Category: News
Sultan of Sokoto Declares Tuesday as First Day of Sha’aban 1447AH
Sokoto, Nigeria – January 20, 2026 The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as the first day of Sha’aban 1447AH. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026, by the Wazirin Sokoto…
Kogi Government Deploys Surveillance Drones to Combat Insecurity
Lokoja, Kogi State – January 20, 2026 In a bid to strengthen security and enhance intelligence operations across the state, the Kogi State Government has unveiled two high-capacity PH20 surveillance drones. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo officially introduced the advanced security equipment on Monday at the 12 Brigade Headquarters, Chari-Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja. The governor emphasized that…
New GOC 8 Division Visits Tidibale Community, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Security
Tidibale, Isa LGA, Sokoto State – January 20, 2026 As part of his first official engagement, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, conducted an assessment visit to Tidibale Community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.During…
TRAINING INSTITUTIONS WITHIN CHINDIT CANTONMENT, ZARIA HOLD JOINT WASA
Chindit Cantonment, Zaria – 17 January 2026 Training institutions within Chindit Cantonment, Zaria, comprising the Depot Nigerian Army (DNA) Zaria, Nigerian Military School (NMS) and the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT), on Friday, 17 January 2026, held a joint West African Social Activities (WASA).The colourful event took place at the Regimental Sergeant Major Hama…
Alleged N125m Fraud: Ex-Reps Gave Me 14 Dud Cheques — Witness Tells Court
Abuja, January 19, 2026 The first prosecution witness, Mustapha Usman (PW1), on Monday told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja how a former member of the House of Representatives, Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi, allegedly issued him 14 dud cheques valued at N125 million in connection with a friendly loan. Testifying before the court presided over…
African Union Praises Uganda’s Elections
January 19, 2026 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission has commended the conduct of Uganda’s recent presidential elections and congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, describing the polls as a positive step toward strengthening democracy across the continent. In a statement released by the Chairperson of the African Union, Mahmoud Ali…
Shettima Arrives Davos to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 56th World Economic Forum
Davos, Switzerland — January 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant moment in the country’s global economic engagement.On arrival, the Vice President was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Trade and…
FCTA STAFF BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE
Abuja, Monday, January 19, 2026 Activities at the Secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) were grounded following an indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) over demands for improved working conditions.As early as Monday morning, the main gates of the FCTA and…
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, appeared in the Federal High Court in Abuja today to face amended criminal charges brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) alleging that he published false and defamatory social media posts about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Abuja, Nigeria — January 19, 2026 The amended charges stem from posts Sowore made on his official X and Facebook accounts in August 2025, in which he referred to President Tinubu as “a criminal” and accused him of lying about levels of corruption in Nigeria — statements the prosecution maintains were false and intended to…
THE CREDIBILITY OF THE STOOL OF AWUJALE, NOT ABOUT Hon Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye but HIS DESTINY!
He was Born and Trained with the Royalty, His Blessed and Well Mentored by the last Mature and Masculine Awujale of Ijebuland of High Reputation and Tremendous Integrity Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON! The characteristics of a potential mature masculine King in his fullness, He is centered. Throughout history, destiny and cultures have often placed…