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Lagos Court Restrains VeryDarkMan, Doris Ogala from Mentioning Pastor Chris Okafor Pending Trial

Jan 22, 2026 topnews

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has restrained social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), actress Doris Ogala, and one Kelvin Chimaobi Emmanuel from further mentioning or referring to Dr Chris Okafor, his church or ministry on any platform pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. Justice M. A. Savage issued the order on Thursday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by Dr Okafor, the presiding pastor of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City. The suit, marked ID/14399GCMW/2026,…

Man Jailed for Refusing to Refund ₦1.5bn Mistakenly Credited to His Bank Account

Jan 22, 2026 topnews

A customer of First Bank Plc, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, has been convicted and sentenced by an Edo State High Court for fraudulently converting ₦1.5 billion that was mistakenly credited to his bank account. Kingsley was arrested by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he allegedly refused to refund the funds, opting instead to spend and transfer the money despite repeated demands from the bank. The EFCC arraigned him on Monday, January 19, 2026, before Justice W. I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High…

EFCC Recovers ₦1.23bn from Sujimoto Over Abandoned Enugu Smart Schools Project

Jan 22, 2026Jan 22, 2026 topnews

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered and handed over ₦1.234 billion from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited to the Enugu State Government over a breached contract for the construction of 22 smart schools in the state. The funds were officially handed over on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following investigations initiated after a petition was submitted to the Commission in February 2025. The petition alleged that Sujimoto received an advance payment of ₦2.29 billion for the project but failed to deliver the schools within the agreed timeline, which expired…

‘God Has Truly Blessed Me’ — Shina Peters Fires Back at Ashimolowo Over Sermon Remarks

Jan 22, 2026 topnews

Legendary Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has responded to comments made by popular cleric and founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, describing the remarks as false and derogatory. Ashimolowo, during a recent sermon, drew a comparison between Peters and Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia, while speaking on delayed gratification and financial decision-making. The cleric cited a N20 million investment allegedly available to both men in the early 1990s, claiming Peters used his to build a house while Ovia invested his in establishing a bank. In the…

Deji Adeleke Fingers Kemi Olunloyo in Davido Paternity Saga, Says Multiple DNA Tests Cleared Singer

Jan 21, 2026 topnews

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, has publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, dismissing the claims as false and malicious. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Adeleke accused controversial social media commentator, Kemi Olunloyo, of sustaining the allegations for years through online impersonation of the child and her family. The controversy centres on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who alleged that she had an affair with Davido during one of his visits to…

Fake FRSC Officer Arrested in Kano for Allegedly Stealing Motorcycles

Jan 21, 2026Jan 22, 2026 topnews

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a man suspected of impersonating an FRSC official to steal motorcycles across the state. The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Ali, a resident of Bela Village in Ungogo Local Government Area, was arrested on January 19, 2025, following complaints from members of the public about hoodlums posing as FRSC personnel to unlawfully arrest motorcycles during fake patrols. In a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer (SPEO), CRC Abdullahi Labaran, the Corps said the arrest was carried out…

AFCON 2025: Sunday Oliseh Blames Osimhen’s ‘Indiscipline’ for Super Eagles’ Title Failure

Jan 21, 2026 topnews

Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has attributed Nigeria’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to what he described as indiscipline and individual excesses, particularly involving star striker Victor Osimhen. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Oliseh said a public confrontation between Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman disrupted team harmony and ultimately weakened Nigeria’s title challenge. He referenced the on-field altercation during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 Round of 16 victory over Mozambique, where Osimhen was seen angrily rebuking Lookman for failing to release…

Eucharia Anunobi Denies Leaked Sex Audio, Threatens Legal Action Against Apostle Okpe

Jan 19, 2026 topnews

Veteran Nollywood actress and cleric Eucharia Anunobi has denied allegations linking her to a leaked audio recording purportedly suggesting a romantic and sexual relationship between her and Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of the U.S.-based Fresh Oil Ministry International Church. In a series of videos posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, the 60-year-old actress described the allegation as false, defamatory and malicious, announcing that she has instructed her lawyers to commence legal action against Okpe. Anunobi said the circulating audio, which allegedly features Okpe speaking to another cleric, Pastor Martin,…

Police File Cyberbullying Charges Against Ogun Activist ‘Just Adetoun’

Jan 19, 2026 topnews

The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count cyberbullying charge against social media activist Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as Just Adetoun, over alleged online harassment and false publications against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Ogun State Government. The charges, now before the Federal High Court, Abeokuta Division, stem from allegations that Onajobi used social media and other internet-enabled platforms to spread false information and bully the governor, contrary to provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi…

Woman, Six Children Killed in Kano; Police Arrest Nephew, Two Others

Jan 19, 2026 topnews

Residents of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock and mourning following the gruesome killing of a 35-year-old woman and her six children. The victims, identified as Fatima Abubakar and her children — Maimuna (17), Aisha (16), Bashir (13), Abubakar (10), Faruk (7) and Abdussalam (18 months) — were murdered on Friday after assailants reportedly broke into their residence at Dorayi Gidan Kwari. The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including the deceased woman’s nephew, Umar Auwalu, who allegedly confessed to the crime. Neighbours…