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Coalition condemns alleged illegal evictions in Lagos waterfront communities
A coalition of national and international human rights, environmental, and social justice (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Nigeria, Austria pledge to deepen bilateral ties, expand strategic cooperation
Nigeria and Austria have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations, deepen multilateral (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Google Search Trends show Nigerians focused on self-improvement, business growth in January 2026
Google Search trends from the first two weeks of January 2026 indicate that Nigerians are (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Former APC guber aspirant in Osun alleges threat to life, petitions IGP, DSS
A Professor of Mathematics from the United States of America (USA), Rafiu Durodoye, who (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
If you know Tinubu’s background, you’ll know he understands how to fix Nigeria — Olubadan
…says President’s Lagos record shows he understands governance …urges more action on food (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Being visible is easy, but being trusted is not
In today’s attention economy, visibility has become the new currency. Everyone wants to be seen. (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Tinubu’s policies turning the tide, reviving hope in Nigeria — Shagari
Former Minister of Water Resources, former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and Chairman of the (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
COAS charges 1,126 warriors to intensify offensive against terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has charged the 1,126 special Forces (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
COAS to troops: translate training to battlefield victory against terrorists
As the Nigerian Army deploys troops to various theatres of operation across the country to (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Tinubu receives Olubadan Ladoja at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
Gov Sanwo-Olu commends Westerfield College ahead of 2026 summer camp
The Chief Executive Officer of Westerfield College, Michael Dosunmu, and his team, paid a (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
TUC, NLC issue 14-Day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday issued (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
Tonye Jaja sues Malami, DSS, police, for N1trn over alleged unlawful removal from copyright commission board
A former chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC).l, Dr. Tonye (…)
[Authority] 23/01/2026
APC UK exco inspects ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal road
Three members of the executive of the United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (…)
[The Nation] 23/01/2026
Drug War: Marwa tasks NDLEA Commanders on 2026 targets, orders crackdown on cartels
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
NLC declares war on FCTA as workers shut down Abuja
Abuja was totally shut down on yesterday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC threw its full (…)
[Vanguard] 23/01/2026
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Nigeria: Why Hundreds of Children Die of Malnutrition in Kebbi
[Premium Times] According to the Kebbi State Nutrition Office, 608 severely malnourished children died between January...
[AllAfrica] 23/01/2026
Nigeria: 12 Persons Dead, Thousands Displaced Amid Lagos Govt's Mass Demolitions Exercise - Coalition
[Premium Times] The coalition of civil society groups described the demolitions as part of a systemic attack on the...
[AllAfrica] 23/01/2026
Over one million Nigerians face hunger due to funding shortages
A catastrophic hunger crisis is set to dramatically worsen in northeastern Nigeria, as the United Nations World Food...
[Africanews] 22/01/2026
Nigeria's strategy to combat illegal logging and poaching
Facing catastrophic deforestation, Nigeria is deploying an unconventional defense: recruiting the very poachers and...
[Africanews] 22/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria's Insecurity Lasting Too Long - Olubadan
[Premium Times] The Olubadan stated this at the 2026 Daily Trust Dialogue held at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)...
[AllAfrica] 22/01/2026
Nigeria: Look Beyond Nigeria's Security Challenges, Tuggar Tells Investors
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged international investors not to let security...
[AllAfrica] 22/01/2026
New mass kidnapping, initially denied by police, shakes Nigeria
Residents of northern Nigeria's Kaduna state say kidnappers surrounded their village, beating up people, as they...
[Africanews] 22/01/2026
Dozens of hostages rescued in Nigeria
Troops freed 62 people after storming terrorist hideouts in the states of Kebbi and Zamfara, the army has said Nigerian...
[The Africa news] 22/01/2026
Nigeria confirms worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna state
Nigerian police have admitted that gunmen abducted worshippers during mass last Sunday in northern Kaduna state after...
[RFI] 22/01/2026
US YouTube star IShowSpeed celebrates 21st birthday in Lagos
American YouTuber IShowSpeed was in Lagos on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million...
[Africanews] 22/01/2026
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Visits Community Where Over 100 Worshippers Were Kidnapped
[Premium Times] "It is the responsibility of the Kaduna State Government to protect the lives and property of the...
[AllAfrica] 22/01/2026
Nigeria: Kano Under Siege - Banditry, Gang Violence Displacing Communities, Claiming Lives
[Premium Times] The veneer of Kano as one of the safer states in the North-west has been broken in recent months with...
[AllAfrica] 22/01/2026
Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’s life and humanity. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on...
[USAfricaonline] 22/01/2026
Algeria’s Zidane, Belghali banned for attacking Nigerian player at AFCON
The news was announced on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) by the Algerian football federation (FAF), which was fined...
[USAfricaonline] 22/01/2026
US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries
In tonight's edition: The US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75...
[France 24] 21/01/2026
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
Standard Chartered Appoints New CEO to Replace Kariuki Ngare
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for the bank’s operations in...
[IT News Africa] 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: 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: 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: 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
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