Makinde: How bandits attacked National Park office in Oyo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described as unfortunate the attack by bandits at the Old Oyo National Park Office, Oloka Oriire Local Government Area of the state, which resulted in the death of five forest guards. In a statement issued via his X account, Makinde said the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, was devastating, and...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ bonus dispute sparks reactions ahead of Algeria clash
Tensions have emerged around the Nigerian national team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid match bonuses, with reports suggesting players and coaching staff threatened to boycott training and travel if payments were not settled. BBC Sport writer Olúwashínà Okeleji reported on X on Wednesday that the Super Eagles have yet to receive win bonuses for four...
EFCC alleges plot to launch smear campaign against commission, chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has uncovered plans by some politicians to sponsor smear campaigns aimed at discrediting the agency and its chairman, Ola Olukoyede. In a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission alleged that certain politicians have enlisted media figures, activists, academics and fugitives abroad to circulate false claims of political bias against...
Two arrested for attempted drug smuggling to inmates in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has arrested two men for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex in Kano. The suspects — 25-year-old Usman Khalid and 24-year-old Bello Musa Ahmed, both residents of the Tsamiya (Brigade) area — were apprehended by correctional officers attached to the Medium Security Custodial...
2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed joins presidential race, distances bid from Obi’s exit
Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming his long-standing ambition to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, barely a week after the LP’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing party officials and...
OAUTHC resident doctors join nationwide strike
Resident doctors at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) have announced they will join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over unpaid salaries and poor working conditions. In a statement signed by the chapter’s President, Dr. Jesunbo Martins, and Secretary, Dr. Toyyeb Oladipo, the Association said the decision followed an emergency general...
Pastor Chris Okafor surrenders to police over ongoing investigation
Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command following allegations of rape and other offences linked to public disturbance. Police authorities confirmed that the case has been transferred to the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi, for further investigation. Okafor had...
Again, Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s $108.4m bid, backs Netflix deal
Warner Bros Discovery's board has unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's latest attempt to acquire the studio. Warner Bros said Paramount’s revised $108.4 billion hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. In a letter to shareholders on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the company's board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amount of debt financing" that heightens...
FULL LIST: Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties belonging to Malami
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte motion moved by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)...
Video: Son-mother feud over household finances divides Nigerians online
A video showing a heated argument between a mother and her son has gone viral on social media, drawing strong reactions from Nigerians. The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 7, by user @dammiedammie35, captures the son confronting his mother over her lack of financial contribution to the household, particularly regarding school fees. In the video, the son...
