Residents of Meiran, Lagos State, were thrown into panic on Wednesday afternoon after a violent confrontation involving suspected hoodlums reportedly escalated into an axe fight. Eyewitnesses said the clash occurred around 1:00 p.m. near the Kabowei Bus Stop. Although no fatalities were reported, the incident caused widespread fear among residents and road users. Motorists reportedly

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Controversial street-pop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has accused his father of neglect, financial exploitation, and manipulation, warning him against what he described as spiritual intimidation. The singer made the allegations during an emotional Instagram Live session on Tuesday, amid renewed family tensions that recently escalated into a physical altercation involving one of

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Zenith Bank has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship innovation competition, Zecathon 5.0, at the Zenith Tech Fair, investing a total of N140 million in prizes to support startups and tech innovators. The event drew thousands of applicants and was attended by dignitaries including Zenith Bank founder and chairman Jim Ovia CFR and Lagos

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Actress Regina Daniels has threatened to sue her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, and others over accusations that she uses hard drugs. The warning came in a video shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. In the video, Regina presented laboratory test results from a California hospital, showing she tested negative for

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Globally acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have tragically lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, at 21 months old. A statement released by Omawumi Ogbe confirmed that Nkanu passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. The statement reads: “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced steps to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in a move that has stirred political attention across the state. The Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, reversed an earlier decision to resume plenary on January 26, instead scheduling the reconvening for Thursday, January 8, 2026. The

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Lagos State schools are set to resume for the second term on January 12, 2026, and the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has urged school authorities to strictly adhere to public health guidelines and safety protocols. Alli-Balogun made the call in a statement issued by Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of

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The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that all financial entitlements for Super Eagles players and officials for AFCON 2025 have been approved and are being processed for payment. Dikko’s remarks followed reports that players were threatening to boycott training and travel to Marrakech ahead of Saturday’s match against Algeria.

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The Nigerian private sector continued to expand in 2025, according to the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) report, driven by rising customer demand that boosted new orders, output, and purchasing activity. Employment also grew, although the pace of job creation remained modest. The December 2025 report noted that “inflationary pressures picked up modestly but

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Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the failure to pay match allowances owed to Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, calling it a “national embarrassment” that undermines the country’s image and morale. Obi shared his concerns on his official Facebook page, highlighting that Nigeria continues

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