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Content Creator Sunshine Dies Following Surgery Complications

12Jan

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Entertainment

Content Creator Sunshine Dies Following Surgery Complications

Popular content creator Esther Thomas, widely known as Sunshine, has died after developing complications from surgery to remove fibroids. Naija News reports that her family confirmed she passed away on January 9, 2026, after undergoing the medical procedure. In a statement shared via her Instagram page, the family announced the sad news, saying:“With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister and daughter, Esther Thomas (aka Sunshine), who died on January 9, 2026, following an unsuccessful surgery.” Sunshine had reportedly been experiencing severe abdominal pain since late December 2025. She initially sought treatment at Orchid General Hospital in Lagos, where she was given pain relief due to an ongoing doctors’ strike. As her condition deteriorated, she...

Trump Considers Military Options in Response to Iran Unrest as Death Toll Climbs 490 Amid Protests

12Jan

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NEWS

Trump Considers Military Options in Response to Iran Unrest as Death Toll Climbs 490 Amid Protests

US President Donald Trump is weighing a range of potential military options in response to deadly protests in Iran, according to two US officials, as he considers following through on recent threats to strike the Iranian regime if it uses lethal force against civilians. The president has been briefed in recent days on different intervention plans as violence across the country has led to dozens of deaths and mass arrests. Several of the options presented focus on targeting Tehran’s security services, which are being used to suppress the protests. However, concerns remain within the administration that military strikes could backfire and weaken the protest movement. Officials fear such action could unintentionally rally public support around the Iranian government or prompt Iran t...

Super Eagles striker Boniface begins rehabilitation after knee surgery {VIDEO}

12Jan

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Sports

Super Eagles striker Boniface begins rehabilitation after knee surgery {VIDEO}

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has started his rehabilitation process following a successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria. The Nigerian international opted for the procedure after weeks of medical consultations and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The operation addressed a long-standing issue in his right knee that had affected both his availability and performance throughout the campaign. Boniface confirmed the next phase of his recovery in a short video shared on Snapchat on Sunday, showing him working closely with a physiotherapist. In the clip, the forward was seen doing light leg stretches before walking with the aid of a support device — a clear signal that his structured rehabilitation programme is officially underway. ...

Defunct Heritage Bank: NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend for Depositors

12Jan

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Business

Defunct Heritage Bank: NDIC Announces ₦24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend for Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has declared a first liquidation dividend of N46.6 billion in April 2025, at a rate of 9.2 kobo per N1.00, following the disposal of physical assets, recovery of debts, and realisation of investments of the defunct Heritage Bank Limited. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, had on June 3, 2024, revoked the operational banking license of the defunct bank, triggering section 12(2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and Sections 55(1 & 2) of the NDIC Act 2023. Following the revocation, the Corporation initiated procedures for claims and payments of insured deposits up to the statutory limit of N5 million from its Deposit Insurance Fund. A statement signed by the Head, Communication & Public Affairs of t...

Yahaya Bello’s Case Remains Before the Court — I’ve Done My Job, Says EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede

12Jan

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NEWS

Yahaya Bello’s Case Remains Before the Court — I’ve Done My Job, Says EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says the case involving a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is still in court and that he has done his bit on the matter as chairman of the antigraft agency. Olukoyede said this while speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, January 11. Recall that Olukoyede had vowed to resign if the former governor was not prosecuted. “If I do not personally oversee the completion of the investigation regarding Yahaya Bello, I will tender my resignation as the chairman of the EFCC,” he said in April 2024 Nigerians have raised questions as to why Bello's case has not been concluded. Responding to such questions, Olukoyede in his interview said; “Have I not made good that promise of...

Man United Intensify Search for Interim Manager Following Fletcher’s Departure

12Jan

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Man United Intensify Search for Interim Manager Following Fletcher’s Departure

Manchester United are set to speed up the appointment of a new interim head coach, with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerging as the leading contenders after holding face-to-face talks with the club’s leadership. According to Sky Sports News, both former United players have presented their plans to senior figures at Old Trafford, with further in-depth discussions expected to continue on Monday. Sources indicate that Carrick made a notably strong impression during his meetings, though there is still recognition within the club of the goodwill and popularity Solskjaer enjoyed during his previous tenure. The club is keen to name an interim manager quickly to ensure adequate preparation time ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford. United are seeking a temp...

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Selling Newborn Baby for ₦1.4m in Edo State

12Jan

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Mother Arrested for Allegedly Selling Newborn Baby for ₦1.4m in Edo State

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, for allegedly selling her newborn baby for N1.4m in Uromi, Edo Central Senatorial District of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 10, 2025 said the mother was arrested following a report by one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor. According to the PPRO, two other suspects, including a nurse, were arrested in connection with the illegal transaction. “On 8th January 2026, one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor ‘m’ of Uromi alerted the Command after learning that a mother who is allegedly involved in a trafficking arrangement," the statement read. "Acting swiftly, operatives of Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters arrested one Martina Dachung, the m...

Submissions open for 12th edition of AMVCA

11Jan

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Entertainment

Submissions open for 12th edition of AMVCA

Africa Magic has officially opened submissions for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, inviting filmmakers and television content creators across the continent to showcase their work. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the organisers announced the start of entries, encouraging creatives whose projects “lit up screens in 2025” to participate. “It’s award season, and the spotlight is calling. If your film or TV project lit up screens in 2025, now is the time to take your place in the conversation. Submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards are officially open. “Entries open 11 January 2026 and close 31 January 2026. Submit your work now at http://africamagic.tv/amvca and let your story shine on Africa’s biggest film and television...

Donald Trump blunders and accidentally reads private note out loud

11Jan

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Donald Trump blunders and accidentally reads private note out loud

Donald Trump left Secretary of State Marco Rubio visibly uncomfortable during a meeting on Venezuela’s oil reserves when he accidentally read aloud a private note meant to be passed discreetly across the table. The 79-year-old president was speaking with oil executives less than a week after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. During the discussion, Rubio slid a handwritten instruction toward Trump, which the president immediately picked up and read out loud. “Marco just gave me a note,” Trump said, before reading its contents: “Go back to Chevron. They want to discuss something.” Trump then added, “Go ahead, I’m going back to Chevron. Thank you, Marco,” while Rubio froze for a moment and attempted a strained smile. Trump appeared to realise the miss...

Why Buhari made me Minister in 2015 — Lai Mohammed Reveals

11Jan

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Politics

Why Buhari made me Minister in 2015 — Lai Mohammed Reveals

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has explained that his appointment by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 was the outcome of long-standing trust, shared principles, loyalty, and years of service, rather than a one-off decision. Mohammed, who served for nearly eight years in Buhari’s administration, revealed this in his book Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration. The book was unveiled in Abuja on December 17, 2025, to mark what would have been Buhari’s 83rd birthday. Reflecting on events following Buhari’s inauguration on May 29, 2015, Mohammed noted that the former president took time before announcing his cabinet. However, due to the confidence Buhari had in him, he was personally appointed in April 2015 to the Ahme...