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Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf split over APC defection move

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s plan to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress has widened his rift with NNPP leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and split the party’s structures in Kano. As Yusuf marked his 63rd birthday in Abuja with top officials and allies, Kwankwaso stayed back in Kano, opening a loyalty register for office holders and holding meetings with Kwankwasiyya loyalists to confirm who still stands with him.​ The governor is said to enjoy the backing of all 40 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and the 44 local government chairmen, positioning him strongly for a move to the APC. However, NNPP federal lawmakers from Kano are divided, with some already crossing to the APC while others, such as Umar Mukhtari Zakari of Tarauni, openly oppose the defection plan.​ Several […]

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Trump says one in three Nigerian immigrant households in US rely on public benefits

US President Donald Trump has claimed that just over one third of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States receive some form of public assistance. In a chart shared on his Truth Social account on January 4, 2026, he highlighted “immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin,” saying 33.3 percent of Nigerian households fall into this category.​ The chart, which covers over 100 countries and territories, lists the share of immigrant households said to be accessing programmes such as food support, healthcare assistance and other welfare benefits. Trump’s post comes as Republicans intensify debates over immigration, welfare dependency and the economic contribution of migrants, with the president using the figures to argue for tougher entry rules and eligibility conditions.​ The data source and methodology behind the chart were not fully detailed in Trump’s post, prompting calls from commentators and […]

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Dangote Refinery denies shutdown rumours, says petrol output remains strong

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims that it shut down its petrol processing operations, insisting the plant is running at scale and able to supply between 40 million and 50 million litres of petrol daily. The company said recent routine maintenance on some units did not halt overall production and accused some marketers of spreading rumours to justify higher pump and gantry prices.​ According to refinery officials and a formal company statement, the facility recently delivered about 43.3 million litres of petrol to the Nigerian market in a single day, with output on January 4 reaching 50 million litres and 48 million litres evacuated via its gantry. Dangote added that current stock levels are enough to cover more than 20 days of national consumption, saying this should calm fears about shortages or a production halt.​ The refinery noted that while […]

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Trump renews Greenland push, warns Cuba, Colombia, Mexico

US President Donald Trump has again set his sights on Greenland after ordering military action in Venezuela, saying the United States “needs” the Arctic territory for national security and accusing Denmark of being unable to protect it. He framed Greenland as strategically vital due to its location and rising great power competition in the Arctic, repeating his desire to bring the largely autonomous Danish territory under US control.​ Trump also issued sharp threats against left leaning governments in Latin America, particularly Colombia and Cuba, following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. He accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of overseeing cocaine production and warned that Petro “won’t be doing it for long,” while suggesting a possible US operation in Colombia “sounds good” to him.​ Mexico was likewise warned to “get its act together” over drug cartels, with Trump hinting at […]

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Terrorists abduct travellers on major Kwara highway

Suspected terrorists have attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran highway in Kwara State, abducting at least four passengers in an early morning ambush. The road is a key route linking communities in Kwara South to the state capital, Ilorin, and is heavily used by commercial drivers and commuters.​ Witnesses said the gunmen, believed to be bandits, emerged from the bush, stopped vehicles and forced travellers out at gunpoint before whisking several victims to an unknown location. Residents reported that the attackers operated without resistance and warned that armed groups have been roaming the area for days, targeting motorists heading towards Ilorin.​ As at the time of reporting, the Kwara State Police Command had yet to issue a detailed public statement on the latest incident, though earlier alerts confirmed similar abductions along the Obbo Aiyegunle Osi axis of the Ekiti Local Government […]

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Asake, Young Jonn and Focalistic shoot 2 Factor music video

Afrobeats stars Asake and Young Jonn have been spotted on set in high spirits with South African amapiano artiste Focalistic, filming the official music video for their joint hit 2 Factor. Viral behind the scenes clips shared on social media on January 5, 2026, show the trio dancing, vibing and performing choreography on colourful sets surrounded by a lively crew.​ 2 Factor, released in late November 2025 as part of Young Jonn’s Blue Disco album, has grown into a major street anthem, blending Nigerian afrobeats with Focalistic’s signature amapiano sound. The collaboration has enjoyed strong streaming numbers and club rotation, further cementing the growing musical bridge between Nigeria and South Africa.​​ Fans are eagerly awaiting the video, hoping for visuals that match the song’s infectious energy and party ready vibe. While no official release date has been announced, the volume […]

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Bimbo Thomas explains choice to quit ‘thug’ roles

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas says she deliberately stopped accepting “thug” roles after her breakout performance in Funke Akindele’s hit film Omo Ghetto to avoid being boxed into a single character type. In a chat with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she said she wanted to prove her versatility and show other sides of her talent beyond the tough street persona that made her popular.​ Thomas explained that typecasting is common in the industry and she feared being permanently tied to one image if she kept taking similar roles. She insisted she had more to offer as a thespian and was willing to slow down her career temporarily rather than limit her future opportunities.​ The actress admitted that the decision came at a cost, especially because she was not yet fully established at the time. According to her, turning down those roles […]

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Dakore Egbuson Akande mourns late father

Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson Akande has paid an emotional tribute to her late father, days after his death on January 1, 2026. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she said she is totally heartbroken but comforted that he is now free from pain.​ Dakore thanked her father for the memories, laughter and legacy of excellence he passed on to her and her siblings. She fondly recalled his love for music and strong sense of style, noting that despite the complexity of their family history, he remains immensely loved and missed beyond comprehension.​​ Announcing that he died on New Year’s Day, she prayed for his soul to rest in perfect peace and appealed to her fans, known as Dakorians, to remember her family in their prayers during this difficult time. Dakore added that she will love him forever, describing the loss as […]

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Tinubu orders massive manhunt for Niger terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to hunt down terrorists who killed and abducted civilians during coordinated attacks on communities and a market in Niger State. He condemned the killings and kidnappings in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, describing the raids as a grave assault on innocent Nigerians and a direct test of the country’s resolve.​ In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to track down the attackers and ensure the immediate rescue of abducted victims. He ordered security agencies to scale up operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests like Kainji Lake National Park that are used as terrorist hideouts.​ The […]

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Abbas mourns victims of Niger attack, Yobe boat mishap

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, and the recent boat mishap in Yobe State. He described both incidents as tragic losses and extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the governments of Niger and Yobe states, and the affected communities.​ Abbas called the Niger attack, in which more than 30 people were killed and many others abducted by suspected terrorists who also set the market ablaze, a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a serious threat to peace and livelihoods. He urged security and intelligence agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive to hunt down the perpetrators, rescue those kidnapped and prevent further attacks.​ On the Yobe tragedy, where a passenger boat capsized on the Yobe River in […]

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