74-year-old woman set ablaze in Anambra (Punch)
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a 21-year-old woman, for allegedly burning a 74-year-old wheelchair-bound woman to death in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
Reports indicate that the suspects, after committing the heinous act, procured a casket and were about to bury the victim’s charred remains when security operatives intervened.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, with police operatives recovering the victim’s burnt remains, her wheelchair, and the casket on Sunday. Read more
Hoodlums beat NSCDC official to coma (DailyTrust)
Some hoodlums have allegedly beaten a yet-to-be identified female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to stupor in Kwara State.
The incident, it was gathered, occurred during the turbaning of a newly appointed traditional title holder in Ilọrin.
According to eyewitnesses, the hoodlums swam on the female officer, a mother of one, whom they claimed was preventing them from collecting money from a former house of representative member. Read more
I’m a Christian, but hold respect for Ifa, African heritage – Obasanjo (Vanguard)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday emphasised the importance of preserving African cultural heritage, affirming his respect for the traditional Ifa religion and its role in African identity, despite being a Christian.
Chief Obasanjo disclosed this at a luncheon he organised to celebrate the 50th birthday of the renowned woman drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa held at the Green Legacy of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
Obasanjo lamented that it is unfortunate that lots of rich African cultures are being relegated to the background in the name of embracing western culture. Read more
Why Lagos achieved zero-crime yuletide – CP (Guardian)
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State Command, Mr Olanrewaju Ishola, said effective collaboration and intelligence sharing among security agencies was responsible for the zero crime rate during the yuletide in the state.
He said the achievement underscored the importance of interagency cooperation in maintaining law and order, especially during peak festive periods.
He said the state recorded zero crime during the yuletide because all the measures put in place yielded good fruits. Read more
Lagos commences E-Registration, payment for year 2025 UBE by CAS and Placement Test (Independent)
As part of the efforts to provide quality Education in Lagos State, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, announces the commencement of registration for the Year 2025 Universal Basic Education by Continuous Assessment Scores (UBE BY CAS) and Placement Test.
Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, in a circular, stated that the registration will commence on Monday, January 27th to Friday, April 18, 2025.
According to the Board, approval has made the Yoruba Language one of the subjects for testing the knowledge and thinking ability of pupils sitting for the Placement Test by CAS in the State. Read more
Police arrest 3 over murder of ex-Gombe revenue board chairman in Kano (Nation)
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Atiku Mu’azu, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service.
Mu’azu was reportedly kidnapped and killed in Kano, where he had relocated after retiring from public service.
It was gathered that his abductors collected a ransom of N10 million before taking his life. Read more
3 die, several injured in Niger explosive incident (Tribune)
A devastating explosive incident occurred on Sunday in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger, resulting in the loss of three lives and injuring several others.
According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), the incident was caused by a Nakiya explosive kept in a rented apartment by a local artisan miner, Yushehu.
The apartment, located behind the Central Mosque of Sabon Pegi, was rented by Yushehu for his workers. Read more
Lagos to start removal of illegal stalls, shanties on Lagos Island drainage Tuesday (Channels)
The Lagos State Government says it will commence full enforcement of the removal of stalls/shanties under Apongbon Bridge and the setback of the Savage/Elegbata/Bombata drainage channel on Lagos Island on Tuesday.
This move followed the expiration of the 48-hour quit notice issued to the traders last week.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said this while speaking with newsmen at Ebute Ero after an inspection tour of the Savage/Elegbata Bombata Drainage channel around Olowogbowo/ Apongbon axis in Lagos Island. Read more
Snoop Dogg co-signs SZA & Keke Palmer’s new movie: ‘Black girls rule The world (HipHopDx)’
On Wednesday (January 22), the D-O-double posted a message on Instagram about his reaction to the film.
“Just got back from seeing Just One of Them Days [sic], and it was an exceptional movie,” he began.
He continued: “Shout out to Keke and SZA, Issa [Rae, who produced the film] and the whole cast. Real good movie. We need some good shit right now. Read more
Former Disney star Skai Jackson is a mum! Actress welcomes her first baby with boyfriend (People)
Skai Jackson is a mom!
The former Disney star, 22, has welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend, whom she has not publicly identified.
Jackson revealed the exciting news through an Instagram post shared on Sunday, Jan. 26. Read more
Trump orders sanctions on Colombia after Petro blocks deportation flights (AlJazeera)
US President Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs and visa restrictions on Colombia after Bogota turned away two US military aircraft transporting migrants being deported under Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Washington will slap Colombia with 25 percent “emergency tariffs” on all goods coming into the US, which would then be raised to 50 percent in a week, Trump wrote on Truth Social, the social media platform that he owns on Sunday.
He added that his administration will impose a “travel ban and immediate visa revocations” and “visa sanctions” on government officials, as well as their family members and supporters. Read more
Israeli forces kill 10 civilians, and soldier in returning to South Lebanon (NewArab)
Lebanon’s health ministry has said that 11 people have been killed including 10 civilians and a Lebanese army soldier after Israeli soldiers occupying south Lebanon fired on residents attempting to make their way home.
The health ministry added that 83 had also been wounded in the incidents across south Lebanon as the deadline for Israel’s withdrawal from the south has been reached.
The failure of Israel to completely withdraw from South Lebanon on the deadline of the 60-day period has prompted accusations by the Lebanese army that said failure was a “result of the procrastination in the withdrawal from the Israeli enemy’s side.” Read more
Horror moment passenger plane forced to abort landing in gale force winds at major UK airport (Mirror)
The Aer Lingus plane can be seen making its final approach into Belfast City Airport at around 1.30pm in footage before the extreme weather forces the pilot to make a last minute change of plans
This is the horror moment when a passenger plane was forced to abort a landing attempt with moments to spare on Sunday afternoon.
The Aer Lingus plane can be seen making its final approach into Belfast City Airport at around 1.30pm in footage captured by Jacob Bushe before storm winds force it to abort. Read more
Korean-Americans rally in DC against President Yoon’s impeachment (UPI)
Braving the winter cold Sunday, a group of Korean-Americans rallied in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol to protest the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
They represent a growing push back against the effort to impeach Yoon in the wake of his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3.
Yoon’s approval rating plunged to 11% in the wake of the declaration but has now rebounded to 46.6%, according to a poll by the Penn & Mike polling agency in Korea, published on Jan. 14. Read more
SNL comedian uses five words to explain why ‘‘Elon Musk is not a Nazi’’ (Independent)
Saturday Night Live has taken a swift aim at Elon Musk, following the Tesla CEO’s controversial salute towards Donald Trump on inauguration day that many have deemed fascist.
Musk, 53, was heavily criticised, including pushback from his own family, after he touched his chest and raised his right arm towards the sky as a gesture of thanks to Trump. He then repeated the salute just seconds later.
During the 26 January episode of SNL, Weekend Update host Michael Che mocked Musk for the salute, once again drawing comparisons to the Nazis and Musk’s own Tesla brand. Read more
Brentford sign Kayode on loan from Fiorentina (Leadership)
Brentford have announced the signing of Italy-born Nigerian defender Michael Kayode on loan from Fiorentina.
“Defender Michael Kayode has joined Brentford on loan from Italian side Fiorentina, subject to international clearance. The deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Read more
7 potential tough opponents Super Eagles might face in AFCON 2025 group stage (CompleteSports)
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, 27 January.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in Pot 1, which means they will avoid heavyweights like Egypt, current champions Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Algeria, and hosts Morocco.
However, the Eagles could still face some tough opponents in the group stage. Read more
Tornadoes edge Rangers in Enugu as Sunshine Stars wins even-goal thriller (Nation)
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumed its mid-season break with one of the campaign’s biggest upsets on Saturday.
Niger Tornadoes claimed arguably their most impressive away win of the season, defeating reigning champions Rangers 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
The victory was sweet revenge for Niger Tornadoes, who had suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rangers in their final game of 2024. Bashir Usman’s strike secured that win for the Coal Miners at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on December 29. Read more
‘Sinner will be one of greatest players we’ve ever seen’ (BBC)
Each time Jannik Sinner enters a tournament, records seem to tumble.
The world number one’s commanding 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win over second seed Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final meant Sinner became Italy’s first three-time Grand Slam champion.
The 23-year-old has started the season in the same imperious form as he ended the last, extending his career-best winning streak to 21 matches. Read more
Chelsea break women’s world transfer record to sign US star Naomi Girma (Independent)
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a reported world-record fee.
The 24-year-old was unveiled on the pitch by the Women’s Super League champions ahead of Sunday’s game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
She arrives from San Diego Wave for a reported £900,000, eclipsing the current record – paid by Bay FC in February 2024 for Racheal Kundananji – by £215,000. Read more
Ange Postecoglou reveals fresh Tottenham injury concern after Leicester defeat (Mirror)
Ange Postecoglou revealed that Richarlison’s early withdrawal during Tottenham’s loss to Leicester City was due to a problem with the striker’s groin.
Richarlison scored his second goal in as many Premier League games to give his side the lead at half-time against Leicester at home.
However, Spurs were stunned by a five-minute turnaround at the start of the second half as goals from Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss condemmed them to a shock 2-1 defeat. Read more