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The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects in separate operations across Minna for offences ranging from theft and robbery to criminal conspiracy and thuggery, with stolen items recovered. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the first arrest followed information received on January 5, 2026, around 12.50 p.m., within the Chanchaga area of Minna. According to the statement, one Aliyu Mohammed of Chanchaga, who was entrusted with a shop located around a mosque, allegedly stole a Lister engine, a drum and other items valued at over ₦1m. “Police operatives attached to…

The former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa, Umar Ardo, has said that Peter Obi may struggle to secure the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 election if former vice president Atiku Abubakar does not step aside. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Ardo said that Atiku is heavily favoured to win the party’s nomination. “Well, the ADC, as it is currently constituted, if it goes for primaries a hundred times, Atiku will win a hundred times. There is absolutely no doubt about that. How Peter Obi and his supporters react is what will…

Following the conclusion of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at some of the moments that shaped the biggest football tournament in Africa For 29 days, the world fixed its eyes on Africa as 24 countries battled for the continent’s biggest football prize. In the end, the Teranga Lions of Senegal defied the odds in a drama-filled final to lift their second Africa Cup of Nations title. Here are some of the moments that told the story of what was arguably the best AFCON tournament yet in terms of hosting. Stadiums, pitch quality…

ETH sold off at the weekly open, but its net taker volume metric turned positive for the first time in years. Will bulls take notice of the signal and attempt to press Ether price higher?Ether (ETH) derivatives data has begun to highlight a structural shift. After nearly three years of sell-side dominance, ETH’s net taker volume has turned positive, possibly pointing to renewed interest from futures traders.Key takeaways:ETH Net Taker volume reached $390 million since Jan. 6, the largest buy imbalance since January 2023.Since 2023, positive taker volume has aligned with range bottoms and the continuation of uptrends.ETH holds above…

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton is dishing out more than just great hair advice in his new memoir, Your Looks Don’t Define You, which was released Tuesday, January 20. In between his motivational tips and tricks to not let your past define you, Appleton also finds a way to casually name-drop some of the celebrity clients he’s worked with over the years, like Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera. Appleton also touched on his brief marriage to actor Lukas Gage, whom he didn’t name. Appleton married Gage in 2023 in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by Kardashian and…

A Lagos-based journalist, Friday Alefia, has filed a N50 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police commissioner and an Ebonyi State lawmaker,, Chinedu Ogah, over his alleged unlawful arrest and detention for 86 days. Mr Alefia, publisher of Naija News Today, accused the police and the member of the House of Representatives representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency of violating his constitutional rights through what he described as a politically motivated arrest. According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the journalist was at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos, on 23 September 2025 when…

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has fulfilled his promise of rewarding outstanding students from public and private primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, as well as teachers and schools that have distinguished themselves by winning laurels in state and national competitions. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, while presenting cheques to the awardees in Abeokuta, explained that the gesture was in fulfilment of the governor’s promise during the 2025 combined convocation ceremonies of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, and the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese, to reward best graduating students with cash gifts…

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is said to have agreed in principle to meet with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after meeting his godson, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. Strong pillars, according to this newspaper, indicate that Governor Yusuf might have facilitated the meetings between Tinubu and Kwankwaso to discuss his possible acceptance to defect alongside his godson. Kwankwaso has met with President Tinubu on several occasions; however, reports suggest that they have not agreed on certain conditions reportedly put forward by the former Kano Governor. Recently, when discussions of Governor Yusuf’s defection to the APC arose, Kwankwaso was quoted…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has apprehended a bullion van driver for flouting traffic laws by driving against the designated flow of traffic. The driver, identified as Mr Daniel Ikede, was intercepted while transporting cash from a First Bank branch at Chevron towards Ajah. His actions violated provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, which explicitly prohibits one-way driving due to its severe safety risks. During interrogation, Ikede reportedly admitted that he drove in the prohibited direction while following a police escort vehicle that accompanied the bullion van from its point of origin. However, members…

The Edo State Sports Commission has praised the impact of Kennedy Boboye in transforming Bendel Insurance. The Benin Arsenals are unbeaten in their last nine games. Insurance moved to sixth position on the log following Sunday’s 3-2 win over El-kanemi Warriors. Chairman of the commission, Desmond Enabulele commended the players for their character and resilience throughout the encounter. “To recover from an early setback and still find the courage to respond, dominate, and win speaks volumes about the winning mentality Coach Kennedy Boboye has instilled in this team.” Enabulele told the commission media. “This victory is not just about the…