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A female Point of Sale (POS) operator was tragically killed on Monday morning after being struck by a commercial bus near the Total filling station in Berger, Abuja. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus, a coaster, was allegedly being chased by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at high speed when the incident occurred. A commuter, Johnson, who witnessed the collision, said the victim had arrived early for work and was crossing the road after buying food when the bus struck her. “The coaster bus hit the woman and threw her to the other side of the road. Neither…

A leading Indian politician, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has died in a tragic plane crash, along with four others, including two pilots and his security staff. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, near Baramati, India. The Learjet 45, operated by private firm VSR, took off from Mumbai at 8:10 a.m. but went off radar around 8:45 a.m. Officials said the aircraft crashed while attempting a second landing near Baramati airport, bursting into flames on impact. Witnesses reported the plane appeared to lose control seconds before touchdown, falling nearly 100 feet short of the runway. Emergency crews rushed…

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the symbolic Doomsday Clock even closer to midnight, warning that humanity is now just 85 seconds away from potential catastrophe—the closest it has ever been to what the group calls possible extinction. The clock was advanced by four seconds during a briefing in Washington, DC, reflecting growing global risks including nuclear conflict, climate change, emerging technologies, and geopolitical instability. Reaching midnight on the Doomsday Clock symbolizes humanity’s failure to prevent a global disaster, such as nuclear war or irreversible environmental collapse. Alexandra Bell, president and CEO of the Bulletin, said world leaders…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who tragically died in a road accident in Delta State. The retired military officer was involved in a crash in Umunede and was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor. Beşiktaş J.K, Ndidi’s Turkish club, confirmed the heartbreaking news via X, stating:”We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident. May Allah grant mercy to the deceased; we extend our condolences to Wilfred Ndidi, his family, and loved…

Troops of the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 11 kidnapped individuals in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, after they had been held captive for 92 days. The army confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, that the operation was carried out along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway following a coordinated effort by its forces. The victims were originally abducted from Gada Mallam Maman community on October 26, 2025. “In a display of tactical precision and modern warfare capability, the Nigerian Army has achieved a major success by rescuing eleven kidnapped Nigerians during a late-night operation…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Police spokesperson Frank Mba confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, stating that the women were taken into custody following intelligence and investigative leads. According to the police, efforts are ongoing to locate the missing girl and determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The suspects are being interrogated, and the case remains under investigation. The Anambra State Police Command urged parents and guardians to report any suspicious activities promptly and to cooperate with law enforcement in safeguarding children in the state.

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced three men to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery. The convicted, Lasisi Afeez (33), Ilesanmi Seun (32), and Ajewole Peter (53), faced a four-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. According to the prosecution, the men, on March 29, 2022, at Ado Ekiti, robbed Ojo Dada Emmanuel of his Toyota Corolla, wedding ring, ATM cards, two laptops, an Infinix phone, and ₦70,000 in cash. They also allegedly stole an Infinix phone, an Itel phone, and ₦2,200 from Balogun Ahmed.…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued an 84-year-old man who was found inside a well in the Aboru community of the Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area. The agency’s Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to her, preliminary findings indicate the elderly man may have jumped into the well. The service said it received a distress call at 10:09 a.m. reporting the emergency at No. 35A Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru. A rescue crew, alongside personnel from the Abesan Fire Station, was immediately deployed and arrived at…

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve amendments to existing laws that would expand the number of judges in the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read on the Senate floor on Tuesday, January 27, the president requested changes to the Federal High Court Act and the Court of Appeal Act. Tinubu proposed raising the number of Federal High Court judges from 70 to 90. He also sought an increase in the number of justices of the Court of Appeal from 70 to 110. Explaining…

Chelsea are close to completing Raheem Sterling’s departure, with the England forward expected to seal a move once final agreements are reached. Discussions remain ongoing between the club and Sterling’s representatives, as both sides aim to resolve his future before Monday. Chelsea have made it clear they are open to letting the former Manchester City winger leave, and all parties are pushing for a swift resolution. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that negotiations are progressing positively. Writing on X, Romano stated that Sterling is prepared to make his move as talks continue. “Raheem Sterling is expected to leave Chelsea in…