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Wanted Drug Suspect ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ Arrested 12 Years After Alleged Killing Of Three NDLEA Officers
A search of his hideout led to the recovery of 69 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. The (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian
The Oyo State Police Command said assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder Of Housewife, Six Children In Kano
Kano State Police Command said that the suspects were arrested during a sting operation that (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
‘We’re The Best Team,’ Akor Adams Praises Super Eagles’ Unity After AFCON Bronze Finish
Despite the pride in the team’s achievement, Adams admitted the bronze medal still came with (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
BREAKING: Fire razes shops, goods in Kugbo furniture market
By Daniel Tyokua An early morning fire outbreak has occurred at the popular Kugbo furniture (…)
[Authority] 18/01/2026
INEC Seeks Peaceful Conduct In Rivers Assembly Bye-Election
The bye-elections are slated for Ahoada-East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II. The post (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
SERAP Sues Govs, Wike Over Security Vote Fund Spending
In the suit, SERAP argued that Nigerians have a right to know how public funds meant to protect (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
Victor Ochei and the 2027 Delta North Equation: The Return of Political Sagacity, Substance and Service
As the race for the 2027 Delta North Senatorial District gradually gathers momentum, (…)
[Aljazirah] 18/01/2026
Hosts Morocco Ready For Battle With Mane’s Senegal In AFCON Final
Morocco's success over the last four weeks has been based around the attacking inspiration of (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
Rivers crisis: ‘They landed me love letter’ – Gov Fubara rubbishes impeachment notice
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the impeachment notice issued to him by (…)
[NigerianEye] 18/01/2026
Retired CP Fatai Owoseni honoured as Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State
The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on (…)
[NigerianEye] 18/01/2026
AFCON 2025: Why I saved Mohamed Salah, Marmoush penalties – Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has explained why he was able to stop Mohamed Salah (…)
[NigerianEye] 18/01/2026
2027: Oriyomi Hamzat declares Oyo governorship bid under Accord Party
Popular Oyo State–based media personality and founder of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has (…)
[NigerianEye] 18/01/2026
AFCON final: CAF responds to Senegal’s complaints against Morocco
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday, responded to Senegal’s complaints (…)
[NigerianEye] 18/01/2026
Gunmen kidnap expatriate, kill policeman in Ibadan
Unknown gunmen on Saturday invaded Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, abducting an (…)
[Authority] 18/01/2026
Trump Threatens Europe With Tariffs Over Greenland As Protesters Rally
Trump added that he was immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these (…)
[Channels Tv] 18/01/2026
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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
Rabat erupts as Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
The streets of Rabat erupted in celebration late Wednesday night as Morocco’s Atlas Lions booked their place in the...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal [Football Now]
Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine" Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
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