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The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Zakaria Chado, confirmed the attack by suspected armed smugglers in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said that two of its personnel were critically injured in the attack that happened on Thursday at about 4:00…

Senegal’s backup goalkeeper has revealed how watching Morocco’s ball boys frustrate Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali helped the Teranga Lions win Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Senegal were crowned champions after edging hosts Morocco 1-0 in a tense final, with Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner settling the contest. However, in the semis and the final, battles involving towels and goalkeepers were as dramatic as the goal. Yehvann Diouf, stationed near Édouard Mendy’s goal during the final, was tasked with keeping his teammate’s gloves dry as rain began to fall. What followed became one of the most talked-about moments of the…

UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman spoke out following a scary moment at the pre-fight weigh-in for UFC 324 where he collapsed live on stage. “I obviously have got a lot of messages and I appreciate all of the genuine concern about me,” Smotherman, 28, told fans via Instagram on Friday, January 23. “I am completely OK. I’m good. I’m not entirely sure what happened.” Smotherman had just stepped off the scale during a live-streamed event on Friday morning when he collapsed and landed face-first on the stage. UFC announcers Laura Sanko and Daniel Cormier were audibly stunned as they expressed concern…

One of the Customs personnel injured during the attack by suspected armed drug traffickers on Thursday in OgunThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at the Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun. Zakaria Chado, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the attack by suspected armed smugglers in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Mr Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said…

Ranching livestock. Ultimately, transitioning from open grazing to ranching is not about erasing tradition or privileging one group over another. It is about aligning agricultural practices with the realities of a modern, densely populated, and security-conscious nation. Ranching offers a pathway to reduce violence, improve productivity, strengthen governance, and rebuild trust between communities and the state. While navigating the vast and often chaotic terrain of social media recently, I came across a short but compelling video analysing the prospects of ranching as a tool for strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. What initially appeared to be a routine agricultural conversation quickly…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the good news for Nigeria is that its external reserves have now crossed $46 billion, the highest level in eight years. Bwala made this statement in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. Claiming that Nigerians ought to be happy with the current All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration, Bwala noted that the increased reserve will help the country meet all its obligations. He explained that the development “strengthens our economy, improves our ability to support the naira, helps meet international obligations, and builds investor confidence.…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun. Mr Zakaria Chado, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the attack, by suspected armed smugglers, in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said two of its personnel were critically injured in the attack that happened on Thursday, at about 4.00 p.m. According…

Liverpool has made contact with former Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso. According to Diario AS, Alonso has already received the first call from Liverpool despite the fact that he is now resting, and the response has been positive. Alonso was recently sacked as manager of Real Madrid and was replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. The 44-year-old has also coached Bayer Leverkusen in the past and was successful during his time at the Bundesliga club. Alonso has played for Liverpool during his playing days as a professional footballer, and it is yet to be seen if he will say ‘yes’ to coach…

A member representing Ukwa East State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Lewis Obianyi, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has defected to the Labour Party, citing Governor Alex Otti’s inclusive, impactful and verifiable governance in the state as his reason. Obianyi joined the LP alongside key political stakeholders from the Ukwa East Local Government Area of the state. Some of the stakeholders who also defected to the Labour Party include Hon. Paul Taribo, Chief Bright Benson and Lady Chinedu Brown, among others. Speaking during a visit to Otti on Saturday, Obianyi recalled that…

The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt at Olorunda Village, Ojongbodu, in Oyo West Local Government Area of the state, rescuing the victim, Haruna Lawal, who sustained a head injury during the ordeal. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. According to the statement, the command received a distress call at about 2:10 a.m. on January 24, 2026, from Alimot, a resident of the Ojongbodu area, reporting that suspected kidnappers armed with weapons had invaded her brother’s residence. During the invasion, the assailants…