Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been taken into custody by the Department of State Services, DSS. DSS officials took the former minister shortly after he left Kuje Prison, following the completion of his bail conditions. The former attorney-general is facing a fresh probe by the secret police. It was gathered that arms were discovered at his Kebbi country home by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a search.

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court on Monday, ahead of her full trial on bribery charges relating to her time as Nigeria’s oil minister. Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman oil minister in Nigeria and the first female president of the global oil cartel OPEC.

Brooklyn Beckham has publicly addressed his estrangement from his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, issuing a strongly worded statement that has reignited attention on the long-rumoured family rift. In a series of Instagram Stories, the 25-year-old said he has no intention of reconciling with his family at this time, accusing his parents of being “performative” and “controlling.” Brooklyn wrote that he is “standing up for myself for the first time in my life,” adding, “I do not want to reconcile with my family.”

Nicki Minaj is facing mounting legal pressure as a Los Angeles court prepares to rule on the possible sale of her California mansion to satisfy a $503,000 lawsuit judgment. The rapper reportedly has until later this week to pay the default judgment awarded to her former security guard, Thomas Weidenmuller, or risk enforcement action against her $20 million home. Weidenmuller filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging he was assaulted by Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, during an incident in 2019.

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not remove the fuel subsidy but merely announced its removal. Ajiboye made the claim during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Monday. According to him, there was no realistic way for the subsidy regime to continue by the time President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State. According to sources, the suspects were apprehended on January 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head, who alerted security operatives to suspicious activities in the area. Intelligence operatives were deployed on a covert operation and intercepted the suspects while they were allegedly recruiting and transporting youths for terrorist training.

The mother of late Nigerian singer Destiny Boy has granted an interview, opening up on the circumstances surrounding her son’s death and dismissing widespread rumours that he was involved in money rituals. Speaking emotionally, the grieving mother said Destiny Boy, who would have turned 23 this year, had been battling a long-term illness that was kept away from the public due to his celebrity status.

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Princess Saidat Odoffin-Fafowora, describing her as a rare gem and a devoted lover of the common man. In a condolence statement issued on Monday, the Lagos State Executive Committee (EXCO) Elect of the PDP said it received the news of her passing with shock and profound sadness, noting that her demise is a major setback to the party and the people of Lagos East Senatorial District.

Veteran Nigerian broadcaster and music executive, Seyi Sodimu, has stirred conversation online after stating that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy may not have what it takes to win a gubernatorial election, unlike Davido. Sodimu made the comment during a discussion with actress Shaffy Bello on Korty’s show, where they were debating Nigerian artistes who have reached legendary and globally impactful status like late Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Morocco international Brahim Díaz has released an emotional statement following the Atlas Lions’ painful setback at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, taking personal responsibility for the team’s failure to lift the trophy. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, the Real Madrid midfielder admitted he is deeply hurt by the outcome, revealing how much the dream of winning the title meant to him.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a record N4.4 trillion budget for the state’s next fiscal year. The governor assented to the budget on Monday during a brief ceremony at the Conference Room of Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier passed the appropriation bill in January, clearing the way for the governor’s approval.

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. The meeting is taking place in the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Kano governor, dressed in white agbada and red cap, entered the Presidential Villa at about 4:10 pm. This comes amid rumours of Yusuf’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa, behind AFCON finalists Senegal, ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, ranked 8th globally.

Residents and political leaders of Nomeh Unateze Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have intensified the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise in the state. The people also used the opportunity to endorse the party as their rallying point come 2027, throwing their full weight behind President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah and all candidates of the APC in the forthcoming general election.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped more than 100 worshipers in Kaduna state. The gunmen reportedly carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state. The victims were said to have been kidnapped during Sunday services. The assailants reportedly arrived in large numbers, struck almost simultaneously, and whisked the worshippers away. At the time of filing this report, efforts to reach Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer were unsuccessful as he did not answer calls.

European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Monday that leaders of EU countries will hold an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss U.S. threats regarding Greenland. The summit will assess possible retaliatory measures in response to threatened tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on countries that oppose his plan to “acquire” Greenland. Mr Gill said the EU continues to engage “at all levels” with Washington over its new tariff threats and is taking “every possible step” to protect the bloc’s economic interests.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed Eric Chelle will continue as head coach following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. NFF had set a target of getting to the final and winning the trophy for Chelle, but he fell short of this, losing to Morocco in the semi-final and winning the bronze medal instead.

Minister of Works David Umahi has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally put an end to decades of failed road projects in the Southeast. The minister made the assertion at the weekend after an extensive inspection of federal road and bridge projects across the Southeast and South-south regions. Speaking to reporters in Enugu, Umahi said the President’s intervention had restored hope to a region long plagued by abandoned contracts and poor infrastructure.

There was commotion at the entrance of the federal ministry of finance in Abuja on Monday, when protesting local contractors prevented Doris Uzoka-Anite, the minister of state for finance, from accessing the complex. The protesters, under the aegis of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN), blocked the gate of the ministry over debt owed by the federal government.

Security operatives in Yobe State have raided a notorious criminal hideout in the Saman Tudu area of Pompomari District, Damaturu, arresting a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and 16 other suspects. A reliable source told Akelicious that the raid was carried out on Jan. 18 at about 7:20 p.m. following a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation targeting criminal elements who use the area as a haven.

Stakeholders of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed the re-election bid of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for a second term in 2027, citing his visionary leadership and remarkable developmental strides across the state. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting where a motion supporting the Governor’s second-term ambition was moved by the former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, and seconded by a former member of the House of Representatives, Rt.

Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, the Chief Imam of Ilorin, has passed away at the age of 75. His death was confirmed on Monday. The respected Islamic scholar died after decades of service to Islam and the Ilorin Emirate. Born in 1950 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Saliu dedicated his life to Islamic scholarship and religious leadership. He became the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate in 1983, a position he held for over 40 years.

The State Security Service, on Monday, amended the criminal charge it filed against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and co-defendants over an alleged false claim against President Bola Tinubu. The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial. Mr Kehinde then pleaded that the two-count amended charge be read to Mr Sowore, who is the sole defendant in the fresh charge.

A diesel tanker in Apapa has overturned at Liverpool Bridge, inward Mile 2, blocking commuters from passing the road. In a video circulating on social media on Monday, residents of Apapa were seen scooping diesel from the tanker that fell in the area. According to LASTMA on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the diesel is spreading on the bridge due to a damaged tank, and men of the Nigerian Police Force have been notified of the situation. The statement reads, “There’s a fallen tanker loaded with diesel on top Liverpool bridge inward Mile2

A Nigerian woman has shared how excessive demands placed on choir members in her former church nearly pushed her into doing things she was not comfortable with, all in the name of appearances. According to her, she joined the church choir as a young girl fresh out of secondary school because she loved singing and had a strong voice. Things, however, quickly changed when she realised the choir operated with an endless list of compulsory outfits.