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January 12, 2026

Pastor arraigned after girl dies in well on church premises

Mr Opaleye said the cleric negligently failed to cover a well on the church premises, and that one Ademide Adewale, aged six years, fell into it.

Court room
January 12, 2026

Army rescues 18 abducted Cameroon-bound passengers in Calabar

According to Mr Sokoya, the operation followed the hijacking of a passenger boat en route from Nigeria to Cameroon.

Nigerian Troops
January 12, 2026

Ibadan: Teenage bricklayer gets six strokes of cane for stealing cocoa pods

Mr Idowu was charged with unlawful entry and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty after arraignment on Monday.

A hand holding a cane used to illustrate this story
January 12, 2026

Kebbi: New CP promises tough stance on crime

The CP promised to prioritise the protection of lives and property, maintain public order, and enforce strict internal discipline within the command.

Police
January 12, 2026

Kwankwaso Face-off: Governor Yusuf’s desire to defect to APC reasonable, NNPP says

“Under the circumstances, it’s apparent that the desire of the executive governor of Kano state to decamp to APC is reasonable and responsible,” the NPP statement said.

Governor Yusuf with Kwankwaso
January 12, 2026

Imo community demands accountability for oil revenue

A group of concerned community members, under the aegis of the Achi Stakeholders Forum, made the call at a news briefing in Owerri on Sunday.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)
January 12, 2026

Orji Kalu, other APC chieftains pursuing selfish interests against Gov Otti: Aide

Governor Alex Otti’s aide, Christian Anokwuru, says the opposition plotting to unseat the governor in 2027 is merely chasing shadows.

Orji Kalu and Alex Otti
January 11, 2026

Residents laud Ikeja LG vice chairman over Yuletide food distribution

Mr Omisore said that the food distribution reflected the council’s administration commitment to the welfare of residents.

Yuletide food distribution initiative
January 11, 2026

Three men arrested for impersonating Lagos task force officials

Mr Akerele assured the public that the suspects would face prosecution.

Lagos State Task Force
January 11, 2026

My administration working hard to dislodge criminals from Edo, Okpebholo tells residents

The governor assured that anyone involved in kidnapping, cultism, or any form of criminality would be tracked down and brought to justice.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo