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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Abians to disregard recent remarks by some leaders of the opposition in the state. Governor Otti who was speaking on Saturday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuoriehi, Umuahia North LGA, during the dedication of the church building, said that those who are gathering against him were the same people that failed to develop the state in the past. Otti was reacting to an alliance formed against his re-election by former Abia governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji and Okezie Ikpeazu. The governor slammed the opposition members for pursuing personal interest above the collective development…

Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers in Otukpo, Benue State. Sources said the vehicle, which departed Makurdi en route to Lagos, was ambushed a few minutes before Otukpo town, precisely around the Burnt Bricks. The attackers reportedly opened fire on the bus, causing panic among the passengers. At least three occupants were shot during the attack, while others managed to flee the scene for safety. The wounded passengers were said to have been rushed to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.

Kidney failure survivor, Tovia Anyanwu, recounts to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how she faced the shocking reality of a Stage 5 renal disease, navigating fear, dialysis, and the struggle to fund a life-saving transplant two years after giving birth to her twins Where are you from? I am from Umuaka in Imo State. I am a kidney transplant patient and a kidney warrior. I am also a student, although I had to pause my studies due to my health condition. I am a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Owerri. Can you take us back to the moment you first discovered you had…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, one of the major nerves to the hand, is compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel, a narrow, rigid passageway of ligaments and bones at the base of the palm, where the palm meets the wrist joint. This area is typically found on the inner surface of the wrist. The other major nerves in the forearm are the ulnar and radial nerves, but these do not pass through the carpal tunnel. While this description…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Tinubu, in a post on his X account (@officialABAT) on Saturday, described the team’s display as “brilliant” and “inspiring”, saying the players have the full backing of Nigerians as they continue their push for continental glory. He said, “Brilliant Performance… Inspiring. Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians.” Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams helped the Super Eagles defeat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakech to book their place in the semi-finals of the…

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026, but there were gazillions of other great gadgets on the show floor.It was a banner year for smart home products, but the big trends I saw weren’t about new product categories; they were about bringing better features and lower prices to smart home staples such as smart lighting, smart locks, cameras, and TVs.This is what I expected the launch of the interoperability protocol Matter would bring. Once companies could stop spending time and money on working on integrating…

Home Alone star Daniel Stern reportedly received a citation for allegedly soliciting a prostitute. Stern, 68, was reportedly at a hotel in Camarillo, California, on December 10, 2025, when Ventura County law enforcement officers issued him a citation for allegedly soliciting prostitution, according to police documents obtained by TMZ in a report published on Friday, January 9. According to the same report, Stern was not detained or arrested in connection with the alleged incident. Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Stern for comment. Stern enjoyed a successful Hollywood career amid his Home Alone success, including roles in The…

Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has recounted the incidents that led to the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Adichie, in a statement on Saturday, alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son. Nkanu passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Adichie explained that her son was taken to Euracare Hospital in Lagos for an MRI scan and the insertion of a central line, after he developed what they initially believed was a cold, which later “turned into a very serious infection”. During the process, Nkanu was sedated but was not properly monitored after…

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has renewed his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, through the party’s newly introduced electronic registration platform.The registration was carried out on Saturday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. APC officials from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, led by the chairman, Sani Bello, were present during the exercise, alongside members of the party’s state executive committee. Also present were the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, and the member representing Suru and Bagudo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello Abubakar Kaoje, who also completed their registrations. The APC recently…

The semi-final fixtures at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed. This followed the completion of the quarter-final games on Saturday night. Egypt are the last team to book their spot, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over champions Ivory Coast. The Pharoahs raced into a two-goal lead, thanks to Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia. An own goal from Ahmed Abou El Fotouh just before half time, dragged the Elephants back into the game. But Mohamed Salah extended their lead again seven minutes after the break. Guela Doue’s goal proved to be a mere consolation. Egypt will now play…