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Court Adjourns ₦5.78 Billion Fraud Trial of Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to February 16
The ₦5.78 billion alleged fraud trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his ex-Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, has been adjourned to February 16, 2026. The case resumed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar. The prosecution called a key witness, Stanley Ujilibo,
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Why Manchester City Signed Ghanaian Winger Antoine Semenyo for £65m
Manchester City have completed the high-profile signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, paying a £65 million release clause to secure the 26-year-old Ghana international. The move sees City beat Premier League rivals Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Chelsea to his signature, adding another dynamic attacking option for Pep Guardiola’s squad. Semenyo’s rise has been rapid
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Nigercem Host Communities Petition Ebonyi Governor Over Land and Mineral Rights Concerns
Landlord communities hosting Nigerian Cement Company (Nigercem Plc) in Ebonyi State have petitioned Governor Francis Nwifuru over perceived threats to their land, mineral rights, and existing legal agreements, urging urgent intervention to avert a potential crisis. In a petition dated January 7, 2026, signed by Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN, of Gamzaki Law Chambers, the communities
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Manchester City Complete £65m Signing of Ghanaian Winger Antoine Semenyo
Manchester City have officially signed Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a record-breaking transfer worth approximately £65 million. The deal sees City meet Semenyo’s release clause, with £62.5 million payable in 24 monthly installments plus performance-related bonuses. The 26-year-old winger has signed a contract until 2031 and will wear the number 42 shirt, previously
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Tinubu Government Allocates Another N7 Billion for Aso Villa Solar Grid Amid Persistent Power Failures
The Bola Tinubu-led administration has budgeted an additional N7 billion for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa in 2026, according to the Budget Office of the Federation. The allocation, listed under State House expenditures, is described as “provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid.” This follows the N10 billion already budgeted in 2025
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Labour Party VP Ex-Candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed Takes Swipe at Peter Obi Over ADC Defection
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has criticized Peter Obi following the latter’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed described Obi and other politicians as “political travellers” who were “gifted a presidential ticket.” Making the remarks while declaring his presidential ambition, Baba-Ahmed reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party. “I have
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Former Premier League Referee David Coote Sentenced Over Child Image Offence
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting to making an indecent image of a child. The 43-year-old, who officiated in the Premier League from 2018, was handed a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, alongside a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and 150 hours of unpaid
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Tottenham Hotspur Winger Mohammed Kudus Out Until April With Thigh Injury
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will be sidelined until after the March international break due to a quad tendon injury sustained during Premier League action. The 25-year-old winger was forced off after just 19 minutes in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland, and manager Thomas Frank has set a cautious recovery timeline. “Mohammed Kudus
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Law Firm Petitions IGP Over Alleged Assault, Intimidation by Ore DPO in Ondo
Lagos and Ondo-based law firm, Tope Temokun Chambers, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Commission, and the Ondo State Commissioner of Police over alleged assault, intimidation, and obstruction of justice by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ore Division, Mr. Moses Adeduro. The complaint stems from an incident on January 8,
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Former Left Supporter Regi Lukose Joins Kerala BJP, Citing Disillusionment with Left Ideology
Thiruvananthapuram, January 9, 2026 – In a significant political development in Kerala, Regi Lukose, a well-known face associated with Left-leaning debates and public forums, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. The induction took place at the party’s state headquarters, Mararji Bhavan, where he was welcomed by Kerala BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Lukose’s Journey from Left to BJP
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