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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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…