*Gospel artiste arrested for allegedly beheading girlfriend (Tribune)*Lagos reads riot act to unregistered private schools (Guardian)

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Gospel artiste arrested for allegedly beheading girlfriend (Tribune)

A gospel singer and fitness enthusiast, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, was arrested after he was caught with the severed head of his girlfriend in a community bordering Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Ajayi, also known for his gospel music, was apprehended on Sunday, Jan. 12, near a church in Orozo, bordering Nasarawa and Abuja.

According to Punch, Caleb Umaru, the church’s Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary stated that the incident unfolded towards the end of the service around 11 a.m., during the final pledge and prayers. Read more

Lagos reads riot act to unregistered private schools (Guardian)

The Lagos government has directed all unapproved and unregistered private schools in the state to register immediately with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) or risk sanctions. 

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, issued the warning as part of the government’s efforts to ensure that all educational institutions below the tertiary level meet minimum standards, and provide quality education to learners. 

A statement by the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Remi Abdul, quoted the commissioner as saying the registration is mandatory, stating that failure to comply would attract sanctions. Read more

3 arrested for assaulting Lagos lady accused of theft (Punch)

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged assault of a yet-to-be-identified lady by her employer and some men over allegations of theft in a boutique in the Lagos Island area of the state.

PUNCH Metro reported on Monday that a video of the incident which went viral on social media showed about four men whipping the lady while she rolled on the ground in the boutique located opposite Tantalizers, Lagos Island.

A caption accompanying the video alleged that the lady stole from her boss who owns a boutique. Read more

How Boko Haram’s new strategy produced 60k child fighters – CDS (DailyTrust)

More than 60,000 children are among over 120,000 Boko Haram members who have surrendered, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has said.

Speaking on Monday during an interview with Arise News, Musa explained that not all individuals associated with Boko Haram were willing participants, as many were conscripted or enslaved.

Musa revealed that after losing their territorial strongholds, Boko Haram adopted a grim strategy to recruit new members. Read more

Bagudu upbeat on N36.35t revenue target in 2025 Appropriation Bill (ThisDay)

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday, expressed optimism that the federal government would realise its N36.35 trillion revenue projection in the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

Bagudu said revenue agencies must become more responsive to the country’s financial needs and “accountable so that revenues are adequately accounted for, as well as expenditures are justified”.

Bagudu’s comments came as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the meeting calendar for its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this year. Read more 

Tiv farmers demand release of 394 corpses of slain kinsmen (Vanguard)

A Tiv farmers group under the aegis of Association of United Farmers of Benue Valley (AUFBV), have called for the release of 394 corpses of Tiv farmers allegedly killed by a militia group in neighbouring Keana Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State.

The appeal was made on behalf of the group by its President, Denen Utsa, when he led a delegation of AUFBV members to the home of Ter Tyoshin, HRH Daniel Abomtse in Naka, Gwer West LGA of Benue State.

Utsa explained that the murdered farmers were killed by the assailants between June 2024 and January 2025. Read more 

PDP crisis worsens (Sun)

Tension gripped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, yesterday, as Senator Samuel Anyanwu resumed as national secretary.

Anyanwu told journalists that he has appealed against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, which ousted him as  national secretary, as well as filed for a stay of execution of the judgement.

This is as Sunday Ude-Okoye, who was affirmed by the Court of Appeal, as the new national secretary of the PDP and most members of the party’s national Working Committee (NWC) were absent at the National Secretariat, as party staff resumed from Christmas break, yesterday. Read more 

Doja Cat Has Teamed Up With Red Cross To Support Fire Relief With Limited Edition Merch (Uproxx)

After wildfires ravaged much of north Los Angeles County over the past week, one of the area’s most prominent artistes is giving back. Doja Cat, who hails from the Tarzana neighbourhood of the San Fernando Valley, teamed up with the American Red Cross to design a limited-edition merch collection benefitting the organisation’s wildfire relief efforts.

In an Instagram post announcing the collection, Doja wrote, “Please help me and @americanredcross support my beautiful state of California. 100% of proceeds go to American Red Cross to support the people of California affected by the wildfires.” Fashion designer Pini worked with Doja on the collection, which features sketches of Doja riding the outline of California like a surfboard and embracing it. Read more 

Lucy Liu finally reveals exactly why she and Bill Murray fought on Charlie’s Angels set (Mirror)

Hollywood star Lucy Liu, 56, has spoken up about what drove her to speak up in her infamous fight with Bill Murray, 74.

Back in 2000, the actors worked together on the film Charlie’s Angels, alongside fellow stars Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. However, Bill didn’t come back for the 2003 sequel, after getting into a fight with Lucy on set, during which he reportedly used incredibly aggressive language and seemed to target Lucy – the least famous actress in the cast – in particular.

Speaking to The Guardian, Lucy revealed why she chose to defend herself against the much older, more influential actor. “I really didn’t think about it. I would have done that in any situation. I think when I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself. It’s an innate thing to do if you feel there’s injustice, and I always feel that way,” she shared. Read more

Netflix overtook BBC1 to become most-watched TV service in the UK for 3 months last year (DailyMail)

Netflix overtook BBC1 for the first time as it became the most watched TV service in the UK for three months last year.

New viewing figures from BARB, the UK’s official ratings body, showed that Netflix’s audience reach overtook BBC1 in September, October, and November 2024.

For the consecutive three months Netflix’s average audience stood at 43.2m, compared with BBC1’s 42.3m viewers. Read more 

The Weeknd delays new album ‘‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’’ due to Los Angeles wildfires (NME)

The Weeknd has announced the postponement of his upcoming album ‘‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’’

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, the third and final chapter of his ‘Dawn FM’ trilogy, was due to release on January 24. Now, however, the album will be delayed by a week to January 31 out of respect to the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Last week, five separate wildfires raged concurrently in Los Angeles, causing mass destruction and forcing the evacuation of over 150,000 residents. In the latest figures shared by CNN and Associated Press, 24 deaths have been confirmed, while 16 people remain missing. Read more 

We lost everything”: Actors who sheltered in Ukraine theatre bring story of bombing to the stage (Sky)

The Donetsk theatre in the city of Mariupol was supposed to be a place of safety for hundreds of civilians sheltering during the first few weeks of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. A sign bearing the word “children” was marked on the ground outside, visible from the air.

On 16 March 2022, the building was bombed. Authorities at the time said about 300 people had died, although some estimates were higher.

Olena Bila and her partner Ihor Kytrysh, who have acted at the theatre since 2003, managed to escape the devastation with their son, Matvii. Read more

At least 100 die after becoming trapped for months in gold mine (Independent)

At least 100 men who were mining in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out, a group representing the miners said on Monday.

Illegal mining is common in parts of South Africa where companies close down mines that are no longer profitable, leaving groups of informal miners to illegally enter them to try and find leftover deposits.

The mine has been the scene of a standoff between police and miners since authorities first attempted to force the miners out and seal the mine two months ago. Police said the miners were refusing to come out for fear of arrest, but Mnguni said they had been left trapped underground after police removed the ropes they used to climb out of the mine. Read more

Hamas likely to release 33 hostages in 1st phase of truce deal with Israel (TimesOfIsrael)

Israeli diplomatic officials say Israel is currently in the “advanced stages of the negotiations” with Hamas for a ceasefire deal that would see the terror group release some of the hostages it is holding.

Briefing military and diplomatic reporters, the officials say there is progress in the talks, which are being coordinated by mediator countries Qatar and Egypt and the outgoing and incoming US administrations, but stress that “the deal is not finalized.”

According to the Israeli officials, the progress in the negotiations comes as a result of the fall of the Iranian-led Axis in the Middle East, with the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the defeat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, which led to more pressure on Hamas. Read more 

Confederation Cup: Eguma hopeful of Enyimba’s quarterfinals ticket (Guardian)

Enyimba Coach, Stanley Eguma, is still optimistic that his team can still qualify for the quarterfinals of the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup even when the statistics does not support his belief.

Enyimba lost their opportunity to cement their place in the last eight when they only managed a 1-1 draw with Egypt’s Al Masry in Uyo on Sunday.

This season, the 2003 and 2004 African champions have not won any of their away games in the group stage of the competition. Their last group game is against Zamalek of Egypt, who have not lost any of their games at the Cairo International Stadium. Read more 

How I’ll work to qualify Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup — Chelle (Vanguard)

The new head coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Chelle, has promised to settle down and work diligently to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

On his style, he said football is about scoring, so he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team.

Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at a colourful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Monday. Read more 

Arne Slot: Anfield defeat to Nottingham Forest not the shock I thought it was (IrishExaminer)

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot now views their only Premier League defeat of the season differently having seen how Nottingham Forest have defied expectations.

At the time, the 1-0 loss in September was considered a major shock as a team who finished 17th last season registered their first win at Anfield since 1969.

However, four months on and Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest are level on points with second-placed Arsenal, having won more matches than any other team except leaders Liverpool. Read more 

Pep Guardiola happy with Man City plan to replace Kyle Walker this month (MEN)

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have enough in their squad to cover for Kyle Walker’s departure.

Walker has asked to leave the club this month as he looks to move abroad for the final years of his career, and City are open to the departure as long as they get a fair deal. Despite the defensive issues that have plagued them all season, the Blues may not go back into the market to replace the veteran defender.

The manager praised the levels of Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis last week, while Nico O’Reilly impressed in the unfamiliar position of left-back in the 8-0 win over Salford City at the weekend. John Stones and Ruben Dias are nearing full fitness as the overall health of the squad gets better. Read more

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Australian Open second round; Osaka advances (JapanToday)

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before following Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

But Greek former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and home favorite Nick Kyrgios both fell at the first hurdle, with the combustible Australian going out swearing and in pain.

In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they launched their bids to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Read more

IOC long-shot Watanabe hopes “crazy” Olympic idea sparks debate (RFI)

Japan’s Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his “crazy idea” to host the Games in five cities at once can spark debate.

The 65-year-old International Gymnastics Federation chief is one of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the IOC, with members set to decide in March.The son of a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor, Watanabe would be the first Asian in the high-profile post. Read more

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