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Tragedy has struck the family of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie following the death of one of her one-year-old twin sons. According to the BBC, the award-winning novelist lost her son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who reportedly died after a brief illness on January 7. The sad development was confirmed in an official statement issued by Adichie’s communications team on Thursday, January 8. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege’s twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday,” the statement said. Describing the loss as devastating, the family…

Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola has publicly criticized an airline after being left stranded at Ekiti Airport due to repeated flight cancellations. In an emotional video, Ogunmola broke down in tears, revealing that she had already spent over ₦20 million on a movie production she is now unable to attend because of the disruptions. She expressed frustration over the airline’s response, claiming there was no empathy, remorse, or clear communication regarding the situation. The actress also raised concerns about her safety, stating that she has been left with little choice but to travel by road despite the inherent risks involved.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has defended the state’s decision to arrest street beggars, following criticism from reality TV star Tacha. On Wednesday, January 7, Wahab shared a video showing a child beggar being apprehended by the state’s environmental taskforce along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, part of ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at maintaining public order and safety, and keeping roads and public spaces clear. The video, which showed the child weeping during the arrest, drew reactions from several Nigerians. Tacha criticized the arrests, questioning why children are on the streets in the first place. She…

The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has arrested two men for allegedly trying to smuggle illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex in Kano State. The suspects, identified as Usman Khalid and Bello Musa Ahmed, both residents of the Tsamiya (Brigade) area of Kano, were apprehended by NCoS officers attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Goron Dutse. The command’s spokesperson, Musbahu Lawan, said in a statement on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that the suspects were caught attempting to throw prohibited substances to inmates during court proceedings. He noted that…

Libyan authorities have arrested a Nigerian woman and her Ghanaian husband in connection with the death of an orphaned child. The couple was taken into custody in Tripoli on Wednesday, January 7, 2025. According to reports from the Libya Observer, the couple allegedly tortured and starved the child to death. It was further reported that the child’s mother passed away approximately two years ago under circumstances that remain unclear. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the case.

The Imo State Police Command has taken into custody a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, from Umuekweye, Irete in Owerri-West Local Government Area, over an alleged defilement case. Police said the arrest was based on credible information provided by the victim’s family after the incident gained widespread attention on social media. The case came to public notice following a viral video in which the victim’s sister appealed for help, alleging that the suspect sexually assaulted her underage sibling and later threatened the family. According to the video, the family claimed that officers at a police station near the Imo State Government…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Modupeola Bamisade, over her alleged involvement in an online gadget scam that reportedly defrauded more than 100 victims of over ₦500 million. According to police sources, the suspect posed as an online vendor dealing in iPhones, iPads and other Apple products, which she advertised at heavily discounted prices to attract customers. She allegedly offered discounts of up to 50 per cent to lure buyers through social media platforms. A police source disclosed on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that Bamisade relied on social media influencers to promote the fake…

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher has described the opportunity to lead the club as beyond his “wildest dreams,” while stressing that he is not considering replacing Ruben Amorim permanently at this stage. The Portuguese manager was recently sacked after a turbulent 14 months at Old Trafford, and former United midfielder Fletcher has been placed in temporary charge. Ahead of his first match against Burnley, Fletcher addressed the media, calling the experience “surreal”. “It’s an amazing honour to be able to lead a Manchester United team. I don’t even think it was in my wildest dreams that it could happen,…

Troops of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have successfully raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, arresting suspects and recovering weapons during the operation. The raid, carried out on January 6, 2026, followed credible intelligence about criminal activities in Lantom village, Kadarko District of Wase Local Government Area. Four suspected criminals were apprehended at the hideout, with items seized including a locally fabricated rifle, an axe, and a machete. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents in Kadarko District…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made history by appointing Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman will lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment, announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, takes effect on January 10, 2026, and will run for a four-year tenure. Odusote succeeds Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose eight-year term ends on January 9, 2026. Odusote, 54, currently serves as Deputy Director General and Head of the Lagos Campus. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and…