....
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn for power supply – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a total of $17.8 million, equivalent to over N25 billion, for electricity supplied under bilateral cross-border arrangements. According to NERC’s Third Quarter 2025 report, the three countries were invoiced $18.69 million by the Market Operator for electricity supplied during the quarter but paid only $7.125...
CAF to hold WAFCON 2026 final draw in Morocco January 15
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the final draw for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, January 15. CAF made the announcement in a statement published on its website on Wednesday, noting that the draw ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time (1:00 p.m. GMT). The...
EPL: Arsenal get title boost as Man City, Aston Villa drop points
Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced on Wednesday as the club’s closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points. Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for City as he put them in front against Brighton and Hove Albion from the penalty spot but Kaoru Mitoma equalised for the visitors on the hour with the game finishing 1-1. It...
