Category: Society

Abducted Edo Doctor Regains Freedom After N50 Million Ransom Payment, Brother Killed

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An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family reportedly paid a N50 million ransom to his captors in Auchi, Edo State. Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence along City Pride Road in the Igbira Camp area of Auchi, Esan West Local Government Area. The abduction occurred while the victims were opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger brother was later killed by the abductors. His remains were discovered on January 5 near Orley River,…

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Davido Paternity Dispute: Teen’s Mother Wants US State Department-Supervised DNA Test Against Previous Results

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The mother of a teenage girl claiming to be the daughter of Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has challenged earlier DNA test claims and announced plans to seek international oversight to establish the truth about her daughter’s paternity. In a statement shared on Thursday via her daughter’s Instagram page, the woman, who identified herself as Ayo Labinjoh, said her daughter, Anu Adeleke, is not seeking financial gain or publicity but wants clarity about her biological identity. Labinjoh said the prolonged public controversy surrounding the paternity claim…

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Olubadan Snubs Alaafin at Oyo Interfaith Gathering, Sparks Protocol Debate

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A moment of royal protocol tension played out on Tuesday at the 2026 Oyo State Interfaith Gathering in Ibadan, when the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, declined to shake hands with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, triggering widespread public debate. The interfaith meeting, held at the Secretariat’s Grand Space, Ibadan, brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, senior government officials and community stakeholders to promote peace, unity and religious tolerance across Oyo State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred during the arrival of dignitaries when the Alaafin extended his…

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Court Remands Portable Over Assault, Car Theft Charges

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in custody following his arraignment before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over alleged assault and car theft. Portable was on Monday docked on a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm and resisting arrest, according to the Ogun State Police Command. His arraignment followed the circulation of a viral video on Sunday showing the singer in police custody. The case is reportedly linked to a complaint lodged by his estranged partner, Ashabi…

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Backlash as Tinubu Critic, Abubakar Salim Musa, Is Remanded at Keffi Prison

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The remand of Abubakar Salim Musa, a vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, at the Keffi Correctional Centre in Nasarawa State has sparked widespread condemnation from opposition figures and human rights groups. Musa, a social media commentator known for his criticism of the federal government’s handling of insecurity in northern Nigeria, was arrested by security operatives and subsequently arraigned before a court, which ordered his remand pending further proceedings. The development drew sharp reactions, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar describing Musa’s detention as an assault on freedom of…

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Chimamanda Adichie serves legal notice on Lagos hospital over 21-month-old son’s death

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Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has served a formal legal notice on a private hospital in Lagos, alleging medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. In the notice dated January 10, 2026, lawyers representing Adichie and her partner, Dr. Ivara Esege, accused the hospital, its anaesthesiologist and other medical personnel of breaching their duty of care to their son, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, who died in the early hours of January 7, 2026. According to the notice, the child, born on…

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Man Stabs Wife to Death Before Children in Ogun, Commits Suicide

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A middle-aged man has allegedly killed his wife in the presence of their children at River Valley Estate in Ogun State, before later taking his own life, in a tragic case that has shocked residents and reignited concerns over domestic violence. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, when the suspect, identified as Ayoola Ayanwale, reportedly attacked his wife, Ayobami Ganiyatu Ayanwale, during a domestic dispute inside their home. Witnesses said the woman was stabbed multiple times while their children were in the house. Neighbours were alerted by distress screams, after…

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“My Father Is a Thief” — Portable Alleges Theft, Extortion and Financial Exploitation

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Controversial Nigerian street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has accused his father of theft, financial exploitation and years of neglect, sparking widespread reactions online. In a viral video, the singer alleged that his father took his shoes and clothes without consent and has been aggressively laying claim to his properties, despite offering no support during his upbringing. Portable further claimed that his father had access to the phone numbers of his baby mamas, whom he allegedly contacted repeatedly to demand money. He controversially likened his father’s behaviour to…

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DJ Cuppy Announces Social Media Break for Spiritual Reflection

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Popular Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has announced a short break from social media, citing the need for personal and spiritual renewal. The 33-year-old entertainer made the announcement on Monday via her X (formerly Twitter) page, explaining that she needs quiet time away from online activities to reconnect with herself and God. “Never done this before, but I’m taking a short break from social media. I need some quiet time with myself and time being hidden with God… I’m just taking a…

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Ondo Police Arrest 53-Year-Old Mother, Son for Alleged Money Ritual, Rescue 10-Year-Old Boy

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old woman and her 28-year-old son over an alleged conspiracy to carry out money ritual activities in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence received by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, the police said on Saturday. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the attempted ritual was foiled on December 27 after a concerned resident alerted security operatives to suspicious activities in the area. “The operation led to the…

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