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Police Arrest Bus Driver Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Edo

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old commercial bus driver, Osabuohien Ogieva, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Joy Jerome, and dumping her body near Ikpe River in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the incident followed a disagreement between the couple, during which the suspect allegedly struck the victim […]

Oredo LG Chairman Brokers Peace Between Traders, Taskforce After Benin City Clash

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Hon. Gabriel Iduseri, has successfully restored calm between traders and the Oredo Local Government Taskforce following a recent clash at Etebite Street, off Forestry Road, Benin City. The incident, which occurred on January 14, erupted when taskforce operatives, accompanied by a cameraman, were reportedly attacked while carrying out […]

Davido Not Father of Ibadan-Based Child, DNA Tests Prove — Deji Adeleke

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Dr. Deji Adeleke, billionaire businessman and father of award-winning singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly addressed longstanding paternity claims involving his son, describing them as unfounded and unnecessary. The claims, made by an Ibadan-based woman, Ayo Labinjo, allege that she had a sexual relationship with Davido during a visit to Ibadan several […]

CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Suspends Players After AFCON 2025 Clash With Nigeria

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handed down multiple player suspensions following disciplinary breaches during and after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The sanctions followed chaotic scenes at the end of the January 10, 2026 encounter in […]

Gov Okpebholo Warns Contractors: Performance Will Determine Future Jobs

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality, speed, and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the state, declaring that government does not owe allegiance to any contractor but to the people of Edo State. The governor made this clarification during a stakeholders’ meeting with major contractors handling […]

Fire Guts Storey Building in Lagos Computer Village, Goods Worth Millions Destroyed

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire outbreak that engulfed a storey commercial building on Somoye Osundairo Street in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State, in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the fire broke out at about […]

Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the iconic Valentino fashion house, has died at the age of 93. The news was announced on January 19 via Valentino’s personal Instagram account and his foundation. “Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the statement […]

Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie to Expand Inclusive Fashionistas Line

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American multinational toy and entertainment company Mattel has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie, further expanding its diversity-focused Fashionistas line. The collection already features dolls with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, and Barbie and Ken figures with vitiligo. Mattel said the new doll was developed over a period of more than 18 months in partnership with […]