Canada-based Nigerian caregiver arrested for assaulting adults
A 38-year-old Nigerian, Oghenemaro Ejerua, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service in Canada for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults while working as a caregiver in the Sibley Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. It was learnt from a statement obtained on the Toronto Police Service website on Tuesday that Ejerua was arrested after being declared […]
AFCON SEMI FINAL,Morocco have home advantage, but we can reach AFCON final – Osimhen
Super Eagles assistant captain, Victor Osimhen, has admitted that Morocco hold an advantage over Nigeria ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash due to the backing of their home supporters. Osimhen, who is expected to lead the team in the absence of suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, spoke ahead of the crucial encounter, […]
Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife’s death after surgery
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three officers, who were directly involved in the treatment of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, whose death was attributed to alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano. The suspension is with immediate effect. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed the […]
TCN restores power to Taraba after upgrade
Electricity supply has been fully restored to Taraba State, including Jalingo and surrounding areas, following the successful completion of upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. In a statement released by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Wednesday, the company said full power restoration was achieved at 7:00 pm on 13 January 2026, after […]
Victims identify alleged Owo church attackers in court
Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]
Saudi Airlines abandons passengers
Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for […]
Regina Daniels confirms warrant on family after brother’s arrest over alleged $40k theft
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has confirmed that a warrant has reportedly been placed on her and her family over an alleged theft of $40,000, following the arrest of her brother, Samuel Daniels. In a live video shared online, Regina said she had confirmed the existence of the warrant, which she claims is being used to target […]
PDP, APC fight for control of Osun LG secretariats
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party and a network of civil society organisations that its chairmen are illegally occupying local government council secretariats across the state. The Network of Civil Society Groups, speaking through its convener, Stephen Olanrewaju, called on chairmen currently running council areas to […]
Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order
There appears to be a sharp division in the Rivers State House of Assembly as two lawmakers called on other colleagues to stay action in the impeachment threat to governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu. In what turned out to be a huge shock to many, Hon Sylvanus Nwankwo, the house minority […]
Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance, says Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party, pointing to internal divisions as the party’s undoing. He also singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his […]
