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The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a den disguised as a shrine and operated by suspected kidnappers in the Idimu area, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, led journalists on a tour of the premises along Pipeline Road on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He confirmed that the suspects were members of a notorious “one-chance” and kidnapping syndicate operating across the state. The arrests followed intelligence-led stop-and-search operations carried out in the early hours of Sunday. Three suspects were initially intercepted at Bode Thomas, Surulere, while operating a vehicle allegedly used to pick…

Manchester City players have pledged to reimburse supporters who travelled to Norway following the club’s shock 3–1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night. The English champions endured a difficult evening in freezing Arctic conditions as the Norwegian side secured their first-ever Champions League victory. Kasper Hogh struck twice in quick succession, while Jens Petter Hauge added a stunning solo goal to seal a famous win. Rayan Cherki scored City’s only goal, but a second-half red card for Ballon d’Or winner Rodri further compounded the visitors’ problems. In the aftermath of the defeat, senior City players Bernardo Silva, Ruben…

AS Monaco striker George Ilenikhena has written his name into UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest African player to reach 15 appearances in the competition. The Nigerian-French forward achieved the milestone during Monaco’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday, doing so at just 19 years and 157 days old. UEFA confirmed the achievement on Wednesday, hailing the rise of the teenage sensation, who moved from Nigeria to France at the age of three. In a statement, the governing body said: “George Ilenikhena makes history — youngest African player to reach 15 UCL games.” The previous record…

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a shrine in the Idimu area of the state, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects linked to kidnapping and “one-chance” fraud operations. At least 13 suspects were arrested following the discovery of the premises along Pipeline Road, Idimu. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, took journalists on a tour of the location on Wednesday, January 21, describing it as an operational base used by a notorious criminal syndicate. According to the police boss, the suspects belong to a gang involved in “one-chance” robbery and kidnapping across Lagos…

Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Hernández and his partner Victoria Triay have strongly denied allegations of human trafficking and labour exploitation brought by a Colombian family, insisting they were “betrayed” by people they trusted. Speaking to French outlet Paris Match, the daughter of the family claimed she was first contacted by Triay while working as her nurse in Colombia. She alleged that Triay offered her employment in France and promised official documentation that would allow her to work legally within six months. However, the woman said that after she was later joined by her parents and two brothers, the promised documents…

In a shocking incident over the weekend, Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steve Meyer and his wife, Kim, were shot inside their Indiana home. Both were quickly transported to a local hospital, where officials confirmed they were in stable condition. As of Monday, Judge Meyer remained hospitalized but stable, according to a statement from Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush. Authorities recovered shell casings at the scene, but details about the alleged gunman, including their motive or a description, have not been released. The suspect remains at large, and police continue to actively investigate the shooting. Chief Justice Rush…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer, Claudius Akpudi Ikechukwu, and two others in connection with a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, which left one person dead and several others injured. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026. Eyewitnesses said trouble began when a masquerade allegedly struck the lawyer’s car with a cane while the procession was ongoing. In response, the lawyer reportedly stepped out of his vehicle, brandished a firearm, and opened fire. The shooting claimed the life of Emmanuel David Nkemjika, the immediate past…

Media personality, Rufai Oseni, says the impeachment proceedings against Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara, shows that all the governors defecting to APC are not protected. In a post shared on social media this morning January 20, Rufai argued that if the impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara scales through, it shows that President Tinubu lacks the ability to protect governors in the APC. Entertainment center Members of the Rivers state House of Assembly who are loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have begun impeachment proceedings against Gov Fubara. The lawmakers maintain that the impeachment proceedings isn’t borne out of the…

Gervonta Davis is no longer a boxing world champion. The American fighter has been stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title following the issuance of an arrest warrant related to an alleged domestic violence incident. The WBA announced that Davis has been removed from his status as active champion and reclassified as “Champion in Recess” after authorities in Miami Gardens, Florida, issued the warrant. The decision effectively vacates the title as the sanctioning body considers its next steps, which may include ordering a fight between top contenders to determine a new champion in the lightweight division.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the list of candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, January 20, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the ADC had met all legal requirements necessary for its candidates to participate in the election. He held that there was “sufficient evidence” to justify the inclusion of the party’s candidates on the ballot. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1907/25, was…