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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, have arrested a 20-year-old suspected internet fraudster for allegedly defrauding foreign victims, mostly in the United States, of about N1.25bn and several costly electronic gadgets. The suspect, Essien Akpama, was arrested on 5 January 2026 while attempting to board a flight out of Lagos State. Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Mohammed Adeola, said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Fraud Unit after months of intelligence-led surveillance. “The arrest followed sustained intelligence gathering and monitoring based on credible information, as part of our…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams was granted permission to visit his sick mother at a hospital in Fez, Morocco, on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adams’ mother was hospitalised on Monday, shortly before Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash, a match in which the forward scored once and provided two assists. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old was briefly excused from the team’s base in Fez to see his mother at the hospital before returning in time for the Super Eagles’ recovery session. “Akor Adams didn’t leave camp on a long-term basis. He only…

Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president’s attention.In Shirley’s video, he and another man identified only as “David” roam Minneapolis with cameras and microphones, demanding entrance to daycare centers they say are operated by members of the local Somali community. With scant evidence, Shirley accuses the centers of sweeping fraud, tying it to previous federal fraud cases pursued by Joe Biden’s administration in Minnesota. The men knock on doors, argue with workers who refuse them entry, and conduct man-on-the-street-style interviews, asking people if they’ve ever seen children…

MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms.Shares in Michael Saylor’s Strategy rose 5% after Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) decided not to exclude digital asset treasury companies from its market index, for now.In a note published Tuesday, MSCI said digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) would, however, be subject to broader consultations to distinguish between investment companies and other companies that hold digital assets as part of their core operations.”This broader review is intended to ensure consistency and continued alignment with the overall…

University of Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood has announced his commitment for next season in the aftermath of former head coach Sherrone Moore’s termination and arrest. “Runnit Back,” Underwood, 18, posted ‘ on Monday, January 5, revealing his intention to return to Michigan for his sophomore season. Underwood’s decision comes after the university named Kyle Whittingham as the new head football coach on December 26. “Very excited to figure out what kind of guy he is,” Underwood said shortly after Whittingham, 66, was hired. “I don’t really know too much about him. I’m just excited to figure out what kind of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the commencement of the second phase of the process. The exercise resumed on Monday after the first phase ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had earlier opened online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, before commencing physical registration at centres nationwide on August 25, 2025. According to the commission, 9,891,801 Nigerians began the online pre-registration during the first phase.However, only 2,572,054 people completed their registration nationwide as of November 28, 2025. This figure comprises 1,503,832 online registrations and 1,068,222 registrations conducted physically at registration centres.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said no presidential aspirant will step down in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential race. Atiku said this in a statement Tuesday through his media adviser, Paul Ibe,  adding that all aspirants will present themselves freely. He also urged Nigerians to resist efforts by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to intimidate and weaken the opposition. His remarks came in the wake of the speculation that he is facing pressure to step aside for a Southern candidate to emerge as the ADC’s flagbearer in the upcoming election against President Bola Tinubu. According to him, if…

Rafiu Durosinmi has made history as the most expensive signing for Serie A club Pisa SC, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi completed his permanent transfer to the club from Czech First Division outfit, Viktoria Plzen on Monday. Viktoria Plzen received €11m package, plus  add-ons for the striker. The 23-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Pisa. Durosinmi spent only two years with Viktoria Plzen. He is set to watch Pisa  play against Como tonight at the Arena Garibaldi.

The National Association of Nigerian Students on Tuesday called off its planned nationwide protest against the new Tax Reform Act following engagements with the Nigeria Revenue Service, formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and other government agencies. The decision was disclosed in a communiqué at the end of the maiden Expanded National Executive Council meeting of the association, which reviewed the law and earlier concerns raised by the student body. NANS had earlier threatened to mobilise students for mass protests on January 14, 2026, if the implementation of the law was not suspended pending a National Assembly investigation and broader…

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested twelve suspects in connection with an attack on an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, in Ikwerre local government area of the state on Monday afternoon. The police said the armed assailants, who include members of a vigilante group code-named ‘OSPAC’ and hired thugs, invaded the estate in a commando manner, shot sporadically, damaging vehicles and parts of the estate. The attackers also abducted a resident of the estate who sustained a leg injury following the shootings, which shattered the serenity of the place. The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Grace…