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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday clashed with fleeing terrorists in Borno state, resulting in the death of an unspecified number of fighters from both sides The encounter occurred after a clearance operation conducted by the troops across terrorist locations, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Northeast operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sani Uba, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said many terrorists were neutralised The statement reads “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained their advance into the Timbuktu Triangle, recording significant operational gains and further…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a man suspected of snatching motorcycles while impersonating a corps official in different parts of the state. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Sector Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, and made available to The PUNCH. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Ali from Bela village in Ungoggo Local Government Area of Kano State, was apprehended by the Intelligence Unit of the command on January 19, 2026, following several complaints from members of the public. Labaran said the complaints bordered on…

Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Rotarian Ijeoma Pearl Okoro, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Martin Luther King Legacy Award for Global Leadership and Humanitarian Impact, in recognition of her outstanding service, leadership, and contribution to global development. The award was announced by the organisers of the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr ahead of its 34th annual celebration, which was held on Sunday, 18 January 2026, in Washington, DC, United States. In a statement signed by Victor Ojelabi for the District 9112 Public Image Committee, the organisers said the annual…

African discus record holder Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons has made her competitive debut in Olympic weightlifting, marking a rare crossover appearance from track and field with a first outing she described as both demanding and enjoyable, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31 year old, who was born in the United States but represents Nigeria internationally, competed in her first sanctioned weightlifting meet, recording lifts of 75kg in the snatch and 106kg in the clean and jerk. Sharing her experience on Instagram after the event, Onyekwere-Lyons wrote, “First Olympic Weightlifting Meet. Snatch 75kg / C&J 106kg in my debut meet. I have enjoyed…

Younger Americans are growing more confident in crypto, while older generations remain firmly aligned with traditional finance, according to a new survey published as part of the OKX Insights series.The survey, which polled 1,000 Americans in January, found a sharp generational divide in trust, outlook and expectations for digital assets. The younger the respondent, the more likely they were to view crypto as both credible today and central to finance tomorrow.When asked how much they trust crypto platforms, 40% of Gen Z (aged 12–29) and 41% of Millennials (aged 29–45) gave high confidence scores, rating their trust at seven or…

An awkward red carpet appearance by Victoria Beckham, son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, has resurfaced amid the family’s public feud. A video filmed at the October 2023 premiere of Netflix’s documentary series Beckham appeared across social media on Tuesday, January 20. The video shows Nicola, 31, appearing uncomfortable as she poses for photos in the arms of Brooklyn, 26, who stands beside his mom, 51, and dad, David Beckham. Nicola is seen maintaining a steely expression, avoiding eye contact with Victoria and David, 50, in the clip and only smiling for a moment when Brooklyn glances…

The Bonafide Advocator Initiative (BOFAI), a youth-led non-profit organisation working on juvenile justice reform, has completed a library renovation project at the Special Correctional Centre for Boys in Oregun, Lagos State. The organisation said the intervention is part of its broader effort to improve access to education and rehabilitation for young persons in conflict with the law. Juvenile correctional centres in Nigeria are designed to prioritise rehabilitation rather than punishment, with education recognised as a key tool for reform. The Special Correctional Centre for Boys, Oregun, Lagos State, is one of several facilities housing juveniles and young offenders. According to…

Terrorists have released the final six abductees who were earlier kidnapped from Aiyetoro-Kiri community in Bunu land, Kogi State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Aiyetoro-Kiri Bunu Development Association (AKBDA). According to the association, the release followed several weeks of intense negotiations and the payment of ransom, bringing an end to what it described as a traumatic ordeal for the victims, their families, and the entire community. It will be recalled that on December 14, 2025, suspected bandits attacked a branch of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro-Kiri community, Kabba/Bunu Local Government…

Kayode Olubunmi Ojo, a 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, has alleged that his supporters are being targeted by security agencies and the state government. In a statement on Wednesday, the APC aspirant alleged that his supporters have been facing unjust arrests, intimidation, unlawful detention, and denial of entitlements. He identified some of the supporters being harassed as Bayo Aderiye from Ado Ekiti; Taiwo Fabiyi from Emure Ekiti; Obebe Oluwafemi Ayekooto from Otun Ekiti; Olugbenga Kayejo from Ikere Ekiti and members of the APC Ward Executive in Ikoro Ekiti. According to Mr Ojo one Akogun Abayomi,…

Officials of the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been reportedly trapped following an ambush on a joint security team by suspected bandits. According to a security expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Monday when the officials, including the Chairman of the LG, were travelling along the Kunchin Kalgo–Danjibga road A report posted on his official X handle on Wednesday indicated that the officials and the security team were travelling to Danjibga to reunite some villagers from the Keta area who had recently regained their freedom from their abductors when the attack occurred. He said the assailants, who appeared to…