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Lagos Police Summon Pastor Okafor Over Rape Allegations, Breach of Peace
Lagos, January 5, 2026 The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conduct capable of breaching public peace. In…
TROOPS OF OPHK NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS AND RESCUE HOSTAGES IN KONDUGA LGA, BORNO STATE
Kondunga, Borno State | 4 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements around Kondunga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the rescue of abducted civilians.According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East),…
Niger State Government Fixes Monday, 12th January 2026 for Reopening of All Schools in Safe and Secure Areas
Minna, Niger State — January 3, 2026 The Niger State Government has announced that all public and private schools located in safe and secure areas of the state will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026, following a comprehensive review of the prevailing security situation. The announcement was made by the State Ministry of Education in…
Lagos: NEMA Mobilises CCECC to Building Collapse Site
Lagos | January 3, 2026 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has mobilised the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to the site of the Great Nigeria House in Marina, Lagos, which was recently gutted by fire.The deployment followed a request by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who called on relevant federal agencies to support…
Nigerian Military’s OPHK Identifies Shariff Umar as Key Suspected Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in the North East, Calls for Public Cooperation
Maiduguri, Borno State | January 2, 2026 The Nigerian Military under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has recorded a major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism operations in the North East with the identification of Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged principal coordinator of a suicide bombing network responsible for recent attacks and attempted strikes…
NNPC Ltd Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Responsible Energy Development in Ogoniland
Abuja, Nigeria — January 3, 2026 The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland. Engr. Ojulari described the Federal Government’s renewed engagement with the people of Ogoniland as a strong…
Kebbi State Government Announces Reopening of Schools
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State ,January 3, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026. The approval was conveyed in an official directive contained in a letter signed by Isah Ibrahim K., Head of Public Relations and Protocol (HPRP), State Universal Basic…
Speaker Abbas’ New Year Message
Abuja — January 1, 2026 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians on the arrival of the New Year 2026, urging citizens to remain resolute, steadfast, and hopeful as the nation moves forward. In his New Year message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa…
Governor Mutfwang of Plateau State Formally Joins APC
Jos, Plateau State — January 2, 2026 Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political development in the state. The governor officially picked up his APC membership card on Thursday after resigning from the PDP. He was formally…
LAGOS STATE GOV. PROMISES TOUGH MEASURES TO PREVENT FIRE, BUILDING COLLAPSE
Lagos, Nigeria — January 2, 2026 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to take tough but necessary decisions to curb the rising cases of fire outbreaks and building collapse across the state. The Governor made this known during an inspection of the 22-storey Great Nigeria House, which was gutted by fire and…