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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…

A 103-year-old woman has died following a fire outbreak at a residential building in the Oyingbo area of Lagos. The incident occurred at No. 8, Bola Street, off Kadara Street, where a fire reportedly broke out in one of the rooms before spreading to other sections of the building. Confirming the incident in a statement, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency received a distress call through its 767/112 toll-free emergency lines at about 11:43 a.m. According to him, LASEMA immediately activated the state’s emergency response plan from its Onipanu…

Nigeria has approved satellite broadband operating licences for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, BeetleSat, and Satelio, clearing the way for the companies to begin offering non-geostationary satellite internet services across the country from 2026. The development was disclosed in a post on X by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, who said the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued seven-year operating permits to the firms as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to expand internet access and strengthen competition in the telecommunications sector. With the approval, the satellite operators are authorised to provide broadband connectivity nationwide, with a focus on…

Canada has announced new immigration options aimed at making it easier for international medical doctors to obtain permanent residence, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The update was disclosed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in a post outlining a new framework designed to attract more qualified doctors to work across Canadian provinces and territories. According to IRCC, the framework provides medical doctors with five pathways to permanent residence through Express Entry as well as regional, provincial and territorial immigration programmes. The government has also introduced an accelerated process that allows doctors to begin working…

Founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has announced a new empowerment initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs across Nigeria with grants totalling $300,000. The programme is designed to benefit 100 individuals operating in key sectors including agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Each selected participant is expected to receive a minimum of $3,000 to either scale existing ventures or kick-start new business ideas. In a video message announcing the initiative, Pastor Eze, who is also the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), said the scheme would be managed by an independent organisation to ensure transparency…

Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in what police believe was an extortion-related attack. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight in Marikana, an area within the crime-plagued Cape Flats. Police said the victims included one woman and six men aged between 30 and 50. Three other people sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and were taken to the hospital for treatment. In a statement, police said the assailants fled the scene after the shooting and no arrests had been made as of Saturday morning. A manhunt has been…

A Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members has made a safe emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after developing a technical fault while airborne. The incident occurred on Thursday, with emergency response teams placed on high alert as the aircraft touched down safely on the runway. Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), alongside other responders, were on standby during the operation. Confirming the development in a statement, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded. According to him, distress alerts…