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Commuters are facing increasing insecurity on the roads following an attack on a Benue Links bus, which resulted in injuries to three passengers. The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, at approximately 7:00 pm in the Burnt Bricks area of Otukpo, as the bus was traveling from Gboko to Otukpo. The injured individuals are currently…
Gunfire erupted between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana, Kogi State, near the Dangote Cement plant on Saturday night, January 10, 2026. Security forces were conducting clearance operations when they engaged the terrorists attempting to infiltrate the community, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Eyewitnesses described the gunfire as intense, happening opposite the Line…
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) is pushing for involvement in the Lagos State Government’s investigation into the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, citing concerns of medical negligence. The society’s National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, is advocating for a senior anaesthetist to be part of the investigative panel to ensure a thorough…
The drama continues for Nigerian streamer Carter Efe! After going public with his breakup from baby mama Emmanuella Oluchi (Nuella), things just got messy. Carter recently revealed that their relationship was toxic, draining his mental health, finances, and creativity. Ouch! But Nuella is not having it, claiming they were still cozy just days before his…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has promised to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retired civil servants from 2023 to 2025 before the end of January 2026. He emphasized that his administration prioritizes the welfare of civil servants, ensuring consistent payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities since taking office. The governor made this assurance…
Africa Magic has opened submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), inviting filmmakers and TV content creators across Africa to showcase their work if it “lit up screens in 2025”. The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos in May 2026 ¹ ² ³. Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is investigating alleged misconduct by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals between Cameroon and Morocco, and Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. CAF has collected match reports and video evidence, suggesting potentially unacceptable behaviour, and has referred…
Portable, the Nigerian singer, is currently in police custody in Ogun State, facing allegations of assault against his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, and defamation charges filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. A viral video shows him in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading in a police holding area, sparking public outrage and concerns over police conduct….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which kicks off on Monday. His plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at 11:30 pm local time. Tinubu was received by high-ranking officials, including Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of their 21-month-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. The family alleges that medical negligence at Euracare Hospital in Lagos led to the toddler’s death, citing failures such as denial…