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US court: I’m Innocent, Maduro rejects charges, claims Presidency

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Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Monday pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges before a federal court in New York, insisting that Maduro rejects charges claims of wrongdoing and remains the legitimate president of Venezuela. Appearing before a judge in Manhattan, the 63-year-old described his arrest as an unlawful act, telling the court that he […]

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Chris Okafor fails to honor police invitation amid investigations into alleged sexual misconduct, with Lagos police confirming he did not appear as scheduled and his aides requesting more time.

Lagos SCID invites Pastor Chris Okafor over alleged multiple rape, other cases

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The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Lagos State Police Command has formally invited Senior Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries over allegations of multiple rape, sexual offences, and other serious misconduct. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the development on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She said

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Military arrests 14, names mastermind of North-East suicide bombings

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The Nigerian military has arrested 14 suspects and identified Shariff Umar as the alleged ringleader behind a network responsible for North-East suicide bombings, including the December 24 attack on the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri. The disclosure followed intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai,

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Zinoleesky involved in street fight in viral video

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Popular Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky, has become a trending topic on social media after a viral video surfaced showing him involved in a brief physical confrontation with another man. In the short clip making the rounds online, the singer and an unidentified young man are seen exchanging light punches while several bystanders quickly step in to

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Anthony Joshua’ s crash: Road is UK standard but driving is terrible — Daily Mail reporter

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A Daily Mail reporter who recently travelled along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has criticised driving behaviour on one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, saying that “the road itself is good enough to meet UK standards,” but that driver conduct falls far short of safe practice. “The speed limit is 100 km/h, but drivers go far beyond that,”

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What to know about the US military strikes on Venezuela

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The United States carried out military strikes in Venezuela early Saturday, marking a major escalation after months of tension between Washington and Caracas. President Trump confirmed the operation, saying Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were “captured and flown out of the Country.” He described the action as a “large scale strike” ordered by

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2026 prophecies: Pastor Biodun Oladele predicts death of former Head of State

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Ibadan-based cleric Pastor Biodun Oladele predicts death of a former Nigerian head of state as part of his 2026 prophecies, outlining key events he believes will shape the nation. The prophecy was shared during the release of his annual message, “Prophecies for the Year 2026,” in which Pastor Oladele discussed political developments, economic trends, security

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DHQ orders return of explosives after Christmas airstrike

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued an urgent directive for the return of explosives airstrike debris by residents of Sokoto State.   The warning follows reports that locals had scavenged munitions from the site of the Christmas Day airstrike, creating a serious risk to public safety. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja,

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Driver in Anthony Joshua crash arraigned in Ogun State court, charged on four counts including dangerous and reckless driving. Two passengers died; Joshua sustained minor injuries.

Anthony Joshua crash: Driver arraigned, charged on four counts

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The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road accident that injured heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his companions. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared before a Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday, January 2, 2026. The police confirmed that he had been formally charged

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