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.
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...
FULL LIST: NIGERIAN STARS, REMA, SHALLIPOPI, BURNA BOY, QING MADI WIN BIG AT 9th AFRIMA AWARDS IN LAGOS
By Aishat Momoh. O. Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade, Shallipopi, Phyno, Qing Madi, and Chella swept major honors at the 9th...
UNSTOPPABLE AFRICA: LAGOS SHINES AT 9TH AFRIMA AWARDS WITH GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN MUSIC
By Aishat Momoh. O. The City of Lagos, celebrated as one of the most vibrant cultural capitals in the world, hosted the grand finale...
FUBARA CLARIFIES REMARK ABOUT ‘SOME DOGS BARK’ IN RIVERS
By: Fasasi Hammad Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified the meaning behind his statement that “some dogs bark.” Speaking on Sunday at St....
CAN URGES UNITY AND COOPERATION TO COMBAT TERRORISM IN THE NORTH
By: Fasasi Hammad The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Northern Nigeria has emphasized that national unity and collaboration with the government are crucial...
9TH AFRIMA: POLICY SHIFT, TECHNOLOGY, COLLABORATION IDENTIFIED FOR DEEPENING MUSIC GROWTH AT AMBS
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) has identified policy reform, technology adoption and stronger collaboration as major pillars needed...
CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE: LAGOS GOVT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES, ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
By: Muftau Fatimo The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the deeply distressing report by renowned Nigerian author, Ms. Chimamanda...
BUA CHAIRMAN ABDUL SAMAD RABIU PLEDGES $1.5M BONUSES FOR SUPER EAGLES AFTER AFCON QUARTER-FINAL WIN
By Aishat Momoh. O. Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced major financial incentives for Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-0...
AFRIMA KICKS OFF 9TH AFRICAN MUSIC BUSINESS SUMMIT, CALLS FOR OWNERSHIP, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
By Aishat Momoh. O. The ninth edition of the African Music Business Summit, organised by the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), opened on Thursday at...