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AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes that erupted following Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals. The match, played on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, saw the Super Eagles advance to the semi-finals through second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. However, the result was overshadowed by what CAF described as “potentially unacceptable behavior” from players, officials, and fans. Tensions boiled over at the final whistle as Algerian players and officials reportedly confronted Senegalese referee Issa Sy and…
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“I Have Fulfilled My Promise”: EFCC Boss Reaffirms Commitment to Yahaya Bello Prosecution
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared that he has made good on his 2024 vow to prosecute former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on January 11, 2026, Olukoyede addressed public skepticism regarding the pace of the high-profile case, insisting that the commission has completed its mandate by bringing the matter before the temple of justice. The EFCC boss provided fresh, startling details regarding the allegations, claiming that Bello moved $720,000 directly from the Kogi State government account to a bureau de change to pay his child’s…
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Kanu’s Defense Team Accuses Judicial Bodies of Burying “Dead Law” Conviction
Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of the Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, has launched a blistering attack on Nigeria’s top legal institutions. In a statement released Monday, January 12, 2026, he accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of using “noisy propaganda” to hide what he terms the “illegalities” surrounding the recent life sentence of the IPOB leader. The lawyer expressed deep concern that these bodies are remaining silent while the constitution is allegedly being bypassed. The core of the legal challenge rests on the claim that Kanu was convicted under a law that no longer…
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Justice for Nkanu: Adichie Family Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Lagos Hospital
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have served a formal legal notice to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos following the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The legal demand, issued on January 10, 2026, gives the facility exactly seven days to release all medical records and preserve digital and physical evidence. The child tragically passed away on January 7 while undergoing preparatory procedures for a planned medical evacuation to the United States. Solicitors for the family, led by Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), have accused the hospital and its staff of “prima facie breaches of the duty of…
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Chimamanda Adichie Loses One-Year-Old Son After Brief Illness
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost one of her one-year-old twin sons following a brief illness. In a statement released by her communications team, it was confirmed that Nkanu Nnamdi, one of Adichie’s twin boys with her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, passed away on Wednesday. The family described the loss as devastating and appealed for privacy as they mourn. The statement, signed by Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications, requested grace and prayers from the public, adding that no further comments would be made during this period of grief. Adichie and Esege married in 2009 and are parents to…
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My leaked intimate video had serious mental toll on me – Moyo Lawal
Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has broken her long silence regarding the emotional toll of the leaked intimate video that disrupted her life in 2023. Known for her vibrant and fun-loving personality, the actress revealed that the incident left her heartbroken and forced her to withdraw from the public eye. During her time away, she focused on intense self-reflection and healing, emerging with a determination to redefine her life and public image. In a heartfelt message shared on her birthday, January 1, 2026, Moyo expressed deep gratitude to the support system that sustained her during her darkest hours. She acknowledged the…
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Rivers Crisis: I Warned Fubara Against Betraying Wike — Fayose Recounts
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that he personally cautioned Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara against betraying Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose admitted he was surprised that the once-solid bond between the two political figures had collapsed into such a severe and public crisis. The former governor disclosed that he delivered this warning directly during Fubara’s inauguration ceremony in May 2023. Seated at the high table during the swearing-in, Fayose recounted how he sought Wike’s permission to pull the new governor aside…
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Orji Uzor Kalu and T.A. Orji Forge Alliance to Unseat Governor Alex Otti
In a significant realignment of the political landscape in Abia State, former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has held a strategic meeting with his successor, former Governor Theodore Ahamefule (T.A.) Orji. The high-profile encounter took place in Umuahia, marking a rare public display of unity between the two veteran politicians. Both leaders appear to be forging a common front with the specific objective of unseating the incumbent Governor Alex Otti in the upcoming 2027 governorship race. The meeting was captured in a video circulating widely online, showing the two former governors alongside a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. During the gathering, the…
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2026 Budget: Tinubu, Shettima, aides to spend N12.2bn on trips
The 2026 Appropriation Bill, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu, has sparked national discussion as detailed line items for the State House emerge. The budget, currently under review by the National Assembly, outlines a combined projection of ₦12.2 billion for travel and transportation for the President, Vice President, and their aides. This figure highlights the continued prioritization of international diplomacy and regional engagements within the executive’s fiscal framework. For President Tinubu, the travel budget is pegged at ₦7.01 billion, with a significant ₦6.14 billion dedicated to international trips and ₦873.89 million for local travel. Vice President Kashim Shettima’s travel allocation…
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Trump threatens more strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if the targeted killing of Christians continues. Speaking in an interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Trump signaled a more interventionist stance, following the Christmas Day missile strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Sokoto State. He noted that while he would prefer a “one-time strike,” he is prepared for a “many-time strike” if religious-based violence persists. The warning comes on the heels of the U.S. military’s December 25 operation, which involved 16 GPS-guided…
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2027: ‘During my NYSC you were an aspirant’ – Baba-Ahmed begs Atiku to stop contesting
In a pointed critique of the current political status quo, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has questioned the perennial presidential ambitions of Atiku Abubakar, noting that the former Vice President has been an aspirant since Baba-Ahmed’s days in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Speaking on Channels Television this Wednesday, the Labour Party chieftain expressed disbelief at the prospect of another Atiku run in 2027, asking, “For God’s sake, in 2027 again?” after decades of the same figures dominating the ballot. Baba-Ahmed argued that the “expensive, difficult, and treacherous” system favored by veteran politicians is actively stifling a new generation of leaders…
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Don’t take patience of Rivers people for weakness, Fubara can’t be coerced into acting against electorate – ISSJHR warns lawmakers
The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has strongly condemned the move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu. In a statement from Port Harcourt, the group’s Chancellor, Omenazu Jackson, characterized the proceedings as a “constitutionally reckless” abuse of power. He cautioned the 26 lawmakers involved that they should not mistake the people’s patience for weakness, warning of a “lawful resistance” from an electorate whose stability is being threatened. Jackson emphasized that impeachment is intended as a strict constitutional process rather than a political weapon. He…
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