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U.S. tightens grip on Venezuela with massive Oil Seizures

The United States has outlined a sweeping three-phase strategy aimed at stabilising Venezuela, recovering its economy and steering the country…
In the petition, Dangote urges EFCC to investigate allegations of corruption against Farouk Ahmed and to prosecute him if found culpable

Dangote withdraws Petition against Ex-NMDPRA boss, ICPC vows to go ahead

Business magnate Aliko Dangote has formally withdrawn his petition against the immediate past Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and…
Lagos

Lagos announces resumption date for public, private schools

The Lagos State Government has announced Monday, January 12, 2026, as the official resumption date for the second term of…
Baba-Ahmed

Baba-Ahmed makes his move, throws Hat into Presidential Ring

Senator Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally declared his intention to…
State police

Idris cracks down on 2027 rumours, suspends Aide immediately

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has firmly distanced himself from any political calculations ahead of the…
Banker testifies as EFCC opens N8.7bn alleged money laundering case against Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz

“Don’t approach me, the law can’t be bent,” Judge warns lawyers in Malami Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Malami alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz…
NCAM

NCAM Executive Director dies

Malami, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz are currently facing alleged N8.7 billion money laundering charge…
Faruk Yahaya,

Ex-COAS Faruk Yahaya takes legal action over defamatory terrorism claims

Gen. Yahaya said his legal action was not only to protect his personal honour but also to uphold professionalism, truth,…
oNDO

Five officials feared killed in gunmen attack on old Oyo National Park

The source said that the bodies of the victims are yet to be recovered, as they are believed to be…
What Nigeria Can Learn From the GSS Coastal Security Approach

What Nigeria can learn from GSS coastal security approach

In riverine environments, this is costly. Water routes shift. Criminal tactics evolve quickly. Local rhythms are subtle. Criminal groups understand…
Police

Police swoop on kidnappers, arrest 3, rescue 76 children

“Upon receipt of the intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kasuwan Magani Division, was promptly mobilised with a team of…
Justice Emeka Nwite

Malami’s trial: Justice Emeka Nwite blows hot over attempts to bribe him

“I am not the type of judge. I know what God has done for me by given me this job…
Obi and Atiku

2027: PDP still on Atiku, Peter Obi – Chairman

“We are doing the rounds. We have already met former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida. Our next visits will…
Kaduna

Kaduna: Police foil attempt to kidnap 76 children, nab 3 suspects

According to him, the rescue of the children followed information received by the police at about 8pm last Monday that…
The crash involved a commercial bus travelling towards Lagos and a truck at Okhuahe community section of the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo

Five dead, 7 injured in truck, car head-on-collision in Kogi

The FRSC explained that 12 people were involved in the accident and that the remaining seven occupants sustained bruises, fractures,…
Kaduna

How Nigerian Police rescued 76 children from kidnappers

On January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 pm, the Kaduna State Police Command received intelligence that bandits were planning to…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

Why we can’t meet some demands of resident doctors – FG

The minister explained that while the government remains committed to improving healthcare workers’ remuneration, such reviews must be balanced against…
Why 57 properties linked to Malami should be permanently forfeited to FG – EFCC

Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife granted bail

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, along with his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and wife,…
Temitope Onetufo

17-year-old charged with murder of Temitope Onetufo

The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Eve on Grove Street, Lewisham. Police were called to the…
Police

Gunmen abduct photojournalist in Kaduna

Usman, a retired staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna,…
Burkina Faso

Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of nursing mother, child in Ondo

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the Ondo Police Command confirmed the abduction of the nursing mother and her child
Key ADC leaders had challenged Peter Obi to make up his mind and formally joined the coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.

ADC Ticket: I’m not stepping down for Obi, others – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed calls for presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to step down…
Abia NUT

Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike

NUT lamented that the industrial harmony currently enjoyed in Abia state was being endangered by the failure of relevant government…
Commending Wike for the visit, Dokubo explained that Tinubu stood by him in his time of need, stressing, “it is time to return the favour”.

2027: Asari Dokubo declares support for Tinubu

Earlier, Wike explained that his visit to the community was to thank the people for their support and to let…
Turaki maintained that in spite of current internal crisis, the PDP remains the “most veritable platform” for winning elections in Nigeria.

PDP leaders meet Jonathan, says he pledge to be more active in party’s affairs

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Turaki said that the visit was to introduce the new party leadership to Jonathan…
AFRIMA

ADC Delta receives Ken Pela, others: A new chapter unfolds – Oboh

Ken Pela, an economist and investment banker by profession, was the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 elections, emerging…
Speaking at the event, Udenwa expressed optimism that the ADC would oust the ruling APC in the state and national levels in 2027

2027: Imo ADC chieftains raise N219m, vow to uproot APC

Udenwa, while speaking at the meeting, described the ADC as the leading opposition party in Imo adding that the fund…
The Sokoto Hisbah Board accused the hotel of repeatedly violating its regulations by allowing underage girls to stay at its premises.

Sokoto Sharia police shuts down hotel, gives reason

He added that during a collaborative meeting with hotel managers across the state, they agreed that no hotel would accommodate…
NANS had on Tuesday announced its support for the tax laws while calling off its nationwide protest scheduled for 14th January, 2026.

How we convinced NANS to call off protest, back tax laws – Oyedele

NANS, like some other Nigerians and groups had threatened to lead Nigerians to the streets in protest against the tax…
Lagos State Task Force

Lagos Task Force nabs 32 for highway nuisance

The suspects were picked up during a coordinated enforcement operation carried out across the Island and Mainland areas of Lagos…