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Okafor Victor, the rapper better known as Mr Real, has apologised to D’banj following comments he made about the artiste’s Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music (CREAM) platform. The controversy started after Mr Real claimed that the CREAM platform could not afford to offer him a N20 million ambassadorial deal, a statement that sparked backlash online. In response, Pelumi Olajengbesi, legal counsel to D’banj, filed a petition against the rapper, accusing him of criminal defamation and requesting that a magistrate issue a criminal summons. Following the petition, the court ordered Mr Real to appear on January 19 to answer to…

The magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun state, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the crashed Lexus sport utility vehicle (SUV) involving Anthony Joshua, to February 23, 2026. Kayode appeared before the court on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial. On January 2, the Ogun police command hit the driver with a four-count charge bordering on dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence. Olufunilayo Somefun, the magistrate, had granted him N5 million bail with two sureties. He was remanded in the…

A senior officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service has warned that Nigeria’s growing unemployment, insecurity and irregular migration could worsen if young people are not equipped with practical, marketable skills. Speaking in Minna, the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Service, Barrister Danlamin Audi, said empowering youths with vocational and entrepreneurial skills was critical to national development, security and long-term prosperity. He stressed that relying solely on formal education is no longer sufficient in a fast-changing economy where many graduates struggle to secure jobs. Audi urged parents to take greater responsibility for identifying and nurturing their children’s talents, noting that families who…

The United Nations Volunteering (UNV) programme is opening doors for people worldwide to contribute meaningfully to global development without leaving home. Through the United Nations Online Volunteer initiative, individuals can support UN agencies and partner organisations entirely online, making international volunteering more accessible than ever. The programme is open to anyone aged 18 and above, with no requirement for a specific academic qualification. Participation is completely free, and volunteers can work from anywhere in the world using only an internet connection and relevant skills. Becoming a United Nations Online Volunteer is straightforward. Interested applicants begin by creating a volunteer profile…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice. Malami was arrested at the front of Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on Monday. A video circulating online shows the former AGF entering a vehicle apparently belonging to the DSS shortly after leaving Kuje prison. Before he entered the van, Malami asked the DSS officials to present their identity cards. A security source confirmed Malami’s arrest. “Yes, it is true that DSS operatives arrested Abubakar Malami, SAN. There are several petitions against him bordering on alleged terrorism financing,”…

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Gilbert Chagoury, the Lebanese-Nigerian businessman. The GCON is Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, next to the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), reserved for presidents. The honour was conveyed through an Instrument of Conferment of National Honour dated January 8, 2026. Tinubu said he acted in exercise of the powers vested in him under section 1(4) of the National Honours Act, citing Chagoury’s “outstanding virtues” and services to the country as the basis for the award. “In exercise of the powers…

President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is taking place in the President’s office, away from the media, further fuelling political speculation surrounding its purpose and outcome. Yusuf arrived at the Villa at about 4:10 pm, dressed in a white agbada and a red cap. Details of the discussions remain sketchy as of press time. The meeting comes amid sustained speculation over an alleged plan by the Kano governor to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives…

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians over the deadly habit of scooping fuel from overturned or accident-involved tanker trucks, describing the practice as reckless and life threatening. In a statement signed by the Federal Fire Service National Public Relations Officer and Head of Corporate Services, DCF P.O. Abraham. The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi, said the warning became necessary following a viral video showing people scooping fuel from a fallen tanker on Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos. Although the tanker was later confirmed to be carrying diesel, the rush…

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has strongly condemned the act of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, describing it as dangerous, irresponsible and unacceptable in a modern society. Issa-Onilu’s condemnation followed an incident on Monday at the Liverpool Bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos State, where members of the public were seen scooping fuel from a fallen tanker. Reacting via a statement on Monday, the Director General said the practice poses an extreme and avoidable threat to human life, public safety and national infrastructure. According to him, the danger extends beyond those involved…

A diesel-laden tanker has overturned on the Tincan Liverpool Bridge, in the Apapa area of Lagos, with hordes of residents and passersby scooping the inflammable product from beneath the bridge. Eyewitnesses say the tanker tipped over in the early hours of Monday during rush hour, with road traffic management personnel yet to arrive at the scene at the time of reporting. A viral clip showed locals grabbing jerrycans and containers of all shapes and sizes as they joined in on the act. In a post on X, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the road leading to the…