One of the traders whose goods were destroyed after a fire razed the upper floor of a one-storey building on Somoye Osundairo Street in the Computer Village market, Ikeja, Lagos State, Ebere Daddymuonso, has lamented the loss of goods worth over N150m. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, had earlier stated that goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. “One Lagos State firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was administered first aid on site by LASAMBUS. “I lost goods worth over N150 million, and some people may have lost even more. Reacting, the Iyaloja of the market, Abisola Azeez, commended emergency responders for preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

Five soldiers and a police officer have been killed following a terrorist ambush on troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Joint Task Force North West, along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State. “The reinforcement, which was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade, mounted a robust counter-ambush that forced the terrorists to withdraw,” the statement added. Troops, supported by local community vigilantes, subsequently launched a pursuit operation, as further exploitation and offensive actions continue across the area. Operation FANSAN YAMMA assured residents that the situation is under control, reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area. “The Theatre Commander has condoled with the Commander Sector 2 on the loss and commended the troops for their courage, sacrifice and professionalism,” Adewusi said.

In a back-to-back sequence, her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, grossed over N2 billion at the box office, as announced by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment. According to The PUNCH, Akindele’s movie became the first in West Africa to cross N2 billion at the box office. Akindele is the first filmmaker to rank number one at the box office in Africa for three consecutive years. Her latest box office success outperformed previous records, including her own prior hits, and marked a new benchmark for African cinema. The initiative, which is being pushed by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, is Nigeria’s global soft power and tourism brand.

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom urged Europeans on Tuesday to stop playing nice with US President Donald Trump over Greenland, "develop a backbone" and "punch him in the face." "He's good at exploiting weaknesses, but he backs down when he's punched in the face," Newsom said. He called Trump's bid to take over Greenland "madness" but said the US president would not try to seize it "militarily." Punch him in the face," Newsom said. "But we cannot negotiate our very fundamental values, sovereignty, the identity of our countries and our borders.

So, I hear some of our colleagues and our compatriots who, by virtue of the 1999 Constitution, have dual citizenship. So, from my childhood experience, I tell people I’m not just a proud Nigerian, I’m an arrogant one. Reflecting on the long-standing trend of Nigerians emigrating in search of better opportunities, Fashola traced the phenomenon back several decades, noting that what is today described as “Japa” is not new. It was not unusual to hear things like ‘I’m tired of this country, I want to check out. The former governor argued that despite its challenges, Nigeria remains a country of vast opportunities and social mobility.

ETMIAMI GARDENS — Indiana football defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker tried to congratulate Miami's running back Mark Fletcher Jr. with a hand shake after a 27-21 win in the CFP title game on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Fletcher stunned Tucker with a sucker punch. "I was just trying to congratulate him on the game," Tucker told The Herald-Times. Tucker wanted to tip his championship hat to Fletcher, but the offer was soundly rejected. Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines rushed to break them up, but Tucker was already back off and wanted no part in a fight after a victory.

The driver charged in the car crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends appeared in a Nigerian court on Tuesday, as the star boxer’s uncle questioned whether a trial was “really worth it”. Kayode faces multiple charges of reckless driving, as well as a charge of driving without a licence. But taking this man to court is something we don’t see any reason for,” Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, told AFP at the boxer’s family home. Adedamola Joshua told AFP that Kayode had been his nephew’s driver for three years and that there had never been any complaints. His nephew, a British national of Nigerian heritage, frequently visits southwest Nigeria, where he has friends and family.

At the resumed hearing, Anyanwu’s lawyer, U. C. Njemanze-Aku, told the court that the suit had been overtaken by events. The dispute over the office of the PDP National Secretary began when Anyanwu vacated the office to contest the 2023 Imo State governorship election, which he lost. On December 20th 2024, the Court of Appeal in Enugu upheld an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, which removed Anyanwu and affirmed Udeh-Okoye as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP. In March 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court that had sacked Anyanwu. Despite the ruling of the apex court, the leadership tussle lingered, with different factions laying claim to authority at the PDP national secretariat.

ETAI-assisted summary A Miami running back sucker punched an Indiana defensive tackle following the CFP national championship game. Indiana's Tyrique Tucker was attempting to congratulate Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. after the Hoosiers' 27-21 victory. MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Indiana football defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker tried to offer congratulations to Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. after a 27-21 win in the CFP national championship game Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Fletcher stunned Tucker with a sucker punch that left the IU defender "stunned." "I was just trying to congratulate him on the game," Tucker told The Herald-Times.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned the public to disregard a false article circulating online claiming the Commission has released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections. The details in the false article—including specific election dates, campaign periods, and party primary windows—are entirely speculative and without any official basis. They do not represent the plans or position of INEC,” the statement added. INEC will make official announcements regarding the 2027 General Elections through the proper channels at the appropriate time,” the statement emphasised. Voters unable to collect their PVCs during this period may do so later at INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday paid an unannounced visit to the Nigerian Immigration Service passport office in Gwagwalada, Abuja, where he criticised delays in passport processing and warned applicants against making extra payments. The minister inspected operations at the VIP and Children section of the passport office and engaged both officials and applicants, questioning why applicants were still waiting long after the office was expected to commence operations. Because I can see some people waiting downstairs, and our responsibility is to be efficient,” the minister said. Tunji-Ojo also faulted the under-utilisation of the VIP and Children section, noting that applicants waiting in other sections could have been redirected to ease congestion. The minister reiterated that passport offices must prioritise efficiency and fairness.

File Copy: Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar MalamiFormer Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was on Monday taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Malami was released after meeting his bail conditions. The court granted bail to Malami, his wife, and his son in the sum of N500 million each, with strict conditions. Malami had been in EFCC custody since December 8, 2025, after failing to meet earlier bail conditions. On December 18, a Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Babangida Hassan, upheld his detention as lawful.

ETMIAMI GARDENS, FL — There's a lot of emotion in the wake of a hard-fought College Football Playoff national championship game. Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. ran the gamut after Indiana's 27-21 win over the Hurricanes. The junior running back rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns as Miami stayed close to the No. Mark Fletcher Jr. is a junior running back for the Miami Hurricanes. Fletcher ran for 1,192 yards, 5.5 per carry, and 12 touchdowns in 14 games this season.

This episode of Tech360 covers Apple's unified creative subscription challenging Adobe, Tata Punch's impact on the compact SUV segment, and the Apple-Google partnership bringing Gemini to Siri. It also includes a flagship smartphone comparison between the iQOO 15, OnePlus 15, and Galaxy S25, followed by on-ground coverage from Davos 2026 focusing on AI, governance, and global trust. Watch through the full episode to know more!

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed confidence that the collaboration between the party and the Obidient Movement will dislodge the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027. Odigie-Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the APC, spoke on Monday in Benin during the mass defection of members of the Obidient Movement into the ADC in Edo State. Welcoming the Obidient Movement on Monday, Odigie-Oyegun said the influx of the Obidient Movement into the party signalled the readiness of Nigerians, particularly the youth, to engage in the struggle for a leadership change and national rebirth. Also speaking, the Edo State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Asemota Idiogbe, said the ADC provided the most viable platform to challenge the APC both in Edo State and at the national level. The Edo State Chairman of the ADC, Kenneth Odion, welcomed the Obidient Movement into the party, saying the development positioned the ADC for strong electoral performance in future elections.