Sanwo-Olu Mourns Late Oba Akran, Describes His Death as Significant Loss to Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria – January 13, 2026 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the revered Oba of Badagry and Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Akran, the Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, describing his death as a significant loss to Badagry, Lagos State, and the nation at large. Oba…
Industrial Court Orders Reinstatement of Enugu Hospital MD
Abuja, January 13, 2026 The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division, has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, declaring the termination of his appointment unlawful, null and void.Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by Professor Monday…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an official investigation into alleged misconduct arising from two high-profile quarter-final matches at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, involving Cameroon vs. Morocco and Algeria vs. Nigeria.
Cairo, Egypt – January 12, 2026 In a statement released on Monday, CAF confirmed that it is in possession of official match reports as well as video footage suggesting possible misconduct by certain players and officials during the encounters. The governing body said the alleged incidents occurred during the quarter-final stage of the tournament and…
SUPER EAGLES INTENSIFY PREPARATION FOR SEMI-FINAL CLASH AGAINST HOST, MOROCCO AS AFCON ENTERS CRUCIAL STAGE
Rabat, Morocco | January 13, 2026 Nigeria’s Super Eagles have stepped up preparations ahead of a mouth-watering semi-final showdown against tournament hosts, Morocco, as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its defining moments.The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, with both football giants eyeing a place in the final of Africa’s premier…
FG Begins Recruitment Process of National Health Fellows
Lafia, Nasarawa State – January 13, 2026 The Federal Government has commenced the recruitment process for National Health Fellows as part of efforts to mobilise and equip young medical professionals to drive a new generation of leadership within Nigeria’s health sector. The presidential initiative targets the recruitment of thirteen young professionals from across the thirteen…
Gunmen have again attacked a commercial bus operated by Benue Links, the Benue State Government–owned transport company, leaving three passengers with gunshot injuries
Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria • 10 January 2026 in an ambush that has reignited fears over road travel safety in the state.The incident occurred at about 7:00 pm on Saturday, 10 January 2026, along the Burnt Bricks area on the Gboko–Otukpo route in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to company officials, the bus…
FRSC Confirms Fatal Crash That Killed 12 at Gada Biyu Along Yangoji–Abuja Corridor
Gada Biyu, Federal Capital Territory Sunday, 11 January 2026 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal multiple-vehicle road traffic crash that claimed twelve lives at about 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at Gada Biyu, along the Yangoji–Abuja (YGJ–ABJ) corridor.In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Segun…
Olu of Warri Issues Stern Warning to Oil Companies Over Injustice in Itsekiriland
Warri, Delta State | Monday, 12 January 2026 The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has issued a strong and unequivocal warning to Chevron and other oil companies operating in Itsekiriland, declaring that peace without justice is no longer sustainable after more than six decades of oil exploration and production in the area….
President Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi Ahead of 2026 Sustainability Summit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Sunday, 11 January 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The Nigerian leader was received at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al…
POLICE CRACK “ONE-CHANCE” DEATH SYNDICATE, NAB THREE OVER LAWYER’S KILLING
Abuja, FCT | 11 January 2026 The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of three notorious “one-chance” armed robbery suspects linked to the gruesome murder of an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Barrister Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix. A statement by the…