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Police operatives in Enugu State have recovered stolen heavy-duty trucks and a sports utility vehicle during operations that uncovered a vehicle theft network operating across Enugu, Abia and Lagos states. The Enugu State Police Command said the recoveries were made during separate intelligence-led operations carried out by officers attached to different police divisions in the state. Two suspects were detained in connection with the theft of trucks, while another suspect was arrested while attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said operatives of the Emene Police Division acted on…

The Sokoto State Internal Revenue Service has announced the full enforcement of compulsory monthly tax filings for all taxable persons in the state, starting January 2026. The directive was issued in a public notice dated January 5, 2026, and signed by the Executive Director, Formal Sector, Alhaji Kabir Shehu, in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, 2025. According to the notice, all taxpayers are required to file their returns monthly, beginning from the first day of every month, whether or not income was earned during the period. “Filing of returns is compulsory, whether or not income…

UK Cabinet minister, Kemi Badenoch, has publicly defended the United States’ military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, describing the raid as “morally” justified and casting doubt on the continued relevance of the rules-based international order. In an interview with the BBC’s Today programme, Badenoch departed from the cautious tone adopted by most senior British politicians, arguing that while the legality of the US action remained unclear, its moral basis was defensible. “Morally, yes,” she said when asked whether sending special forces to seize Maduro was the right course of action. “Where the legal…

Adekunle Gold marked a historic milestone in Nigerian cultural history as the first artist to headline the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre Nigeria), Lagos, delivering a sold-out orchestral concert alongside the MUSON Orchestra and his band, The 79th Element. Selling out within five days of announcement, the concert was both a testament to Adekunle Gold’s cultural stature and a powerful reintroduction of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre) as a home for ambitious, world-class artistic expression. The evening unfolded as a masterful fusion of heritage and innovation, redefining…

Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has teased the Mozambican players, claiming he was on ‘holiday’ last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old started Nigeria’s opening group games against Tanzania and Tunisia, but was rested against Uganda after confirming he was nursing injuries. Francis Uzoho replaced him between the sticks. Eric Chelle’s men failed to keep a clean sheet in the group stage, conceding four goals. However in their most dominant display yet in Morocco, Nigeria failed to concede as goals from Akor Adams, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen saw the three-time AFCON winners cruise to a 4-0 win.…

The 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is currently in a closed door meeting with the former governor of Old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo. Obi, arrived the Amechi, Nkanu West country home of the Nwobodo at 1.55pm in company of the former governors Sam Egwu(Ebonyi state), Okwy Nwodo (Enugu State), Senator Ben Ndi Obi and Senator Gilbert Nnaji, among others. Although details of the meeting is being awaited, it is believed that Obi who formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident in Yobe State that claimed several lives and left many families grieving. In a condolence message obtained from his X account on Tuesday, Atiku described the incident as heartbreaking and extended his sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones. He said he shared in their pain during the difficult period. “My heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost loved ones. I share in your pain at this difficult time,” he said. Atiku also expressed concern for the families of those still missing,…

Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams has departed the Nigerian camp in Fes to check on his mother after she was admitted to the hospital yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Nigerian National team in their 2-1 win against Lesotho back in October 2025, and has immediately become a first-team name in Eric Chelle’s side. Since then, he has started six of Nigeria’s seven games, all alongside Victor Osimhen, scoring three goals and opening his AFCON goal account in Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Mozambique last night. Akor Adams is celebrating the fourth goal in…

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his full political support for President Bola Tinubu and pledged to mobilise backing for the President across Rivers State. Wike stated in a post that he had visited the Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo local government areas and was proceeding to Akuku-Toru and Degema. He described the engagements as part of local political activities and stated that support for President Tinubu in the state was total. “Yesterday, we were in Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo LGAs. Today, we will be in Akuku-Toru and Degema LGAs. Here, it is…

Idowu Abdullahi The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector has demanded an immediate investigation into the killing of one of its members, Nurse Chinemerem Chukwumeziem. In a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise on Tuesday and signed by the NANNM-FHI National Secretary, Enya Osinachi, the association said it was heartbroken by the brutal death of Chukwumeziem, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja. According to the association, the nurse was murdered on January 3, 2026, after she finished her afternoon shift and set out for home. The statement said Chukwumeziem boarded…