The recent revelation of her whereabouts and the alleged crimes committed against her has sparked widespread outrage, prompting the NBA, Dutse branch, to demand urgent justice and accountability. However, the NBA Dutse branch urged all parties and the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the investigative and judicial processes take their course. Moreso, the NBA Dutse branch, disclosed that the branch is aware of the court’s order and is committed to ensuring justice is done. Accordingly, the association said that the alleged crimes include abduction, unlawful detention, rape of a minor, abuse of office, and forced conversion and marriage. Umar described Onyewuenyi’s actions as “a gross abuse of his position as a DSS officer,” and emphasised that the NBA demands accountability.

This indicates that the DisCos appear to have abandoned one of their duties, which is metering all eligible customers. Jos Electricity Distribution Plc recorded the highest total installations under the framework, with 52,174 meters deployed between 2019 and 2025. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company installed 597 meters, all between 2019 and 2023. Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company installed 149 meters in 2024, while Kano Electricity Distribution Company deployed 96 meters in the same year. In total, DisCos funded only 131 meters in the third quarter of 2025, representing just 0.06 per cent of the 228,614 meters installed across all metering frameworks during the period.

This follows a public statement by Kwankwaso last Saturday in Kano, where he expressed his willingness to align with any opposition coalition prepared to offer him either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket. Recall that in July 2025, the ADC emerged as the coalition platform adopted by opposition leaders seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. “It was clearly stated that there will be no offer of either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket from the party leadership to anyone. “Nobody can promise anyone the presidential or vice-presidential ticket, given the current realities within the ADC. However, the National Chairman can help negotiate and discuss the sharing of positions, such as ministerial appointments, National Assembly leadership positions, and even the SGF,” the source said.

We don’t rig elections in APC. By the time your opponents wake up to rig an election, they’ve already lost. But immediately they hear Ajuloopin, they’d say we don’t know you, but we know your father.’ Since then, I’ve been building on the values and integrity of the name,” he said. Aliyu Murtala Omoboye, encouraged party members to come out en masse and register in this APC e-registration exercise. “That is what will translate into victory come the 2027 general election for the APC.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals following the commencement of their strike on November 14, 2025. It partly read, “I am directed to convey to you the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the current strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions & Assembly of Health Care Professionals, which commenced on Friday, 14th November, 2025. “You are also directed to ensure security of lives and property of everyone, including patients and staff. All members of staff who are willing to continue with their work must be allowed to go about their various duties unhindered and unmolested. The JOHESU strike, which began on November 14, 2025, involves health workers across federal health facilities and has affected the delivery of some medical services nationwide.

Inter Milan are monitoring a potential move for Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, with the Nigeria international attracting growing interest from Serie A during the January transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “Inter Milan have emerged as admirers of Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, with sources indicating that the Nerazzurri and several other Serie A clubs are keeping a close eye on the Nigeria international during the January transfer window,” TEAMtalk reported. Other Italian clubs are also believed to be monitoring the situation, drawn by Bassey’s Premier League experience and international pedigree. Born in 1999 in Aosta, Italy, the defender holds an English passport and came through the youth system at Leicester City. He has scored four goals in 87 appearances for Fulham, while his honours include a Scottish league title and a Scottish Cup.

The chairman and founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged substantial financial rewards to Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! He promised $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional $50,000 for every goal scored in that match. The Super Eagles are now set to face host nation Morocco in the semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, at 9pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. With strong performances so far in the tournament, many Nigerians believe the team has the quality and determination to go all the way.

Photo: Dare AkogunThe Nigerian Army has intensified clearance and internal security operations across parts of Kwara and Niger states as efforts continue to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats in the North Central region. The Commander, Headquarters 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, disclosed this on Saturday during the 2025 Nigerian Army Social Activities held at the Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, Kwara State capital. He said the operations include Operation Fansan Yamma, Operation Harmony in Kwara State, and the recently concluded Operations Park Strike IV and V, which covered the Kainji Lake National Park, adjoining villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, as well as Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara State. Speaking at the event, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commended the Nigerian Army, particularly the 22 Armoured Brigade, for its role in curbing insecurity in the state. “I applaud the relentless efforts of the 22 Armoured Brigade and the Nigerian Army in combating these challenges.

The endorsement was reached on Saturday at the Izu Umunne gathering of APC stakeholders held in Enugu, where party leaders reviewed national political developments and the position of Ndigbo ahead of the next electoral cycle. In the 2027 presidential race, the South-East APC leaders declared total support for Tinubu. The governors and stakeholders declared that the South-East would henceforth align with the ruling party to secure better representation and federal presence. ‘The region would join other zones in supporting the ruling party, wherein our leaders can effectively negotiate better representation and interests of our people,” the communiqué added. The meeting also resolved that the APC should be embraced as the dominant political platform for the zone.

In the bikini image generated of Evie – who asked to use only her first name to avoid further abuse – she was covered in baby oil. The first @grok bikini demands appear to have been made by a handful of accounts in early December. By 13 December, bikini requests to the chatbot were averaging about 10 to 20 a day, increasing to 7,123 mentions on 29 December and rising to 43,831 requests on 30 December. View image in fullscreen AI-generated image of Elon Musk in a bikini created by Musk using Grok and posted on X. Her posts explaining why the nudification feature was problematic triggered new @grok “put her in a bikini” requests, and the bikini images were quickly generated.

sta.si Factuality OwnershipTranslate Icon Villarreal Escapes Atletico, Betis only Has a Point with OviedoAfter half of Saturday's matches in the 19th round of the Spanish football league, Villarreal is now alone in third place, after defeating Alaves 3-1 and escaping Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak's Atletico by three points. The Madrid club, like Real, Barcelona and Athletic, played the matches of this round in advance due to their appearance in the final tournament of the Super Cup.

The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its community policing efforts with the arrest of three suspected members of the notorious “Shilla Boys” gang over alleged involvement in armed robbery, housebreaking, and theft in Yola North Local Government Area. Community members, who had been alerted to the suspicious activity, intervened and succeeded in arresting three of the four suspects, while one escaped. He urged members of the public to sustain collaboration with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious movements and activities. Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigations. The development was disclosed on Saturday in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command.

A Lagos-based private health facility, Euracare Hospital, has announced that it has begun an internal investigation following an allegation by a renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, that negligence at the hospital led to the death of her 21-month-old son. The hospital described itself as a reputable centre for complex medical care, staffed by internationally trained and experienced professionals. The hospital said its medical team provided immediate care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards, working collaboratively with external medical teams as recommended by the family. “Our facility is a reputable centre for complex medical care, led by an internationally trained and experienced clinical team. “Upon arrival, our medical team immediately provided care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards, including the administration of sedation where clinically indicated.

At the meeting, the President said VIPs requiring security would henceforth request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. “Any VIP that wants security duties should go to the Civil Defence or private security outfits in the country and get the number they want. NSCDC, private security capacityHowever, in an earlier interview with PUNCH, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Elvis Njoku (retd. The security expert consistently urged the Federal Government to strengthen laws regulating private security companies and ensure strict oversight to prevent abuse and unprofessional conduct. He noted that Nigeria’s private security industry, which comprises more than 3,000 licensed companies regulated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, is positioning itself as an immediate alternative.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection of the Calabar–Itu Road and Sections 3A and 3B of the 71.4-kilometre stretch of the 750-kilometre highway currently under construction in Cross River StateThe Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled as soon as it is completed and inaugurated. Umahi stated this on Saturday in Lagos during an inspection tour of the project. He said, “I must emphasise that this road is going to be tolled by the contractor; it is part of the package. “Hitech has to be at this risk, and that is part of its contribution in building our nation,” he said. NAN reports that Hitech Construction Company Limited is the contractor handling the project.