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172 suspects arrested as Kano police crack down on motorcycles, tricycles

The Kano State Police Command, working together with other security agencies, has impounded 104 commercial motorcycles and 68 tricycles while arresting 172 suspects for violating the state’s traffic regulations.  This was contained in a statement issued by Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, the action was part of ongoing efforts to enforce the ban on passenger transport on motorcycles (Achaba/Okada) and the restriction of tricycles from 10pm to 6am in the Kano State metropolis. The operations, which took place from January 1 to 7, 2026, targeted riders and operators who flouted…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles arrive Marrakech for Algeria showdown

The Super Eagles have arrived Marrakech for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie against the Desert Foxes of Algeria. Éric Chelle and his players touched down at the Marrakech Airport around 4.20 pm on Thursday. The Super Eagles were previously based in Fès where they played all their group stage matches as well as the Round of 16 tie. They won all their matches at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Saturday’s encounter with Algeria will hold at the Stade Marrakech. The highly anticipated encounter will kick-off at 5:00 pm Nigerian time. The winner will face either hosts Morocco…

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ADC unveils constitution review committee

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has inaugurated Etigwe Uwa, SAN, as Chairman of the party’s Constitution Review Committee, in a move aimed at strengthening internal democracy and reinforcing the party’s guiding principles. While inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Abuja, Mark charged its members to develop a framework that promotes inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability, while staying true to the party’s founding ideals. Remember that in July 2025, the ADC was chosen as the coalition party for opposition leaders aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Since then, with former Senate President Mark as National…

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Kano police recover 3 stolen vehicles, arrest 5 suspects

The Kano Police Command has recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested five suspects in connection with armed robbery and motor vehicle theft. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests of the suspects and recovery of the vehicles in a statement on Wednesday. “The Kano State Police Command has made significant breakthroughs in its efforts to combat crime in the state, recovering three stolen motor vehicles and arresting five suspects in connection with armed robbery and motor vehicle theft,” he said. Haruna said on 3rd January 2026, the Command’s team of Special Intervention Squad (SIS), on the direction…

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Wike Hails Tinubu for Completing Bodo-Bonny Road Project

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over the completion of the Bodo–Bonny Road, describing the project as a long-standing dream finally realised. Wike spoke on Thursday during his thank-you tour of Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. He described the road as a “political project” that had been promised by successive administrations without result, noting that the Tinubu-led government delivered it without pressure. “All of us know that this Bodo–Bonny road has been a political road for long. Every government comes, every government goes…

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Anthony Joshua pens tribute to friends lost in car crash

Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has posted a heartfelt tribute to his two friends who died in a tragic car crash in Nigeria last month, sharing his grief on Instagram. Joshua, who was a passenger in the vehicle and survived the December 29 accident in Ogun State, expressed sorrow and gratitude for the support shown to the families of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. In his post on Thursday, the former world heavyweight champion shared his shock at their loss and highlighted their immense value as individuals. He wrote, “Thank you for all the love and…

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The refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbar is just 9 at Woot

Woot has an excellent deal on refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbars, the 2020 model that’s similar to the original Arc aside from not having any microphones. It debuted for $749, but you can get one with a one-year Sonos warranty for $319.99 while supplies last. If this discount doesn’t sell out quickly (which it may), the promotion will end in two days. Definitely a nice deal considering Sonos itself offers the same model refurbished for $539.We thought the original Sonos Arc was a big deal when it launched. Its slick design, Dolby Atmos support, and strong audio performance — not…

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Polymarket User Profits And Disappears After Big Maduro Bet

A Polymarket account that earned about $400,000 from a controversial and well-timed bet on the capture of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is no longer accessible on the platform.The Polymarket page for account “0x31a56e,” which placed about $32,000 on Maduro’s removal as president just before news emerged of his capture by US military and law enforcement, now returns a dead link, Cointelegraph has confirmed.As of Thursday about 1:00 p.m. UTC, the page showed an error saying “Oops… we didn’t forecast this,” while other users’ pages remain accessible.The development comes amid growing concern in the crypto community over high‑profile bets and unusual…

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Kansas City Chiefs ‘Aware’ of Abuse Claims by Rashee Rice’s Ex-Girlfriend

The Kansas City Chiefs are “aware” of domestic violence allegations posted via social media by wide receiver Rashee Rice’s ex-girlfriend. “The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League. We have no further comment at this time,” the team said in a statement to ESPN and People on Wednesday, January 7. Earlier on Wednesday, Rice’s ex, Dacoda Nichole Jones, shared graphic photos to Instagram of bruises on her torso, and damage to her home, detailing alleged abuse she said she experienced “for years.” Jones did not name the alleged perpetrator…

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President Tinubu hails NRS Chair, Zacch Adedeji, on birthday

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, on his birthday. President Tinubu commends Dr Adedeji’s sterling leadership of the 83-year-old revenue agency, the introduction of fresh ideas, the adoption of global best practices, the automation of systems, and the upskilling of staff members for the greater good of the nation. “I salute the NRS Chairman for his visionary and charismatic dedication in restructuring, aligning and managing the revenue profile of the country,” President Tinubu said via a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. “He recorded a…

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