Harrison Gwamnishu, a Nigerian activist known for helping rescue kidnapped victims, publicly apologized on January 3, 2026, following allegations that he misappropriated over ₦5 million intended for a ransom payment in Edo State. Harrison was arrested in December 2025 for allegedly taking money meant to rescue a kidnapped couple, Mr. and Mrs. Segiru, and was

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Fidelity Bank Plc has named Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment follows the completion of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi’s tenure on December 31, 2025. The transition aligns with the bank’s governance policy and has been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian

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As 2025 came to a close, Nigeria’s federal health sector faced a stark reality: unmet expectations, policy drift, and a weakening healthcare delivery system left millions of citizens without access to affordable, quality care. Despite some improvements in infrastructure, medical professionals say the year exposed deep structural weaknesses that have long plagued the sector. A

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More than three decades after oil exploration was halted in Ogoniland, fresh signs indicate that crude oil production in the area may soon resume, following sustained negotiations involving the Federal Government, the Rivers State Government and key Ogoni stakeholders. Oil activities in Ogoniland were suspended in 1993 after widespread protests over environmental degradation linked to

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The President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has said the board has revitalised professional boxing in Nigeria, stressing that the sport has experienced significant growth and improved welfare for boxers since his administration took office. Ladipo stated that Nigerian boxers now earn better purses, sometimes paid in

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The Nigerian military has appealed to residents of affected communities in Sokoto State to voluntarily hand over any explosives or suspicious materials looted from recent airstrike sites, warning that such items pose serious safety risks. The appeal comes days after U.S.-backed airstrikes carried out on Christmas Day, December 25, and into the early hours of

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Chief Barrister Mrs. Virginia Ntiejum Okolo (CP, rtd.), Nigeria’s first female police lawyer, has reflected on her pioneering journey in the Nigeria Police Force, recalling her cherished handshake with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, then Premier of Western Nigeria, as one of the most memorable moments of her career. Okolo joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1958,

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Veteran Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has expressed deep appreciation and surprise after actress Shaffy Bello described him as one of her favourite comedy actors. Shaffy Bello made the remark during an interview with VJ Adams, where she named Charles Inojie and the late Sam Loco Efe as her top Nollywood comedy actors, while identifying Samuel

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The family of late Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola has announced details of her burial arrangements following her death on December 27, 2025, after she reportedly suffered a heart attack at her residence. The burial plan was shared online by her colleague, Rotimi Salami, who conveyed the family’s decisions regarding the farewell ceremonies. According to the

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As part of its nationwide consolidation and strategic preparations for the 2027 general elections, the City Boy Movement has approved the appointment of state and diaspora directors to strengthen its operations. The appointments, which take effect from January 1, 2026, were announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Movement’s Director-General, Hon.

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