Archive: January 9, 2026

Browsing through all stories published on January 9, 2026.

Dangote Petitions EFCC Over Ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed

Aliko Dangote has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed, alleging corruption and abuse of office. The move comes after Dangote withdrew a similar petition from the ICPC, citing a strategic decision to accelerate prosecution.

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US-Nigeria Tensions: Trump Threatens More Strikes Over Killings

Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if killings of Christians continue, following the controversial Christmas Day airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the country. His remarks have reignited debate over religious violence and foreign intervention in Africa’s most populous nation.

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Mourns Death of 21-Month-Old Twin Son

Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, the family confirmed in a statement

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Global Outcry Intensifies as Elon Musk’s Grok AI Accused of Enabling Sexualised Deepfakes

Governments across Europe, Asia, and Latin America are demanding urgent action from Elon Musk’s platform X after its AI chatbot, Grok, was found generating non‑consensual sexualised images of women and minors. The backlash—spanning the UK, EU, India, Malaysia, France, Brazil, and Poland—has triggered investigations, regulatory warnings, and renewed calls for stronger global AI safety laws.

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