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Kogi: I won’t impose any candidate – Gov Ododo
Ahead of the 2027 general polls, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has made it clear that no (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
Yobe APC registers over 70,000 in ongoing e-membership exercise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has said that no fewer than 70,000 party (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
Rivers: Wike, Fubara fight spiritual, even Tinubu cannot solve it – Pastor Ibiyeomie
The General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, a Port Harcourt-based church, David Ibiyeomie, has (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
Russia threatens retaliation over Germany’s spy claim, diplomat expulsion
Russia has confirmed Ambassador Sergey Nechayev’s invitation by the German Foreign Ministry over (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
NPFL Slams N7m Fine, Stadium Ban On Remo Stars
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have fined Remo Stars N7 million for breaching its (…)
[Complete Sports] 22/01/2026
NYSC camp crisis: Kwara Poly SUG seeks FG, IGP Intervention
The Student Union Government (SUG) of Kwara State Polytechnic has appealed to the Federal (…)
[Daily Trust] 22/01/2026
Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates to US, France, two other countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates out of the 68 (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
JUST IN: Tinubu names ambassadors to US, 3 European countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the (…)
[Daily Trust] 22/01/2026
Fire ravages church, petroleum station in Oyo
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following separate fire incidents that (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
DIMDEX 2026: Chief of Naval Staff explores technologies to strengthen Nigerian Navy
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has explored cutting-edge technologies to (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
I Tried To Protect My Players From Injustice –Senegal Coach Reacts To AFCON 2025 Final Controversy Vs Morocco
Senegal head coach, Pape Thiaw, has disclosed that he encouraged his players to stage a walkout (…)
[Complete Sports] 22/01/2026
Flood threat: Olubadan seeks govt intervention for Ibadan residents
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that thousands of residents (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
Fubara must be allowed to carry out his duties without undue interference – Tinubu’s aide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed his support for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
Barau Leads FG Delegation on Condolence Visit to Katsina
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Thursday led a high-powered (…)
[Daily Trust] 22/01/2026
Troops Apprehend Suspected Gun Runners, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Taraba
The Army said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover additional (…)
[Channels Tv] 22/01/2026
Two lives lost as Lassa fever cases rise to nine in Benue
Two deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in Benue State, just days after health (…)
[Daily Post] 22/01/2026
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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
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
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
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