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Nigeria Sets Global Benchmark As NAFDAC Achieves WHO Milestone Twice
NAFDAC has declared that sweeping reforms carried out over the past seven years have fortified (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Wizkid Claps Back At Seun Kuti: ‘I’m Bigger Than Fela, …”
Oscar Okhifo Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has fired back at Afrobeat star Seun Kuti in a (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Police Officers Trained On Emotional Intelligence, Tactical Restraint To Enhance Public Safety
Gloria Anaeze The third day of the IGP Capacity Building Training for Officers and Men of the (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Kano Governor Yusuf Extends Welfare Support To Father Of Slain Family
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sponsorship of the bereaved (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
The Learning Craft Foundation Hosts PACSEL To Drive Social And Emotional Learning Across Africa
The Learning Craft Foundation hosted the Pan-African Convening on Social and Emotional Learning (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
FG Inaugs Livestock Facilities At NAPRI
Chibuzor Emejor The Federal Government has commissioned new pasture seed processing, hay storage (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Malami Demands End To ‘Media Trial’, Says No Arms Found In Residence
Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (…)
[The Whistler] 21/01/2026
NJC Confirms Receipt Of Petition On Enugu Economic Survival Summit
LAGOS – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed receipt of a petition relating to (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
MMF Set to Mark 50th Anniversary Of General Murtala Muhammed’s Assassination
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has announced the commencement of a series of national and (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Nigeria, Other African Countries Get €557 As EU Announces €1.9bn Humanitarian Aid Budget For 2026
Stella Omona Nigeria’s North-West region is in focus as the European Union on Wednesday (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Ododo Restates Commitment To Inclusivity, As First Lady Empowers Persons With Disabilities
LAGOS – Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
How I Joined Al-Barnawi In Boko Haram, Suspect Tells Court In UN Building Bombing Trial
Proceedings continue on March 2 One of the suspects being prosecuted by the Department of State (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
Bello Turji in ‘panic mode’, restless — Nigerian military
The Nigerian military says bandit leader Bello Turji is currently in panic and confusion as (…)
[Daily Post] 21/01/2026
Alleged love child: We conducted multiple DNA tests to settle paternity claims – Davido’s father opens up
Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star Davido, has opened up on how the family (…)
[Daily Post] 21/01/2026
Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
A kidnapped victim identified only as Mr Segiru has regained his freedom, Two months after his (…)
[Daily Post] 21/01/2026
Oyetola Hosts Ambassador Of Denmark, Woos Danish Investors To Nigeria’s Blue Economy Sector
Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, on Tuesday hosted the Ambassador (…)
[Independent] 21/01/2026
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Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest
Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 20 Terrorists As Soldiers Pay Supreme Price During Fierce Encounter
[This Day] Abuja -- Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed more than 20 terrorists during a fierce and...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Hilda Baci sets third Guinness World Record with largest serving of rice
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has earned her third Guinness World Records (GWR) title after Guinness recognised her for...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria ambush kills 5 soldiers, 1 police officer in Zamfara
Five soldiers and one police officer have been killed in an ambush in northwest Nigeria, the Nigerian army said on...
[Africanews] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: ADC Opposes Proposed Release of 70 Suspected Bandits in Katsina
[Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned and rejected plans by Gov. Dikko Radda's...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Africa: The Shared Challenges of Giving Birth
[MSF] Hermina lives in the Central African Republic (CAR), Murjanatu in northern Nigeria, and Sabera is a Rohingya...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Seven Escape Death in Ondo Building Collapse
[Premium Times] Eyewitnesses said the victims were working at different parts of the building site when it suddenly...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Police Confirm Mass Abduction of Worshippers in Kaduna
[Premium Times] The police admitted the incident in a Tuesday night statement issued by their spokesperson, Benjamin...
[AllAfrica] 21/01/2026
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua's Driver
[Daily Trust] The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Mompha's Associate Over Alleged N206m Fraud
[Vanguard] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday dragged a businessman, Sarumi Babafemi, before...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Authorities in Kaduna State Deny the Kidnapping of More Than 100 Faithful From Several Christian Churches
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack," said Sule Shuaibu,...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigerian court adjourns trial of driver in British boxer car crash case
Anthony Joshua’s two associates died in the December accident while he was hospitalised with injuries.
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria Police deny reports of church abductions in Kaduna
Nigerian police have rejected reports that worshippers were abducted from churches in Kaduna state on Sunday, insisting...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: No, US Military Has Not Bombed Nigeria's Capital City in an Attempt to Capture President Bola Tinubu
[Africa Check] No, US military has not bombed Nigeria's capital city in an attempt to capture president Bola Tinubu
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Lagos Health Workers Remain On Strike After Two Months - Johesu
[Premium Times] The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen abduct over 160 worshippers in church attacks
Armed men with "sophisticated weapons" attacked at least two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State on Sunday, according to...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigerian police deny reports of mass church abductions
A member of the clergy has said more than 160 people were seized during Sunday services Police in Nigeria's Kaduna State...
[The Africa news] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Cybercrime Against Tinubu - Sowore, Re-Arraigned, Trial for Jan 22
[Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 22 for the definite trial of activist, Omoyele Sowore, in...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Super Eagles Skipped Afcon Bronze Medal Ceremony - - NFF
[Vanguard] President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Ministry Dismisses Northern Elders' Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery
[Leadership] The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF)...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Anti-Tinubu Post - FG Amends Charges Against Sowore, Delists Facebook, X
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has amended the cybercrime charges it filed against activist and former presidential...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection rumors
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reached a fever pitch on Monday as...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
“The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
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