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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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January 13, 2026

Edo teenager nabbed for self-kidnap, demanding N10 million ransom

The police spokesperson said, ” The suspect, one Obehi Odine ‘F,’ aged 18, was arrested for staging her own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of ten million naira.”

Edo State Police Officers
January 13, 2026

Jakande Estate residents take demolition protest to Lagos assembly as Sanwo-Olu ignores court order

Mr Shuaib alleged that despite the injunction, threats continued, with warnings that anyone who failed to accept the offer before demolition would lose all entitlements.

Sanwo-Olu and Jakande Estate residents
January 13, 2026

Oyo nurses, midwives reject 7.5 per cent health insurance deductions from salary 

The association cited the current economic hardships faced by its members.

Nurses in Oyo govt hospitals
January 13, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 58 missing children in Benue

Mrs Tselem told journalists that they were deceived into giving their children to the traffickers in 2024 on the pretext that they would help fund their education.

NAPTIP
January 13, 2026

Woman sues husband’s relative over alleged defamation 

The defendant, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, denied the allegation.

Court room
January 13, 2026

Customs intercept 50,495 litres of petrol worth N58.1 million in Adamawa, Taraba

Mr Tako warned smugglers and their collaborators to desist from illegal activities.

January 13, 2026

Alleged Terrorism Financing: Judge returns Bauchi finance commissioner’s case to CJ

The judge, who noted that the case was a vacation matter, ordered that the file be returned to the registry for reassignment by the CJ.

Yakubu Adamu
January 13, 2026

Mob attacks five firemen in Calabar, vandalises truck

Ms Olomola stated the state government had yet to fulfill its promise of providing medical supports for the injured officials.

Federal Fire Service truck
January 13, 2026

Ekiti 2026: Court voids Oluyede’s emergence as PDP governorship candidate, orders fresh primary

Mr Oluyede emerged winner of the governorship primary election conducted on November 8, 2025 by the Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo-led electoral committee.

PDP
January 13, 2026

Wife of Ogun first civilian governor Onabanjo dies at 100

Ms Olubukunola Onabanjo wrote, “Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo (1925–2026) was called to glory on Monday, January 11.”

Lucia Onabanjo