Category: News
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…
TROOPS OF OPHK NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS AND RECORD SURRENDERS IN BORNO STATE
Maiduguri, Borno State | 11 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording significant successes in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.Along the Azir–Wajiroko axis, sustained military pressure forced 11 terrorist fighters to surrender, during which they handed over AK-47 rifles and assorted ammunition to…
13 BRIGADE TROOPS RESCUE 18 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACKING
Ikang, Cross River State | 11 January 2026 Troops of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a hijacking incident involving a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon. The incident occurred on 11 January 2026, when a distress call alerted security forces that suspected sea pirates, operating…
TROOPS OF OPHK SUSTAIN OFFENSIVES, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS, RECORD SURRENDERS IN BORNO STATE
Maiduguri, Borno State | 11 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes through clearance operations, fighting patrols and blocking actions.Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 compelled 11 terrorist fighters to…
Armed Forces Mark AFCRD 2026 with Interdenominational Church Service in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — January 14, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, joined the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, other Service Chiefs, and well-meaning Nigerians at an Interdenominational Church Service organised as part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026. The COAS was…
High Stakes in Morocco Showdown as Nigerian Billionaire Puts $500,000 on the Line
Marrakech, Morocco — January 14 Nigerian billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu has raised the stakes ahead of the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown against host nation Morocco, pledging substantial cash rewards to spur the team to victory.Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group, announced a $500,000 bonus for the Super Eagles if…
Why Hon. Otunba Ademorin Aliu Kuye Is a Qualified and Credible Awujale Candidate
As deliberations continue over the Awujale succession, attention across Ijebu land remains firmly on tradition, lineage, and credibility. With the rites yet to be concluded, elders and stakeholders have repeatedly called for patience, caution, and strict respect for custom, warning against premature claims and media-driven narratives. Within this atmosphere, Hon. Otunba Ademorin Aliu Kuye has…
Abuja Residents Wake to Dusty, Smelly Air with Sudden Change in Weather
Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 11, 2026 Residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, woke up on Sunday, January 11, 2026, to an unusual and uncomfortable weather condition as thick fog, dusty air, and an unpleasant smell enveloped the city.The sudden change in atmospheric conditions left many residents struggling to breathe comfortably, raising concerns about air quality,…