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Tim Allen‘s Shifting Gears sitcom found a creative way to poke fun at Ryan Reynolds. During the Wednesday, January 28, episode of the hit ABC series, Matt (Allen) reunited with his son after Sam (Luke Macfarlane) returned from his job with the navy. Sam struggled to tell his father that he was trading the army in for a career in acting — but Matt ultimately came around. “It is the dumbest thing I have ever heard,” Matt quipped. “But who knows, you might get cast as the guy who is really in the Deadpool costume. While Ryan Reynolds is getting…

The Nigerian Army said its troops have facilitated the safe return of Nigerian refugees from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State. The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east. According to the statement signed by the operation’s spokesperson, Sani Uba, the repatriation exercise took place on 27 January. Mr Uba said the operation, spearheaded by troops of Sector 1, was in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilante groups, which provided security cover for the cross-border movement of…

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately remove the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Josiah Amupitan. MURIC declared that Amupitan’s removal is necessary in order to protect the credibility of the forthcoming elections. The group made the demand on Thursday in a statement signed by its Kano State chapter chairman, Malam Hassan Sani Indabawa. MURIC in the statement alleged that Amupitan’s past activities warranted the call for his removal, resignation or prosection. MURIC alleged that Amupitan wrote a hate-filled legal brief to the United States on…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has unveiled its provisional timetable for the 2026 local government primary elections in Anambra State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Awka by its National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the party said the schedule was approved in accordance with APGA’s constitution and the calendar of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC. The timetable indicates that the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will take place at APGA’s Awka Regional Secretariat from January 27 to February 6. Screening of chairmanship and councillorship aspirants is set for February 7…

An Indian national, Mr Ramshikor Chaudi, who resides in Nigeria, has been brought before an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos over allegations that he defrauded HND Supermarket of N22 million through the use of falsified bank transfer alerts. Chaudi is facing multiple counts bordering on fraud and theft, after allegedly obtaining goods valued at N450,000 and unlawfully taking additional items worth N21.6 million, bringing the total value of the disputed transactions to N22 million. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on January 2, 2026, at HND Supermarket located along Shagamu Road, Ikorodu. The prosecuting counsel, Adegeshin Famuyiwa, informed the…

A former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, also known as Dee One, has disclosed that he has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force, Force Intelligence Department (FID) for a routine interview. Deeone made this known in a post shared on X on Thursday, where he read out the content of the police invitation letter addressed to him. According to the letter signed by the Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department, the invitation is part of an ongoing inquiry and is described as a fact-finding interview. The letter directed Deeone to report to the FID Annex Office,…

Kwara United have received a timely boost with the return of midfielder Philip Ozor ahead of their midweek fixture against Kun Khalifat FC. Ozor returned from the injury that has kept him out since December. He was listed in the travelling squad for the trip to Owerri. Ozor has featured in 14 matches for Suleiman Ashifat’s side this season. Kwara United will do battle with Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Yahaya is the only player that has been sidelined from the game due to injury.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has led the enforcement of security operatives at the Onitsha Main Market to enforce the one-week closure ordered by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Recall that Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order. The governor gave the directive on Monday during an on-site visit to the market, along with some of his aides and other government officials. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu,…

The Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that its officers shot at residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting no gun was fired during Wednesday’s demonstration. Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding proper relocation plans, compensation, and justice for residents who reportedly lost their lives during past demolition exercises. Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “A megacity cannot be built on the bones and blood of the poor” and “Justice for Owode-Onirin traders,” the protesters demanded compensation, relocation plans, and justice for past demolitions. PUNCH…

Workers of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and rescue the Exchange from imminent collapse, warning that the institution has been pushed to the brink by funding withdrawal, governance lapses and unresolved staff welfare issues. In a statement dated January 27, 2026, titled ‘Save Our Soul: An Appeal from Workers of Nigeria Commodity Exchange to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’, the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees said the situation at the Exchange had become critical. In a statement signed by AUPCTRE Chairman, FCT Council, Aliyu Maradun, and…