Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Nigerian Super Eagles have reportedly threatened to boycott their quarter-final match against Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid match allowances. The development was disclosed on X by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is covering the tournament in Morocco. According to Okeleji, the players and coaching crew will neither train nor travel to Marrakech for the quarter-final fixture unless outstanding allowances for Nigeria’s matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique are paid. Nigeria, one of the standout teams at the tournament, has won all four of its matches and currently boasts the highest goal…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, while reaffirming his commitment to the Labour Party (LP). Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday during a rally and press briefing at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, signalling continuity within the party amid ongoing political realignments. His announcement comes barely a week after the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sparking speculations about possible further defections. Addressing party members and journalists, Baba-Ahmed…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has disclosed that she recently took a drug test in response to rumours and public speculation alleging substance abuse, a move she said was aimed at clearing her name and safeguarding her reputation. Daniels made the disclosure in a lengthy statement shared on her Instagram page, where she described the past few months as a difficult and defining period in her life. According to the actress, her decision to undergo the test was driven by a desire to uphold accountability, integrity and personal peace of mind, noting that the love and support she received from her…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the assets are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. Justice Nwite granted the order after considering the EFCC’s application, which sought the temporary forfeiture of the properties pending the determination of the substantive suit. In his ruling, the judge ordered that control of the multi-billion-naira assets be temporarily vested in the Federal…

The Nigeria Police Force has foiled a planned attack and attempted kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State, rescuing 76 minors and arresting three suspects. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the statement, the Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence at about 8:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026, that suspected bandits were planning to attack and abduct motorists conveying children through the area. “Upon receipt of the intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kasuwan Magani Division, was promptly mobilised with…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his wife and son bail of ₦500 million each, with strict conditions including the submission of landed property documents and travelling papers. As reported by Arise TV, the sureties, according to the Judge, must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, and Gwarinpa. He added that they must submit their travel documents to the court. The documents of the properties are to be verified by the deputy chief registrar of the court, while the sureties are also to depose…

Vehicle owners, commercial transporters and fleet operators in Lagos now have a financial breather, as the state government has approved a three-month rebate window for the replacement of faded and unreadable vehicle number plates, in a move aimed at strengthening road safety and security while easing compliance costs. The Lagos State Government said the initiative is designed to encourage motorists to voluntarily replace worn-out plates without the pressure of immediate enforcement, while also improving vehicle identification across the state. The approval, granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), Mr.…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced that it will investigate the death of an 18-year-old medical student, Timilehin Toromade, who reportedly died in his sleep.‎‎The university disclosed this in a statement announcing the death of the Part Three student of the College of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine and Surgery, signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, and obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday.‎‎According to the statement, Toromade, with matriculation number CLI/2022/133, was believed to have passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.‎‎The management said preliminary information suggested that…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s history. The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year tenure, according to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Dr Odusote, who is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, will become the first woman to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. She succeeds Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects and recovered an automatic pump-action gun following a violent attack on Unity Estate along Mbodo–Aluu, Airport Road, Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured and property destroyed. The attack occurred on January 5, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected members of the OSPAC vigilante group, drawn from communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, allegedly mobilised hired thugs armed with firearms, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons and invaded the estate, firing shots indiscriminately and causing widespread panic. Preliminary investigations revealed that the assault was allegedly coordinated by one Patrick Akandu and…