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No fewer than nine soldiers have been confirmed dead following the detonation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the 85km Maiduguri-Gubio road in Borno. Confirming the incident on Monday in Maiduguri, military and Civilian JTF sources revealed, “Our investigations indicated that the explosive devices were planted along the road last night by Boko Haram terrorists to cause havoc on the soldiers,” stating that the troops were travelling from Maiduguri via Gubio town for an operation in the Sasawa Forest, located in the neighbouring state of Yobe, when the incident occurred.The source explained that the soldiers were travelling from Maiduguri when…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other defendants in a suit over four oil fields to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel to the plaintiffs, Ambrose Unaeze, moved an application seeking an undertaking from the defendants not to take any action that could affect the subject matter of the suit. The plaintiffs in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2678/2025, are Hi-Rev Oil Limited and Hi-Rev Exploration and Production Ltd, while the defendants are the…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike Challenges detractors to replicate APC–PDP alliance in any state Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned his critics to steer clear of Rivers State politics, warning that any attempt to interfere would attract severe consequences. Wike issued the warning during a “Thank You” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he declared that those who had previously attempted to meddle in the affairs of the state had lived to regret it. “Leave Rivers State alone. Ask those who tried it before how far they went,” the…

Everton‘s head coach, David Moyes, has hinted his side could enter the transfer market in pursuit of Super Eagles full-back Ryan Alebiosu, Soccernet.ng reports. The Merseysiders are on a poor run of form, winning one game from their previous five in the English Premier League. Yesterday, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, a hat-trick from Igor Thiago saw Everton drop to 12th place in the English top-flight. Igor Thiago celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England, on January 4, 2026. Copyright: xMIxNewsxImago Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation that paved the path for Washington’s plans to control the oil-rich country. Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges along with his wife, Cilia Flores. The pair were forcibly taken out of Caracas in a US assault Saturday, in which commandos swooped in on helicopters, backed by fighter jets and naval forces, to capture them. On Monday morning, Maduro was escorted by heavily armed law enforcement officers to a courthouse in New York, having been transported…

Record Premier League Champions Manchester United have sacked their head coach, Ruben Amorim, after the Portuguese coach spent 13 months at Old Trafford, Soccernet.ng reports. Former United captain Rio Ferdinand, over the past two seasons, has called for the Red Devils to sign Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, and has done so again. Upon Amorim’s arrival, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee and Chido Obi-Martin were United’s striking options, and many called for the input of a proven goalscorer to help the club’s troubles in front of goal. In the summer, Hojlund joined Napoli on a season-long loan, and he’s flourished under…

Agency A Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Abosede Lewu, says cryptic pregnancy is a real medical condition but is often misunderstood and exploited by fraudsters. According to the American Pregnancy Association, a cryptic pregnancy, also known as a stealth pregnancy, is when a woman doesn’t know she’s pregnant. Lewu, who is also the Chief Medical Director of ORB Women’s Clinic, Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria that cryptic pregnancy referred to a real pregnancy. She explained that in such cases, a woman would be unaware of her condition until about five months into the pregnancy or beyond and in…

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday expressed serious concern over the rising cases of kidnapping across the country, even as it frowned at the reported attack on women protesting at the gate of the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, Afenifere maintained that citizens have an inalienable right to draw the attention of government to their plight, provided such actions are carried out peacefully. Ajayi said the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji in Niger State, like many similar incidents across the country, “saddens our heart coming at a time…

Global digital asset investment products closed 2025 with inflows totaling $47.2 billion, narrowly missing the $48.7 billion record set the year before. Key Takeaways: Global crypto investment inflows reached $47.2B in 2025, just shy of the previous year’s record. The US remained the largest source of inflows, while Europe rebounded sharply led by Germany and Canada. Investor demand rotated toward Ethereum and select large-cap altcoins as Bitcoin inflows cooled. The final stretch of the year showed renewed momentum, with $671 million flowing in on the last Friday of 2025 and $582 million added over the full week, despite earlier outflows,…

Photo Credit: Asake/Instagram One of the many things to love about Asake is that his sense of style is just as intentional as his music. Yes, the music speaks for itself—hit records, Grammy nominations, sold-out stages—but when it comes to fashion, he refuses to be boxed in. He knows his lane, and he never overstays in one look. One moment, he’s sharply dressed in a tailored grey two-piece for his Red Bull Symphonic performance. The next, he’s stepping out with electric blue hair, completely switching the mood. That instinct was on full display in Johannesburg, where Asake stepped out for…