Author: Adeniyi Daniel

At least seven people have been killed in a fresh attack on a mining site in the Kuru community of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, also left several others injured, according to state officials. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Artisanal Mining, Mr Emmanuel Solomon, confirmed the incident on Thursday, describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of assaults on miners in the area. “I have just been informed about the attack in the Kuru community which happened last night. Seven people died in the attack. I…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition and a vehicle across different parts of the state in a boost to the ongoing anti-kidnapping and anti-cultism operations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out by specialised police units. According to the statement, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad (SAKCCS) on January 20, 2026, at about 4:30 a.m., conducted a coordinated follow-up operation linked to reported cases of kidnapping and armed robbery in Obinoba, Obiaruku, Abraka,…

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a controversial new global conflict-resolution initiative, the “Board of Peace,” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, drawing mixed reactions from world leaders and key US allies. The initiative, which Trump will chair, is designed to mediate and resolve international conflicts through a select council of permanent members, each required to pay a reported $1 billion fee for a seat on the board. The signing ceremony was attended by leaders and senior officials from 19 countries, including Argentina, Hungary and Saudi Arabia. Trump said the Board of Peace would operate “in conjunction”…

Popular singer David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has been drawn into fresh controversy following allegations by Ayo Labinjoh, who claims to be the mother of one of his children. In a statement posted on her Instagram page, Labinjoh accused Davido’s father, Dr Deji Adeleke, of intimidation, manipulation and bullying, alleging that he used her sister to monitor her activities. Labinjoh claimed that her sister, Titi Labinjoh, had allegedly been in contact with Dr Adeleke since the COVID-19 pandemic and had been supplying information about her to the Adeleke family. “To my shock, my own sister, Titi Labinjoh, has been…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Monday, recording a significant 12-place jump. The national team rose from 38th following an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third. Under head coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles showed consistency and resilience throughout the tournament, winning six of their seven matches. Their only loss came in the semi-finals, where they were edged out by host nation Morocco on penalties. Nigeria responded strongly in the third-place playoff, defeating Egypt 4–2 to secure a place…

Real Madrid and Morocco winger Brahim Diaz has apologised to fans after missing a crucial penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal, a moment that proved decisive in Morocco’s defeat. Diaz, who took responsibility for the spot kick during the final, expressed his disappointment in an emotional message shared on Monday. “My soul hurts. I dreamed of this title thanks to all the love you all gave me – every message, every show of support that made me feel I wasn’t alone,” Diaz wrote. “I fought with everything I had, with my heart above all else.”…

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the claims as “false, misleading and deliberately sensational.” In a statement issued on Monday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the attention of the Army had been drawn to an online publication alleging discontent within the ranks over welfare issues. “The report published by Sahara Reporters is false, misleading and deliberately sensational, designed to undermine public confidence and national security,” Anele said. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its personnel, noting that structured reforms were…

The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against a social media influencer, Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying and publication of false information against the Ogun State Government and the Governor of the state. The charges are pending before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the charges were brought under relevant provisions of the Cybercrimes Act. According to Babaseyi, investigations revealed that Onajobi, an internet blogger, had allegedly used various social media and internet-enabled platforms to publish…

Senegal’s dramatic walk-off protest during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco on Sunday has drawn sharp criticism from FIFA, following chaotic scenes that disrupted the high-profile match. The controversy erupted in second-half stoppage time when the referee awarded Morocco a penalty after a prolonged VAR review of a challenge on Brahim Díaz by Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf. Díaz spearheaded intense protests for the spot kick, with members of the Moroccan bench also voicing their support before the referee ruled in favour of the Atlas Lions. The decision sparked fury among Senegal’s players and officials, leading…

The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their impressive bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the team’s performance as a triumph of courage, resilience and national pride. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in a statement, praised the Eagles for what he described as one of the most exhilarating and dominant displays of football at the continental tournament. Abiodun noted that the Super Eagles went unbeaten in regulation time throughout the competition, winning all their matches except the semi-final encounter, which was decided…