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Jan

2026

Seven Family Members Slain in Kano as Police Launch Manhunt for Killers

CRIME#CrimeInNigeria, #DorayiChiranchi, #FamilyKilledInKano, #KanoKillings, #KanoNews, #NigeriaSecurity, #PoliceInvestigation

Seven Family Members Slain in Kano as Police Launch Manhunt for Killers "Seven members of a family, including a mother and her six children, were killed in a suspected housebreak attack in Kano as police launched a full investigation." Tragedy struck Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano State on Friday as seven members of a single family were brutally killed in what police believe was a housebreak attack. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Fatima Abubakar and her six children, all of whom were attacked inside their residence by unknown assailants. According to the Kano State Police Command, the attackers allegedly…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

NDLEA Nabs Notorious ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ After 12 Years on the Run Over Killing of three Officers

CRIME#CannabisSeizure, #DrugWarNigeria #CrimeNews, #KanmoKanmo, #LawEnforcement, #NDLEA, #OgunStateNews, #Securitynews

NDLEA Nabs Notorious ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ After 12 Years on the Run Over Killing of Three Officers The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a long-wanted drug trafficking kingpin popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo”, 12 years after his alleged involvement in the killing of three NDLEA officers. The suspect, Lekan Jimoh, was apprehended on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Owode, Ogun State, following a covert, intelligence-driven operation by NDLEA tactical teams. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said operatives recovered 69 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, from…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Anambra

METRO#AnambraCrime, #AnambraPolice, #AwkaNews, #CrimeNewsNigeria, #DomesticViolence, #GenderBasedViolence, #PoliceArrest, #RelationshipViolence

Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Anambra Anambra Police arrest a 26-year-old man over the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Ekwulobia, debunking social media claims surrounding the case." The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man, Chibuike Valentine Anikpe, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Sunday. According to Ikenga, the…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

IFEANYI UBAH: Knights of St John Apologise to Catholic Church Over Member’s Outburst at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication

RELIGION#AnambraNews, #CatholicChurchNigeria, #CatholicNews, #ChurchControversy, #IfeanyiUbah, #KnightsOfStJohn, #NnewiCathedral, #ReligiousAffairs

IFEANYI UBAH: Knights of St John Apologise to Catholic Church Over Member’s Outburst at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication "The Knights of St John International apologise to the Catholic Church following a member’s viral outburst at the dedication of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi over alleged non-recognition of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah." The Knights of St John International have tendered a formal apology to the Roman Catholic Church following the public outburst of one of their members, Sir James Louis Okoye, during the dedication of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. Okoye sparked controversy…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Catholic Knight Renounces Christianity Over Church’s Failure to Acknowledge Ifeanyi Ubah’s Cathedral Contribution

RELIGION#Assumptacathedral, #CatholicChurchNigeria, #CatholicDiocese, #CatholicKnight, #ChurchControversy, #IfeanyiUbah, #NnewiCathedral, #ReligiousAffairs

Catholic Knight Renounces Christianity Over Church’s Failure to Acknowledge Ifeanyi Ubah’s Cathedral Contribution "A Catholic knight has renounced Christianity after alleging that the Catholic Church failed to acknowledge late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s contributions to the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi." A Catholic knight, identified as Sir James Louise, popularly known as “Ebube Anaedo,” has publicly announced his withdrawal from Christianity, alleging that the Catholic Church failed to acknowledge the contributions of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the construction of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, Anambra State. The cathedral, described as a magnificent and colourful edifice,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ex-NBA Vice President Ubani Vows to Prosecute Lawyer Over Alleged Defamation

LEGAL#DefamationCase #CourtContempt, #EFCC, #FCTHighCourt #Tonyejajaclinto, #MondayUbani, #NBAFormerVP, #RuleOfLaw

“Ex-NBA Vice President Ubani Vows to Prosecute Lawyer Over Alleged Defamation” Ex-NBA Vice President, Dr. Monday Ubani, vows to prosecute a fellow lawyer over alleged defamatory publications, as legal and contempt proceedings loom. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Monday O. Ubani, has vowed to pursue full legal action against a fellow legal practitioner, Dr. Tonye Jaja Clinton, over what he described as serial defamatory publications and contemptuous conduct. Ubani’s position was conveyed in a statement issued by his counsel, Nkem Okoro, Esq., who disclosed that Clinton is already…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Dr. Victor Etukinyang Bags Honorary Doctorate from US-Based Chartered Institute at Covenant University Summit

NEWS#CILMMD, #CovenantUniversity, #GlobalLeadership, #HumanCapitalDevelopment, #LeadershipDevelopment, #ManagementDevelopment, #NigeriaLeadership, #VictorEtukinyang

Dr. Victor Etukinyang Bags Honorary Doctorate from US-Based Chartered Institute at Covenant University Summit "Dr. Victor Etukinyang has received an honorary doctorate from US-based CILMMD at a leadership summit held at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria." OTA, Ogun State, Nigeria — Dr. Victor Etukinyang has been conferred with a Doctoral Research Fellowship (Honorary Doctorate) by the Chartered Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development (CILMMD), USA, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to leadership development and professional excellence. The honorary award was presented during a prestigious two-day induction ceremony and leadership summit held at the African Development Centre, Covenant University, Ota,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Impeachment Notice to Fubara Invalid, Says PDP Chieftain Over ‘Madam’ Error

POLITICS#ConstitutionalLaw, #ImpeachmentProcess, #NigerianPolitics, #PDPNews, #RiversImpeachment, #RiversStateAssembly, #RiversStateCrisis, #SiminalayiFubara

Impeachment Notice to Fubara Invalid, Says PDP Chieftain Over ‘Madam’ Error "A PDP chieftain, Daboikiabo Warmate, says the impeachment notice allegedly issued to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is invalid, citing a fundamental legal flaw in the document." A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has declared the impeachment notice reportedly issued to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by the State House of Assembly as invalid, citing what he described as a fundamental administrative and legal defect. Warmate made the assertion during an interview with Trust TV on Friday, January 9, 2026, while reacting to the deepening…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Domestic Violence: Man Kills Wife, Takes Own Life in Ogun State before children

METRO#DomesticAbuseAwareness, #DomesticViolence, #FamilyTragedy, #MurderSuicide, #OgunCrime, #RiverValleyEstate #GiftedHandsHospital, #ViolenceAgainstWomen

Domestic Violence: Man Kills Wife, Takes Own Life in Ogun State before children "A tragic domestic violence incident in Ogun State as a man allegedly stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide. Investigation ongoing." Residents of River Valley Estate, Ogun State, are reeling after a domestic violence incident ended in tragedy. Ayoola Ayanwale allegedly stabbed his wife, Ganiyat, to death in front of their children before later taking his own life. Neighbours were alerted by her screams, while her final words revealed the suddenness of the attack. The case has renewed calls for urgent action against domestic abuse in…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027 Abia Governorship: Ngwa Leaders Storm Ikoh’s Home, Urge Ex-Minister to Run on APC Platform

POLITICS

2027 Abia Governorship: Ngwa Leaders Storm Ikoh’s Home, Urge Ex-Minister to Run on APC Platform By Charity Uwakwe "Stakeholders from Umunna-Ato Ngwa have endorsed former Minister Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh for the 2027 Abia State governorship under the APC, citing his achievements, leadership capacity, and commitment to democracy." "Abia State’s 2027 governorship contest is beginning to take shape as political leaders from Umunna-Ato Ngwa have openly called on former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, to contest the election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)." Stakeholders from Umunna-Ato Ngwa, comprising Isiala Ngwa North,…