Author: News Room
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have issued a legal notice to the private hospital in Lagos where their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died. The family had alleged Nkanu died due to medical negligence on the part of Euracare Hospital. In a legal notice dated 10 January, issued by the law firm of Kemi Pinheiro, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the couple accused Euracare Hospital, its anaesthesiologist, and attending staff of breaching their duty of care during a series of medical procedures. The toddler died in the early hours of 7 January, after…
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said that if breaking down criminals’ doors is required to effect arrests in 2026, he would gladly do so. Olukoyede made this vow during an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He also said that in the last two months, the anti-graft agency has carried out hundreds of arrests of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, through sting operations. According to him, some of the suspects cannot be seen in broad daylight, adding that such operations have to be professionally…
Algeria center-back Aïssa Mandi has said that the Senegalese referee Issa Sy was not responsible for their loss to Nigeria on Saturday. Algeria were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Eagles. In what was expected to be a tough match, Algeria had a hard time stopping the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles won comfortably by 2-0, with second half strikes from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. Algerian fans and some pundits claimed that the referee was not fair, and seemed to favour Nigeria. Mandi has said that the referee’s decisions did not affect his…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu land on Sunday lashed out at popular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, over his protest letter to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in which he alleged that he was being deliberately excluded from the ongoing selection process of the next Awujale of Ijebu land. In his protest letter dated January 8, 2026, written by his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN), KWAM1 explained that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, next in line to produce the new Awujale, had issued directives that were unknown to the Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs…
The Kogi State Police Command has said that scores of bandits were neutralised and their networks dismantled during a fresh security operation, although the exact location of the exercise was not disclosed. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, William Aya, said the success was recorded in an ongoing joint operation involving the police and the military, with support from the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing. “The ongoing onslaught against bandit operations in Kogi State by the joint police and military has yielded fruitful results. “Bandits were flushed out, their networks dislodged, and scores were neutralised. “The operation,…
As the tenure of Engr. Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hammed, the pioneer rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, draws to a close, attention naturally turns to how his administration, working alongside the registrar, Akin Odesola, and the institution’s other principal officers, navigated complex challenges to establish a lasting institution with a solid structure. This is taking into cognisance the fact that leadership in a pioneering institution like Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, comes with unique demands that go beyond routine administration but require vision, resilience, and the ability to build systems from scratch. The Federal Polytechnic, Ayede was established at a time when…
As the Super Eagles continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, ABIODUN ADEWALE spotlights the influence of midfielder Alex Iwobi, who has been at the centre of Nigeria’s creativity and fluid style of play at the tournament. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations could go down as a career-defining tournament for many members of the current Super Eagles squad. For Alex Iwobi, however, it may mean even more. It could be remembered as the competition that finally unleashed the incisive potential of the 29-year-old midfielder, who for much of his international career operated in…
Carbon AI has unveiled plans for the AI in Action 2026 conference, set to take place on 22 January 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, aiming to advance practical, homegrown artificial intelligence solutions across Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, Convener of AI in Action 2026 and CEO of Carbon AI, Debola Ibiyode, said the conference is designed to move beyond industry hype and focus on actionable innovation under the theme “Driving Productivity, Innovation, and Sustainability—Building the Future in AI Together.” “AI in Action 2026 is designed as a high-impact platform where deep-tech innovation meets real-world application. The conference…
Elon Musk’s social media platform is building a “Smart Cashtags” feature for release next month, giving users access to real-time price movements of cryptocurrencies and stocks. One of the concept screenshots has also teased a highly-anticipated in-app trading feature.In a post to X on Sunday, head of product Nikita Bier said users would be able to access smart contract information linked to crypto tokens, while all assets would have “mentions” showing recent discussion about the asset and news related to the companies and teams behind them.“X is the best source for financial news — and hundreds of billions of dollars…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s time to get active! Dakota Johnson proved that all you need to look and feel like a fit Pilates aunt is the right leggings. Her pick? lululemon’s Glow Up Super-High-Rise Tights, which she’s worn multiple times over the past few weeks. Shoppers also live in these leggings. Hundreds have raved about the mega flattering fit, how functional they are and the level of compression, so whether you’re running errands or sweating it out like Johnson, you’ll be both comfy…
