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UCL: Real Madrid To Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco In Champions League Play-Offs
Law Enforcement Saves Robbery Suspects From Mob Violence in the Federal Capital Territory
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbers from a violent mob in the Utako area, while issuing a stern warning to residents against the practice of “jungle justice.”
‘One chance’ is commonly used in Nigeria to refer to a form of organised robbery where criminals pose as commercial drivers and passengers to lure victims into a vehicle before robbing, assaulting, or kidnapping them.
EPL: Guardiola Achieves Record for Most Recent 400 Wins in England
As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester City boss achieved the milestone following City’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray.
Closure Of Onitsha Market: Traders From Ebonyi Oppose The Proposed Protest And Support Soludo
The Ebonyi Town Union in Anambra State made its position known in a statement issued by its President-General, Moses Igwe, in Onitsha on Friday.
Anambra CP Ceads Security Deployment To Enforce Onitsha Market Closure
Recall that Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order.
No Shots Were Fired At The Anti-Demolition Protesters - Lagos CP Stated
Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding proper relocation plans, compensation, and justice for residents who reportedly lost their lives during past demolition exercises.
Joao Pedro Scores Twice, Propelling Chelsea Into Champions League Round Of 16, Eliminating Napoli
Brazil forward Pedro lashed home two brilliant goals in the second half in Naples as Chelsea came back from a goal behind at half-time and finished the league phase in style.
Armed Individuals Kidnapped Pregnant Woman In Ondo
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a middle-aged woman at Ayede community near Alagbaka GRA extension of Akure, Ondo state capital.
The victim named Mary Jesulayomi, said to be pregnant, was abducted on Tuesday when the hoodlums stormed the community and started shooting sporadically before whisking her away.
Senate Conduct Briefing Regarding United States Strikes In Nigeria, While Ningi Raises Questions About NASS Exclusion
The Senate has disclosed plans to hold an executive briefing over the December 25 United States air strikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, following concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi on the alleged exclusion of the National Assembly from discussions preceding the operation.
Raising the issue under Order 42 (Matters of Privilege) during plenary, Senator Ningi, an opposition lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, argued that the air strikes amounted to an infringement on Nigeria’s territorial integrity and should have involved legislative oversight.
Arsenal Achieves Champions League Clean Sweep to Secure Top Position
Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top spot with a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta’s men were already assured of a place in the last 16 and have also guaranteed they will have home advantage in the second leg of the knockout stages as long as they progress.
Nigerians Residing In UK Seeking Financial Assistance To Repatriate Body Of a Deceased Student
Okirie, a Nigerian national, was allegedly murdered under circumstances that shocked both the local and wider Nigerian community. A 27-year-old Congolese national, Benjamin Katabana, has been charged in connection with the killing.
Indignation Regarding Police's Suppression Of Anti-demolition Demonstrators In Lagos
Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents who protested the demolition of their homes across parts of the state on Wednesday.
The condemnation followed the police’s deployment of tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators who converged in Ikeja to protest what they described as their displacement without adequate compensation or relocation.
AFCON 2025 Final: CAF Suspends Hakimi and Thiaw, Imposes Fines on Senegal and Morocco
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.
Onitsha Market: Claim of Insecurity As Justification For Sit-At-Home Order Is Illusory Says Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has described as “delusional” the claim by some traders in the Onitsha Main Market that they do not open their shops on Mondays due to insecurity.
Soludo maintained that the sit-at-home order ended in Anambra State in 2023, calling the continued failure of most traders to open their shops on Mondays an act of economic sabotage.
JUST IN: Police Deployed Tear Gas Against Residents Protesting Against Eviction And Demolition In Lagos
Policemen at the scene of the ongoing protest over the demolitions carried out in different parts of Lagos State have begun shooting tear gas to disperse protesters who are gathered at the state House of Assembly complex, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
The protesters had converged at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of homes in communities across the state.
Authorities apprehend 38-Year-Old Individual In Zamfara, With Possession Of 954 Explosives
The arrest was carried out by the Command’s Task Force on Illegal Mining, following credible and actionable intelligence.
JUST IN: Protesters Block Onitsha Head Bridge In Response To The Closure Of The Market
Onitsha Head Bridge in Anambra State was blocked on Wednesday as residents protested the ongoing closure of the Onitsha Main Market, following a directive by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
In a video shared by the African Democratic Congress, protesters are shown barricading entrances to the bridge, chanting “No way in, no way out. Onitsha to Asaba blocked. Stand till!”
Woman Post Conversations Online About Who Should Pay Children’s School Fees In a Marriage Where The Wife Earns More
A Nigerian woman has stirred conversations online after boldly sharing her views on who should pay children’s school fees in a marriage where the wife earns more.
"I'm a salary earner and am your wife. I am earning ₦600,000 in a month, and you as a man, you are earning ₦200,000. Please, who should pay the children's school fees? Because I don't understand. Who should pay the school fees? You think I will pay it?
An investigation reveals that a Colonel conspired to orchestrate the removal of Tinubu
An interim investigation report into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has revealed that a clandestine network of military officers coordinated by an Army Colonel (name withheld) had planned the takeover, with funding, recruitment, and operational planning traced directly to him.
The report, sighted by The Wassap9ja on Tuesday, indicated that the Army officer, whose repeated failures in promotion reportedly fuelled his disaffection, mobilised like-minded officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, assigning them to survey critical national installations, including the Presidential Villa, major barracks, and international airports.
Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Lost His Father.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” Besiktas, the Turkish club where the Nigerian international plays, wrote on their X handle.
Authorities Discover an Illicit Baby Manufacturing Operation, Detained Five Individuals in Ekiti
Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the Command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.
Tinubu Maintained Discussions With Erdoğan After Misstep, Says Presidential Aide
“Mr President missed his step very briefly and has continued his bilateral meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Bundesliga: Bayern Is Currently Engaged In Discussions To Prolong Harry Kane's Contract
Bayern Munich are in talks with Harry Kane over a potential contract extension, the club’s sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed.
The England captain joined the German champions from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an initial €100m (£86.4m).
Terrorists Attack Gov. Fintiri Hometown in Adamawa, Kidnap Six Family Members
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday morning by the state Police command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
NCoS Invalidates The Jailbreak Incident In Edo Prison Says No Escape Or Security Breach
In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Correction JIN Osuji, the NCoS described the reports, which began circulating on January 24, as completely unfounded.
Gunmen Take the Lives Of 11 During Assault At a Mexican Football Game
Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region plagued by violence blamed on organised crime, local authorities said.
Armed men stormed into a community football ground after Sunday’s match in Salamanca, a small city of 160,000 people in Guanajuato state.
European Union and India Finalized What Is Being Referred To As The 'Mother Of All' Trade Agreements
India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations.
EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world’s two leading economies, the United States and China.
Dangote Refinery Increases Gantry Petrol Price to ₦799, while Pump Price is Set at ₦839 Per Litre at MRS Stations
The adjustment in prices was revealed in a statement by the Refinery on Monday.
Military to Trial Officers Regarding Alleged Conspiracy to Overthrow the Government
The Nigerian Armed Forces has said some officers will be arraigned before a military judicial panel to face trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the government.
In a statement by the Director, Major General, Samaila Uba, it said it is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
In 2025 Bauchi Fire Outbreaks Killed Two, Destroyed N1.5bn Properties - Fire service
The Federal Fire Service says two lives were lost and property worth N1.59 billion destroyed by fire in Bauchi State between January and December 2025.
The Public Relations Officer in charge of the state command of the service, Umar Lawal, disclosed this in a fire outbreak statistics made available to the News Agency of NIgeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.
JUST IN: New Head Coach For Enyimba FC Has Been Appointed By The Governor Of Abia.
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of a new head coach for Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.
According to the state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, in a statement issued on Monday, the new head coach is Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel.
Breaking News: Governor Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week Due To Sit-At-Home Defiance
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order.
The governor gave the directive on Monday during an on-site visit to the market, along with some of his aides and other government officials.
JOHESU Urges Nigerians to Hold FG Accountable for the Effects of the Strike on Nigeria's Healthcare System
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the hardship faced by patients and other people in need of medical attention due to the ongoing strike by its members.
According to the union, its one-point demand remains the implementation of the report on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers.
Arsenal Shocked by Manchester United, Aston Villa Revives Premier League Title Challenge
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.
Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery’s men level on points with Manchester City, whose own title chances were boosted by events at the Emirates Stadium.
2027 Election: Kano Earthquake as Yusuf Leaves Opposition for APC
The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and Labour Party have strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress following the defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, insisting that the development will not alter the political reality ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reacting to the governor’s decision to join the APC on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ini Ememobong, and his ADC counterpart, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in separate interviews with The PUNCH that the defection reflects moral failure rather than political strength, stressing that moves driven by self-interest would not translate into votes for the ruling party.
Abia Commenced Demolition And Reconstruction Of The College of Health Sciences.
The Abia State Government has announced that demolition and reconstruction works will commence within the week at the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, as part of its ongoing overhaul of state-owned tertiary institutions.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha.
JUST IN: NLC And FCTA Employees Protest At The Industrial Court, Calling For The removal of Wike
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labour disputes.
The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action, describing the strike as justified amid what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political leadership.
2027: ADC Yet To Provide Alternatives To The Government's Reforms - Dogara
A former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is yet to offer alternatives to reforms by the Federal Government.
Dogara, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says until the opposition party brings alternatives, it won’t be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC Holds Delegate Congresses Prior to the Rivers Assembly Re-Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State to elect delegates for the party’s primaries ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections.
The congresses were held to select delegates who will vote for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming bye-elections for Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II.
Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic - US Lieutenant General
Christmas Day strikes by the United States on northwest Nigeria targeted militants linked to an Islamic State wing largely active in neighboring Niger, a top US Africa Command lieutenant general told AFP.
“The targets were areas that all terrorist groups from the Sahel use as a staging area. The most recent information we received from the Nigerians was it was ISIS Sahel related,” John Brennan said in an interview on the sidelines of a US-Nigeria security meeting last week, referring to the Islamic State Sahel Province group.
US Military Increases Materiel Deliveries & Intelligence With Nigeria, Push Against ISIS Terrorists
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.
The Pentagon has also maintained open lines of communication with militaries in junta-led Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, Lieutenant General John Brennan said.
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