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  Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has begun his rehabilitation following a successful knee surgery. The Werder Bremen striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, went under the knife in Innsbruck, Austria, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Nigerian international has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season, with the hope of bouncing back for next season. The 25-year-old shared a video on social media showing him working with a physiotherapist.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, for allegedly selling her newborn baby for ₦1.4 million in Uromi, located in the Edo Central Senatorial District. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 10, 2025 said the mother was arrested following a report by one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor.  According to the PPRO, two other suspects, including a nurse, were arrested in connection with the illegal transaction.    “On 8th Januar y 2026, one Ebhomien Matthew Asibor ‘m’ of Uromi alerted the Command after learning that a mother who is allegedly involved in a trafficking arrangement,"  the statement read.   "Acting swiftly, operatives of Iruekpen Divisional Headquarters arrested one Martina Dachung, the mother of the baby who then led to the arrest of one Matron Ighalo Grace of Eguavon Medical Center, Uromi and Oha Promise, all connected to the illegal transaction.   "The newborn ...

  Nigerian  music superstars, Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade, Shallipopi and Phyno emerged among the biggest winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held on Sunday night in Lagos State. Rema was the standout act of the night, clinching three major awards. The 24-year-old Calm Down crooner won Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul for Calm Down. He edged out top Nigerian artistes including Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake in the Best Male Artiste in Western Africa and Artiste of the Year categories. Burna Boy won the Album of the Year award for No Sign of Weakness, while Yemi Alade’s You Are from Iyanu: The Animated Series clinched Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary. Fast-rising artiste, Shallipopi won Song of the Year with Laho and also picked up Best African Collaboration alongside Burna Boy for the same song. Phyno won Best African Artiste in African Hip-H...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the violent incidents that followed Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final in Marrakech. It was gathered that  CAF is reviewing reports from referees, security personnel, and media representatives. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the second half to secure the Super Eagles’ passage into the semis. However, the Algerians were furious at full time, targeting the match officials for what they perceived as unfair decisions. The players tried to assault referee Issa Sy and his assistants and the stadium security had to intervene. There was also disturbance from the Algerian fans in the stands, and they attempted to breach barriers and reportedly vandalized parts of the stadium.

An Anglican priest has married a couple despite the bride’s father insisting that she swear an oath to a traditional deity at a shrine, vowing to cut all ties with her mother. The wedding was reportedly held in Onitsha, Anambra State on Saturday, January 10, 2026.    Narrating the incident in a video seen online, the priest said bride’s father, Ekene Aniukwu, who hails from Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, met him several times before the wedding, claiming that he had taken her mother, his ex-wife, to a deity over unresolved marital issues between them.   The man warned that if the wedding went ahead as planned, the marriage would fail.    In an attempt to maintain peace, the priest advised the couple to comply with the father’s demands so the wedding could proceed.   However, when they got to the shrine with the items needed for the,  the father suddenly changed his stance, insisting that the bride must swear an oath to permanently cu...

  The  Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a now-viral video showing the alleged assault of controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable while in custody. In the footage, Portable is seen shirtless, handcuffed, and tearfully pleading while seated on a chair in what appears to be a police holding area. Reports had it that he was beaten by police officers at the station where he was held. In the video, Portable could also been heard lamenting about being alone and having no one but God to turn to. “My mum is late. It’s only God I have, I have no one else,”  he said tearfully. Reacting to the video via a statement, the command’s spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that Portable was in police custody over a  “different issue.” He, however, condemned the alleged assault shown in the footage, stressing that the police do not support mistreating suspects or exposing them publicly. “Yes, he was arrested, and he is with us, but...