Category: News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Abuja, Nigeria — January 14, 2026 Nigeria has introduced a new cryptocurrency taxation framework under the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, a landmark reform that brings digital assets formally into the country’s tax system. The law, which comes into full effect in 2026, is aimed at regulating the fast-growing crypto market while expanding the…

Port Harcourt – 12 January 2026 The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has charged commanders at all levels to prioritise value addition in the Nigerian Army through people-centric projects that directly impact the welfare of troops and their families. The GOC gave the charge today, 12…

Abuja, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 A delegation of senior officials from the United States Africa Command (US-AFRICOM) on Tuesday met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), assuring the Agency of enhanced collaboration and sustained support in the fight against illicit drugs.The meeting,…