Author: News Room
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bauchi State Command, has intercepted a truck carrying vandalised railway tracks and arrested five suspects in connection with the crime. The command disclosed this in a statement on its Facebook page on Friday. The statement, signed by its spokesperson, Saminu Yusuf, said the interception followed credible intelligence. According to Yusuf, NSCDC operatives on patrol along the Miri–Jos Road on January 12, 2026, around Gital town in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, stopped a long vehicle truck with registration number MDB 360 XA. He explained that the truck, allegedly heading to the eastern part…
The Peoples Democratic Party has raised concerns over the conduct of the Federal High Court, Abuja, after its suit challenging the police blockade of the party’s national secretariat was dismissed despite being formally withdrawn in line with court rules. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said in a statement on Friday that the court’s decision to dismiss the case has deepened the party’s lingering concerns about judicial impartiality. The party stated, “Before this suit, we had earlier written to the Chief Judge complaining about the obvious partiality of three out of the twelve judges of the Federal High Court in…
Former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has expressed openness to competing on the UFC White House card in June but insists he wants real mixed martial arts fans in attendance, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian-born New Zealand resident, who faces Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle on March 28, said he would only be interested in the historic event if genuine MMA enthusiasts could watch the fight live rather than just political dignitaries. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Adesanya said the venue’s prestige was less important to him than the atmosphere and connection with the audience. “Maybe. It would be cool…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Westerfield College for its expansion into the United Kingdom and its efforts to provide Nigerian students with international education opportunities. According to a statement by Westerfield College on Friday, the governor’s remarks followed a courtesy visit by the Chief Executive Officer of Westerfield College, Michael Dosunmu, and his team. The visit marked the school’s one-year anniversary as a wholly Nigerian-owned institution operating in the UK. According to the statement, Sanwo-Olu also praised the educational achievements of Nigerian youths, noting that they had continued to excel globally. The statement read, “In his remark,…
Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-school instant camera. With just a click of a button, you can capture a moment in a photo that you can see and touch almost immediately. Images captured by an instant camera aren’t as pristine or perfect as those produced by modern digital cameras, but their soft images and imperfections are often a big part of the allure.Yet not all instant cameras are the same, and some of them are better suited for different needs and budgets.…
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.Authorities in France have started a preliminary investigation into a breach of cryptocurrency tax platform Waltio that could have compromised users’ personal data.According to a Thursday notice by French cybersecurity authorities, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and the country’s National Cyber Unit were investigating the nature of the stolen data and identities of Waltio users. The notice warned that users affected by the breach could be targeted in an attempt to move their digital assets…
It shouldn’t be a surprise to find out that Netflix has a very strong lineup of movies in January, most of which came from outside studios. This is what Netflix does best, after all. Many of its best movies don’t crack the streamer’s top 10, but they are essential viewing. The Watch With Us team has selected three new Netflix movies that you need to watch in January 2026, as ranked by IMDb. Two of the three are very different biopics, while the third is an all-time great comic book flick. Related: New on Netflix in January 2026 — The…
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has formally confirmed that key provisions of Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws were altered in the versions gazetted and circulated to the public. it said the alteration constitutes a breach of the Constitution and an affront to the legislature’s authority. The confirmation, contained in the interim report of the House Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws and made public on Friday, follows intense scrutiny of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts released by the House under the direction of the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, and comparison…
A Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restraining social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, actress Doris Ogala, and Kelvin Emmanuel from discussing Pastor Chris Okafor, his church, or his ministry in public or online. It comes after weeks of accusations from Nollywood actress Ms Doris and VeryDarkMan. Earlier in January, Pastor Okafor’s legal team gave VDM two weeks to retract his comments or face legal action Mr Okafor’s legal team accused VDM of cyber incitement, bullying, harrassment stalking and criminal defamation. Channels TV reported that the preacher’s lawyer, Maxwell Opara, called for the immediate…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says it will continue enforcing the ban on sachet and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic drinks. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, spoke to journalists on Friday after manufacturers and union members protested at the agency’s Lagos office. The protesters carried placards urging the Federal Government to stop NAFDAC’s ongoing enforcement of the ban on sachet and small-sized alcoholic beverages. Adeyeye said the enforcement was backed by law, stressing that only a change in legislation could compel the agency to halt its actions. She added that the reasons advanced by the…
