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By Douglas Maha, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail of 500 million naira each to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, his wife and his son, after they were arraigned on corruption-related charges. Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the three defendants must produce two sureties apiece who own verified landed properties in upscale areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Asokoro, Maitama or Gwarinpa. Nwite ordered that documents relating to the properties be verified by the court’s Deputy Chief Registrar and directed the sureties to submit affidavits of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for a four-year term. This was disclosed in a statement issued from the State House and signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School. She will succeed the…

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have rescued a retired senior Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Ajanaku (retd.), who was abducted by unidentified gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The officer was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026, prompting an immediate security response. Following a distress call, troops drawn from Sectors 1 and 3, in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Tracking Team and local vigilante groups, swiftly mobilised for a coordinated search-and-rescue operation. Security forces conducted sustained operations across forests, caves, and rocky terrains within the area. During the operation, the kidnappers…

The Federal Government has described the 2026 Appropriation Bill as a strategic instrument to consolidate the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda and fast-track shared prosperity for Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said the budget, tagged “The Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” reflects the administration’s determination to strengthen ongoing reforms, reverse years of economic stagnation, and lay the foundation for a stable and inclusive future. According to the minister, early indicators of progress are already evident, including expanding business activity, improving investor confidence, easing inflationary…

Bandits armed with dangerous weapons have reportedly invaded several communities in Katsina State, abducting many residents during coordinated night attacks. Eyewitnesses said the attacks occurred on Monday night when heavily armed bandits stormed the affected areas, operating for several hours and unleashing violence on the communities. Security sources disclosed that the attackers first struck Unguwar Alhaji Barau before moving to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo communities, all in Na’alma Ward of Malumfashi Local Government Area. As of Tuesday, security agencies were yet to issue an official statement on the incident, and the exact number of people abducted or injured…

The Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty, produced and directed by actress Toyin Abraham, has emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time in West Africa after surpassing the ₦700 million mark at the box office. The film achieved the milestone within just 18 days of its cinema release, further cementing its status as one of the most successful Nollywood cinema releases in recent years. The record was announced on Monday by the movie’s official distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, via a post on its Instagram page. According to the distributor, Oversabi Aunty has grossed ₦711.5 million, making it the fourth highest-grossing…

A new high-tech surveillance partnership is set to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against crude oil theft, as American defence technology company Textron Systems moves to equip Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) with advanced reconnaissance drones for operations in the Niger Delta. Under the agreement, Textron Systems will supply three Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System drones to Tantita, the private security firm engaged by the Federal Government to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure across the region. Tantita is owned by Niger Delta leader and former militant, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi Premier League giants Chelsea have announced the appointment of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca. The London club confirmed on Tuesday that the Englishman has signed a long-term contract running until 2032. Rosenior, 41, said he was “extremely humbled and honoured” to take charge of the club. “Chelsea is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies,” Rosenior said in a statement. “My job is to protect that identity and build a team that reflects these values in every game as we continue to win trophies.”…

By Deborah Nnamdi Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has narrated the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of a 13-year-old boy, Master Timothy Daniel Monday, who was reportedly shot dead by a soldier in the early hours of New Year’s Day in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as the Nigerian Army confirms that an investigation has commenced. In an emotional account shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Effiong said he was contacted by the victim’s sister, Miss Miracle Daniel Monday, whose narration of the incident left him deeply disturbed. He said the teenager, a JSS 2…

Agugu Anioma (Odi Anyi Mma), a socio-political movement advocating the collective progress of the Anioma people, has formally endorsed Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for the Senate, citing his record of service, integrity, and leadership credentials. The endorsement was announced on January 5, 2026, in Ukala by the group’s Convener, Hon. Louis Ogugua Ndukwe, who said the decision followed wide consultations with key stakeholders across Anioma land. He said traditional rulers, youths, women groups, artisans, market women, civil society actors, and professionals were engaged before the group settled on Senator Okowa as its preferred candidate. Ndukwe said the group was…