Category: News
Nigeria Launches Its Carbon Market Framework
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — January 2026 Nigeria has officially launched its Carbon Market Framework, marking a significant milestone in the country’s climate action agenda and positioning Africa’s largest economy as an emerging force in the global green economy.The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a leading international…
INEC Leadership Workshop Tackles Misinformation, Reinforces Public Trust Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abuja, Nigeria – January 14, 2026 A significant and urgent focus of the Chairman’s remarks at the recent INEC leadership workshop was the contemporary threat posed by misinformation and the pressing imperative to rebuild public trust. He revealed concrete examples of recent disinformation campaigns, including completely fabricated viral stories alleging that INEC had released the…
Two More Rivers State House of Assembly Members Pull Out of Impeachment Process Against Governor Fubara
PORT HARCOURT, Rivers State — January 14, 2026 Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment proceedings targeting Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu.The lawmakers — Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II — announced their decision…
Kogi State Governor Ododo Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Co-Founder of Newswatch
Lokoja, Kogi State — January 14, 2026 Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed and the Nigerian Union of Journalists over the passing of the elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch magazine.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila…
Polish Ambassador Applauds Nigerian Armed Forces for Professionalism and Resilience
Abuja, Nigeria — January 14, 2026 The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in the West African sub-region, commending the critical role played by the Nigerian Armed Forces—particularly the Nigerian Air Force—in counter-insurgency operations and regional security efforts.The commendation was made during an official courtesy visit by…
FG HONOURS ARMY CHIEF, OTHERS AT AFCRD 2026 AWARDS CEREMONY
Abuja, Nigeria | 13 January 2026 The Federal Government has conferred various honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership, and post-service contributions to national development. The awards were presented during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Gala Night, held at the…
EFCC Hands Over Recovered N802.4m to First Bank
Benin City, Edo State – January 12, 2026 The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, January 12, 2026, handed over the sum of N802,420,000 (Eight Hundred and Two Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira only) to First Bank Nigeria Plc.The funds were recovered from a suspect, Ojo…
Nigeria, Turkey Set to Expand Cooperation in Trade and Security
Abuja, Nigeria | January 14, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Turkey, with renewed focus on trade, security, and strategic engagement.This assurance was given as the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, hosted the newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mehmet…
Nigeria and EU Set to Deepen Ties, Plan Major 2026 Summit
Abuja, Nigeria | January 14, 2026 Nigeria and the European Union have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with plans underway for a major ministerial meeting scheduled to hold in Abuja in March 2026. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar…
Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Judge Returns Bauchi Commissioner’s Case File for Reassignment
Abuja, Nigeria | January 13, 2026 Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, ordered the return of the case file involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to a substantive judge.While delivering…

