Police officers arrested for extorting N3.3m from couple in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command says it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in the state and has consequently detained them. The police officers attached to the Area H Command, Ogudu, Lagos State, were alleged to have extorted $2,000 (approximately N3.3 million) from a couple they wrongfully apprehended on December 18, 2025. It...
NRC ends yuletide fare discount
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially ended its 50 per cent fare reduction on passenger train services, which ran nationwide during the yuletide period. The discount concluded on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the NRC announced on Monday. The corporation said the festive fare initiative saw high passenger patronage across all operational corridors, including the standard gauge routes of Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna,...
Gombe bans scrap metal trade over security concerns
The Gombe State government has announced an immediate ban on scrap metal trading, locally known as Bola Jari, citing rising security threats and the alleged involvement of some operators in criminal activities. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya presided over the decision on Monday during an expanded State Security Council meeting at the Government House, Gombe. Briefing journalists, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner...
Lagos unveils ₦100m welfare package, housing support for military veterans
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a major support package for military veterans and members of the Nigerian Legion as part of activities leading up to the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The gesture, announced on Monday during a State Executive Council meeting and the launch of the Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal at Lagos House, Ikeja, includes a ₦100...
Anthony Joshua may retire from boxing after deadly car crash — Uncle
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retirement from professional boxing following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and team members. The 36-year-old former world heavyweight champion — who survived the crash — informed his family of his intentions privately after the fatal incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to his uncle,...
Pastor Chris Okafor shuns police invitation over alleged sex scandals
Pastor Chris Okafor, the Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, did not appear for a scheduled police interview concerning allegations of multiple rape and other serious offences, sources have confirmed. The Lagos State Police Command had summoned Okafor to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, instructing him to report by 10:00 a.m. on Monday to...
Naira appreciates against dollar at official market
The naira opened the week with further appreciation against the United States dollar at the official market, trading at N1,429.30 on Monday, January 5, 2026. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira gained N1.54. This represents a 0.1 per cent gain when compared to Friday, January 2, 2026, when it traded at N1,430.84 to a...
AFCON 2025: Lookman speaks after on-field outburst with Osimhen
Victor Osimhen showed visible frustration during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at Fes Sports Complex on Monday, raising concerns in the Super Eagles’ round-of-16 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash. Osimhen, who scored twice, reacted after Ademola Lookman missed a passing option, prompting momentary tension before the Galatasaray striker was substituted in the 70th minute. Speaking after the game, Lookman dismissed...
DJ Cuppy announces social media break, begins 21-day spiritual fast
Popular Nigerian DJ and musician, Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has announced a temporary break from social media as she begins the new year with a 21-day biblical fast. DJ Cuppy announced this via a Facebook post on Monday, January 5, 2026, stating that the decision marks a first for her and comes after a period of deep...
Dangote Refinery denies shutdown, maintains 50m litres daily PMS output
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, describing such claims as “false and misleading.” The refinery confirmed that production remains stable, uninterrupted, and sufficient to meet market demand. In a statement on Monday, the refinery said it produced 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on January 4, evacuating 48 million litres via its...
