Nollywood Actress Angela Okorie Remanded in Suleja Prison Amid Cyberstalking and Defamation Case

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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded in custody at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State following her arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja on alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation charges. The actress was arrested at her residence in Lagos on Tuesday, January 27, by operatives from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre after extended investigations into a case linked to repeated social media posts targeting fellow actress Mercy Johnson Okojie. According to court records, Okorie faced a three-count charge accusing her of conspiring with an associate,…

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Toyin Saraki’s father, Otunba Adekunle Ojora dies at 93

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A prominent Lagos royal patriarch and respected boardroom figure, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, has died at the age of 93. The revered traditional leader, who was the father of Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the family announced in a statement. Born on June 13, 1932, Otunba Ojora was a towering figure in Lagos traditional, cultural and royal affairs, widely admired for his distinguished lineage, wisdom and lifelong service to society. Until his death, he held several notable titles, including Otunba of…

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Nigerian-Born U.S. Professor in $1m Childcare Scam, Blames ‘Greed, Temptation and the Devil’

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A Nigerian-born United States green card holder and university professor, Nkechy Ezeh, has admitted to looting $1 million (£780,000) meant for poor children in a massive childcare fraud and tax evasion scandal in Michigan. Ezeh, now facing up to 25 years in federal prison, pleaded guilty to running an elaborate wire fraud scheme that prosecutors say robbed vulnerable families to fund a life of luxury. According to court filings, the professor set up fake daycare centres, forged invoices and diverted public childcare subsidies into her personal accounts — sharing the…

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Sowore Cyberstalking Trial: Court Admits Reno Omokri Video Calling Tinubu ‘Drug Lord’ as Evidence

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted as evidence a video in which former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, described President Bola Tinubu as a “drug lord” in the ongoing cyberstalking trial of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Justice Mohammed Umar admitted the video on Tuesday after rejecting objections by the Department of State Services (DSS), ruling that the defence complied with Section 84 of the Evidence Act governing electronically generated evidence. The video was tendered during the cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, DSS operative…

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Inside Foiled Coup Plot: How Disgruntled Army Colonel Built Secret Cross-Service Network Against Tinubu

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Fresh intelligence details have emerged on the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, revealing how a serving Army Colonel allegedly built a covert, cross-service network within the Armed Forces before security agencies disrupted the plan. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) recently confirmed the arrest of 16 officers for acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations, following weeks of discreet investigations sparked by rumours of a coup plot in October 2025. At the time, the DHQ publicly dismissed the reports as false, despite heightened tensions and the sudden cancellation…

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From Talk to Transformation_ ASIS 2026 Sets New Benchmark for Policy Impact

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Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the United Nations System, and partners of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) will convene the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session will bring together senior government leaders, chief executives, development partners, investors, and civil society leaders to advance results-driven partnerships for inclusive growth, foundational learning, women and youth empowerment, and national development delivery. The engagement, co-hosted by the…

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Fidelity Bank Elevates Learning & Hygiene Standards for Makoko Schoolchildren

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate as part of a “Back to School” intervention aimed at improving learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities. Through the FHHP, staff receive matching financial…

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22 Kano Assembly Members Dump NNPP in Solidarity With Gov Yusuf

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No fewer than 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, following his decision to exit the party. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, who said the lawmakers took the step to reaffirm their loyalty to the governor and strengthen his political base. According to the statement, the mass defection was aimed at backing Yusuf’s administration amid ongoing political realignments in the…

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Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Ex-Husband Churchill After 10 Years of Public Feud

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Nollywood actress Tonto Charity Dikeh has announced a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, ending nearly a decade of public conflict between the former couple. Dikeh disclosed the development in an emotional statement on Saturday, describing the reconciliation as a divine restoration after years of bitterness, broken communication and emotional pain. She revealed that peace and mutual respect have now replaced the hostility that once defined their relationship. According to the actress, the breakthrough came through sustained prayers, humility and a conscious decision to prioritise peace for the sake of…

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Troops Arrest 65-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Drug Supply to Boko Haram in Borno

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over alleged involvement in supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The suspect was apprehended during Operation DESERT SANITY V in Askira Uba Local Government Area, where she is believed to have played a key role in supplying cannabis sativa to terrorist elements operating across several communities, including Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu and Gaya. According to the military, Abulazeez allegedly served as a major distribution…

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