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The trial of Nigerian internet punter Benjamin Best , popularly known as Killaboi , is set to commence today, Thursday, January 15, 2025. ___________________ RELATED : K!llaboi & Austa: The Billionaire Punter, The Model, and the M8rder That Shook Social Media! ___________________ Mrs. Cordelia Okonye, mother of the late Augusta Onuwabhagbe, confirmed the development in a post on her social media page, stating that the matter would be heard at the High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Best is accused of killing 21-year-old Onuwabhagbe, a student of Lead City University, at his residence located at No. 24a Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate in Ajah, Lagos, in July 2023. He reportedly fled the country shortly after the incident and was declared wanted by Nigerian authorities. He was arrested in Qatar in February 2025 and later extradited to Nigeria in April 2025 to face trial. Share this story

A high court has remanded 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) , following a protest against local insecurity that turned violent in Ekpoma, Edo State. The demonstration was initially organized by residents to decry a recent surge in killings and kidnappings. However, the situation escalated as mobs looted commercial shops and vandalized the ancestral palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma. _______________________ _______________________ While police moved in to restore order, several students claimed they were caught in a dragnet. Many reported being arrested during a 3:00 AM raid on their hostels, maintaining they were asleep when security agents arrived.  The suspects were transported to the court in a police van, where anxious relatives gathered to await the hearing. Presiding Judge, Justice William Aziegbemi, declined to grant bail, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the matter. He directed the defense team to file formal bail applications at the Ubiaja High Cour...

Eminent Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged medical negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  Adichie’s media team confirmed to ARISE News on Saturday that the author penned a detailed statement of the incident, which was originally shared privately with family and close friends before becoming public. In the statement, Adichie said her son was taken to Euracare Hospital for an MRI scan and the insertion of a central line. He was sedated for the procedure but allegedly not properly monitored after being administered propofol, resulting in severe complications, including loss of responsiveness, seizures, and cardiac arrest. She stated that her son “would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th,” where he was taken for medical procedures. Adichie explained that her family had been in Lagos for Christmas when her son developed symptoms they initially a...

The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh . During Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule and broadcast live on Channels Television, the House Majority Leader, Major Jack, read out a notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the governor. The notice, signed by 26 lawmakers, cited breaches of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaker Amaewhule stated that the notice would be formally served on Governor Fubara within seven days. Deputy Majority Leader Linda Stewart also presented a separate notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Oduh. Both notices were issued pursuant to Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution. Among the accusations against Fubara were the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds due to the Assembly Service Commission, and refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial auto...

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abdulaziz Malami , his wife, and his son. Each defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of ₦500 million, accompanied by stringent conditions intended to ensure their appearance for trial. The court's decision follows Malami’s period in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he has been held since December 8. His detention followed a reported failure to satisfy administrative bail terms previously established by the commission. In his ruling, Justice Nwite mandated that each defendant must provide two sureties in like sum. These sureties are required to be owners of landed property within the high-brow Abuja neighborhoods of Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa. Furthermore, the court ordered the defendants to surrender their international passports and land title...

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage on Tuesday called out X influencer Dami Foreign for what she described as an intrusion into her personal life after he questioned why her five-year-old son, Jamil, appeared unhappy. _______________________ _______________________ Dami Foreign had previously posted a video on X which Tiwa Savage could be seen in a crowd twerking with her son Jamil beside her. He captioned it "Omo, why is Tiwa Savage son frowning" Tiwa accused the influencer of pursuing a paid agenda aimed at damaging her image and strongly warned him against involving her child in public commentary. She also invoked a curse saying ' E no go better for you' and dared him to make further posts about her son, threatening to escalate the matter beyond social media. Share this story

Anthony Joshua has shared his first social media update since surviving a tragic car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria. The crash claimed the lives of two of his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @anthonyjoshua After being hospitalized for injuries sustained in the wreck, the professional boxer has returned to the UK. Upon his arrival, he   _______________________ RELATED : Anthony Joshua's driver to be prosecuted for crash that killed Joshua's 2 friends _______________________ prioritized visiting the grieving families of his late friends to pay his respects.  Sharing photos from the visit on Instagram, Joshua included a heartfelt caption: " My Brothers Keeper ." Share this story

Godiya Akwashiki , Nigerian Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has died at the age of 52. A family source confirmed to journalists that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a protracted illness. The family, in a statement, described his passing as a "great loss" to Nasarawa State and the country at large. Prior to being flown abroad, Akwashiki had reportedly been battling health challenges for several months. Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Akwashiki was a seasoned legislator. His political journey began in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, where he served from 2011 to 2019. During his tenure, he rose to become the Majority Leader and later the Deputy Speaker before his election to the National Assembly. Share this story

The driver of the vehicle conveying former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua during the fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been discharged from hospital and may be charged with reckless driving. “Anthony Joshua’s driver has been discharged from the hospital, and he is currently giving his statement,” the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said. _______________________ RELATED : Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Accident, Two Dead _______________________ An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the driver of the truck involved in the accident fled the scene immediately and has been declared wanted by authorities. Joshua, 36, was rushed to Duchess International Hospital in Lagos and is reported to be in stable condition. However, two members of Joshua's entourage, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, were killed at the scene of the crash. The boxer’s family earlier expressed concern over their inabilit...

Peter Obi , the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his decision in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31. The former Anambra State governor said the move, ahead of the 2027 general election, is aimed at transforming and rescuing Nigeria. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” he declared. We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027", he said. Share this story

The Lagos State Government with the approval of the state Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, the annual end-of-year celebration that traditionally ushers residents into the New Year with music, fireworks and large public gatherings. The cancellation was confirmed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, the decision was taken with the governor’s approval, barely a day before the event was scheduled to hold on December 31. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged residents to forgo planned countdown gatherings and instead use the period for personal reflection and prayer. Share this story

Anda Damisa , a Nigerian Influencer & content creator popularly known online as “ LazyWrita ,” on December 29 announced his own death in a scheduled post shared on Instagram before killing himself. In the post, Damisa disclosed that he had deactivated his other social media platforms, including his TikTok and YouTube accounts. In the months leading up to the announcement, Damisa had spoken publicly about his mental health struggles and his decision to step back from social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anda Damisa (@lazywrita) In a detailed post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, he spoke of being deeply weary of life, expressed gratitude to friends and loved ones for their years of support, and indicated that he no longer had the strength to go on. He described himself as “happy, unburdened and free,” and offered farewell messages to close friends and a former lover, urging them not to feel guilt or bl...

World   renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident earlier today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near Danco Filling Station, before the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane. Joshua was traveling in a Lexus SUV, registration number KRD 850 HN, which reportedly collided with a stationary truck. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. _______________________ RELATED: Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami [WATCH] _______________________ Adeniyi Orojo, an eyewitness and participant in the rescue operation, said Joshua sustained minor injuries while two people unfortunately died at the scene,” he added. Orojo described the convoy involved in the crash, saying "It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him. There was also a pas...

The United States has announced a partial suspension of the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals, effective from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. In a statement issued on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” Nigeria is among 19 countries affected by the measure. Others listed include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The US government clarified that the proclamation applies only to foreign nationals who are outside the United States on the effective date and who do not hold a valid US visa as of January 1, 2026. It ad...

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar & Released Airforce Crew _____ Nigeria has secured the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members, along with their military aircraft, following high-level diplomatic talks with authorities in Burkina Faso. A Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, conveying a message of solidarity from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the pilots and crew were released on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The personnel and their aircraft had been detained by Burkina Faso’s military authoritie s after the jet made what Nigeria described as an emergency landing due to technical issues while en route to Portugal.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo _____ The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25 , and Friday, December 26, 2025 , as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day .  It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026 , as a public holiday for the New Year celebrations. The announcement was conveyed in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajayi , on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo . Dr Tunji-Ojo extended Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to all Nigerians. He noted that the festive season provides an opportunity to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic background, to use the period to pray for peace, security and national progress, while supporting the Federal Government’s efforts toward u...

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..... Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.  His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X. Muhammadu Buhari (born December 17, 1942 , Daura, Nigeria) was a Nigerian military leader and politician who served as Nigeria’s head of state in 1984 -1985 and later as a democratically elected president in 2015 - 2023 . More Details Coming