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A PRIEST IN ANAMBRA STATE WEDDED A COUPLE YESTERDAY, DESPITE DISPUTES WITH THE BRIDE’S FATHER. (PHOTOS).

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 A priest in Anambra State wedded a couple yesterday, despite disputes with the bride’s father In a video circulating online, the Reverend Father narrated that The father of the bride who is from Nteje had insisted that the wedding should not take place unless his daughter swøre never to associate with his mother whom he has a quarrel with. The conflict arose from past marriage issues between the father and her mother. Before the wedding, the father repeatedly met with the priest, warning that he had already taken the bride's mother to a deity and that the girl must follow him to the shrine to appease that deity before the marriage can go on. For peace to prevail, the priest advised the couple to comply with all the father’s requests so the wedding could proceed, the priest even donated some of the items that the brides father told her to bring to use in appeasing the deity. However, when they reached the shr|ne, the father suddenly changed his demand, insisting the daughter take a...
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COURT RESTRAINS RESIDENT DOCTORS FROM EMBARKING ON STRIKE. (PHOTO).

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 COURT RESTRAINS RESIDENT DOCTORS FROM EMBARKING ON STRIKE  The national industrial court Abuja division has restrained all members and agents of the national association of resident doctors from calling, directing, organizing, participating in, and embarking upon any form of industrial action.  Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim gave the order in an interim injunction filed by the federal government through the office of the attorney general of the federation and minister of justice.  The court temporally barred members of the association from embarking on any form of strike, work stoppages, go-slows, picketing, or any other form of industrial protest or disruption. The association is equally restrained from taking steps preparatory to any form of industrial action from the 12th day of january, 2026. The interim order remains in force pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice fixed for the january 21, 2026. The association had earlier threatened to...
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RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY WOMEN MUST BE CAREFUL OF FREE RIDES IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY.- CP MILLER DANTAWAYE.(PHOTO).

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 Residents, particularly women must be careful of free rides in the federal capital territory.- CP Miller Dantawaye. The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Miller Dantawaye, has warned residents, particularly women, against accepting free rides from strangers as part of efforts to curb criminal activities in Abuja. Dantawaye gave the warning this Friday during a courtesy and advocacy visit by a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association, including representatives of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, NBA Women Forum and Unity Bar, to the FCT Police Command headquarters. A statement by the FCT command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the CP urged residents to remain security-conscious, particularly when boarding commercial vehicles. He advised residents, particularly women, to be cautious about the vehicles they use and to avoid accepting unsolicited lifts from unknown persons.
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LAGOS LISTED AMONG TOP SEVEN ART DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2026 - REPORT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS LISTED AMONG TOP SEVEN ART DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2026 - REPORT   Lagos has been named as one of the seven art destinations to visit in 2026 by Artsy, the leading global online Art Marketplace.  The city was described as "a banner biennale in West Africa’s preeminent art capital." According to an article titled "7 Art Destinations to Visit in 2026" published in artsy.net by Maxwell Rabb on January 8, Lagos is one of the "seven spots—from marquee art events to rising scenes—that are worth adding to an art-inspired travel itinerary in 2026."   The seven destinations picked by the leading global online Art Marketplace are Venice, Italy; Doha, Qatar; Sydney, Australia; Bangkok, Thailand; Lagos, Nigeria; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Malta.    Artsy disclosed that "Lagos is rapidly becoming the commercial and creative engine of African contemporary art, and this momentum will continue in 2026." Stating why Lagos is among the sev...
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CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR MILITARY EXERCISES. (PHOTO).

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 China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in South Africa for military exercises Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrived in South African waters for a week of naval drills starting Friday off the coast of Cape Town. The Chinese-led drills were organized last year under the BRICS bloc of developing nations and South Africa's armed forces said they will bring members of the bloc together to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations and “deepen cooperation.” China, Russia and South Africa are longtime members of BRICS, while Iran joined the group in 2024. It was not immediately clear if other countries from the BRICS group — which also includes Brazil, India and the United Arab Emirates among others — would take part in the drills. A spokesperson for the South African armed forces said he wasn't yet able to confirm all the countries participating in the drills, which are due to run until next Friday. Chinese, Russian and Iranian ships have been seen moving into and out ...
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SUDAN WAR: ARMY SAYS IT INFLICTS HEAVY LOSSES ON RSF IN DARFUR, KORDOFAN. (PHOTO).

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 Sudan war: Army says it inflicts heavy losses on RSF in Darfur, Kordofan Sudan’s army on Friday said that it inflicted heavy losses on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during a series of air and ground operations carried out over the past week in the Darfur and Kordofan regions. In a statement, the military said its forces conducted strikes against RSF positions, destroying around 240 combat vehicles and killing hundreds of fighters, Anadolu Agency reported. The army said the operations also targeted what it described as RSF logistical and operational facilities, including drone-related sites and storage areas, as well as locations at Nyala Airport in South Darfur. It added that ground forces had succeeded in pushing RSF fighters out of wide areas in both Darfur and Kordofan, and that operations were ongoing to pursue remaining elements. Civilians displaced Fighting has intensified in recent weeks across Sudan’s three Kordofan states – North, West and South – where clashes between t...
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BRAZILIAN DJ AND REALITY STAR MAYCON DOUGLAS, 26, WAS FOUND DEAD ON JANUARY 7 ON A BEACH IN NAZARÉ, PORTUGAL, ONE WEEK AFTER HE WENT MISSING ON NEW YEAR'S EVE.(PHOTO).

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 Brazilian DJ and reality star Maycon Douglas, 26, was found dead on January 7 on a beach in Nazaré, Portugal, one week after he went missing on New Year's Eve. Maycon was last seen DJing at a bar before leaving in the early morning hours of December 31. His car was later found by rescue teams underwater near the São Miguel Arcanjo lighthouse. Maycon had lived in Portugal since childhood and gained recognition appearing on the Portuguese reality show "Secret Story." He had nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram where he shared his work as a DJ and performer. His girlfriend Raquel Coelho paid tribute on social media, expressing her love and grief. Portuguese authorities have stated that no criminal activity is suspected. Additional examinations are being conducted to determine the exact circumstances.
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BRITISH MEDIA PERSONALITY KATIE PRICE, 46, AND BOYFRIEND JJ SLATER, 32, HAVE REPORTEDLY ENDED THEIR TWO-YEAR RELATIONSHIP, WITH JJ RETURNING TO HIS HOME IN ESSEX.(PHOTO).

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 British media personality Katie Price, 46, and boyfriend JJ Slater, 32, have reportedly ended their two-year relationship, with JJ returning to his home in Essex. Sources say Price has been focusing on spending time with her children during this period. Her son Junior Andre reassured fans that his mother is doing well, describing her as loving and strong. The couple had previously addressed relationship rumors throughout 2025, with Katie stating in December that they were still together but keeping certain aspects of their relationship private. They spent the holidays together with family.Katie and JJ began dating in early 2024 after connecting on social media. They officially confirmed their romance in February 2024. Katie had previously described JJ as calm and kind, saying their relationship was exactly what she needed.JJ is a reality star who appeared on Married At First Sight UK in 2023 and owns a streetwear brand.
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BROOKLYN BECKHAM HAS REPORTEDLY ISSUED A FORMAL LEGAL NOTICE TO HIS PARENTS, DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM, REQUESTING THAT FUTURE COMMUNICATION GO THROUGH HIS LAWYERS AS FAMILY TENSIONS CONTINUE.(PHOTO).

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 Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly issued a formal legal notice to his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, requesting that future communication go through his lawyers as family tensions continue. According to reports, the letter, described as a request rather than a legal threat, also asked his parents to stop tagging him on social media. Brooklyn reportedly wants any potential reconciliation to remain private rather than public. The letter was sent last summer. Brooklyn reportedly felt his wishes for privacy were not being respected and that his parents continued mentioning him online instead of reaching out privately.The situation reportedly intensified after Brooklyn shared a cooking video on Instagram. When Victoria liked the post, Brooklyn viewed this as not respecting his request. He subsequently blocked his immediate family on social media. Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, has also limited social media contact with the family, while Brooklyn's grandparents and exten...
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MODEL KENDALL JENNER, 30, ADDRESSED INTERNET RUMORS ABOUT HER SEXUALITY DURING THE JANUARY 9 EPISODE OF THE IN YOUR DREAMS PODCAST, CLARIFYING LONGSTANDING SPECULATION.(PHOTO).

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Model Kendall Jenner, 30, addressed internet rumors about her sexuality during the January 9 episode of the In Your Dreams podcast, clarifying longstanding speculation. "I think there's this whole narrative that I'm hiding this thing," Jenner explained. "You want to know what really bothers me? How mean people are about it. It's not with a welcoming arm. It's not kind. It's very mean." Jenner said she's seen comments suggesting certain things would be "bad for business," which she doesn't understand. "As of today, I am not," she stated. "I don't think I will be, but I'm not closing doors to experiences in life." Jenner has previously addressed the speculation in a 2018 Vogue interview, attributing it to her more private approach to relationships compared to her sisters. She emphasized that if circumstances were different, she would be open about it and wouldn't hide it.
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EFCC ARRAIGNS AUSTRIAN FOR UNDECLARED $800,585, €651,505 AT LAGOS AIRPORT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Arraigns Austrian For Undeclared $800,585, €651,505 At Lagos Airport Updated:EFCC Arraigns Austrian for Undeclared $800,585, €651,505 at Lagos Airport    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Friday, January 9, 2026, arraigned one Kavlak Onal, an Austrian arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $800,575 and €651,505 in his possession before Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi , Lagos    Onal, who was scheduled to travel on Emirates Airline to Dubai, was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the AML/ CFT Currency Declaration Desk on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.     He was subsequently handed over to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution.   Upon completion of investigation, the defendant was arraigned on Friday, January 9, 2026, on...
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FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS MOURN WOMAN SHOT BY ICE AGENT AFTER MAKING MINNEAPOLIS HER HOME. (PHOTO).

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 Family and neighbors mourn woman shot by ICE agent after making Minneapolis her home  Before she was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, 37-year-old Renee Good had just dropped her youngest child off at an elementary school in Minneapolis, the city she and her family had recently begun to call home. As Trump administration officials continued Thursday to describe Good as a domestic terrorist who tried to ram federal agents with her Honda Pilot, those who knew her remembered someone very different: a gentle, kind, and openhearted mother, wife, and neighbor. Good, her wife and her 6-year-old son had recently moved from Kansas City, Missouri, to a quiet Minneapolis neighborhood lined with older homes and small apartment buildings. Some front porches were still decorated with pride flags and lingering holiday lights. In the days following her death, neighbors grew weary of media attention. One handwritten sign taped to a front door read, “NO MEDIA ...
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SWITZERLAND HOLDS NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR VICTIMS OF DEADLY ALPINE BAR FIRE. (PHOTO).

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 Switzerland holds national day of mourning for victims of deadly Alpine bar fire  Switzerland is observing a national day of mourning on Friday to honor the 40 people who died in a fire at an Alpine bar during New Year’s celebrations. A memorial service will be held as part of the commemoration. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight on Jan. 1 at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, injuring 116 others, many critically. Officials believe the fire started when sparkling candles on Champagne bottles came too close to the ceiling. Authorities are investigating whether the bar’s ceiling soundproofing complied with safety rules and whether the candles were permitted, noting that fire inspections had not been conducted since 2019. The intensity of the flames and resulting burns made identifying some victims difficult, requiring families to provide DNA samples. Many of those killed were in their teens or twenties. Swiss prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into...
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IRAN SEES NEW PROTESTS AS HOSPITALS RAIDED AND INTERNET ACCESS CUT. (PHOTO).

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 Iran sees new protests as hospitals raided and internet access cut At least 36 protesters have been killed in Iran, and more than 2,000 others have been detained as nationwide demonstrations entered their twelfth consecutive day, according to human rights monitors. Protests have erupted in over 100 cities and towns, with demonstrators demanding systemic change and greater freedoms in the largest wave of unrest since the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in 2022 and 2023, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Protesters have used slogans calling for the regime’s downfall and broader reforms to reclaim basic rights and dignity. The unrest intensified after exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged citizens to gather and chant slogans Thursday and Friday evenings, promising further calls to action based on the response. Authorities responded by cutting internet and telephone access across the country. What began as protests over soaring inflation in Tehran has gro...
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IRAN JUDICIARY CHIEF PROMISES ‘DECISIVE’ PUNISHMENT FOR PROTESTERS. (PHOTO).

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Iran judiciary chief promises ‘decisive’ punishment for protesters  Iran’s top leadership signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on ongoing protests, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated pledges to support peaceful demonstrators. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced Trump as having “hands stained with the blood of Iranians” while supporters in Tehran shouted “Death to America!” Footage broadcast by state media labeled protesters as “terrorists,” setting the stage for a potentially violent response similar to past nationwide demonstrations. Khamenei accused demonstrators of destroying their own streets “to please the president of the United States” and urged him to focus on domestic issues instead. Meanwhile, Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, vowed that any punishment for protesters “will be decisive, maximum and without any legal leniency.” Despite a widespread internet and phone blackout, videos circulated online s...
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TRUMP ADVISERS MEET PUTIN ENVOY IN PARIS TO DISCUSS UKRAINE STRATEGY. (PHOTO).

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 Trump advisers meet Putin envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine strategy President Trump’s advisers, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met on Wednesday in Paris with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev to discuss the U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine. The meeting came after the U.S. and Ukraine had reportedly reached an agreement on nearly all aspects of Trump’s proposal, with the White House seeking a clear response from Russian President Vladimir Putin. So far, Putin has given no public indication that he is ready to agree to or seriously consider the plan. The Paris meeting followed two days of intensive negotiations in which Witkoff and Kushner met with senior Ukrainian and European officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the U.K., France, and Germany. Talks centered on security guarantees for Ukraine and potential territorial concessions in the eastern Donbas region. Zelensky said Thursday that the U.S.-Ukraine security guarantees agreement is “essentially read...
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16 SHIPS LADEN WITH PETROL, DIESEL, AVIATION FUEL ARRIVE AT LAGOS PORTS . (PHOTO).

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 16 ships laden with petrol, diesel, aviation fuel arrive at Lagos ports  No fewer than 16 ships have arrived at Lekki, Tincan, and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, diesel, and bulk gas.  The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication ‘Shipping Position’ on Thursday in Lagos.  The document noted that 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items, and other goods were expected to arrive at Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island Ports from January 8 to January 16.  NPA explained that the expected ships contained buck wheat, bulk diesel, petrol, crude oil, fresh fish, condensate, raw oil, bulk urea, bulk gas, and containers of different goods.
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NCAA THREATENS STIFFER SANCTIONS OVER FLIGHT DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS . (PHOTO).

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 NCAA threatens stiffer sanctions over flight delays, cancellations  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to domestic airlines against persistent flight delays and cancellations, saying it will push for stiffer penalties against operators.  Spokesperson for the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, yesterday, said while the Federal Government has consistently supported airlines in the face of industry challenges, recent events have made it necessary to impose heavier ramifications where poor operational performance persists.  Achimugu, who spoke on X, formerly Twitter, said that while the majority of flight disruptions are not caused by the airlines, there is a need for airlines to improve communication during flight disruptions.
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DANGOTE FILES CORRUPTION PETITION AGAINST EX-NMDPRA BOSS. (PHOTO).

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 Dangote files corruption petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Aliko Dangote Takes Petition Against ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed to EFCC The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), a strategic decision aimed at accelerating the prosecution process. In the petition signed by Lead Counsel Dr. O.J. Onoja S.A.N, Dangote urged the EFCC to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corrupt enrichment against Mr. Ahmed and prosecute him if found culpable. The petition further stated that Dangote will provide evidence to substantiate claims of financial misconduct and im...
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DON'T BE FOOLED: TEMPORARY ABSTINENCE IS NOT SOBRIETY. - NED NWOKO. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 DON'T BE FOOLED: TEMPORARY ABSTINENCE IS NOT SOBRIETY  Temporary abstinence, does not erase the underlying challenges that brought this situation to light. Recovery and accountability are not matters for social media posts or public engagement, they require sustained effort, honesty, and a genuine engagement with professional support. The conditions under which this recent test was conducted remain unclear. In contrast, earlier findings of drugs and alcohol use were established through assessments conducted by two independent, reputable centres in Nigeria and South Africa. These reports were professionally compiled, formally documented, and will be presented and defended in court, and the centres involved will be subpoenaed to testify to their findings. Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is Misleading and disingenuous. At best, it reflects abstinence over a period of time. It does not invalidate earlier medical reports, nor does it negate w...
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2026 BUDGET DETAILS OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. (PHOTO). #READ BELOW

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 2026 Budget Details of Ministry of Defence: 1. NIGERIAN ARMY    Personnel: 1,254,578,791,788      Overhead: 81,905,650,221      Capital: 167,766,827,712      Total Allocation: 1,504,251,269,721 2. NIGERIAN NAVY    Personnel: 322,906,426,508      Overhead: 49,232,066,996      Capital: 71,778,216,357      Total Allocation: 443,916,709,861 3. NIGERIAN AIRFORCE    Personnel: 229,897,541,932      Overhead: 68,575,453,013      Capital: 110,674,045,165      Total Allocation: 409,147,040,110 4. DEFENCE    Personnel: 224,660,197,422      Overhead: 7,782,107,884      Capital: 24,571,726,934      Total Allocation: 257,014,032,240 5. TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND NIGERIAN ARMY    Personnel: 102,409,015,650...
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S. A: PHALABORWA TEEN IN COURT ON TWO RAPE COUNTS. (PHOTO).

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 Phalaborwa Teen in Court on Two Rape Counts  A 14-year-old boy from Phalaborwa appeared before the Namakgale Magistrate’s special court on Thursday, 08 January 2026, facing two counts of rape allegedly committed in the Gravelotte. The alleged incident occurred on Saturday, 03 January 2026, at around 15:00, when the suspect reportedly lured two boys, aged 8 and 9, into nearby bushes along the railway line. It is alleged that the suspect raped one of the boys and then forced the other boy to rape his friend, resulting in charges of rape and compelled rape.  The matter came to light on Tuesday, 06 January 2026, after the children’s guardian was informed that a known male suspect had taken the boys to the bushes and raped them.  The case was reported to the Gravelotte Police, and the victims were taken to hospital for medical examination, where sexual intercourse was confirmed. The teenager was subsequently arrested and made his first court appearance at Namakgale Magis...
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ALLEGED GHOST SIGHTING NEAR LANGATA CEMETERY SPARKS PUBLIC DEBATE. (PHOTO).

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 ALLEGED GHOST SIGHTING NEAR LANGATA CEMETERY SPARKS PUBLIC DEBATE  9th January, 2026     A CCTV footage allegedly showing ghost-like figures near Langata Cemetery has sparked public debate and anxiety among residents of the area. A resident, identified as Nyakundi, who installed CCTV cameras around the cemetery vicinity, said the footage was recorded at about 3:00 a.m. According to him, the video captured mysterious figures emerging from the area, appearing to dance and exchange gestures resembling greetings. The footage, which has since circulated widely on social media, has generated mixed reactions, with some residents expressing fear and linking the images to paranormal activity, while others have attributed the scene to possible camera distortion, poor visibility, or human movement. As at the time of filing this report, security agencies and relevant authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the incident. The development has continued to draw ...
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2 BENUE WOMEN ARRESTED, BAILED IN EDO OVER ALLEGED DRUG USE, PUBLIC DISTURBANCE . (PHOTO).

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 2 BENUE WOMEN ARRESTED, BAILED IN EDO OVER ALLEGED DRUG USE, PUBLIC DISTURBANCE  9th January, 2026      Two women said to be from Benue State have been arrested and subsequently granted bail by the Edo State Police Command following complaints of alleged drug use and persistent disturbance at a hotel in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. It was gathered that residents living around the hotel alerted the police after several days of loud activities reportedly emanating from the premises. The disturbance, according to sources, involved excessive noise, suspected drug consumption and activities that disrupted public peace. Confirming the incident, a senior police officer at the Uromi Police Division said the women were taken in for questioning after neighbours raised concerns. He noted that the matter centred on public nuisance and suspected drug-related activities, adding that the suspects were later released on bail. The incident comes amid renewed ef...
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GBOKO DIOCESE SUSPENDS PRIEST OVER ALLEGED PROLONGED ABSENCE IN BENUE. (PHOTOS).

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 GBOKO DIOCESE SUSPENDS PRIEST OVER ALLEGED PROLONGED ABSENCE IN BENUE  9th January, 2026     The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has suspended a priest, Rev. Fr. David Golodzo, from the exercise of sacred ministry over alleged prolonged and unauthorised absence from duty. The suspension was contained in a letter dated Sept. 4, 2025, issued by the Bishop of Gboko, Most Rev. William Avenya, and made available to Benue Info-pedia in Gboko. According to the letter, Rev. Fr. Golodzo was assigned to St. Edward Parish, Uga, as an Associate Priest but allegedly absented himself from his place of assignment for long periods without the permission of his appropriate ecclesiastical authority. The Bishop, citing provisions of the Code of Canon Law, said clerics were bound by obedience and required to reside in their place of assignment unless lawfully permitted otherwise. He added that several efforts by the Diocese to get the priest to return to his duty post were unsuccessful....
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AGATU ORDERS ARMED HERDSMEN TO LEAVE, CANCELS ADAPATI ISLAND GRAZING AGREEMENT. (PHOTO).

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 AGATU ORDERS ARMED HERDSMEN TO LEAVE, CANCELS ADAPATI ISLAND GRAZING AGREEMENT  9th January, 2026    The Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has ordered all armed herdsmen operating within its territory to leave immediately, following renewed violence in several farming communities. The Chairman of the council, Hon. Melvin James Ejeh, announced the decision on Thursday, declaring the revocation of the 2017 agreement that granted herdsmen grazing access to Adapati Island. Ejeh said the order became necessary due to repeated attacks allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen, which have resulted in the killing of women and children, destruction of houses and farmlands, and the displacement of many residents. He described the situation as a security and humanitarian concern, noting that the recent violence coincided with the movement of armed groups into Agatu communities after military operations in parts of northern Nigeria. According to the council chairman, the...
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MAKURDI LG CHAIRMAN CONDEMNS ATTACK ON RICE MILL YOUTH LEADER BY SUSPECTED CULTISTS. (PHOTOS).

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 MAKURDI LG CHAIRMAN CONDEMNS ATTACK ON RICE MILL YOUTH LEADER BY SUSPECTED CULTISTS  9th January, 2026      Makurdi Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Joseph Keffi, has strongly condemned the brutal attack on Rice Mill Youth Leader, Mr. Benjamin Aondowase Terver, by suspected cult members. The incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Mr. Terver’s residence in Wurukum, where he sustained gunshot injuries to his hand and leg. The attack reportedly happened as he prepared to attend a security meeting called by Wurukum Kindred Head, Chief Simon Ugondotov, following the killing of three young men by suspected cultists on January 7. In a statement via his Special Adviser on Security and Political Matters, Hon. Beetseeh Terhide Mark, Hon. Keffi described the attack as “barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable,” and decried the rising wave of cult-related violence in the Local Government Area. He urged youths to shun criminal and cult activities and called on...
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AVM ESEN EFANGA TAKES OVER AS 11TH AOC, AIR TRAINING COMMAND, KADUNA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 AVM ESEN EFANGA TAKES OVER AS 11TH AOC, AIR TRAINING COMMAND, KADUNA In furtherance of the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) redeployment of senior officers aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, in line with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke’s Command Philosophy of building a highly motivated, professional, and mission-ready force, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Esen Paul Efanga has officially taken over as the 11th Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC). The formal handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Kaduna. The colourful ceremony was well attended by senior officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff of the Command. It featured the traditional handing and taking over of the Command flag, as well as the signing of handover notes between the outgoing and incoming AOCs, symbolising the formal transfer of authority and responsibility. The ceremony reinforced continuity ...
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KADUNA GOVERNOR’S AIDE, RACHAEL AVERIK, CONFIRMS RELEASE OF ABDUCTED MOTHER, NIECE. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Governor’s Aide, Rachael Averik, Confirms Release Of Abducted Mother, Niece Rachael Averik, Special Assistant on Political Affairs to Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has confirmed the release of her mother and niece who were recently abducted by gunmen in Southern Kaduna. In a statement issued on behalf of the Averik family on Thursday, Rachael disclosed that the victims regained their freedom after a ransom was paid and are currently receiving medical attention. She expressed deep gratitude to family members, friends, colleagues, pastors, and well-wishers for their prayers and support during what she described as an extremely difficult period. According to the statement, the abduction occurred while the family was mourning the death of her elder brother, Kefas Habila Averik, who was killed on December 31, 2025, during a late-night attack at his residence in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Averik described her brother’s death as devastating, noting that he was...
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KADUNA GOVT SEALS ILLEGAL COLLEGES OF HEALTH SCIENCES. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Govt Seals Illegal Colleges Of Health Sciences The Kaduna State Government has commenced the sealing of illegal Colleges of Health Sciences operating across the state as part of efforts to ensure quality healthcare training and protect public health. The action is being carried out by the Kaduna State Committee on Private Health Establishments to enforce regulatory guidelines and prevent unaccredited institutions from operating.  Authorities say the move is aimed at stopping such institutions from misleading the public and producing unqualified health workers, which could pose serious risks to healthcare delivery. Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, advised prospective students and parents to verify the accreditation status of health institutions before seeking admission.  She stressed that enrolling in approved and accredited institutions is critical to safeguarding students’ futures and maintaining professio...
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REBEL GROUPS’ CAPTURE OF UVIRA NEAR DR CONGO-BURUNDI BORDER WORRIES REGIONAL BLOC. (PHOTO).

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 Rebel groups’ capture of Uvira near DR Congo-Burundi border worries regional bloc The AFC/M23 capture on Thursday of Uvira bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has raised concerns within the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) regional bloc. Speaking at the start of an extraordinary meeting of the ICGLR specialized committee of defense experts in Zambia's tourist capital of Livingstone, the group’s deputy executive secretary, Yasir Mohammed, said the conflict had caused immense human suffering, mass displacement, and disruption of humanitarian operations. He urged member states “to come up with decisive action to stop the escalation which has deepened the humanitarian crisis and heightened the risk of cross border destabilization," Paul Shalala, a Zambian Defense Ministry public relations officer, said in a statement to reporters, AA reported. The meeting preceded an extraordinary meeting of chiefs of defense as the ICGLR seeks to addr...
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