Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday arraigned activist Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, and Dele Frank before the Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court over their alleged roles in a protest against illegal demolitions, forcible evictions, and land grabbing at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The police charged the defendants with five counts, including conspiracy, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, threats, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and singing abusive songs against the police and the Lagos State Government. According to prosecutor Anthony Ihiehie, the defendants allegedly conspired on January 28, 2026, at Allen Avenue, Alausa, and…

The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has warned members of the public against individuals impersonating him on social media platforms. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family. According to the statement, several fraudulent social media accounts – particularly on Facebook and Instagram – are falsely claiming to represent Kanu. “It has come to our attention that fraudulent social media accounts, particularly on Facebook and Instagram, are impersonating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the family said. The family added…

The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a suspected international human trafficking syndicate involving prostitution, arresting a 50-year-old woman, Ibekwe Nkiru, and rescuing a 20-year-old victim. The arrest and rescue were carried out on January 16, 2026, by operatives of the Igbo-Eze South Police Division following what the police described as swift action on credible intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday night by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim, a native of Abia State, was allegedly lured into resigning from her job in Aba…

The Kano State Government has assured residents that the lingering emirate dispute in the state will soon be resolved peacefully, as efforts intensify to restore lasting peace and stability. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, gave the assurance while speaking with journalists in Kano on Thursday. Waiya said the state government had already put concrete measures in place to address the crisis, stressing that the administration was committed to engaging all relevant stakeholders to prevent the issue from generating further tension or disrupting governance. According to him, the government’s approach is anchored on respect for the rule…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports alleging that lawmakers ignored or sanctioned the use of force during a protest by residents of Makoko at the Assembly complex. In a statement issued on Thursday, the House described claims that police teargassed protesters and arrested activist, Hassan Soweto as misleading, saying the reports were riddled with “inaccuracies, distortions and unverified allegations.” The Assembly clarified that it was officially on recess at the time the protest took place. According to the statement, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, led four lawmakers to…

The Federal Government has approved the procurement of two new communication satellites to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and accelerate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s plan to grow the economy to $1 trillion. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Tijani said the approval represents a major shift in Nigeria’s digital strategy, noting that the country currently lacks active communication satellites, unlike its West African peers. “As you know, Mr President has been very clear…

The Presidency has strongly rejected claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar likening the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to military rule, describing the comparison as a distortion of history and an affront to Nigeria’s democratic experience. The response followed comments by Atiku at the public presentation of The Loyalist, a book authored by the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, held in Abuja on Tuesday. At the event, Atiku described the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government as “the worst administration I have witnessed in nearly four decades of political life,” arguing that it had…

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources valued at over ₦7.7 billion. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to the police, the breakthrough followed a petition submitted by a Nigerian telecommunications company over suspicious and unauthorised activities detected within its billing and payment infrastructure. “Investigations revealed that internal staff login credentials had been compromised, granting threat actors unlawful…

The Government of Ghana has approved the issuance of Ghanaian citizenship to popular United States YouTuber and streamer, IShowSpeed, as he concludes a month-long tour across Africa. Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the decision in a post on X on Monday, saying the move followed the confirmation of what he described as the influencer’s “irrefutable ties” to Ghana. According to Ablakwa, the government has authorised the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to the content creator in recognition of his growing connection to the country and the African continent. “Keep making our great nation, Ghana, and…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock and deep sorrow over the death of Mr Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who died in an automobile accident. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, described the incident as devastating, coming shortly after the midfielder’s spirited performance for Nigeria at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco. “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where we finished with the bronze medals,” Sanusi…