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Over 80 Militants Lay Down Arms In Cross River Under State Amnesty Programme

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More than 80 militants have abandoned armed activities in Cross River State after accepting the state government’s amnesty programme, the Nigerian Army has disclosed. The fighters reportedly surfaced from creek hideouts in Akpabuyo Local Government Area in the early hours of Friday and formally surrendered at the Atimbo rear area during Operation Okwok. The Army said the group came from two different militant camps operating in the area. One camp, led by ThankGod Ebikontei, popularly known as Ayibanuagha, turned in 39 fighters. Another camp headed by John Isaac, also called Akpokolo, accounted for 41 fighters. The latter faction is commonly referred to as the Akpokolo Marine Forces or Border Boys. Along with the surrender, the former militants handed over a large haul of weapons and equipment. Items recovered included AK-47 rifles, pump-action guns, a G3 rifle, a Mark 4 rifle, several single-barrel guns, AK-47 magazines, speedboats, boat engines, a C4 explosive charge, ammunition, cartridges, and other assorted military kits, tools, and locally fabricated weapons. The development was described as a major step toward restoring peace in the state. “This voluntary surrender and embrace of amnesty by these former militants clearly demonstrates that sustained military operations, combined with constructive engagement and strong collaboration with the Cross River State Government and other security agencies, remain effective tools for restoring peace.” The Army also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security and supporting reintegration efforts. “We will continue to provide a secure environment while supporting all lawful initiatives aimed at reintegrating repentant youths and ensuring lasting stability across our area of responsibility.” After the exercise, the surrendered militants were handed over to the Cross River State Government’s Rapid Response Team and moved for profiling by the Department of State Services at Muka Sam Hotel in Ikot Ansa, Calabar. The Army praised the Cross River State Government for its role in the process, describing its involvement as critical to the success of the amnesty programme. “The proactive engagement, coordination, and support provided by the state government were instrumental to the successful execution of this amnesty programme.” Security agencies also urged residents to continue supporting peace efforts by providing timely and credible information to prevent a return to criminal activities.

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BBNaija Level Up Winner Phyna Claims She’s Still Owed 2022 Prize Money

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BBNaija Level Up winner Phyna has revealed she is yet to receive the full prize money from her 2022 win. Speaking in a recent livestream, Phyna expressed frustration over being labeled a liar when she previously raised concerns about the unpaid prize. Her winnings, she explained, included cash, an all-expenses-paid trip for two, and product supplies from sponsors—all of which she says are still pending. Phyna claims the delay has affected both her career and personal life, leaving her with no choice but to speak out again despite the backlash. She said: “First of all, them no give me N100M. Shebi when I dey cry online Una talk say I dey lie. When I dey cry say dem dey owe me, Una talk anything?” Multichoice Nigeria has maintained that all obligations have been fulfilled, but Phyna insists otherwise, saying she had to go public to get her message across. “When I came online, people didn’t believe me. BBNaija still hasn’t given me the ₦100 million I won.” — Phyna reveals. pic.twitter.com/YIQCHANgu2 — 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 16, 2026

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Ebonyi APC Charges N30 Million for Local Government Chairmanship Election

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has pegged nomination forms for local government chairmanship elections at N30 million, surpassing the total official earnings of a chairman over an entire four-year term. State APC Chairman Stanley Okoro Emegha made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with party officials in Abakaliki. The gathering included the 13 Local Government Chairmen and 171 ward executives, and was aimed at briefing leaders on upcoming party programs and coordinating activities across all levels. The steep fee quickly drew attention, particularly after Osborn Umahi, son of Minister of Works Dave Umahi, reportedly purchased the form for Ohaozara Local Government Area, attracting supporters to the party secretariat. Data from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) shows that local government chairmen earn about N3.5 million in salary and N2.7 million in allowances annually, totaling roughly N25.2 million over a four-year term—less than the APC nomination form fee. The announcement has raised questions about the affordability of political participation in Nigeria, highlighting concerns over high-cost politics and the reliance on personal wealth or external support to contest elective positions.

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Anu Adeleke’s Mother Shares Alleged DNA Result, Rejects Davido’s Claims of Multiple Tests

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The paternity dispute between Nigerian superstar Davido and his alleged daughter, Anu Adeleke, has taken a new turn with the emergence of a purported DNA result. Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, shared the result on Instagram, calling it “the ONLY DNA TEST” and dismissing claims that multiple tests had ever been conducted. She wrote: “Fake!! No swab, just blood. Not 2, Not 5. We still haven’t seen Davido post today online and in newspapers. Dr Olunloyo fought for Anu a lot.” The post included a message from journalist Kemi Olunloyo and a copy of the alleged DNA result, which Labinjoh said originated from talks initiated by the late family attorney Ayo Labinjoh in 2014. According to her, this remains the only verified test, contradicting Davido’s lawyer’s previous claims of multiple tests. Olunloyo also shared her investigative findings from 2018, confirming the legitimacy of the 2014 test and criticizing Davido for ignoring prior demands regarding Anu. She stated: “He’s an adult, so if he wants to call his family, get advice. Ayo is not Sophia.” Labinjoh outlined the family’s demands, which include a blind DNA test in the US, six years of unpaid child support, monthly financial support until Anu turns 18, and the issuance of both Nigerian and US passports for the teenager. She emphasized: “NO COMPROMISE!! FINISH!” The dispute continues to attract national attention, with the validity of DNA tests and questions of responsibility and accountability remaining at the center of public debate.

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CAF Appoints Moroccan Referee To Officiate AFCON 2025 Third-Place Clash Between Nigeria And Egypt

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The Confederation of African Football has appointed Moroccan official Jalal Jiyed to take charge of today’s third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Egypt’s Pharaohs. The encounter will take place at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off set for 5 pm WAT, as both teams look to close their AFCON campaigns on a positive note after falling short of the final. Jiyed will be assisted by Zakaria Brinsi, Akarkad Mostafa and Hassani Khalil, while Peter Waweru Kamaku will serve as the fourth official. The video assistant referee team will be led by Algeria’s Lahlu Benbraham, alongside Haythem Guirat and Hamza El Fariq. Sinko Zeli has been assigned as referee assessor for the penultimate game of the tournament. Nigeria head into the playoff following a heartbreaking semi-final loss to hosts Morocco, where the Super Eagles were beaten on penalties after an intense contest. Egypt also narrowly missed out on a final spot, suffering a 1-0 defeat to reigning champions Senegal. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has stressed the importance of ending the tournament with pride and momentum, while Egypt’s Hossam Hassan sees the match as an opportunity to secure a podium finish and rebuild confidence.

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Morocco 2025: Eagles and Pharaohs Lock Horns in Big Battle for the Bronze Medals

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Neither Nigeria’s Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs of Egypt will approach Saturday’s bronze-medal match of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a carefree attitude or in a state of absent-mindedness. Both continental powerhouses, with 10 AFCON titles between them, arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco late last year with determination to win another AFCON title. However, their campaigns stuttered at the semi-final stage, with the Pharaohs upended by the Lions of Teranga in Tangier, and the Super Eagles pipped in a penalty shootout in Rabat. While Egypt legend Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s star-boy Victor Osimhen continue to rue the absence of the AFCON gold medal in their collection, Saturday’s confrontation provides the opportunity for a consolation prize in African football’s flagship championship. With a total of 14 goals in their six matches and unbeaten in regulation time, the Super Eagles will feel hard-done-by not reaching the Final. However, words of encouragement from here and there, far and near, have enabled them to quickly pick up their morale from the floor. The team trained on arrival in Casablanca on Thursday evening, and are scheduled for the official training at the Raja Oasis (training ground of top African club Raja Casablanca) on Friday evening. Incidentally, Egypt and Nigeria have the highest tally of AFCON bronze medals, with the Super Eagles having won eight times and Egypt six times. Victory for Nigeria will put daylight between the two teams on this score, while victory for Egypt will further narrow the gap between both teams. Remarkably, Nigeria, which has never lost an AFCON bronze-medal match, won its first bronze in 1976 at the expense of Egypt. A brace by Haruna Ilerika and an excellent strike by Mudashiru Lawal (both of blessed memory) handed Nigeria a 3-2 win in Addis Ababa. Nigeria’s last AFCON bronze-medal accomplishment was realized in Egypt, when Odion Ighalo’s 2nd minute strike was enough to pip Tunisia in Cairo. Nigeria also won the bronze medal in 1978 (declared winner following abandonment of the bronze-medal match by Tunisia), in 1992 (after 2-1 defeat of Cameroon in Dakar), in 2002 (after 1-0 defeat of hosts Mali in Mopti), in 2004 (after 2-1 defeat of Mali in Monastir), in 2006 (after a lone-goal defeat of Senegal Cairo) and in 2010 (after a lone-goal defeat of Algeria in Benguela). Saturday’s encounter will be the 25th clash between both countries at senior level. For context, it will be their 10th confrontation at the Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria having won five of the previous nine, with two matches drawn (scoreless draws in Rabat in 1988 and in Tunis six years later). Perhaps their most memorable encounter at the AFCON was the semi-final battle in Abidjan in 1984, when the Eagles came from two goals down to tie the game (thanks to a penalty by Stephen Keshi just before half time and a sublime header by Bala Ali in the second half). Nigeria went on to win the game 8-7 after a penalty shootout. Their most recent clash at the AFCON was in a group phase match in the northern Cameroonian town of Garoua in January 2022, when Kelechi Iheanacho’s first-half goal separated both teams. Venue is the elegant Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, with kick off set for 5pm. SUPER EAGLES, PHARAOHS IN HISTORY 13 Dec 1959: Nigeria 2-6 Egypt (Olympic Gamesq: Lagos) 01 Jan 1960: Egypt 3-0 Nigeria (Olympic Gamesq: Cairo) 29 Nov 1960: Nigeria 1-2 Egypt (Friendly: Lagos) 24 Nov 1963: Egypt 6-3 Nigeria (AFCON: Kumasi) 14 Jan 1973: Nigeria 4-2 Egypt (All-Africa Games: Lagos) 14 Mar 1976: Egypt 2-3 Nigeria (AFCON: Addis Ababa) 08 Oct 1977: Nigeria 4-0 Egypt (FIFA World Cupq: Lagos) 21 Oct 1977: Egypt 3-1 Nigeria (FIFA World Cupq: Cairo) 15 Mar 1980: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (AFCON: Lagos) 18 Feb 1983: Nigeria 0-0 Egypt (Friendly: Lagos) 20 Feb 1983: Nigeria 1-1 Egypt (Friendly: Kaduna) 14 Mar 1984: Egypt 2-2 Nigeria (AFCON semi: Abidjan) – Nigeria win 8-7 after penalties 20 Mar 1988: Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (AFCON: Rabat) 05 Mar 1990: Egypt 0-1 Nigeria (AFCON: Algiers) 30 Mar 1994: Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (AFCON: Tunis) 21 Sep 1995: Egypt 1-0 Nigeria (All-Africa Games: Harare) 25 Nov 2002: Nigeria 1-1 Egypt (Friendly: Lagos) 12 Jan 2010: Egypt 3-1 Nigeria (AFCON: Benguela, Angola) 12 Apr 2012: Egypt 3-2 Nigeria (Friendly: Cairo) 25 Mar 2016: Nigeria 1-1 Egypt (AFCONq: Kaduna) 29 Mar 2016: Egypt 1-0 Nigeria (AFCONq: Alexandria) 26 Mar 2019: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (Friendly: Asaba) 11 Jan 2022: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (AFCON: Garoua, Cameroon) 16 Dec 2025: Egypt 2-1 Nigeria (Friendly: Cairo)

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Nigerian Filmmaker Biodun Stephen Opens Up About Undergoing Female Circumcision At Age Six

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Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen has shared her painful experience with female circumcision, revealing that she underwent the procedure at six years old. During an appearance on the Diary Of A Naija Girl Podcast, Stephen said the procedure was performed by her grandmother as part of a longstanding family tradition. “It was my grandma, God bless her soul. My mom also went through it. It was their culture,” she said, adding that she doesn’t want to dwell too much on the details. Stephen recounted being taken to a location outdoors under her grandmother’s supervision. At first, she was allowed to play and eat, which made her feel safe and unaware of what was about to happen. Later, she was asked to take a shower and then lie down, after which the circumcision was carried out. She described the pain as vivid and unforgettable, lingering in her memory to this day. “I was six and didn’t understand what was happening. My grandma just said, ‘let’s go somewhere.’ They let me play and eat first, which made me comfortable. Then I was told to shower and later to lie down,” she recalled. No one explained the procedure to her at the time. When she returned home, her mother tried to comfort her but the family never discussed it further. “The pain was intense. My mother rubbed me and said, ‘sorry, my baby,’ but that was it. No conversation about why it happened,” Stephen said. She noted that female circumcision was treated as a normal tradition in her family, passed down through generations, even though children were not told its purpose. Stephen’s story sheds light on the lasting emotional and physical impact of cultural practices carried out on children without their understanding.

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BBNaija Liquorose Loses Father, Receives Condolences From BBNaija Stars

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Big Brother Naija Season Six runner-up and professional dancer, Roseline Afije, popularly known as Liquorose, has announced the passing of her father. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Liquorose shared a touching photo of her late father, expressing her deep sorrow. “MY DADDY. I miss you. I love you, I love you so much,” she wrote. The post quickly drew an outpouring of support from former Big Brother housemates and celebrities. Dorathy Bachor offered her condolences, saying, “My condolences. God Almighty grant him eternal rest.” Nengi Hampson added, “Oh dear… so so sorry,” while Chioma Ikokwu prayed, “May the good Lord grant him eternal rest and give you the strength to bear the loss.” Other former housemates, including Diane Russet, Wanni Danbaki, and Phyna, also sent messages of sympathy, joining fans in comforting Liquorose during her time of grief.

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