Security General

Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Young Woman in Emohua

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of a young woman from Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the command acted promptly after a report was filed last month that the victim had gone missing.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool Selection

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool SelectionPopular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, protesting his alleged exclusion from the selection process for the prestigious Awujale stool in Ijebu land. In his letter, KWAM 1 claimed that influential figures

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Economy General

Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC Recovers More for Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the recovery of an additional N24.3 billion from the assets of the now-defunct Heritage Bank Limited. These funds will help repay depositors who had account balances above N5 million when the bank’s licence was revoked. The recovery effort is part of ongoing work by the NDIC to

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Health General

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Government Intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, 12 January 2026. The decision comes after direct intervention from Vice President Kashim Shettima to address the doctors’ grievances. The strike had been threatened over issues including unpaid allowances and unimplemented agreements with the federal

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Sports

Victor Boniface Begins Rehab After Knee Surgery

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has begun a rehabilitation programme after undergoing successful knee surgery in Austria, dealing a major blow to both his club and Nigeria’s national team. The surgery was carried out to address a knee injury that had troubled the striker in recent weeks, and medical officials have confirmed that the procedure

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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Uncategorized

Petrol Price War Hits Nigeria

A price war has broken out in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector as retail fuel marketers across the country begin selling Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at prices below the N739 per litre benchmark announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The development is being driven largely by intense competition among fuel retailers seeking to attract and retain

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Politics

2026 Budget Twist as MDAs Add N3.5tn in New Projects

Despite a directive by the Federal Government placing a freeze on the introduction of new capital projects, several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have reportedly inserted about N3.5 trillion worth of fresh projects into the proposed 2026 national budget. Findings show that the newly introduced projects cut across key sectors such as road construction and

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Sports

Nigerian Midfielder Joins Colorado Rapids in MLS

A Nigerian midfielder has completed a transfer to Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. The move strengthens the club’s squad ahead of the new season and adds another Nigerian talent to the growing list of players making their mark internationally. The player is expected to contribute significantly to the team’s midfield and overall performance as

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Sports

Midfield Battle Will Decide Nigeria vs Algeria Match — Unuanel

Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has predicted that the midfield contest will be crucial in determining the outcome of Nigeria’s quarter-final game against Algeria. He explained that the team that dominates possession and controls the flow of the match in midfield is likely to gain the upper hand. Unuanel urged the Super Eagles to

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