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Lagos State has been named as one of the seven art destinations to visit in 2026, according to a report by Artsy, the leading global online Art Marketplace. The city was described as “a banner biennale in West Africa’s preeminent art capital.” This was contained in a statement signed and released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Friday. According to an article titled “7 Art Destinations to Visit in 2026” published in artsy.net by Maxwell Rabb on January 8, Lagos is one of the “seven spots—from marquee art events to rising scenes—that are worth adding…
The Oyo State Police Command, on Friday, arrested three suspected female kidnappers in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, according to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, are Fathia Nurudeen, 17; Taiwo Fatai, 17; and Munirat Saliu, 16. Ayanlade explained that one Islamiat Omowumi of Ikoyi-Ile reported at the police station on Friday, January 9, 2026, that she had received a threatening phone call from a private number. He said, “The command wishes to inform members of the public of the successful arrest of suspected…
The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his principal, Peter Obi, would be received back into the party if he fails to clinch the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Baba-Ahmed stated this during an interview with Channels Television on Friday. He argued that it would be better for Obi to return to the platform on which they jointly contested the 2023 presidential election than pursue what he described as “another type of agenda”. “I also said if Peter Obi does not get the ticket there in ADC, he is more than welcome…
Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws, which became effective on 1 January 2026, contain errors, inconsistencies, gaps, and omissions that could affect businesses and taxpayers, according to a report by KPMG Nigeria. The report reviewed the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, alongside the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Act, noting that certain provisions in the new laws could create compliance and operational challenges. “There are certain errors, inconsistencies, gaps, omissions, and lacunae in the new tax laws that need to be urgently reconsidered to ensure the attainment of the stated objectives,”…
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, has secured provisional hosting rights for the 29th Nigerian University Games scheduled for 2028, marking a return of the biennial event to the institution after more than two decades. The Nigerian University Games Association bring together student-athletes from universities across the country to compete in various sporting events aimed at talent discovery and youth development. The provisional hosting rights were conveyed in a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of ABU by the Acting Secretary-General of NUGA, Yunusa M. Bazza, following the approval of the association’s council. Dated December 3, 2025, the letter, sighted by…
Accessory maker Nimble announced a new power bank at CES 2026 that will appeal to anyone who’s had to reluctantly share or loan their portable charger to someone else. The Champ Stack 10K looks like a typical 10,000mAh power bank that’s jumped on the built-in charging cable bandwagon, but it has one interesting difference: you can break it in two – without damaging it – so two people can charge their devices separately.Once separated, each half of the Champ Stack 10K functions as a standalone 5,000mAh power bank, which should provide enough capacity to fully revive a dead smartphone. One…
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered at $90,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as markets braced for US trade tariff news.Key points:RIsk-asset traders await news over US trade tariffs, as bets see the Supreme Court striking down the measures.US unemployment data misses expectations, with the Federal Reserve seen holding rates this month.Bitcoin traders demand clearer signals to end the rangebound price deadlock.US tariff ruling could come FridayData from TradingView showed indecisive BTC price action ahead of a potential Supreme Court ruling over the tariffs, known as a risk-asset volatility catalyst. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewCommenting, trading resource The Kobeissi Letter noted that bets…
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke is moving on after a robbery at her home while she was in Las Vegas for BravoCon. Stracke, 54, and fellow cast member Kathy Hilton’s homes were burglarized in November while they were at the annual convention. During a Thursday, January 8, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Stracke was asked whether the culprits have been apprehended, to which she responded, “No.” Host Andy Cohen then asked Stracke, “Did they get a lot of stuff?” Related: Former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Stars: Where Are They Now? While some…
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the recent massacre of villagers at a market in Kasuwar Daji, a community located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack, which occurred on 3 January was reportedly carried out by terrorists suspected to be members of the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction. During the raid, at least 35 people were killed and an unspecified number of others—mostly women and children—were abducted. According to residents, the attackers displayed extreme brutality. Many dead victims were found with their hands tied behind their backs.…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its sharpest edge. At this stage, there are no margins for error, no second legs, no room for redemption. One bad night, one lapse in concentration, and four weeks of hard work evaporate into a long journey home. After dismantling Mozambique 4–0 at the Complexe de Fès, the Super Eagles of Nigeria now face a far sterner examination. Standing in their way are the Fennec Foxes of Algeria in a blockbuster quarter-final at the Stade de Marrakech. It is a clash steeped in history, quality, and unfinished business. Nigeria and Algeria are…
