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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, is set to host an extraordinary family event in Abuja, where nine of his children will be married on the same day in a single, large-scale ceremony. An invitation card circulating on social media indicates that the joint wedding will take place at 1:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Abuja. The unprecedented ceremony will see five sons and four daughters of the former governor take their marital vows alongside their respective partners in one unified event. The invitation lists the couples as…

The Lagos State Police Command has raised the alarm over a growing trend of staged kidnappings designed to extort ransom from unsuspecting family members, warning residents to be cautious and verify distress claims before taking action. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, noting that several viral kidnapping videos and distress messages circulating online were found to be fraudulent schemes orchestrated by the supposed victims themselves. According to Adebisi, the police have intensified monitoring of social media and other platforms to swiftly identify and neutralise fake abduction reports capable of…

The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The 68-year-old senior lawyer is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), according to court documents obtained on Sunday. The three-count charge was filed on Friday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja by ICPC officials on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi. Ozekhome is accused of knowingly presenting forged documents, including a Nigerian passport, to support…

A New York Times investigation has revealed that U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria were influenced by intelligence originating from a screwdriver trader and small-scale NGO operator based in Onitsha, Anambra State, raising concerns about the quality and verification of information used to justify American military action. According to the report, Emeka Umeagbalasi emerged as a key source whose claims of a widespread Christian genocide in Nigeria were repeatedly cited by U.S. lawmakers. The Times described Umeagbalasi as the owner of a tiny shop selling screwdrivers and wrenches in Onitsha’s main market, who also runs a little-known non-governmental organisation that publishes reports…

The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School curriculum as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. The newly introduced subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy and robotics, alongside bakery, hairstyling, make-up, interior design, CCTV and intercom installation, and event management. The initiative is designed to align the state’s education system with 21st-century demands and improve students’ employability, creativity and capacity for innovation. Speaking at the launch of the programme in Awka, the Chairperson of the Post-Primary…

File photo: The deceased children Residents of parts of Kano were thrown into shock and mourning on Saturday following the brutal killing of a housewife and her six children by suspected hoodlums in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the city. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day when assailants stormed the family’s residence and killed the mother and five of her children. An infant was later discovered in a well within the compound, according to eyewitness accounts. A resident of the area, Isiyaka Yakubu, said the community was alerted to the tragedy when a neighbour ran…

By Deborah Nnamdi Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed not to support, either directly or indirectly, any action capable of undermining peace and security in the state, as he reaffirmed his resolve to continue governing despite renewed political tensions. The governor made the pledge on Saturday while speaking as the Special Guest at the grand finale of the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Tournament in Port Harcourt, marking his first public appearance and address since a fresh move to impeach him emerged. Fubara said the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of his administration, stressing that political…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting an Indian expatriate in what the police described as a coordinated, commando-style operation. Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Oyo State Police Command said the assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, clarified that the abducted foreign national is an Indian expatriate and not Chinese, as earlier reported. “There was an attack at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, where yet-to-be-identified gunmen…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the abduction and killing of a six-year-old girl, in a case linked to an Enugu-based alleged native doctor, Obieze Ezeani, popularly known as “Edey Play” or “Edey Show.” The suspect, identified as Friday Akonobi, was arrested in the early hours of January 17, 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following what the police described as credible intelligence. Confirming the arrest in a statement, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said preliminary investigations revealed that…

By Deborah Nnamdi A long-wanted drug suspect popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo” has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 12 years after his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers. The suspect was apprehended on January 16, 2026, in Owode town, Ogun State, following intelligence-led operations by NDLEA tactical teams. His arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said a search of the suspect’s hideout led to the recovery of 69 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. According to…