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Court Orders Angela Okorie Remanded Over Cyberstalking and Defamation Charges

29Jan

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Court Orders Angela Okorie Remanded Over Cyberstalking and Defamation Charges

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nollywood actress Angela Okorie to be remanded at Suleja Prison, Niger State, following her arraignment on charges of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after hearing an oral bail application from Okorie’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), shortly after the actress pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge filed by the police.The judge directed that Okorie, a single mother of one, remain in custody until January 30, when a formal bail hearing is scheduled.Okorie, residing at 1 Henry Montero Street, Lekki Palm City, Ajah, Lagos, faces prosecution under Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/278/2025. The police allege that she, along with Ifeoma Mbonu (currently at large), conspired...

Full List: INEC Approves 10 Parties for Kano Assembly By-Election

29Jan

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Full List: INEC Approves 10 Parties for Kano Assembly By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 10 political parties will participate in the upcoming Kano State House of Assembly by-elections scheduled for February 21.Naija News reports that Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ambassador Abdu Zango, made the announcement on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano.Zango stated that the commission has received nominations from 10 registered parties contesting the polls in Kano Municipal and Ungogo Local Government Areas.The parties cleared to participate include: All Progressives Congress (APC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), African Action Congress (AAC), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Good Party, Action Allianc...

AFCON 2025 final: CAF suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, fines Senegal, Morocco

29Jan

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AFCON 2025 final: CAF suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, fines Senegal, Morocco

The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final.In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the sanctions were handed down for violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code, including breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and after the final match.As part of the decisions against Senegal, CAF suspended the head coach of the Senegalese national team, Pape Bouna Thiaw, for five official CAF matches for his “unsporting conduct” and “for bringing the game into disrepute.”“Mr Pape Bouna Thiaw was also...

Turkish Officials Dismiss Tinubu Stumble Controversy as ‘Trivial’ — Abike Dabiri

29Jan

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Turkish Officials Dismiss Tinubu Stumble Controversy as ‘Trivial’ — Abike Dabiri

Turkish authorities have reportedly brushed off the controversy surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s brief stumble during his state visit to Türkiye, describing the reaction in Nigeria as “silly” and “mischievous,” according to the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa.Dabiri-Erewa made the remarks on Wednesday via 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) while responding to a post by Oguntoye Opeyemi (Equityoyo), who highlighted the contrast between how Nigerian and Turkish media handled the incident.Writing from Ankara, Dabiri-Erewa said Turkish officials were surprised that the President’s minor misstep during a ceremonial welcome on Tuesday had generated widespread debate across Nigerian blogs and news platforms.She noted that officials in Türkiye c...

FCT Workers Defy Wike, Ignore Court Order to Halt Strike

29Jan

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FCT Workers Defy Wike, Ignore Court Order to Halt Strike

Unions participating in the ongoing strike across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued their industrial action despite a court order directing them to return to work.According to DAILY POST, workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), operating under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), commenced an indefinite strike on January 19 over unresolved welfare-related issues. The unions said the action was aimed at drawing urgent attention to concerns affecting workers’ morale and productivity.The strike gained momentum on Monday as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) joined in solidarity with FCTA and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) staff.Key demands by the workers include ...

Singer Ray J says doctors told him he has only months to live after recent health scare

29Jan

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Singer Ray J says doctors told him he has only months to live after recent health scare

American singer and media personality Ray J has sparked concern online after claiming doctors told him he has only a few months left to live.Ray J, who was recently hospitalized for severe chest pain, had earlier revealed that his heart was functioning at just 25 percent after being diagnosed with pneumonia. At the time, he described the situation as life-threatening and thanked fans for their prayers and support.Rephrased VersionRay J has given fans an update on his health following a recent hospitalization.The singer was admitted to the hospital earlier this month after developing pneumonia and experiencing heart-related complications, according to reports. On Sunday, he took to social media to share how he is currently doing and to thank supporters for their prayers....

Army Arrests Seven Suspected Traffickers, Prevents Sale of One-Day-Old Baby for ₦3m in Calabar

29Jan

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Army Arrests Seven Suspected Traffickers, Prevents Sale of One-Day-Old Baby for ₦3m in Calabar

The Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), arrested seven suspected human traffickers during an intelligence led operation in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, following detailed and credible intelligence received by troops of the Brigade on the activities of a suspected human trafficking syndicate operating within the area.Assistant Director, Army Public RelationsHeadquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, who disclosed this in a statement said suspects were arrested while negotiating to sell a day-old baby boy for the sum of N3m. “Acting swiftly on the intelligence, t...

AGN Honours Late Actor Junior Pope, Extends Support to His Family

29Jan

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AGN Honours Late Actor Junior Pope, Extends Support to His Family

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has honoured the late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, by unveiling a Nollywood City in Enugu State in his memory.The project, situated in Ako Nike, Enugu State, consists of 150 plots of land and is aimed at providing Nollywood practitioners with affordable opportunities for land ownership. In a further show of support, the guild allocated one plot of land each to Junior Pope’s three sons, acknowledging their father’s contributions to the AGN and the Nigerian film industry.Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, AGN National President, Emeka-Rollas Ejezie, described the initiative as a landmark achievement and a lasting tribute to the late actor. He noted that although Junior Pope’s life was cut short, his...

Two Killed, One Injured As DSS Operative Opens Fire On Abuja Residents

29Jan

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Two Killed, One Injured As DSS Operative Opens Fire On Abuja Residents

The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026.An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) has opened fire on three residents of Karmajiji (Karon Majigi) village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, killing two.The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026.According to a police source, he has refused to honour an invitation sent to him to help with their investigation.Abayomi had earlier told the police that the shooting was unintentional, claiming he accidentally pulled the trigger of his pistol.While Musa Adamu died a few hours after the incident on January 19, SaharaReporters learned that another v...

JAMB Clarifies 2026 UTME Rules, Says Multiple Admissions Are Prohibited

29Jan

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JAMB Clarifies 2026 UTME Rules, Says Multiple Admissions Are Prohibited

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates who are already enrolled in tertiary institutions are allowed to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE), provided they formally declare their current matriculation status. Failure to do so, the board warned, could result in the loss of both admissions.This clarification was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin. He explained that misinformation circulating about the policy was the result of deliberate misrepresentation by individuals he described as “self-styled education advocates,” which has caused confusion among candidates and parents.Benjamin said the board’s attention was draw...