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Makoko, a historic floating fishing community in Lagos, has been thrown into crisis following an ongoing demolition exercise by the Lagos State Government. Thousands of residents, many of them women, children, widows and the elderly, have been rendered homeless, with families now sleeping inside canoes, under open skies and beside the lagoon. Entire rows of wooden homes and shops have been pulled down, leaving behind broken planks, scattered household items and a community struggling to survive. Makoko, often described as Africa’s largest floating slum, is home to fishermen, traders and artisans whose lives are intricately tied to the lagoon. For…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said Manchester United produced “two magic moments” to beat his side 3-2 on Sunday. The Gunners saw their unbeaten record at the Emirates come to an end, after Matheus Cunha struck a late winner. Matheus Cunha scored the winner against Arsenal, after Mikel Merino appeared to have earned a point for the Gunners. Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo had scored to give United the lead after a Lisandro Martinez own goal. “We were really dominate in the first 30 minutes and we scored then we gave them the goal and that transformed the momentum and…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday pleaded to be left out of discussions about him replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 election. Dogara spoke against the backdrop of speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may again field a Muslim–Muslim ticket in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dogara said: “I would have sincerely pleaded with you to leave me out of this, but let me say something. Whatever we are doing shouldn’t be because we are afraid of anybody breathing down our necks; it should…

Police in Minna, Niger State, have arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating security personnel, snatching motorcycles, and extorting residents. Haggai was apprehended on January 16, 2026, at about 10 p.m. at his residence in Sauka-Kahuta, Minna, by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department and the Special Tactical Squad, following intelligence reports and a complaint from one of his victims. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement that Haggai posed as a police officer on January 14, 2026, along Kpakungu Road, where he intercepted a Jincheng motorcycle, intimidated the rider,…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that  Christians are being victimized in some states in the northern Nigeria. Dogara made the remarks on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where he responded to questions on whether Christians are being victimised in the region. He explained that in several North-Central states, including Plateau, Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa, Christians are not silenced or marginalised, suggesting that people from those states cannot claim that their voices have been suppressed. However, the former Speaker acknowledged that some areas in the North still experience religious-related challenges, describing…

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has insisted that Arsenal remain title favourites despite their 3-2 defeat to the Red Devils on Sunday. Matheus Cunha scored the winner at the Emirates, after Mikel Merino appeared to have earned a point for the Gunners. Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo had scored to give United the lead after a Lisandro Martinez own goal. Rooney said on BBC: “It’s been great for Michael [Carrick], two wins out of two against Manchester City and Arsenal. “I don’t think he would have dreamt of that start when he took over last week. “I think Arsenal…

Taiwo Awoniyi scored his maiden goal of the campaign as Nottingham Forest beat Brentford 2-0 on Sunday. The Tricky Trees moved away from the relegation zone following the win. Igor Jesus gave Forest the lead after  12 minutes with Ola Aina providing the assist. Awoniyi was introduced in the 68th minute. The Nigeria international made the points save by scoring Forest’s second 11 minutes from time. The striker made brilliant individual run into the box before slotting the ball  into the net. It was Awoniyi’s first goal for the Tricky Trees since February 11, 2025 when he found the back…

Former Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard has said that Kylian Mbappe needs to win the UEFA Champions League, Spanish LaLiga title and go far with the France national team in the World Cup to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Hazard also expressed confidence that Mbappe will eventually win the Ballon d’Or in his career, even if he fails to win the prestigious individual prize this year. Mbappe is yet to win the Ballon d’Or in his glittering career so far and has been nominated on several occasions in the past. “Mbappé and Ballon d’Or? He will win Ballon d’Or,” Hazard…

Barcelona will formally complete the process of signing Yusuf Rassul Ndjai from Catalan club Terassa FC next week. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post via his X account on Sunday. Ndjai, who plays as a striker, will join Barcelona’s Juvenil A side managed by Pol Planas. Negotiations between both parties are already in the final stages at the moment. Ndjai will compete with the likes of Adrian Guerrero and Nahu Fofana in the Juvenil A side of Barcelona Meanwhile, Barcelona has been quite active in this January transfer window so far. Apart from signing…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the good news for Nigeria is that its external reserves have now crossed $46 billion, the highest level in eight years. Bwala made this statement in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. Claiming that Nigerians ought to be happy with the current All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration, Bwala noted that the increased reserve will help the country meet all its obligations. He explained that the development “strengthens our economy, improves our ability to support the naira, helps meet international obligations, and builds investor confidence.…