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Jan

2026

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2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed Rejects ADC Vows Loyalty to Labor Party

POLITICS

2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed Rejects ADC Vows Loyalty to Labor Party Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed rejects the African Democratic Congress, describes its coalition as “disgruntled politicians,” and vows to remain loyal to the Labour Party ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections." Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party (LP), distancing himself from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said he has no intention of defecting from the Labour Party despite recent political realignments. Speaking on…

Jan

2026

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Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents

RELIGION#CatholicChurchNigeria, #CatholicNews, #CatholicPriest, #ChildProtection, #ChurchReform, #ClergyLife, #FaithAndFamily, #NigeriaCatholic, #ParishRectory, #Priesthood

Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents "A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, warns Nigerian parents against sending minors to live in parish rectories for ‘training’, citing risks to children, priests, and the Church." A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, has cautioned Nigerian parents against sending their young sons and daughters to live permanently with priests under the guise of “training” for priesthood. The young cleric said the practice exposes both children and priests to avoidable risks, misunderstandings, and emotional or spiritual harm. According to him, while mistakes can occur in any…

Jan

2026

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Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations

ENTERTAINMENTS#BreakingNewsNigeria, #ChurchScandal, #CIDPanti, #CrimeAndJustice, #LagosPolice, #LagosState, #NigeriaNews, #PastorChrisOkafor, #PoliceInvestigation, #RapeAllegations, #SexualOffences

Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations "Lagos State Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor to report to CID Panti over multiple rape and sexual offence allegations, assuring victims of protection and a transparent investigation." The Lagos State Police Command has invited the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conducts likely to breach public peace and disrupt law and order in the state.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

Jan

2026

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APC Chairman Confirms Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers, Backs Governor’s Second-Term Bid

POLITICS#2027Elections, #APC #SiminalayiFubara, #APCLeadership, #APCNews, #APCPrimary, #BolaTinubu, #NentaweYilwatda, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPolitics, #NyesomWike, #PoliticalDefection, #RiversPolitics, #RiversStatePolitics

APC Chairman Confirms Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers, Backs Governor’s Second-Term Bid "APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda confirms Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party leader in Rivers State and pledges support for his second-term bid if he emerges through APC primaries." The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the recognised leader of the party in Rivers State. Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television’s news and current affairs programme, “Hard Copy.” According to the APC national chairman, the position is clearly stipulated in…

Jan

2026

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Bandits Kill Four From Same Family in Overnight Attack on Kachia, Southern Kaduna

METRO#banditryInNigeria, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GunmenAttack, #KachiaAttack, #KadunaInsecurity, #KadunaState, #KadunaViolence, #NigeriaSecurityCrisis, #SouthernKaduna

Bandits Kill Four From Same Family in Overnight Attack on Kachia, Southern Kaduna Tragedy has struck Kachia town in southern Kaduna following a deadly overnight attack by suspected bandits that claimed the lives of four members of a single family. The attack occurred late on Friday night in Kachia, the headquarters of Kachia local government area, located close to the newly established Federal University of Applied Science. Family sources identified the victims as Mr Bitrus Bahago, his wife, Justina, their son, Ibrahim, and a relative, Adam Waziri. Eyewitness accounts revealed that a large group of armed men stormed the community…

Jan

2026

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Seven Killed as Gunmen Storm Plateau Village in Night Attack

METRO#banditryInNigeria, #BongVillage, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GunmenAttack, #NigeriaSecurity, #PlateauAttack, #PlateauInsecurity, #PlateauViolence, #QuaAnPan, #RuralCommunities, #SecurityCrisis

Seven Killed as Gunmen Storm Plateau Village in Night Attack "Gunmen have killed at least seven people in a deadly night attack on Bong village in Plateau State’s Qua’an-Pan LGA, raising fresh concerns over persistent insecurity despite ongoing military operations." Gunmen have attacked a rural community in Plateau State’s Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area, killing at least seven people and injuring several others in the latest spate of violence to hit the state. The attack occurred on Friday night in Bong village, Doemak District, where the assailants reportedly carried out a coordinated house-to-house operation, targeting women, children, and elderly residents. PUNCH…

Jan

2026

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New Year 2026: Senator Mao Ohuabunwa Calls on Nigerians to Uphold Faith, Integrity, and National Unity

NEWS#NationalUnity, #NewYearMessage, #NigeriaLeadership, #NigeriaNewYear, #SenatorMaoOhuabunwa

New Year 2026: Senator Mao Ohuabunwa Calls on Nigerians to Uphold Faith, Integrity, and National Unity "Senator Mao Ohuabunwa’s New Year message urges Nigerians to uphold faith, integrity, and unity as the nation works toward peace and sustainable development." As Nigeria ushers in a new year, former Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, PhD, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, urging them to embrace faith, integrity, and unity as the nation navigates a critical period. According to him, “the dawn of a new year presents another opportunity for reflection,…

Jan

2026

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2027: Why Ibere Clan Deserves Abia State House of Assembly Seat in Ikwuano

OPINION#Abia2027, #AbiaStateHouseOfAssembly, #Equityandfairness, #GoodGovernance, #Ibere2027, #IbereClan, #IkwuanoPolitics, #IkwuanoRepresentation, #InclusiveLeadership, #PoliticalEquityInAbia

2027: Why Ibere Clan Deserves Abia State House of Assembly Seat in Ikwuano "Why Ibere Clan should produce the next Abia State House of Assembly member in Ikwuano by 2027—examining equity, leadership capacity, and the case for inclusive representation." There is a growing consensus across Ikwuano Local Government Area that the time has come for Ibere Clan to take the reins and produce the next member of the Abia State House of Assembly in 2027. Beyond the principles of equity and fairness, Ibere Clan is endowed with a pool of capable sons and daughters who possess the competence, capacity, and…

Jan

2026

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Armed Robbers Force 4-Year-Old Girl Into Washing Machine During Terrifying Home Invasion

METRO#ArmedRobbery, #BreakingNewsSA, #ChildAbuse, #CrimeNews, #Hazelmere, #HomeInvasion, #KwaZuluNatal, #KZNNews, #PoliceImpersonation, #PublicSafety, #ReactionUnitSA, #SAPS, #SouthAfricaCrime, #SouthAfricaNews, #ViolentCrime

Armed Robbers Force 4-Year-Old Girl Into Washing Machine During Terrifying Home Invasion "Armed robbers impersonating police officers allegedly forced a four-year-old girl into a washing machine during a shocking home invasion in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal. No injuries were reported." An armed robbery suspect allegedly forced a four-year-old girl into a washing machine and attempted to switch it on during a terrifying home invasion in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, when four suspects stormed the residence of a 29-year-old Malawian national, who also operates a tuck shop adjacent to her home. According to…

Jan

2026

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Anyaso Marks Year-End with Courtesy Visit, Gifts Car to Sports Icon “Mr Football” Ikwunze

NEWS#CAF, #ChimaAnyaso, #ChimaAnyasoFoundation, #DrChimaAnyaso, #EjikemeIkwunze, #EndOfYearReflection, #FootballIcon, #GivingBack, #HonourAndGratitude, #LegacyAndLeadership, #MrFootball, #NigerianFootball, #PhilanthropyInNigeria, #SportsDevelopment, #SportsLegend, #YearEndVisit, Sports & Society Hashtags

Anyaso Marks Year-End with Courtesy Visit, Gifts Car to Sports Icon “Mr Football” Ikwunze By Charity Uwakwe "Dr. Chima Anyaso ends 2025 with a goodwill visit to sports icon Ejikeme Ikwunze (Mr Football), gifting him a car in appreciation of his legacy". Founder of the Chima Anyaso Foundation (CAF), Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, has described his end-of-year engagement with veteran sports personality Mr. Ejikeme Ikwunze, popularly known as “Mr Football,” as one of the most meaningful moments of 2025. Speaking on the visit, Dr. Anyaso said he spent the final day of the year with Mr. Ikwunze, whom he described…