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IGP Egbetokun Orders Redeployment of VIP Escorts to Fight Rising Crime
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed all state Commissioners of Police to take control of Special Protection Unit (SPU) bases in their jurisdictions and redeploy personnel previously assigned to VIP protection to conventional anti-crime operations. The order, issued via an internal police wireless message from the Department of Operations (DOPS) at Force
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Leicester City Complete Signing of Swedish Midfielder Emma Jansson from Rosengard
Leicester City Women have bolstered their squad with the signing of versatile Swedish midfielder Emma Jansson from FC Rosengard on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 29-year-old joins the Women’s Super League (WSL) side after a successful spell in Sweden, where she helped Rosengard clinch Damallsvenskan titles in 2022 and 2024. Emma Jansson: Versatile Midfielder with Winning
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Ambrose Alli University Community Witnesses Student Protest Over Rising Kidnappings
A group of students staged a peaceful protest in Ekpoma, Esan West LGA, to demand urgent action over the rising insecurity and kidnappings around Ambrose Alli University (AAU). The protest was prompted by the recent abduction of a student, Akhabhe Favour, and a former student union leader. The demonstrators, led by Andrew Oziegbe, urged security
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Nigerian Troops Rescue Abducted Colonel in Plateau, Foil N200 Million Ransom Demand
Colonel Ajanaku, a retired senior military officer, was kidnapped at 12:45 a.m. on January 5, 2026, when armed men stormed his home opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road, Bassa LGA. The kidnappers demanded a N200 million ransom from his family and threatened to kill him. Nigerian Army troops were immediately mobilised and tracked
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Craig Gordon “Not Pushing” for Loan as He Aims to Stay at Hearts
Craig Gordon, the 43-year-old Scottish goalkeeper, has confirmed that he is not actively seeking a loan move away from Heart of Midlothian this January, despite limited playing time this season. Gordon, who returned to Hearts in 2020, has yet to make a league appearance for the Scottish Premiership leaders, with his only competitive outings coming
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Abuja Health Centre in Kuje Faces Neglect, Linked to Childbirth Deaths
Residents of Sabo Primary Health Care Centre in Kuje Area Council, FCT have raised alarm over years of neglect at the facility, which serves around 7,200 people. According to Tracka, BudgIT’s public expenditure tracking platform, the health centre is in a dilapidated state: Residents say the poor condition has forced them to rely on local
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Liam Rosenior Agrees to Become Chelsea Manager
Chelsea have confirmed that Liam Rosenior has verbally agreed to become the club’s new manager, taking over following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day. The 41-year-old English coach is set to take charge of the Blues, who are part of the BlueCo ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Rosenior,
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APC Secretary Basiru Tells Wike to Resign, Accuses Him of Meddling in Rivers Politics
Senator Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to resign immediately and stop interfering in Rivers State politics. Basiru’s statement, released Monday, came after Wike criticized him and the APC over internal party matters in Rivers State. He argued that Wike, as a former Rivers
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Jack Draper Set to Return for Great Britain in Davis Cup Tie Against Norway
Jack Draper, Britain’s top-ranked men’s tennis player, is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in Great Britain’s upcoming Davis Cup tie against Norway, scheduled for 5–6 February in Oslo. The left-handed player has been sidelined for over five months due to a persistent arm injury, missing key tournaments including the Australian Open. Draper’s
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Fire Erupts at Katangowa Area, Abule Egba; Residents Panic
A fire broke out on Monday at the Katangowa pipeline area in Abule Egba, Lagos State, after stored foams suddenly ignited. Thick smoke plumes triggered panic among residents and commuters, causing temporary traffic congestion as motorists abandoned the route. Before emergency responders arrived, locals and passersby attempted to contain the blaze using water, sand, and
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