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A Louisiana woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing her 1-year-old child on New Year’s Day. According to Sulphur Police Department spokesman Maj. Jason Gully, police responded to a call to Kristin Bass’ home sometime after 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 1. Upon arrival, authorities reportedly discovered that the mother had allegedly shot her little girl, Acelynn Moss. Bass, 28, was taken into custody and charged with one count of first-degree murder. She is currently behind bars with her bail set for $10 million. The girl’s father, Bradley Moss, was at home at the time of the alleged…

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects as it investigates a suspected case of arson at Isale Koko area of Ilorin linked to religious intolerance. The incident gained public attention after a video of a burnt house, allegedly belonging to a traditional religion practitioner, circulated on social media platform X on Saturday. In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the command was “aware of a video circulating online” showing “an elderly woman saying her place of residence was completely razed by fire.” She said the police had begun…

Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07 per cent equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc (Seplat Energy) at a price of GBP3.05 pence per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $500 million. The acquisition represents a further milestone in Heirs Energies’ long-term strategy to strengthen indigenous participation in strategic assets and accelerate sustainable energy development and security for Nigeria and Africa. Commenting on the transaction, Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Energies, said: “This acquisition reflects our strong belief in Africa’s ability to own,…

The question is not whether Nigeria should cooperate with partners, but how such cooperation is governed, limited, and aligned with our strategic interests. Security partnerships must strengthen sovereignty and remain accountable to the citizens in whose name they operate. As I stated in a recent Al Jazeera interview, the United States airstrike in Sokoto was conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities, under established AFRICOM channels. But coordination alone is not the real story. The more important question is what kind of cooperation this represents, and under what conditions it remains legitimate. Not long ago, Nigeria was designated a “Country of…

The family of Nigerian content creator and brand influencer Anda “Lazywrita” Damisa has announced his death. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Lazywrita stunned social media users after a scheduled post announcing his own death appeared on his Instagram page on 29 December 2025. The post was reportedly prepared a day earlier. However, in a joint statement posted on Instagram on 31 December 2025, his family said they were heartbroken by the loss and were still struggling to come to terms with his passing. The family statement read: “On behalf of Lazywrita’s family, we want to thank everyone for the love, prayers,…

Gabonese football has been plunged into crisis after a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign prompted sweeping state intervention, including the banning of senior players, suspension of the national team, and the dismissal of the entire coaching crew. The breaking point came on Wednesday night when an injury-time winner from Bazoumana Toure sealed a dramatic 3–2 defeat for Gabon against defending champions Ivory Coast. That loss confirmed a humiliating group-stage exit at AFCON, with Gabon finishing bottom of Group F behind Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique. Within hours, the fallout escalated beyond football. Government pulls the plug Appearing on Gabonese…

The Lagos State Government has constituted a Technical Recovery and Demolition Committee to manage the planned demolition of the fire-damaged Great Nigeria Insurance, GNI, Building on Lagos Island, as emergency response operations continue at the unstable site. The decision followed a second inspection visit by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on January 2, 2026, according to an update issued on Friday by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The committee, headed by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, has been tasked with developing and executing a carefully controlled demolition strategy for the affected structure and its immediate environment. Authorities…

Former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya State Caucus have denied reports and public claims suggesting that the former governor or his supporters plan to defect to another political party. The caucus said the decision was reaffirmed at a meeting held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Kwankwasiyya House in Kano. A statement issued after the meeting said the group firmly opposed what it described as false and unauthorised discussions about defection. According to the caucus, such claims do not reflect the values or operational style of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. It characterised the reports as misleading and urged…

Operatives of the Kwara State police command, have arrested three persons over suspected arson attack on a residential facility in Ilorin, the state capital, over alleged religious issues. They are Salihu Saka, Abubakar Salihu, and Yekini Olohuntele. The incident occurred at Isale-Koto area of Ilorin metropolis on January 1,2026 at about 7.p.m, according to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Saturday.‎‎The spokesperson said “The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating online. The video depicts an elderly woman saying her place of residence was completely razed by fire. ‎”The…

Adekunle Gold, has become the first musician to sell out Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as National Theatre in Lagos. The singer reached the milestone after selling out the 3,560 capacity venue on Friday December 26 2025. On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the singer was presented with two plaques, one for becoming the first artiste to sell out and headline the theatre, another for the management and record label that organised the concert. Adekunle performed alongside Olamide and the show was graced by other notable stars including Yinka Ayefele and Adewale Ayuba. Celebrating his…