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The Labour Party (LP) has formally named Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its National Leader and conveyed goodwill to its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his decision to join the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC).This was contained in a communiqué issued by the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha.According to the statement, the resolution was reached at a meeting of the Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) held on Wednesday, where discussions centered on the party’s stability, expansion, and overall strategic direction.“The NWC, acting unanimously, hereby recognizes His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, as the National Leader of the Labour Party,” the communiqué stated in part.It also noted that the party’s nation...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has affirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, are progressing as planned.This was disclosed on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, in an official statement.George explained that the impeachment move is being carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).He noted that two separate notices alleging gross misconduct, initiated under Section 188 of the Constitution against both the Governor and the Deputy Governor, have been formally transmitted to them by the Speaker of the House, and the Assembly is currently awaiting their responses.A...

A bride-to-be has been declared missing on her wedding day. Jennifer Chisom Ananti, from Anambra State, was set to wed Celestine Odigbo, also from Anambra State, today, Jan. 9.  However, she has been nowhere to be found and her phone number is not reachable. According to politician Maria Ude Nwachi, the groom-to-be suspects foul play from her family. A poster declaring the bride a missing person is already circulating on social media.

A truck carrying tomatoes lost control due to brake failure and crashed into vehicles along Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accident occurred around noon on Thursday,  Jan. 8. Fortunately, no fatalities were recorded. A family in one of the vehicles were fortunate to escape de@th. According eyewitness, the truck veered off the road, slamming into ongoing vehicles on the bridge.See more photos below.

Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to remove Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections.Addressing his supporters at a recent rally, Kalu told Governor Otti to “write his will,” insisting that APC is ready to take control of the state.The former governor of Abia also pledged to campaign door-to-door across the state to ensure Otti’s defeat.“The governor once said that anyone wanting to succeed him should go write their will. I’m telling him to write his own will first because we are taking over,” Kalu said.Describing Otti as inexperienced in politics, he added, “The governor is a joker; he doesn’t understand politics. He’s a banker. As far as I’m concerned, he is a one-term governor. Abia people will speak...

Authorities in the UK Crown Dependency of Jersey are set to repatriate over $9.5 million (£7 million) in funds linked to corruption to the Nigerian government.The money, described as proceeds from “tainted property,” is believed to have been stolen by the late former military ruler, Sani Abacha, who led Nigeria from 1993 to 1998. The funds were held in a bank account in Jersey and have been tied up in lengthy legal proceedings.Although the sum was recovered during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, legal processes delayed its return. In December, Jersey’s Attorney-General, Mark Temple, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria to facilitate the repatriation.According to the BBC, this agreement builds on two prior arrangements between Jersey and N...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 8, arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to declare foreign currencies totaling $800,575 and €651,505—worth approximately N2.28 billion.Onal appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro on a two-count charge of non-declaration of funds.Prosecution counsel, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, told the court that the alleged offences occurred on December 13 at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, as Onal was preparing to travel to Australia. He was reportedly arrested by officers of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) after failing to declare the currencies in his possession.Buhari stated that the offences contrav...

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary night-time traffic diversion along the Fadeyi–Donmanlong and Donmanlong–Ojuelegba corridors to allow for the installation of truck-restriction barriers.Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi said the diversion will take place from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He said the measure is part of ongoing traffic control and road safety efforts aimed at reducing accidents along the busy route.Osiyemi explained that affected bridge sections would be closed to traffic during installation, noting that the work was scheduled overnight to minimise disruption to commuters and businesses.During the closure, motorists approaching from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge or Ayilara toward O...

Police in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, have arrested a group of children and teenagers accused of carrying out a string of burglaries across city suburbs, with the alleged crime spree involving property valued at more than US$10,000.The suspects, aged between 12 and 16, were linked to a wave of housebreaking incidents that began in October 2025 and left residents of Nkulumane and Tshabalala shaken. The arrests followed a months-long investigation into a surge of unlawful entries reported in the two neighbourhoods.On 8 January 2026, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said they were investigating 20 separate cases of unlawful entry and theft committed between 15 October and 30 December 2025. Stolen goods included cash and household items valued at US$8,948, ZAR 13,400 and P2,350. Police said te...

Union jack flagon pole and Big BenThe United Kingdom has issued a renewed warning to Nigerians and other migrants against taking up jobs without proper authorisation, cautioning that anyone found working illegally will be arrested, detained and deported.UK authorities said enforcement actions against illegal employment have intensified nationwide, with immigration raids now taking place more frequently. Officials noted that enforcement teams are actively visiting workplaces to identify individuals violating immigration regulations.According to the UK government, migrants caught working without valid permission will face immediate action, including possible removal from the country. The Home Office stated that it remains committed to strict enforcement of immigration laws a...