Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare for their Champions League match against Marseille.

The Egypt forward was put through his paces during a gentle workout with the rest of the squad at the club’s training centre.

Salah’s return has been a major talking point after he took aim at Liverpool in an explosive interview early last month.

He accused the club of throwing him “under the bus” after he was benched for three games in a row and said he had no relationship with manager Arne Slot.

But he appeared as a substitute in a 2-0 Premier League win against Brighton on December 13, providing a assist, and Slot subsequently said the club had moved on from the furore.

Last week Slot said he was “happy” Salah would be returning, refusing to divulge the content of his conversations with the 33-year-old.

The Liverpool boss said he was unsure whether the forward would face Marseille in France on Wednesday.

Liverpool are currently ninth in the league phase of the Champions League.

The top eight qualify automatically for the last 16 while teams placed from ninth to 24th face a play-off round.

Salah scored 29 league goals to win the Premier League Golden Boot last season as Liverpool romped to a 20th English league title, but has managed just four goals during the current campaign.

AFP

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

His arrest, according to sources in the secret police, borders on fresh allegations of terrorism financing.

Security sources say Malami, who is standing trial before a Federal High Court on allegations of money laundering, was on Monday taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja.

The source disclosed that DSS operatives picked him up immediately after he exited the facility.

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Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Malami was released after perfecting his bail conditions.

Efforts to obtain official comments from the DSS remained unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

The release of the former AGF followed the granting of bail on January 7, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court granted bail to Malami, his wife, and his son for ₦500 million each, with strict conditions.

Each defendant was required to produce two sureties with verifiable landed property within Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarimpa, deposit property documents with the court, and submit affidavits of means.

They were also ordered to surrender their international passports and barred from travelling abroad without prior permission.

Malami, his wife Asabe, and his son had been remanded at Kuje following their arraignment by the EFCC on December 29, 2025, on 16 counts, bordering on money laundering involving about ₦8.7bn.

The EFCC alleged that the defendants used multiple corporate entities, bank accounts, and high-value real estate transactions to conceal proceeds of unlawful activities.

‘Alleged Bias’

Amid his running battle with the anti-graft agency, Malama had accused the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede,  from all matters relating to him, citing alleged bias and conflict of interest.

Malami in a statement by his media aide, Mohammed Bello, also called for the immediate recusal, citing conflict of interest.

He argued that the EFCC chairman’s continued involvement is “legally untenable, morally indefensible, and constitutionally impermissible,” referencing Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report.

According to the statement, Malami, while serving as Attorney-General, supervised the establishment of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption and abuse of office within the EFCC. It noted that the current EFCC chairman served as secretary to the commission at the time.

The statement said Chapter 9 of the Salami Report addressed the conduct and responsibilities of senior EFCC officials and created what it described as “personal and professional exposure” for certain individuals now exercising prosecutorial authority over Malami.

Responding, the EFCC boss says its operations are not targeted at members of the opposition, but it is handling cases irrespective of political parties.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said this in an exclusive interview with Channels Television, saying the agency’s investigation of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is not politically-related.

“Let me tell you about that particular former attorney-general that you are talking about — there is nothing personal in this matter. If Nigeria is to move forward, all of us must agree that this fight must be fought without being partisan, and that’s what I want Nigerians to understand and to agree with us,” Olukayode said in the interview aired on Sunday Politics on January 11.

“So now I want to tell Nigerians that the investigation of this man predated me in office, and a lot of people don’t know that. Yes, I edited the investigation file. What I did was to ensure that the investigation was carried out in a very professional and thorough manner.”

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Good worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak on a storey commercial building on Somoye Osundairo Street in Computer Village, Ikeja area of Lagos State.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said that the incident happened about 1:55 a.m on Tuesday, prompting the immediate activation of the state’s emergency response plan from its Command and Control Centre in Alausa.

“Upon arrival of the LASEMA Response Team at the incident scene, it was observed that a fire outbreak had occurred in a one-storey commercial building accommodating dealers in computers and accessories in Computer Village, Ikeja.

“Responders observed active flames and dense smoke, indicating intense combustion within the structure. The high volume of combustible materials contributed to the rapid spread of fire,” the statement issued on Tuesday morning, read in part.

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While no fatalities were reported, with some firefighters getting minor injuries, LASEMA said the cause of the fire had yet to be ascertained and was currently under investigation.

Providing more details about the incident, the agency explained that the entire upper floor of the building was completely razed by the fire. All goods and properties stored there were destroyed, while the structure had been partially compromised and would require immediate assessment, it said.

It explained that its response team conducted a risk assessment, cordoned off the affected area, and coordinated a multi-agency response involving the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASAMBUS, and the Nigeria Police Force to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings.

“All goods and properties worth millions of naira stored therein were totally destroyed by the conflagration.

“Firefighting operations have successfully suppressed and contained the fire within the affected building, preventing escalation to neighbouring structures,” the agency said, adding that damping-down operations were ongoing to prevent re-ignition.

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A Magistrate Court in Sagamu area of Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to February 25, 2026.

Kayode is a 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.

The driver was charged to Sagamu magistrate’s court on January 2, with magistrate, Olufunilayo Somefun, presiding over the case.

He was on trial for a four-count charge, which includes dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as applicable in Ogun State), reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act.

The other two charges included driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Act, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence, contrary to Section 10 (1) of the Federal Highway Act.

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When the case came for hearing, the prosecution counsel, Nijiwe Richard, called for the adjournment of the case to allow the prosecution counsel to duplicate the case tile  to the office of the Attorney General of the state through the office of the Department of Public Prosecution for advice and in the interest of justice

The request was initially rejected by the counsel to the defendant, Abiodun Olalekan, who expressed the readiness to forge ahead with the case.

Giving her ruling on the request for adjournment, the court granted the application and adjourned the case to the  25th of February for further hearing.

The defendant was granted bail for ₦5,000,000 with two sureties.

Joshua lost his two friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.

The Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck, and Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Anthony Joshua was later discharged from the hospital after being deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.

The former world heavyweight champion, along with his mother, visited the funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to Ayodele and Ghami, as their bodies were being prepared for repatriation.

He later travelled to the United Kingdom for their funeral.

The remains of Ghami and Ayodele were flown back to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer service was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.

Ghami, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer and close confidant, were widely regarded as central figures in the boxer’s camp. Their deaths sent shockwaves across the international boxing community.

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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on bribery charges.

Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman oil minister in Nigeria and the first female president of the global oil cartel Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The case was listed on the cause list for Court 8 before Justice Thornton on Monday.

Alison-Madueke was in court for the preliminary hearing ahead of her full trial, scheduled to commence on January 26, 2026.

Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance.

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The 65-year-old has been on bail since she was first arrested in London in October 2015. She has denied six charges against her.

She was formally charged in 2023 by the UK’s National Crime Agency with offences of accepting bribes between 2011 to 2015.

“We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts,” the NCA said at the time.

According to the indictment, Alison-Madueke benefitted from at least £100,000 ($134,000) in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, and the use of multiple London properties.

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The charges also detailed financial rewards including furniture, renovation work, and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from top designer shops such as Louis Vuitton.

The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 26, and is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.

Two others are also being prosecuted on bribery charges linked to the case: Doye Agama, who appeared in court via video link on Monday, and Olatimbo Ayinde, who was present in the dock.

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A Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has continued with the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of a Lexus SUV involved in the road crash of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.

The 46 -year-old driver was charged to Sagamu magistrate’s court on January 2, with magistrate  Olufunilayo Somefun presiding over the case.

He was on trial for a four-count charge, which includes dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as applicable in Ogun State), reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act.

The other two charges included driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Act, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence, contrary to Section 10(1) of the Federal Highway Act.

The defendant was granted bail for ₦5,000,000 with two sureties.

Joshua lost his two friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.

The Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck, and Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Anthony Joshua was later discharged from the hospital after being deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.

The former world heavyweight champion, along with his mother, visited the funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to Ayodele and Ghami, as their bodies were being prepared for repatriation.

He later travelled to the United Kingdom for their funeral.

The remains of Ghami and Ayodele were flown back to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer service was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.

Ghami, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer and close confidant, were widely regarded as central figures in the boxer’s camp. Their deaths have sent shockwaves across the international boxing community.

Joshua attended the burial at Hendon Cemetery, visibly emotional, and paid his final respects alongside family, friends, and supporters. Thousands had gathered earlier at the mosque to honour the late duo.

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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Monday met President Bola Tinubu to present his administration’s priorities on security, infrastructure, and a stronger partnership with the federal government. 

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunisu Bature, the closed-door meeting was used to formally brief the president on pressing challenges and opportunities in Kano, with particular emphasis on worsening insecurity in some local government areas.

“Governor Yusuf informed President Tinubu about the recent tragic killing of a housewife and her children, stressing the need for decisive federal support to strengthen security operations and protect innocent citizens,” the statement said.

The governor highlighted the role of the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps in supporting conventional security agencies and called for closer collaboration with federal security institutions.

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Yusuf also discussed Kano’s development agenda, placing special emphasis on mega infrastructure projects aimed at stimulating economic growth.

“He underscored the importance of deeper synergy between the Neighbourhood Watch Corps and federal security agencies to improve intelligence gathering and rapid response.

“He used the opportunity to thank the President for the federal intervention on the Wujuwuju Road, describing it as a critical step towards unlocking economic growth and job creation in the state,” the statement added.

The governor further sought Tinubu’s support to fast-track ongoing and proposed federal projects in Kano, noting that stronger cooperation would ensure the state benefits maximally from federal programmes and investments.

Bature said President Tinubu assured the governor of the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with Kano State to address insecurity and promote sustainable development.

“President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to work closely with Kano State to tackle security challenges and drive inclusive development,” the statement read.

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a travel and safety advisory to prospective corps members of the 2026 ‘Batch A’ Stream I, urging them to prioritise their safety while travelling to their orientation camps.

In a post via its X handle on Tuesday, the NYSC said, “corps members must undertake their journeys only during the daytime, warning against night travel due to increased security and road safety risks.

“Prospective corps members are encouraged to use registered transport companies and approved motor parks to reduce exposure to unsafe travel conditions.”

The Corps also called on travellers to share their live location with family members or trusted contacts throughout their journey, noting that this could be helpful in emergencies.

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NYSC 2026 BATCH A STREAM I

TRAVEL & SAFETY ADVISORY

Travel Smart, Arrive Safe
-No night travel. Daytime movement only
-Use registered transport companies and approved motor parks
-Share your live location with family
-Speak up if a driver is speeding
-Keep your phone charged;… pic.twitter.com/zZSCPuQIxB

— NYSC NDHQ (@officialnyscng) January 20, 2026

While urging corps members to speak up if drivers engage in speeding or reckless driving, NYSC emphasized that silence in such situations could put lives at risk.

It also stressed the importance of keeping mobile phones fully charged and carrying power banks to ensure constant communication during travel.

According to the advisory, prospective corps members should not hesitate to stop their journey and continue the next day if it becomes late, stressing that no journey is worth risking one’s life.

The NYSC reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all corps members and urged strict adherence to the guidelines as the 2026 Batch A Stream I orientation exercise approaches.

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have cleared several terrorist camps and recovered equipment belonging to the insurgents in Borno State.

Disclosing this in a statement on Monday, spokesman of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Sani Uba, said the troops recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity.

According to him, at about midday, the advancing troops came under armed drone attacks by the terrorists, adding that they, however, maintained momentum and continued the offensive.

A second attempt, according to him, was in the evening, when the troops also decisively repelled, forcing the terrorists to withdraw.

Uba, a lieutenant-colonel, said troops also repelled coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.

“On Sunday, 18 January 2026, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves, including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma,” he said.

“The operation was supported by the Air Component of OPHK, which provided persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage over the axis. The air-to-ground synergy enabled real-time tracking of terrorist movement, deterred adversary reinforcement, and enhanced the precision and confidence of ground operations,” the statement reads in part.

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During the operation, troops recovered several items of military significance, including Baofeng radios, phones, 5 x AK-47 magazines, several rounds of 7.62 × 39mm special ammunition, and 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition, the statement noted.

Other items recovered include several Boko Haram/ISWAP flags, links of 12.7 × 108 mm ammunition, diesel-powered grinding machines, large quantity of medical supplies, several bags of grains, pickup truck, underground logistics storage, and a Petroleum and Oil Lubricant (POL) dump, which all further degraded the operational and logistical capability of the terrorists.

Uba stated that the troops remain resolute in their mission to eliminate terrorist threats, protect civilians, and restore lasting peace and stability to the North East.

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The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75.

His death was confirmed on Monday by the cleric’s Chief Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona.

According to him, the respected Islamic scholar died after decades of service to Islam and the Ilorin Emirate.

Born in 1950 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Saliu dedicated his life to Islamic scholarship and religious leadership. He became the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate in 1983, a position he held for over 40 years.

Emir Of Ilorin Mourns

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Ilorin.

Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, described the demise of the cleric as a colossal loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the entire Muslim Ummah, and humanity in general.

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“Inna lillahi waina ilaehi roji’un, it is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we receive the news of the demise of the 12th Chief of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih Onida OON.

“He was a cleric with unique features, intelligence, honesty, loyalty, dedication, and tolerance. His demise has caused us in Ilorin Emirate great sadness of no particular measure. We reflect on his lifetime as a man of great of honour and piety.

“Late Imam Solih was full of wisdom, and he was notable for unifying the entire Muslim clerics as well as promoting inter-religious harmony in the state.

“The Janazah will hold at the Palace Square of the Emir of Ilorin by 4 pm today, Monday, 19th January 2026.”

Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed Almighty Allah to grant Solih absolute forgiveness, accept his good deeds, and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.

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