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Governor Ododo Orders Demolition of Criminal Hideout in Okene
Lokoja, January 15, 2026 Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of Sambell in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area of the state, following intelligence reports indicating that the area was being used by criminals as a hideout to perpetrate crimes across the state. According to security sources, the decision was taken as…
Day Two of INEC Leadership Workshop Focuses on Crisis Management and Communication
Abuja, January 15, 2026 Day Two of the Workshop for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Leadership on Strategic Opportunities and Challenges to Electoral Administration in Nigeria and Africa commenced with an intensive session titled “Leadership Under Pressure: Crisis, Judgement, and Communication.”The session was facilitated by Mr. Rushdi Nackerdien, IFES Senior Global Advisor for Training and…
NIS Introduces New Update to Aid Applicants’ Passport Tracking
Abuja, January 15, 2026 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a new update to its passport tracking system aimed at improving service delivery and reducing delays in passport collection.The Service disclosed that a significant number of passports produced in recent months remained uncollected, a situation that has led to increasing complaints from applicants across…
Alleged Forgery: EFCC Presents Seventh Witness Against Alleged Ringleader of 792-Member Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Syndicate in Lagos
Ikeja, Lagos, January 14, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, presented its seventh prosecution witness, PW7, Rasheedah Chindaya, an operative of the Commission, in the ongoing trial of Friday Audu, the alleged ringleader of a 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance scam syndicate.Audu is standing…
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…