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Mercy Johnson arrests Lady who alleged her husband bought house for mistress- Verydarkman 

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Popular Nigerian social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has criticised Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson following the arrest of a TikTok content creator, Eedie Bliss, over allegations involving the actress’s family.

 

 

 

Nigerian Newssphere reports that rumours surfaced in December 2025 alleging that Mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Henry Okojie, had purchased a mansion for another woman who was reportedly pregnant for him outside his marriage. The claims, which were never confirmed, spread widely across social media platforms.

Commenting on the rumours, Eedie Bliss shared a video in which she cited gossip blog Cutie Juls as her source. In the video, she repeated allegations that Mercy Johnson was involved in actions that allegedly led to the woman losing her pregnancy.

Following the video, the TikTok creator was arrested and detained in Abuja after Prince Henry Okojie reportedly filed a petition against her.

The arrest triggered widespread reactions online, with many social media users criticising Mercy Johnson and questioning why action was taken against Eedie Bliss rather than the original source of the claims she referenced.

Reacting to the development, VeryDarkMan condemned the detention and accused the actress of double standards. He argued that defamation is a civil matter and should be handled in court, not through police detention.

 

He recalled that Mercy Johnson had previously described the arrest of Sammy, the brother of actress Regina Daniels, as unlawful when he was arrested over alleged defamation following a petition by Senator Ned Nwoko.

VeryDarkMan also revealed that Eedie Bliss is expected to get married on Saturday and warned that he would involve his legal team if she is not released.

In a video shared online, he said, “You can’t condemn Ned Nwoko for arresting Sammy over defamation and then turn around to do the same thing through your husband. If you feel defamed, go to court. Stop using the police to oppress people. She even mentioned her source, Cutie Juls. I heard her wedding is this Saturday—release her and go to court.”

The incident has continued to fuel debate online over the use of law enforcement in cases involving alleged defamation.

Tinubu returns to Abuja after 21 Days abroad

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending 21 days abroad.

The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed his return in a statement issued on Saturday.

Recall that President Tinubu departed Nigeria on Sunday, December 28, 2025, for Paris, where he spent the remainder of his annual leave before heading to the United Arab Emirates.

 

He later attended the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which was held from January 11 to 15, 2026. During the summit, President Tinubu signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation.

Carrick outclasses Guardiola as Man Utd thrash City 2-0 in derby showdown

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Manchester United recorded a commanding 2-0 victory over rivals Manchester City in a crucial English Premier League derby on Saturday.

The highly anticipated clash between the sides managed by Michael Carrick and Pep Guardiola was tightly contested in the first half, with both teams heading into the break goalless.

United, however, stepped up the tempo after the restart and broke the deadlock in the 65th minute through B. Mbeumo. The Red Devils sealed the win 11 minutes later when P. Dorgu found the back of the net, ensuring maximum points for Carrick’s side in the derby encounter.

Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye end feud after two-year

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Nigerian music stars Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P of the former P-Square, have officially resolved their public feud.

The dispute dates back to the 2023 general elections when the two artistes clashed over the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The tension began after Seun Kuti labeled Obi an “opportunist,” prompting Peter Okoye to question Kuti’s relevance and success in the music industry. The disagreement quickly spiraled into a heated social media confrontation.

 

The former rivals were recently spotted putting their differences aside at a Lagos nightclub, where they shared a warm embrace. In a video from the meet-up, Seun Kuti tells Okoye, “We are artistes, we can’t be fighting over politicians,” a sentiment Mr P echoed as they shook hands, signaling the end of their feud.

‘Style matters more’—Rema Reveals his ideal woman

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Rema attends the boohooMAN X Rema exclusive launch party on May 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for boohooMAN )

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has opened up about his preference when it comes to choosing a partner.

Speaking in a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old singer said he would rather be with a stylish and fashionable woman than a wealthy one.

The Calm Down hitmaker explained that since he already has financial stability, a woman’s sense of style is more important to him than her money.

When asked by the interviewer, “Would you rather have a girl with style or funds?” Rema responded simply: “I already got the funds, so style.”

Nigerian Newssphere reports that Rema bagged at least three awards at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Rema outshines Davido, Burna Boy to clinch Artiste of the Year at 9th AFRIMA

 

 

NGX gains N30bn as SEC hikes capital requirements 

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The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a positive note on Friday, with investors’ portfolios increasing by N30 billion, following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) announcement of higher minimum capital requirements for capital market operators.

The bullish momentum was driven largely by strong performances in Red Star Express, NCR Nigeria and SCOA.

Consequently, total market capitalization rose from N106.323 trillion at the opening of trade to N106.353 trillion at the close. The All-Share Index also recorded a marginal gain of 0.04 percent, advancing by 72.21 points to end the session at 166,129.50, compared with 166,057.29 on Thursday.

Market sentiment remained positive, as the exchange recorded 43 gainers against 26 decliners.

Red Star Express led the gainers’ table after rising by 10 percent to N13.20 per share. NCR Nigeria followed closely with a 9.97 percent appreciation to N128.55, while SCOA climbed by 9.96 percent to close at N14.90. Omatek Ventures advanced by 9.94 percent to N1.77, while Deap Capital Management gained 9.85 percent to finish at N4.46 per share.

On the downside, McNicholas topped the losers’ chart after shedding 8.81 percent to close at N6. Legend Internet declined by 7.56 percent to N5.50, while Cornerstone Insurance dropped by 6.48 percent to N6.35. Cileasing fell by 6.29 percent to N8.20, and Austinlaz lost 5.78 percent to close at N3.75 per share.

Despite the market’s positive close, trading activity slowed during the session. Investors exchanged a total of 539.9 million shares valued at N16.7 billion in 48,023 deals, lower than the 1.03 billion shares worth N31.6 billion traded in 51,227 transactions on Thursday.

Zenith Bank emerged as the most actively traded stock, accounting for 54.55 million shares valued at N3.79 billion. This represented 10.10 percent of total market volume and 22.68 percent of total value traded.

The market reaction followed the SEC’s announcement on Friday introducing new minimum capital thresholds for capital market operators, with June 30, 2027, set as the deadline for compliance.

AFCON 2025 sets new highest goal-scoring record

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has set a new benchmark in the tournament’s history, emerging as the highest-scoring AFCON ever with 120 goals recorded so far.

The record was achieved ahead of the third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt, as well as the final showdown featuring hosts Morocco and Senegal.

The latest tally eclipses the previous high of 119 goals set at the last AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Prior to that, the 2019 edition in Egypt produced 102 goals, following the tournament’s expansion from 16 to 24 teams.

Several of Africa’s leading stars have played key roles in the goal-fest at the 2025 finals. Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently tops the scoring chart with five goals.

He is closely trailed by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, who have both found the net four times to contribute significantly to the historic scoring run.

 

 

Nigerian Naira posts strong weekly gain against US dollar

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The naira recorded a notable week-on-week appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that between January 9 and January 16, 2026, the naira strengthened by N5.22 against the dollar. The local currency closed at N1,417.95 per dollar on Friday, representing a 0.37 percent gain from the N1,423.17 recorded during the same period last week.

 

During the week, the naira posted gains on four trading days, with its only loss recorded on Wednesday.

 

At the parallel (black) market, the naira remained stable, trading at N1,490 per dollar throughout the week under review.

 

The improved performance comes amid a steady increase in Nigeria’s external reserves, which rose by $0.19 billion, or 0.42 percent, to $45.86 billion as of Thursday, January 15, 2026, from $45.67 billion recorded the previous Friday.

Ghanian football star, Gyan names Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen as his favourite striker

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Former Ghana Black Stars striker, Asamoah Gyan, has revealed that Nigeria and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, is his favourite striker in modern football.

Gyan made the remark while speaking with Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, where he was asked to name the striker who excites him most in today’s game.

The former Sunderland forward praised Osimhen’s passion and work ethic, describing the Super Eagles star as a player who gives everything on the pitch.

“Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen plays with the heart. He gives everything,” Gyan said.

Gyan also expressed surprise that Europe’s biggest clubs have not made a move for the prolific striker, urging Manchester United to consider signing him.

“I’m surprised the big clubs in the world did not come for him. I’m appealing to Manchester United to come for him,” he added.

Manchester Derby: Carrick faces EPL test as Man United hosts Man City in blockbuster Old Trafford clash

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Manchester Derby: Carrick faces test as Man United hosts Man City in blockbuster Old Trafford clash

All eyes will be on Old Trafford on Saturday as Manchester United welcomes rivals Manchester City in what promises to be the standout Premier League fixture of the weekend.

The much-anticipated Manchester derby is scheduled for 1:30 pm Nigerian time, with both sides looking to make a strong statement at a crucial stage of the season.

City heads into the contest sitting second on the Premier League table after 21 matches, while United occupies seventh place with 32 points from the same number of games.

Pep Guardiola’s side are coming off a 1-1 draw against Brighton in their last league outing. United also shared the spoils in their previous fixture, playing out a 2-2 draw with Burnley.

Recalls that the last meeting between the two sides took place in September at the Etihad Stadium, where City claimed a dominant 3-0 victory. Erling Haaland scored twice, with Phil Foden also getting on the scoresheet.

That defeat came during Ruben Amorim’s spell as United manager. Amorim has since departed, with former midfielder Michael Carrick now serving as interim coach. Carrick faces a major test as he seeks to avoid a repeat of that heavy loss in his first derby against City.

Bayern will be without center-back Matthijs de Ligt due to injury, while Noussair Mazraoui remains unavailable as he continues international duty with Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

City, meanwhile, are chasing a league double over their neighbors as they continue their title pursuit, with Arsenal still firmly in the race. Guardiola, however, will be without Oscar Bobb and John Stones, who are both sidelined.

Saturday’s showdown is expected to play a key role in shaping the momentum for both clubs as the season progresses.

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