Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

A Nigerian man’s cat gave birth to a kitten with two faces. This has captured widespread attention online. The unusual occurrence was shared by popular X wildlife researcher and biologist, Arojinle, in a well circulated video. Arojinle explained the phenomenon in a post that has since gone viral. In a tweet on Saturday, 3 January, 2026, Arojinle said, “I just received a message about a cat giving birth to a kitten with two heads. This will be interesting to see. I’m coming back with the video and explanations.” The video shows the man holding the kittens, and Arojinle later clarified…

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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Friday, 2 January, 2026 officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Governor formally joined the ruling party during a stakeholders’ meeting where he was presented with his APC membership card, sealing weeks of political speculation over his next move. The event was attended by top APC chieftains, including former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong; Senator Diket Plang; and House of Representatives member Yusuf Gagdi; among others. Mutfwang’s defection comes days after he tendered his resignation letter from the PDP, dated Monday, 29 December, 2025, in which…

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Mikel Arteta on Friday, 2 January, 2025 urged Arsenal players to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades. Arsenal are four points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the halfway point of the season and remain favourites to claim a 14th English league crown. However, on the previous five occasions across the past 23 years when they have ended the calendar year on top of the table, they have failed to win the title. The most recent occasion was three seasons ago when Arteta’s men finished the…

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The Kebbi State Government on Friday, 2 January 2, 2026 directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, 5 January, 2026. The directive was issued on Friday, January, 2, 2026 through separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa. Recall that the state government in reaction to the abduction of 25 Maga students in…

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The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, January, 2 2026 has fixed Wednesday, 7 January, 2025 to rule on the bail applications filed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and his wife, Bashir Asabe. Justice Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the defence, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, adopted their processes and presented their arguments. It was gathered that the EFCC, in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, named the ex-minister, his wife, and son as…

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Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 ordered intensified security patrols across communities and forest areas of the state. Aiyedatiwa issued the directive on Thursday, during a meeting with security chiefs in Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that the meeting was held in response to a violent attack carried out by gunmen on Ipele-Owo community in Owo Local Government Area on Wednesday night, New Year’s Eve. The attack, which occurred at about 10pm, reportedly saw gunmen invade the agrarian community and set a police station ablaze, forcing officers and residents to flee as the…

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Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged supporters of a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the party, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okonkwo said Obidients who had yet to join the ADC were “disObidients”. “When I was in the Labour Party, I said it was a tactical mistake, telling your followers they can join all political parties, and I’m very glad that my brother, Peter Obi, has changed the tactic. “If you listen to his interview on X space, he said all the obidients should go and register as members…

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 announced that prominent former leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and known supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu. According to Fubara, the political figures include former PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara; former Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia; and former Minister of Transport, Abiye Sekibo. Governor Fubara made the announcement on Thursday, I january, 2025 at the New Year banquet organised by the Rivers State Government at the Banquet Hall of Government…

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. The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the accident that resulted in the deaths of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is currently in custody. The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who confirmed the development through a statement, said that investigations are underway to determine both the immediate and remote causes of the accident, as well as the driver’s involvement. “The driver of the Lexus SUV is currently in custody in connection with the Anthony Joshua accident case. Investigations are ongoing,”…

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Following an interim court order that restrained the move, the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the Force announced on December 15, 2025, that it would begin enforcing the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security. However, the force, through a statement issued on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 and signed by Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, the police revealed that they were served with an interim order on December 17, 2025. The enforcement will remain…

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