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Supreme Court strikes out N1.4bn award against Mobil, ends 29-year-old legal battle
The Supreme Court held that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain claims (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
Yahaya Bello’s Trial: How deposits from Kogi LGs were discussed to private accounts – Witness
The witness disclosed that millions of naira deposited by Kogi State local governments moved (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
NNPC unveils gas master plan, targets 20m LPG cylinder supply by 2030
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the unveiling of the GMP and other gas sector (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
Turkey: Onuachu scores, misses penalty in Trabzonspor’s draw with Antalyalspor
Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor held Antalyalspor to a 1-1 draw in their Turkish Super (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
UTME 2026: JAMB speaks on UTME registration by university, poly students
JAMB clarified that candidates already enrolled in tertiary institutions are eligible to (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
‘Home alone’ star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71
Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
Abia public school enrolment hits 300,000 in one year – Otti
“That is exactly the kind of result we expect. It is good news,” the governor said. The post (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
EPL: They’re real threat – Liam Rosenior warns Chelsea about two West Ham players
Chelsea boss, Liam Rosenior has warned the Blues about two West Ham United players ahead of both (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
US designates Iran officials as WHO decries attacks on healthcare
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Iranian officials implicated in coordinating (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
Two die in road accident on their way to Bayelsa deputy governor’s burial
The remains of the late deputy governor were laid to rest today in Bayelsa. The post Two die in (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
Naira records massive appreciation against US dollar across FX markets
The Naira recorded a massive appreciation against the United States dollar across official and (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
Why APC governors aren’t worried about impeachment move against Fubara – Gov Sule
On 8 January, the Rivers assembly began an impeachment move against Governor Fubara, but the (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
Mr President was in Turkey. So was I, By Osmund Agbo
A few days ago, as President Tinubu was making news for all the wrong reasons in Ankara, on the (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
2027: Sowunmi reveals real problem of PDP
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has revealed the real problem (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
Man Utd confirm deal for Collyer
Manchester United, on Friday, confirmed that midfielder Toby Collyer has joined Hull City on (…)
[Daily Post] 30/01/2026
PayPal and the need for accountability through collective action, By Cheta Nwanze
This debate is a mirror held up to our national condition. We are a society that glorifies the (…)
[Premium Times] 30/01/2026
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Abia State Government Declares Major Breakthrough in Electricity Supply
The Abia State Government has announced a significant improvement in electricity supply across the state, declaring that...
[USAfricaonline] 30/01/2026
French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits
In less than a week, nearly 60 tracks have been created in Lagos during a songwriting camp that brought together nine...
[Africanews] 30/01/2026
UK Introduces New Passport Rules for Dual Citizens, Warns of Travel Disruptions
The UK Home Office has issued a critical travel advisory that will significantly impact thousands of dual citizens,...
[USAfricaonline] 30/01/2026
Nigeria: Boko Haram/Iswap Attack - Ndume Condoles Troops, Families of Fallen Soldiers
[Vanguard] Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commiserated with the troops of Theatre Command North East Joint...
[AllAfrica] 30/01/2026
Nigeria: How Coup to Topple Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled
[Daily Trust] A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS)...
[AllAfrica] 30/01/2026
Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy
Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this...
[Africanews] 30/01/2026
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash
In a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic'...
[Africanews] 30/01/2026
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Gun-Runner in Cross River, Recover 245 Pump-Action Cartridges
[Vanguard] Calabar -- Soldiers of the Nigerian Army at 13 Brigade Headquarters in Calabar have arrested a suspected...
[AllAfrica] 30/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Youth Leader
[Vanguard] The Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State, Bashir Isa Gusau, has been...
[AllAfrica] 30/01/2026
French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits
In under a week, French, English, Nigerian Pidgin and Creole blended in musical melodies for future hits at the premises...
[The Africa news] 30/01/2026
Anthony Joshua Speaks on Crash that Killed Friends
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has publicly addressed the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of...
[News Central] 30/01/2026
‘I lost my brothers’: Anthony Joshua breaks silence on fatal Nigeria crash
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has broken his month-long silence following the tragic car accident in...
[USAfricaonline] 30/01/2026
The Bright Side: French-Nigerian artists join forces to create future hits
From Lagos to Paris, the beat is getting louder. Nine French composers recently joined forces with Nigerian Afrobeats...
[France 24] 30/01/2026
Ali Baba and a midnight honour. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on...
[USAfricaonline] 30/01/2026
Deadly jihadist attack kills dozens in northeast Nigeria, including soldiers
Islamic State-aligned militants killed dozens of people, including soldiers, in an overnight attack in northeast...
[France 24] 29/01/2026
Across Africa: 'Mothers of Chibok', a story of sadness and strength
Emmy Award-winning Nigerian director Joel Kachi Benson is Georja Calvin-Smith's guest this week. He is still journeying...
[France 24] 29/01/2026
Senate Probes Failings in Nigeria’s Rail System
The Senate has launched an investigation into operational lapses and insecurity in Nigeria’s railway system amid...
[News Central] 29/01/2026
Nigerian Senate Sets Panel on Electoral Review
The Nigerian Senate has constituted a seven-member committee to collate, harmonise, and synthesise lawmakers’ opinions...
[News Central] 29/01/2026
Nigerian Army Warns Troops Against Arms Sales
The Nigerian Army has warned its officers against the sale of arms and ammunition, stressing that it will… The post...
[News Central] 29/01/2026
Customs Seizes 487 Illicit Items Worth N4.1 Billion
The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Idiroko has reported the seizure of 487… The post Customs...
[News Central] 29/01/2026
Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Capture 13 Soldiers, Kill Seven - Report
[Premium Times] Insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13...
[AllAfrica] 29/01/2026
Nigeria: Police Bust Syndicate Involved in International Trafficking of Women
[Premium Times] "Preliminary investigations indicate that a (trafficking) victim who is a native of Abia State was...
[AllAfrica] 29/01/2026
Makoko: Police Charge Activists for ‘Abusive Songs’
The Lagos State Police Command has filed criminal charges against two activists, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Soweto,… ...
[News Central] 29/01/2026
Lagos protesters denounce the destruction of floating Makoko slum
Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse residents protesting in Lagos on January 28 over demolition work in...
[France 24] 29/01/2026
Nigeria: Trump's Framing of Nigeria Insurgency As a War On Christians Risks Undermining Interfaith Peacebuilding
[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria "must do more to protect Christians," a senior U.S. State Department official demanded...
[AllAfrica] 29/01/2026
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