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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,…

Abuja, January 13, 2026 The United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) says U.S. forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations across affected regions of the country. In a post shared on Tuesday via its official X handle, @USAfricaCommand, the command confirmed that the delivery took place in Abuja. The…

Abu Dhabi, UAE — January 13, 2026 In a landmark step toward deepening economic cooperation, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at significantly expanding bilateral trade, investment flows, and market access between Africa’s largest economy and one of the Middle East’s key commercial hubs….

Lagos, Nigeria – January 13, 2026 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the revered Oba of Badagry and Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Akran, the Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, describing his death as a significant loss to Badagry, Lagos State, and the nation at large. Oba…