Death on the inside: as a prison officer, I saw how the system perpetuates violence
As part of the training day, we were supposed to discuss how often we saw signs of trauma – the results of childhood abuse and neglect – on the landings as prison officers. All prison officers have witnessed violence. In the last few years of my decade as a prison officer, I’d come to better understand how the job was affecting me. It’s hard for the prison officers trained as peer supporters to support their peers when jails are understaffed. Insisting that prison officers are properly supported when every single one wearing that cheap uniform will tell you different?
Source:The Guardian
January 13, 2026 05:13 UTC
Rivers LP collapses into ADC, vows to support Obi
Meanwhile, ADC chieftain and former associate of President Bola Tinubu, Dele Momodu, has revealed strategies that could be deployed to unseat Tinubu in 2027. Chairman of Rivers LP, Gogo Wellington, at a briefing, yesterday, urged all members of the party and the Obidient Movement in Rivers to channel all their support to their 2023 presidential candidate. Obi, a member of the coalition of opposition leaders plotting to unseat Tinubu in 2027, recently defected to ADC, the party adopted by the coalition. Wellington urged LP supporters in the 23 local councils of Rivers to Obi in ADC. ABDULLAHI claimed that APC’s aim was to ensure that no other political party survives ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Source:The Guardian
January 13, 2026 04:49 UTC
Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri
Tech giants Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Google’s Gemini technology. A joint statement said Apple selected Google’s AI technology after a “careful evaluation” determined it provided “the most capable foundation” for the iPhone-maker’s AI ambitions. Financial details of the AI arrangement were not provided. Apple last year delayed the release of an improved Siri digital assistant and is now promising it for later in the year. Despite the collaboration, Apple emphasized that its in-house AI system, Apple Intelligence, will be used to power its iPhones and iPads at the device-only level, maintaining what it described as “industry-leading privacy standards.”
Source:The Guardian
January 13, 2026 03:00 UTC
Army rescues 18 Cameroon-bound passengers after boat hijack
Troops of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Calabar, have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on January 11, 2026. According to him, troops deployed at Ikang swiftly responded and pursued the criminals, resulting in an exchange of fire that caused one of the pirates’ speed boats to capsize. All passengers were rescued unharmed. The Commander of 13 Brigade, Brigadier General P.O. The operation underscores 13 Brigade’s steadfast commitment to securing lives and maintaining safety across regional waterways.
Source:The Guardian
January 13, 2026 01:26 UTC
Police release CCTV images in Arrowtown coward-punch probe
Photo: Police / suppliedPolice investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help to track down a member of a wedding party. Police said the punch was served to an unsuspecting victim and was not the result of a fight. Despite releasing CCTV images of the man last week, police said they had been unable to clearly identify him so far. Photo: Police / suppliedPhoto: Police / suppliedPolice urged anyone who recognised the man to contact 105 or Crimestoppers, citing file number 251224/4386. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Source:Punch
January 13, 2026 01:07 UTC
Buratai outlines roadmap for Nigeria’s security future
Buratai made the proposal on Monday in Abuja in a lecture titled “Securing Nigeria’s Future: The Armed Forces and National Development,” which he delivered at the National Symposium/Lecture Series held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). He urged the country to reposition the armed forces as a catalyst for national development and long-term stability. Ambassador to the Benin Republic, proposed five key policy recommendations aimed at translating Nigeria’s defence vision into actionable outcomes. On internal security, the former army chief said the police’s responsibility should be significantly expanded, and that they should be better equipped to handle it. ), Gen. Christopher Musa, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a capable, professional and resilient Armed Forces to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and support national development.
Source:The Guardian
January 13, 2026 01:00 UTC
Osun LG Crisis: PDP, APC Clash Over Council Secretariats
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party and a network of civil society organisations that its chairmen are illegally occupying local government council secretariats across the state. The group accused the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force of giving protection to what it described as “illegal executives in Osun LGA” and demanded the immediate withdrawal of personnel providing security for the council chairmen. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday, Olanrewaju traced the crisis in Osun local governments since February 2025. “Despite these clear judicial pronouncements, the sacked chairmen and councillors refused to obey the subsisting court orders, falsely claiming a non-existent reinstatement order. The dangerous part of it is that Osun Police Command is aiding these APC chairmen.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2026 23:26 UTC
2026 is a pivotal year for Oyo – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday described 2026 as a pivotal year for the state and the nation, urging residents to remain vigilant and take security matters seriously as preparations gradually begin ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde noted that as the political season draws nearer, residents should be wary of aspirants who would make unrealistic promises. If you see something, say something to the appropriate authorities,” Makinde said, urging residents to encourage their relatives and communities across the state to remain alert. Makinde announced that the 2025 promotion exercise had already been forwarded to him for approval, assuring affected workers that he would sign it immediately. The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, represented by the Deputy Speaker, commended Makinde’s worker-friendly policies and infrastructural development.
Source:The Guardian
January 12, 2026 19:00 UTC
Liverpool vs Barnsley Live: When & Where to Watch Live Streaming Online & TV Channel Broadcast in India, USA, UK, Nigeria, Ireland, South Africa, Australia
When to Watch Liverpool vs BarnsleyFA Cup Match is set to take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Liverpool vs Barnsley Live Streaming & TV Channel in IndiaIn India, the match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network. Liverpool vs Barnsley Live Streaming & TV Channel in UKIn the United Kingdom, people can stream the matches on TNT Sports 1, Discovery +, and Prime Video. When & Where to Watch Liverpool vs Barnsley in South AfricaSouth Africans can enjoy the live action on SuperSport. When & Where to Watch Liverpool vs Barnsley in IrelandThe live broadcast in Ireland will be on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.
Source:The Guardian
January 12, 2026 17:50 UTC
Fire engulfs lounge, residential building in Ibadan
The Oyo Fire Service Agency has curtailed an inferno that destroyed property worth millions of naira and engulfed a lounge in one of the hotels in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fire affected a three-bedroom flat used as a lounge within the hotel premises. He said, “Upon arrival, it was a three-bedroom flat used as a lounge that was engulfed by fire. The affected building was an ancient one consisting of seven rooms. Akinwande said, “Upon arrival at the scene, we met an ancient residential building of seven rooms engulfed by fire.
Source:The Guardian
January 12, 2026 17:00 UTC
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence after son’s death
The Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of negligence after the death of one of her 21-month-old twin boys. The notice alleged there were lapses during the child’s admission and lack of basic resuscitation equipment at the facility amounting to medical negligence. He had been referred from another Lagos hospital to Euracare for a series of diagnostic procedures that included an echocardiogram and a brain MRI. In the WhatsApp chat, Adichie accused Euracare of negligence, saying a doctor had directly told her that the resident anaesthesiologist had administered an overdose of propofol, a sedative. There has been an outpouring of condolence messages to Adichie and Esege, including from Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria.
Source:The Guardian
January 12, 2026 14:34 UTC
Saudi Airlines Abandons Kano-Bound Passengers in Abuja
Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. “Yesterday, I had to make a U-turn while heading to my barber’s shop after receiving reports of a valid threat of extreme violence from stranded Saudi Airlines passengers in Abuja,” Achimugu said. According to him, other airlines had also diverted to Abuja for the same weather-related reason, but while they made alternative arrangements for their passengers, Saudi Airlines returned to its base without ensuring that its passengers reached their final destination. “I stood amidst over 200 angry passengers, pacifying, reprimanding and resolving. Saudi Airlines, according to the NCAA, has committed to compensating the affected passengers.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2026 12:27 UTC
Per Mertesacker to leave Arsenal academy chief role
Former Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker has announced that he will step down as Head of Arsenal’s Academy at the end of the season. Mertesacker joined Arsenal in 2011 from Werder Bremen and quickly became a key figure in the heart of the defence. During his playing career at the club, Mertesacker made over 170 Premier League appearances and scored 9 goals, many of them crucial headers from set-pieces. After retiring in 2018, Mertesacker immediately joined Arsenal’s coaching staff. He eventually became Head of the Academy, where he oversaw the development of young talent and helped integrate promising players into the first team.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2026 12:12 UTC
Bandits kill soldier, NSCDC officer in Benue
Bandits, suspected armed herders, have killed a soldier and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at Udeku community in the Turan district of the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Udeme Edet, also confirmed the incident but clarified that no police officer was involved. “No police officer was killed, but regrettably an officer from our sister agency did not make it,” Edet said. Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Mr. Michael Ejelikwu, confirmed the incident on Sunday. He added that despite the unfortunate incident, the NSCDC remained determined and committed to confronting insecurity in all its forms.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2026 11:41 UTC
Kogi Bandit Networks Dismantled in Security Operation
The Kogi State Police Command has said that scores of bandits were neutralised and their networks dismantled during a fresh security operation, although the exact location of the exercise was not disclosed. “The ongoing onslaught against bandit operations in Kogi State by the joint police and military has yielded fruitful results. The statement further appealed to residents to support the ongoing operations by providing credible information about criminal elements within their neighbourhoods. PUNCH Metro reports that suspected bandits have intensified criminal activities in several parts of Kogi State in recent months. Only on Saturday, residents of Zango in Lokoja reported sporadic gunshots, after which four members of the same family were kidnapped.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2026 11:37 UTC