Trump: US captures Venezuelan President, flown out after strikes
United States President Donald Trump says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after the U.S. conducted a 'large scale strike' on country. This comes after Maduro declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, January 3, 2026, accusing the United States of a “very serious military aggression” after multiple explosions and aircraft-like sounds were reported across the capital Caracas. Trump...
NNPP criticises gov’s defections to APC, calls it “shameful”
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has condemned the recent spate of defections by governors and prominent politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the trend as “a shame and a pity.” In an interview on Friday, Johnson questioned the motives behind the moves, suggesting they may not be driven by...
Lion kills woman in US mountain
A woman has died after a rare suspected mountain lion attack on a hiking trail in Colorado, the United States. State wildlife officials said two big cats potentially involved in the suspected New Year's Day mauling were euthanised. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) spokeswoman Kara Van Hoose said at about 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, hikers on the Crosier...
Arteta urges Arsenal to break New Year Premier League curse
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades. Arsenal are four points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the halfway point of the season and remain favourites to claim a 14th English league crown. However, on the previous five occasions...
Guinness replaces United Capital on NGX index after review
Guinness Nigeria has replaced United Capital Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) 30 index. The NGX made this known on Friday, January 2, 2025, following the announcement of its full year market index review. According to NGX, the reviewed indices included NGX 30, NGX Lotus Islamic, NGX Pension, NGX Pension Broad Index, Corporate Governance Index, Afrinvest Bank Value Index, Afrinvest...
Court adjourns case against Joshua’s driver to January 20
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu has adjourned until January 20, 2026, the case involving Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV linked to the crash that claimed the lives of two close associates of boxing star Anthony Joshua. Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Friday following his arrest by the Ogun State Police Command. Police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed...
NDA warns applicants against viral fake admission letters
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has warned applicants against fake admission letters circulating online, claiming to offer admission into the NDA 77 Regular Course (RC). The NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, alerted the public via a statement issued on Friday, January 2, 2025. Kovangiya stated: “The NDA wishes to state unequivocally that the letters circulating are not only fake...
Sex scandal: Pastor Chris Okafor steps aside as PFN considers disciplinary action
The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has temporarily stepped down from ministry duties following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and growing pressure from Christian leaders. Okafor, who recently apologised publicly to actress Doris Ogala during a church service, said the decision was for “spiritual renewal,” explaining that he would use the break for...
Canada deports 366 Nigerians, 974 listed for removal
Canada has deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, according to official removal data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The figures show a substantial increase in enforcement actions, marking one of the fastest deportation efforts in over a decade. An additional 974 Nigerians are currently listed in Canada’s “removal in progress” inventory, meaning they are awaiting deportation. The...
Joshua family decries theft of boxer’s phone at accident scene
Anthony Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, has revealed that some people at the scene of the boxing star’s recent car accident stole the boxer’s phone. The former world heavyweight champion was involved in a crash in Nigeria that tragically killed two of his friends and team members. Speaking about the incident, his uncle described how shocking the news was for the family...
