The Anambra Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Chibuike Anikpe for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, in Ekwulobia.

According to Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, Anikpe confessed to stabbing Mmadubugwu in the neck with a knife on December 9, 2025, due to suspicions of infidelity.

He also admitted to dropping a fake letter claiming to have been kidnapped by creditors to avoid suspicion.

The police have debunked rumors that the crime was committed by people Anikpe owed money to, stating these claims are false.

Detectives have visited the morgue where Mmadubugwu’s body was deposited as part of ongoing investigations.

The incident has sparked outrage and renewed discussions on domestic violence and relationship-related crimes in the community.

The police has urged the general public to resolve disputes peacefully and report early signs of domestic violence.

The Oyo State Police Command is investigating handwritten threat notes allegedly dropped by suspected bandits in Ikoyi-Ile, Orire Local Government Area.

Two notes were found on Friday, one at the front and one at the rear of a building, warning of an attack planned for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

This follows a previous attack in the area where five forest guards were killed near the Old Oyo National Park.

Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed the investigation is underway to determine the origin and intent of the notes.

“The individual who discovered the note is undergoing debriefing,” Olayinka said, adding that residents should remain vigilant.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has sounded the alarm, stating that Nigeria is in a critical state and needs immediate attention.

He emphasized this during a colloquium marking his 60th birthday, expressing disappointment that the country hasn’t lived up to its potential.

Tambuwal believed Nigeria has strayed from its founding fathers’ vision, and those who contributed to its democratic foundation would be disheartened by the current situation.

He stressed that the event wasn’t about personal celebration but about reflecting on Nigeria’s state and finding solutions.

“It’s about good governance, not about me or partying. It’s about finding a way forward for our country. We’re not where we expected to be,” he said.

Tambuwal called for collective action, urging Nigerians to acknowledge the country’s governance issues.

He emphasized that rebuilding Nigeria is a shared responsibility, not just for politicians, but for all citizens.

“We have nowhere else to go. We must stay in Nigeria and do the right thing to get the right leadership,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to promoting good governance.

Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused a Lagos-based private hospital, Euracare Hospital, of medical negligence following the death of her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a medical procedure on January 6.

In a detailed public statement released on Saturday, Adichie said her son’s death was the result of what she described as a grave error in the administration of anaesthesia, insisting that the child would still be alive if proper medical protocols had been followed.

According to her account, the family had travelled to Lagos for the Christmas holidays when Nkanu developed what initially appeared to be a mild cold but later progressed into a severe infection. He was admitted to Atlantis Hospital, where doctors began preparations for his transfer to the United States for specialist care.

Adichie said arrangements had already been made for Nkanu to travel to Baltimore on January 7, where specialists at Johns Hopkins Hospital were expecting him. As part of the medical preparations for the trip, doctors requested an MRI scan, a lumbar puncture, and the insertion of a central line.

Atlantis Hospital subsequently referred the family to Euracare Hospital for the procedures.

Adichie alleged that shortly after her son was sedated at Euracare for the MRI scan and central line insertion, she was informed that the anaesthesiologist had administered an excessive dose of propofol. She said Nkanu became unresponsive, was placed on a ventilator, transferred to the intensive care unit, later developed seizures, suffered cardiac arrest, and died hours later.

“A short time later, I was told that Nkanu had been given too much propofol, became unresponsive and had to be resuscitated,” she said. “Suddenly, he was intubated, placed on a ventilator, and moved to the ICU. Then came seizures. Then cardiac arrest. These things had never happened to him before. Some hours later, he was gone.”

The writer further accused the hospital of failing to properly monitor her son after sedation, describing the actions of the anaesthesiologist as “criminally negligent.”

According to her, Nkanu was not continuously monitored after sedation, and basic safety protocols were ignored. She alleged that the anaesthesiologist carried the child without monitoring equipment and later switched off his oxygen supply before moving him to the ICU.

“How do you sedate a sick child and fail to monitor him?” she asked. “No proper protocol was followed. The handling of my son’s care was fatally casual and careless.”

Adichie maintained that her son was stable before the procedure and had no prior history of seizures or cardiac arrest. She also raised concerns about institutional oversight at Euracare Hospital, alleging that the family later learned of previous cases in which the same anaesthesiologist had reportedly overdosed children.

Questioning why the doctor was still allowed to practise, she called for accountability to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“We brought in a child who was unwell but stable, simply to carry out basic procedures before traveling abroad the next day,” she said. “Instead, our beautiful little boy is gone forever. This must never happen to another child.”

As of the time of reporting, Euracare Hospital had not publicly responded to the allegations. The case has sparked renewed public debate over patient safety, regulatory oversight, and accountability in Nigeria’s private healthcare sector.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a renowned Nigerian author, has alleged medical negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, at Euracare Hospital in Lagos.

According to Adichie’s statement, Nkanu was taken to the hospital for routine procedures, including an MRI scan and central line insertion, before being flown to the United States for advanced treatment.

However, things took a tragic turn when the anesthesiologist allegedly administered an excessive dose of propofol, causing Nkanu to become unresponsive.

Adichie claimed that her son was not properly monitored after sedation and that the anesthesiologist’s actions were “fatally casual and careless with the precious life of a child”.

She also alleged that the anesthesiologist had a history of overdosing children, citing at least two previous cases, and questioned why he was allowed to continue practicing.

Nkanu’s condition rapidly deteriorated, with seizures and cardiac arrest, and he died a few hours later.

Adichie is calling for an investigation into the incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a successful air interdiction in AbbagaJiri, Borno State, targeting terrorists and their structures in the Timbuktu Triangle area.

The operation, conducted under Operation HADIN KAI, was intelligence-led and involved coordinated air strikes to degrade terrorist capability and deny them sanctuary.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarter of NAF, stated that the operation was designed to support ground forces while protecting non-combatants.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, reported that the strikes were effective, destroying terrorist structures and neutralizing armed elements.

This operation demonstrates the NAF’s commitment to delivering precise airpower in support of ground forces.

It said NAF will sustain pressure until terrorist networks are completely dismantled.

Meanwhile, the NAF has conducted similar operations, including two precision air strikes in Zamfara State’s Tsafe Local Government Area in December 2025, targeting bandit positions.

Armed groups in Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane growers before harvest.

These groups have established a presence in Rugu Forest in Katsina State and Falgore Forest in Kano State, imposing illegal farm levies and threatening non-compliant farmers.

Farmers who refused to pay face intimidation, crop destruction, and violent attacks, forcing many to abandon their lands.

The affected areas are crucial for sugarcane and maize production, supplying markets like Dawanau Market in Kano.

Experts warned that sustained disruption could lead to food shortages and price increases across northern Nigeria.

Despite security checkpoints, armed groups operate nearby, raising concerns about security effectiveness.

Residents describe the situation as a gradual takeover, with armed actors controlling daily economic activities.

There’s a growing call for intervention by state governments and federal security agencies to dismantle these parallel structures and avert a food-security crisis.

The Edo State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, rescuing several kidnap victims, including one adult male, three adult females, and five children, in a daring operation.

The rescue mission was triggered by a reported kidnapping at Egbojo Ikabigbo Community in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area, and involved the deployment of the Eagle Combat Drone Unit, a team of drone experts trained and equipped by the Edo State Government.

The police operation, which marked the unit’s first operational rescue deployment, led to the recovery of two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles and the safe rescue of the victims.

This success highlights the growing role of technology in enhancing modern policing and operational efficiency in Edo State.

The command also reported several other successful operations carried out during the week.

On January 8, 2026, operatives recovered a black Toyota Yaris (registration number BEN 952 CL) reportedly stolen at gunpoint along Ugbowo.

The vehicle was found along Otorekpen Street, Siloko Road, Benin City. A suspect, Oluwashegun Ajayi, identified as a member of an armed robbery syndicate terrorising the Uwelu area, was arrested.

The vehicle owner has since been notified.

In a separate operation, police arrested seven members of an armed robbery gang linked to the killing of a Point-of-Sale operator at MM Way, off Sapele Road, Benin City.

Operatives of the Eagle Raiders Squad raided the gang’s hideout on Idahosa Street, off Mission Road, recovering a locally made eight-round revolver, a single-barrel pistol and a white mini-bus (registration number NNE 74XD, Anambra) allegedly used during the robbery.

The command also announced the recovery of a black Lexus 330 SUV stolen during a home invasion on December 25, 2025. One suspect, Victor John, 37, was arrested following intelligence-led operations involving the Ugbowo and Okhoro divisions.

Police said the suspect confessed to the crime, and the vehicle has been returned to its owner.

Additionally, one David Okoro, 31, was arrested following a distress call reporting an armed robbery attempt at Ogheghe Community, off Sapele Road Bypass, on December 31, 2025.

A cut-to-size single-barrel gun and four cartridges were recovered.

Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested one of its operatives over allegations of abducting, defiling and forcefully converting a 16-year-old Muslim girl, Walida Abdulhadi, to Christianity in Abuja.

The arrest followed a petition dated January 4 submitted by Abuja-based law firm, Gamji Lawchain.

A copy of the petition was addressed to the Director-General of the DSS.

The petition was written on behalf of the girl’s father, Alhaji Abdulhadi Ibrahim, and his family.

According to the law firm, the DSS officer allegedly abducted Walida from the Hadejia area of Jigawa State when she was still 16 years old.

Lawchain maintained that the girl was a minor at the time she went missing and, under Nigerian law, could not legally consent to any sexual relationship.

The petition stated that the family searched for Walida for over two years without success, a period marked by severe emotional distress that reportedly contributed to the death of her mother.

“The anxiety, fear, and emotional devastation of losing their underage daughter slowly destroyed the mother, who eventually died as a direct consequence of the psychological trauma,” the petition stated.

According to the petition, the case took a dramatic turn on January 1 when the DSS officer allegedly contacted the girl’s father to inform him that Walida had been living with him, had given birth to a child, and that he was “ready to marry her.”

It further alleged that due to old age and ill health, the father sent a representative, Muhammad Badamasi Ibrahim, to a DSS facility in Abuja, where he was reportedly told that Walida had been living within a DSS residence throughout the period she was missing.

The law firm claimed that the family’s demand for Walida’s release was refused.

Lawchain further alleged that while in the custody of the officer, Walida was converted from Islam to Christianity without the consent of her parents and subjected to sexual exploitation, resulting in pregnancy and childbirth while she was still a minor.

The allegations were described as “moral bankruptcy in uniform,” with the firm warning that failure to take decisive action could undermine public confidence in state institutions.

The petition demanded the immediate suspension, arrest and prosecution of the DSS officer, as well as an independent investigation into the Karmajiji DSS facility.

It also called for the release and protection of Walida and her child, alongside disciplinary measures against any DSS personnel found to be complicit.

While reacting to the allegations, the DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, confirmed on Friday that an officer of the Service had been arrested in connection with the case.

Dozie said the officer was under investigation for the alleged forceful conversion and marriage of Walida, adding that inquiries were ongoing.

“The attention of the Department of State Services has been drawn to reports alleging involvement of a staff of DSS, in a case of abduction, defilement of a minor, and abuse of office, among other offences. For clarity, the Service has no record of the above-named in its employment.

“However, it is hereby confirmed that an active staff, who is suspected to have forcefully converted and married one Walida Abdulhadi ‘f’, has been arrested and is currently being investigated,” the statement said.

The DSS spokesman maintained that such acts were against the agency’s regulations and laid-down code of conduct, adding that the outcome of the investigation would be made public