Politics

Don’t take patience of Rivers people for weakness, Fubara can’t be coerced into acting against electorate –ISSJHR warns lawmakers

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Don’t take patience of Rivers people for weakness, Fubara can’t be coerced into acting against electorate –ISSJHR warns lawmakers

The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has condemned the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, warning lawmakers not to mistake the patience of the people for weakness. The group cautioned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly against … Read more

Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison early after serving 3 years for drug trafficking charges

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Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison early after serving 3 years for drug trafficking charges

American rapper, Fetty Wap, has been released from prison early The rapper, 34, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released from prison on Thursday, Jan. 8. Maxwell served over three years of his prison sentence at FCI, Sandstone, a low security facility in Sandstone, Minn., The New York Post reports. The “Trap … Read more

Police confirm death of notorious bandit in Benue

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Police confirm death of notorious bandit in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of a notorious bandit, Terkaa Samuel of Jandekyula, Wukari Local Government Area of ​​Taraba. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, stated this in a statement on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Makurdi. Edet said the bandit was shot on Wednesday around Channel Two, Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local … Read more

Medical director rubbishes suggestion that Regina Daniels got a negative drug result after flushing her system and temporary abstinence.

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Medical director rubbishes suggestion that Regina Daniels got a negative drug result after flushing her system and temporary abstinence.

A medical director has called out people who are suggesting that Regina Daniels got a negative drug result because she had already undergone detoxification and has since abstained from drugs. Chidi A. Okoroafor took to Facebook to address reactions to Regina Daniels sharing the result of her drug test. He wrote: “Once I hear ‘she … Read more

Bonnie and Clyde gang caught after flaunting watches and cash stolen in £1,000,000 spree

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Bonnie and Clyde gang caught after flaunting watches and cash stolen in £1,000,000 spree

An Albanian crime ring dubbed a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde gang has admitted carrying out more than 40 high-value burglaries across the UK, stealing over 1 million worth of jewellery, designer goods and cash from wealthy homeowners before being unmasked through photos in which they flaunted stacks of money and stolen luxury items. Endrit Nikolli, … Read more

I’ll pay Super Eagles bonuses if FG fails to – Ndidi

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I’ll pay Super Eagles bonuses if FG fails to – Ndidi

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says he has offered to personally settle the team’s unpaid match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco if the Federal Government does not clear the arrears before Saturday’s quarter-final tie against Algeria. Ndidi, quoted on Thursday, January 8, by BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, said he … Read more

Gospel singer Stacie Orrico sues former manager over alleged childhood s3xual @buse

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Gospel singer Stacie Orrico sues former manager over alleged childhood s3xual @buse

Gospel singer Stacie Orrico has filed a lawsuit against her former manager, alleging that he subjected her to s3xual @buse when she was a minor and that executives connected to her record label failed to intervene. Orrico, who rose to prominence as a Christian music artist, claims in the suit that her former manager, Britt … Read more

GoFundMe for Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good shot by ICE surpasses $550K in 24 hours

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GoFundMe for Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good shot by ICE surpasses 0K in 24 hours

GoFundMe campaign launched for the family of Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot and killed by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on WednesdayJanuary 7, has raised more than $550,000 within 24 hours of her death. The fundraiser, created to support Good’s wife and young son, described the 37-year-old as “pure sunshine, … Read more

NFL investigating Rashee Rice following domestic violence allegations

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NFL investigating Rashee Rice following domestic violence allegations

The NFL is reviewing domestic violence allegations raised against Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice after his ex-partner, Dacoda Jones, accused him of years of abuse in a series of posts on Instagram. Jones, who shares two children with Rice, alleged on Wednesday, January 7, that she was abused throughout their eight-year relationship. She claimed … Read more

Three k!lled as rival cult groups clash in Benue

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Three k!lled as rival cult groups clash in Benue

Three people have been k!lled in a rival cult clash in Makurdi, Benue State. The clash said to be between the two rival cult groups occurred in Wurukum, Walomayo Council Ward of Makurdi LGA on Wednesday, July 7, 2025. The victims were said to have been attacked in the late hours of Wednesday, January 7, … Read more