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Manchester United have released an official statement after confirming that club captain Bruno Fernandes’ X account was compromised following the team’s FA Cup third-round exit to Brighton. The breach occurred late on Sunday night, with a series of unusual posts appearing on the midfielder’s account shortly after 11 p.m. The posts surfaced in the aftermath of United’s elimination from the competition. Among the messages published by the hackers was a post stating, “Join Macclesfield FC. Excited for the future,” a reference to the National League North side that knocked FA Cup holders Crystal Palace out of the tournament on Saturday.…

A family of six has been found dead in Ogale community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking shock and concern among residents. The deceased—identified as Obele Theophilus, his wife, their children, and his brother-in-law—reportedly went to bed on Saturday night but did not wake up on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026. According to neighbours, suspicion arose when the family’s door remained locked well into the morning hours. After repeated attempts to get a response failed, residents forced the door open and discovered the bodies inside the apartment. Sources said the man and the children were found on the…

Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has extended his warmest congratulations to the newly elected leaders of Omo Ibile Igbomina, who were sworn into office on Saturday while expressing confidence in the ability of the new National Executive members to reposition and revitalize the social-cultural association. In a statement issued by his media office, Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi congratulated the new president, Chief Bisi Fakayode, the Secretary, Dr Salami and other members of the National Executives of Omo Ibile Igbomina urging them to work tirelessly to justify the trust and confidence reposed in them. He noted that he looks forward to seeing the…

The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has criticized the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, warning lawmakers not to misinterpret the calm disposition of Rivers people as weakness. The organisation cautioned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly against any attempt to pressure or intimidate the governor and his deputy into taking decisions that conflict with the wishes of the electorate. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the Chancellor of ISSJHR, Omenazu Jackson, described the impeachment move as anti-democratic, constitutionally dangerous, and…

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…