TRANSPORT MINISTER MOURNS DEATH OF 5 PERSONS IN LPG TRUCK MISHAP
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR On Monday, January 12, 2026, a deadly traffic accident involving a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker in Lawanti village, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State, claimed the lives of five people. The LPG tanker allegedly crashed into victims in the Lawanti hamlet along the Bauchi–Gombe route, causing immediate deaths and multiple injuries. Residents have described the catastrophe as surprising and terrible, and it has left the town in grief. Senator Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, responded to the tragedy by offering his sincere sympathies to the residents of Lawanti district, especially the families of the five victims who perished.
PORTABLE CHARGED TO COURT OVER CAR THEFT, ASSAULT, REMANDED IN CUSTODY
On Monday, the Ogun State High Court in Ota, Ogun State, arraigned controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, on a nine-count criminal allegation. Oluseyi Babaseyi, our correspondent, was informed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer that the accusations include assault, stealing, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. Portable’s arraignment followed a viral video that surfaced on Sunday showing him in police custody. The incident is reportedly connected to...
FORMER US NAVY SAILOR SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS FOR SPYING FOR CHINA
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR A jury found former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei guilty of spying for China by selling US military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer, and he was sentenced to 200 months in jail (about 16 years) in federal court. The U.S. Department of Justice announced in a statement on Monday that Wei, 25, also known as Patrick Wei, was sentenced in federal court following his August 2025 espionage conviction by a jury. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Members of the United States military swear to support and defend the Constitution...
MAN UNITED CLOSE IN ON CARRICK AS INTERIM MANAGER
According to Sky Sports on Tuesday, Manchester United and Michael Carrick have reached a verbal agreement for Carrick to serve as the team's temporary manager until the end of the current campaign. READ MORE: https://hotjist.com/2026/01/13/three-suspected-human-traffickers-apprehended-in-ondo/ Carrick, a former coach and midfielder for United, is expected to return to Old Trafford in a temporary capacity as the team attempts to stabilize results after a tumultuous time both on and off the field. While the agreement is understood to be verbal at this stage, a formal announcement is expected once final details...
SINGER HARRYSONG REVEALS: ALL MY GIRLFRIENDS KNOW EACH OTHER
By: Balogun Ibrahim Nigerian singer Harrysong has revealed that he is now in a polygamous relationship following his separation from his wife, Alexer Peres. In...
‘BEHIND THE SCENE’ BY FUNKE AKINDELE MAKES AFRICAN BOX OFFICE HISTORY AT N2 BILLION
By: Balogun Ibrahim Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele’s latest movie, Behind the Scene, has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N2 billion in box...
TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS KILLED AS POLICE REPEL ATTACK IN KADUNA
By: Balogun Ibrahim The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully repelled an attack by armed bandits in Giwa Local Government Area, killing two suspects and...
FAYOSE RAISES DOUBTS OVER SANWO-OLU’S LAGOS LEADERSHIP, QUESTIONS FUBARA’S 001 STANCE
By: Balogun Ibrahim Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has challenged claims of political leadership in Rivers State, criticizing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s self-declaration as “001”...
MAN CHARGED WITH N60M VISA FRAUD IN LAGOS
By: Balogun Ibrahim Officers of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday arraigned Israel Onen before the Federal High Court in...
VISA REVOCATIONS HIT 100,000 IN US AFTER TRUMP’S RETURN
By: Balogun Ibrahim The United States has revoked over 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump assumed office on an anti-migrant platform, marking a record number...