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Day: January 5, 2026
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Warns APC National Secretary to Steer Clear of Rivers Politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, to steer clear of political affairs in Rivers State. Wike’s warning followed comments attributed to Basiru, who had cautioned the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, against what he described as disrespect […]
Nigerian Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan Announces Release Date for ‘Anikulapo’ Season 2
Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series ‘Anikulapo’. In a recent Instagram post, Afolayan shared a picture of the first season of the series, revealing that the second instalment would premiere on Netflix on January 30. “Anikulapo series season 2 coming on 30 January on @naijaonnetflix. […]
Bolaji Idowu Set to Give N50k Monthly Relief to Unemployed Church Workers
The lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has launched a financial relief programme for its unemployed church workers. Addressing the congregation during a recent service, Idowu unveiled a plan to provide a monthly stipend of N50,000 to church leaders who are currently without employment and actively seeking new placements. This financial aid, designed […]
President Tinubu Nominates Abe, 20 Others To NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). President Tinubu wrote two letters to the Senate. In the first letter, he nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve as the NUPRC board […]
Osun Records Low Turnout as Council Workers Resume After 11 months
Local Government Areas in Osun recorded a low turnout of workers as they resumed duty after an 11-month sit-at-home directive. According to journalists who visited some council areas in the state, only a few workers were seen on council premises, and a heavy police presence was observed in all the local government councils visited. At […]
Rivers Deputy Gov Defects From PDP To APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the Head of the Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Owupele Benebo, and made available to the newsmen. Odu’s defection comes more […]
Troops Disrupts John Ngata Terrorists Network, Recover Firearms In Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have stopped the movement of an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata, following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Takum LGA, Taraba State. A statement shared on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army, signed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, […]
25 Dead, 14 Missing In Yobe Boat Mishap
No fewer than 25 people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are missing after a boat mishap in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred when a canoe conveying 52 passengers from Adiyani in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi in Nguru capsized midway across a water channel. […]
Lagos Police Command Invites Pastor Chris Okafor for Questioning
The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, following several allegations of sexual offences and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace. The summon follows a series of accusations from actress Doris Ogala, ranging from multiple rape, other sexual offences, and several other […]