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The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an alleged acid attack on a 17-year-old boy, Walid Mohammed, in Yola South Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Yola. According to Nguroje, the incident occurred on January 14, 2026, at Shagari Quarters, when the victim was allegedly attacked while on his way to a mosque. “On January 14, 2026, the victim, a 17-year-old, ran to the Shagari Division Headquarters in distress, stating that while on his way to mosque, he was sprayed with a…

The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting. PUNCH Online reports that during its first sitting in 2026, held last Thursday, the House had commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct, including the demolition of the state assembly complex and spending without legislative approval, among other charges. The sitting was adjourned until January 15, 2026. However, as of noon on Thursday, January 15, 2026, our correspondent who visited the assembly observed that there was…

Determined to boost security, the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has organised a joint border security engagement aimed at enhancing regional security and promoting smooth cross-border trade. The command, while announcing this in a post via one of its social media handles, stressed that the high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held last week at Idiroko, brought together heads of sister security agencies from Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, alongside other critical stakeholders involved in border management. Speaking at the forum, the acting Customs Area Controller in charge, Oladapo Afeni, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs, stated that his mandate as…

X is awash with nonconsensual sexual deepfakes that blatantly violate Apple’s and Google’s policies, yet it and xAI’s Grok remain on both companies’ app stores. In open letters published Wednesday, a coalition of 28 advocacy groups, including women’s organizations and tech watchdogs, are demanding CEOs Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai grow spines and evict them.“Grok is being used to create mass amounts of nonconsensual intimate images (NCII), including child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — content that is both a criminal offense and in direct violation of Apple’s App Review Guidelines. Because Grok is available on the Grok app and directly…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming embedded across crypto trading, accelerating analysis, execution and optimization processes previously handled by people.Investors and trading companies are being pushed to confront how much decision-making can be automated without diluting control, accountability or human judgment.Even as some projects are reaching for more autonomous trading systems, most AI tools in crypto remain tightly constrained. Humans still define strategies, set risk limits and take responsibility for outcomes, as machines take on much of the bandwidth used for data-heavy tasks, such as research and monitoring.Across crypto markets, the balance between automation and oversight is quietly reshaping trading workflows…

Kristy Scott seemed to subtly address her housing situation amid her ongoing divorce from Desmond Scott. “Same address,” the social media personality, who goes by the moniker Kristy Sarah online, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 14. Kristy, 30, included a series of snaps from a photoshoot in what appears to be her home. She can be seen posing from various spots inside the abode, including the kitchen and on a staircase. The influencer donned a form fitting red dress with matching heels. She rocked full glam makeup and had her hair done in a sleek bob. The post came…

In November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its ‘core national interests.’ These interests not only include ensuring the US “remains the world’s strongest, richest, most powerful, and most successful country for decades to come,” but also articulate what it wants “in and from” the rest of the world. The strategy invokes the ‘Trump Corollary’ to reinforce US dominance in the Western Hemisphere, recently marked by its actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. It prioritises economic protectionism, keeps the Indo-Pacific open only to benefit US supply chains,…

The Nigerian oil and gas industry has frequently been in the news for various reasons. Decades before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was enacted in August 2021, the country’s oil and gas exploration sector faced significant challenges due to unclear rules, changing policies and low investor confidence. This was in spite of its key role in the country’s economy. These issues reduced investment funds, delayed project execution and weakened its ability to compete in the rapidly changing global energy market. The PIA altered the narrative. It came with provisions to clarify rules, separate government roles and ensure fiscal stability. Presidential…

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has spoken publicly after the Federal Government discontinued the criminal defamation case instituted against her. Following Wednesday’s ruling by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court striking out the suit, the senator described the decision as a validation of her stance and a reinforcement of her faith in Nigeria’s legal system. She said the outcome has strengthened her confidence in the rule of law, adding that she remains focused on representing her constituents and upholding democratic freedoms across the country. Akpoti-Uduaghan also acknowledged the support of her legal advisers, constituents, and well-wishers, thanking them for…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Thursday during the INEC annual New Year prayer for 2026 held at the commission’s state office in Osogbo. The assurance is coming even as INEC sets machinery in motion for the governorship election coming in August. Agboke said INEC was making extensive preparations ahead of the governorship election and cautioned against narratives suggesting that the poll would…