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CAF bans Senegal coach, players after chaotic AFCON final against Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down heavy sanctions following a turbulent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, played on January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF announced a five-match ban for Senegal…
Read More »Police arrest woman in suspected transnational trafficking case
The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational human trafficking syndicate linked to prostitution, arresting a 50-year-old woman and rescuing a 20-year-old female victim in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on January 27, 2026, by the Police…
Read More »Police arrest six over alleged N7.7bn telecom fraud
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunications company’s system and the diversion of airtime and mobile data valued at about N7.7 billion. The arrests were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin…
Read More »Three police officers killed in bandit ambush in Katsina
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured following an ambush by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State. The deceased officers were identified as ASP Abubakar Ibrahim, Inspector Umar Ahmad, and Sergeant Khailani Kabir. Those injured in the attack are Corporal Abdul’aziz Sani and Corporal Daniel…
Read More »NLC, TUC back FCT workers, insist strike continues amid dispute with Wike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to defend their rights with courage and dignity amid an ongoing dispute with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the two…
Read More »Sarah Mullally becomes first woman archbishop of Canterbury
Former nurse Sarah Mullally was on Wednesday officially confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and its 85-million-strong global Anglican Communion. At a historic service held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Mullally, 63, legally assumed office ahead of…
Read More »Police arrest man with 954 suspected explosives in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mustapha Mohammad, for the unlawful possession of a large cache of suspected explosive materials. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Command’s Task Force on Illegal Mining following credible and actionable intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement…
Read More »NNPC raises petrol price to N835 per litre in Lagos, N839 in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N835 per litre in Lagos and N839 per litre in Abuja, reflecting a fresh upward adjustment across its retail outlets. Checks on Wednesday confirmed that the new prices have taken effect in both cities, representing…
Read More »Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover stolen vehicles
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, recovering several vehicles believed to have been stolen during their operations across the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, stating that the suspects are dismissed…
Read More »Tinubu briefly stumbles during official reception in Turkey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled on Tuesday during an official reception ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The moment occurred during a ceremonial welcome organized by Turkish authorities as part of the President’s official visit to the country.…
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