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Opral Benson, Iya Oge of Lagos, declared missing
The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has declared her missing, saying her (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Trump acting like an international gangster, he’s a bully, says UK party leader
Ed Davey, leader of the United Kingdom’s Liberal Democrats, has likened US President Donald (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Obasanjo Destroyed Party Politics in Nigeria – Laolu Akande
Laolu Akande, former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has alleged that former (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Court Dismisses Sen. Anyanwu’s Suit to Retain PDP National Secretary Post
Justice M. G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
2027: El-Rufai, Ashiru Plot to Unseat Gov Uba Sani Will Fail Woefully – Shehu Sani
Civil rights activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has dismissed (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
FG Allocates Over ₦24 Billion for Moshood Abiola National Stadium Rehabilitation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked more than ₦24 billion for the comprehensive (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Sultan of Sokoto declares January 20 first day of Sha’aban 1447AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Court adjourns case against Anthony Joshua’s driver to 25th February
The trial of 46-year-old Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
NNPP Will Win Kano in 2027 Even If Gov Yusuf Joins APC, Says Chieftain
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) remains confident of retaining control of Kano State in the (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Federal Fire Service Warns Against Electrical Overloading, Raises Alarm Over Surge-related Fire Outbreaks
Yinka Olatunbosun The Federal Fire Service has expressed serious concern over a rising pattern (…)
[ThisDayLive] 20/01/2026
Obasanjo approved major Mambilla contract details before Agunloye’s appointment - EFCC Witness
A prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told a Federal (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Super Eagles: No contract extension discussion – NFF on Chelle’s status after AFCON
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that there are (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Trump accuses UK of ‘great stupidity’ for Chagos Islands deal
US President Donald Trump accused the United Kingdom on Tuesday of great stupidity for a deal to (…)
[Vanguard] 20/01/2026
Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver to Feb 25
TheNiche Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver to Feb 25 Court adjourns trial of (…)
[TheNiche] 20/01/2026
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Restores Electricity to Bende After 23 Years of Darkness
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Monday commissioned a (…)
[NigerianEye] 20/01/2026
Fans react after Nollywood actress Sarah Martins slumps, lands in hospital
TheNiche Fans react after Nollywood actress Sarah Martins slumps, lands in hospital Sarah (…)
[TheNiche] 20/01/2026
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“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
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a stern warning to state and local governments against...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: NCC Unveils Spectrum Roadmap to Boost Broadband, Drive $1trn Digital Economy
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2026-2030,...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches
[Vanguard] Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Father Bobbo Paschal Released After Two Months in the Hands of His Kidnappers
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- After two months in prison, Father Bobbo Paschal, parish priest of St. Stephen's Parish Church...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: FG Rearraigns Sowore Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal, Drops Charges Against Facebook, X
[Premium Times] Mr Sowore pleaded not guilty to the cyberbullying charges on Monday.
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Benue Records Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever
[Vanguard] Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising renewed concern among health...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: On Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries
[Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria/Egypt: How Super Eagles Won Afcon Bronze - Eric Chelle
[Premium Times] According to Chelle, Saturday's victory should be seen as part of a bigger picture rather than a one-off...
[AllAfrica] 18/01/2026
Nigeria/Egypt: Afcon 2025 - Why We Lost to Super Eagles - Egypt Coach
[Premium Times] Hossam Hassan described penalty shootouts as an unavoidable part of modern football
[AllAfrica] 18/01/2026
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
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