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Obaseki, Family Heads To Court Over Abduction, Assault On Don Pedro
Francis Onoiribholo A prominent Edo indigene, Dr. Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, has announced his (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Nasarawa State Police Rescue 17 Suspected Human Trafficking Victims During Stop and Search Operation in Karu Local (…)
In a significant move against human trafficking, the Nasarawa State Police Command successfully (…)
[TDPel Media] 18/01/2026
Ondo @50: Prof. Taiwo Oyedele To Deliver Lecture, As Govt Unveils Activities
BOLU-OLU ESHO In celebration of the golden jubilee of the creation of Ondo State, the state (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
DG NCC, Others Inaugurated Into Technical Working Group On National IP Policy
Ngozi Uma The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. John Asein, (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
WASA 2025: Ododo Charges 12 Brigade To Intensify Efforts Against Insecurity In Kogi
The kogi state Governor,Ahmed Usman Ododo has charged personnel of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army to (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Olatunji Laments Poor Commitment To CSR By Private Firms In Oluyole LG, Condemns Abduction Of Expatriate, Police Killing
The Oluyole Local Government Council has expressed its frustration and concerns over what it (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Governor Monday Okpebholo Urges Edo Citizens Across Nigeria to Participate in APC E-Registration After Receiving His (…)
In a significant move ahead of Edo State’s upcoming elections, Governor Monday Okpebholo has (…)
[TDPel Media] 18/01/2026
APC e-Registration: Okpebholo Captured, Gets Registration Card, Urges Members To Register At Various Wards
Francis Onoiribholo Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has been officially registered (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
INEC Voter Registration Exercise: Waive Urges Constituents To Register As There May Be No Extension
Sunday Apah The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency, (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Broadcaster Piers Morgan Suffers Serious Hip Fracture After Tripping in a London Hotel Restaurant and Shares X-Ray (…)
Piers Morgan has begun 2026 with an unexpected and painful hospital stay after breaking his hip. (…)
[TDPel Media] 18/01/2026
Okpebholo Strengthens Edo Central Security With Patrol Vehicles, New Welfare Package
Francis Onoiribholo In a major step towards strengthening internal security and restoring peace (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
AFCON Glory: Super Eagles Soar, Nigeria Wins Bigger Than The Trophy – Says Mark
El Ameen Ibrahim As celebrations continue to ripple across the country following Nigeria’s (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Keir Starmer and European Allies Warn of Dangerous Downward Spiral in NATO After Donald Trump Threatens Trade War (…)
The world woke up to a new flashpoint in transatlantic relations after Donald Trump sent (…)
[TDPel Media] 18/01/2026
Quality Infrastructure: FG Pledges Collaboration With NSE
Chibuzor Emejor The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Nigerian (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Africa Renews Confidence In Alake As Solid Minerals Ministers Re-elect Him AMSG Chair
TOYIN ADEBAYO African Ministers of Minerals have re-elected Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Foundation Hosts Children At Annual Party In Egbe/Idimu Community
The Omoba Foundation has sustained its humanitarian drive with the hosting of its yearly (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Nigeria in African press & news African sites
Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final [Football Now]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged the Pharaohs to secure the bronze medal, capping a strong campaign with a podium finish.
[Africanews] 18/01/2026
(SP) MOROCCO-CASABLANCA-FOOTBALL-AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS-NIGERIA VS EGYPT
(260118) -- RABAT, Jan. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Nigeria celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations third...
[The Africa news] 18/01/2026
Nigeria clinch AFCON bronze after penalty shootout drama against Egypt
CASABLANCA, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have officially secured third place in the Africa Cup of...
[The Africa news] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: How Imoudu Became 'Labour Leader Number One'
[Premium Times] In a paper I presented at the 20th posthumous commemoration of Comrade Michael Aithokhaimen Omiunu...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: Many Militants Surrender As Sophisticated Arms, Ammunition Are Recovered in Cross River
[Premium Times] During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition,...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: IMF Welcomes Nigeria's December Inflation Easing, Backs New Cpi Methodology
[Premium Times] Under the revised approach, the NBS linked the old CPI series to a rebased and reweighted index using...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: Geregu Power Plans N22.5 Billion Dividend
[Premium Times] The planned cash distribution translates into a total payout of N22.5 billion, marking a 5.9 per cent...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following fatal Nigeria car crash
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) For the first time since the Dec. 29 car crash in Nigeria that caused the death...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Just in - Panic As Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu
[Vanguard] Residents of the Odo-Kekere Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, on Thursday evening, were thrown...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Defence, Interior Must Act As One to Fix Nigeria's Security Gaps - Musa
[Vanguard] The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Police Caution Awka Residents Against Street Protests
[Vanguard] The Police Command in Anambra has cautioned residents of Awka against organising or participating in street...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Nans Confirms Release of Detained AAU Students, Others
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction of Ex-Governor Lamido's Son for False Currency Declaration At Airport
[Premium Times] It was a double whammy for the Lamidos, particularly Aminu, with the Supreme Court earlier delivering a...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a diplomatic...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List
[Daily Trust] Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: 'I'm Not Your Father', Davido Rejects Alleged Daughter's DNA Test Appeal
[Leadership] Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied paternity of a 12-year-old girl,...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria has exited economic crisis - finance minister
Inflation eased to 14.45% in November, down from 33.18% the previous year, and the local currency has strengthened,...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria moves past economic crisis finance minister
The countrys inflation eased to 14.45% in November, down from 33.18% the previous year, and the local currency has...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishes Task Force to Tackle Medical Errors, Improve Patient Safety
[Premium Times] The establishment of the task force follows concerns over medical errors in Nigeria's healthcare system,...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Candidate Lassa Fever Vaccine Enters Human Trials As Global Health Partners Outline Plans for Nigeria
[Premium Times] The experimental vaccine is being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, a UK-based...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: When Labour Begins At Night - Kano Town Hall Demands 24-Hour PHCs
[Nigeria Health Watch] When labour begins at night, and health centres are shut, mothers are forced to travel long...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji
[Premium Times] The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear.
[AllAfrica] 15/01/2026
Author’s tragedy puts Nigeria’s healthcare system under scrutiny
The tragedy has struck a chord in a country where confidence in healthcare is fragile. Many Nigerians who can afford it,...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
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