Author: Olayinka Popoola

Army alerts public on fake COAS social media accounts

January 9, 2026

The Nigerian Army has warned members of the general public against fake social media accounts purportedly operated by or associated...

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Tinubu consoles Chimamanda on son’s death

January 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family over the passing...

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AFCON 2025: Eagles’ bonuses approved, payments underway

January 8, 2026

The Chairperson of the National Sports Commission(NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have...

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Rivers House of Assembly begins fresh impeachment proceedings against Fubara

January 8, 2026

The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new dimension as the House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against...

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2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku

January 8, 2026

To present a formidable opposition to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,...

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Wike, allies attack Fubara over 10,000 jobs, 2026 budget

January 8, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his political allies on Wednesday intensified attacks on Rivers State...

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US slams $15,000 visa bond on Nigerians, others

January 8, 2026

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of...

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Aliko Dangote withdraws petition before ICPC against Ahmed

January 8, 2026

Africa’s foremost businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has withdrawn his petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)...

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CAF holds WAFCON 2026 final draw in Morocco January 15

January 8, 2026

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the final draw for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)...

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Trump to withdraw US from 66 UN, international organisations

January 8, 2026

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to withdraw the US from 66 United Nations and international organisations, including key...

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Police urge caution around rivers, swimming pools in Oyo

January 8, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command, on Wednesday night, advised residents of the state to exercise extreme caution around rivers, streams,...

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EFCC Warns Politicians of Smear Campaigns Before 2027 Polls

January 8, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised the alarm over planned campaigns of calumny by some politicians and groups...

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FULL LIST: AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures, Date, Time, Venue

January 7, 2026

The quarter-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco are now complete following Algeria’s hard-fought Round...

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2027: Obi’s ex-running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition

January 7, 2026

The Labour Party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his interest in...

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Gunmen attack national park service office in Oyo, kill five

January 7, 2026

At least five personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) were killed on Tuesday night when suspected bandits attacked the Service’s office...

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FG attributes NARD dispute to structural issues, not neglect

January 7, 2026

The Federal Government has clarified that the ongoing standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors is the result of...

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Kabiru Turaki: Jonathan has promised to play an active role in PDP

January 7, 2026

Kabiru Turaki, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says former president Goodluck Jonathan has promised to play an active...

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Malami, son, wife granted N500m bail each

January 7, 2026

A federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), in the...

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Tinubu appoints Odusote as first female DG of Nigerian Law School

January 7, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Odusote as the first female director-general (DG) of the Nigerian Law...

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2027: I will step down for no one, Atiku vows

January 7, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed not to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The former presidential candidate of...

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Oyo govt suspends traditional ruler over alleged illegal mining

January 6, 2026

The Oyo State Government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Sobaloju, over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities and violations...

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PSC Warns Police Recruitment Applicants Against Paying Cyber Cafés, Middlemen

January 6, 2026

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned applicants in the ongoing Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise against paying money to...

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NYSC sets date for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course

January 6, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course will commence nationwide on...

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Killings: Niger urges calm as terrorists issue fresh threat

January 6, 2026

Residents of several communities in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State are fleeing their homes amid fears...

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Nigerian Army opens applications for direct short service commission course

January 6, 2026

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026, inviting eligible Nigerians...

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NLC fumes over arrest of Osun LG workers

January 6, 2026

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State, Christopher Arapasopo, on Monday demanded an immediate end to the...

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Army probes soldier linked to teenager’s death

January 5, 2026

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy allegedly shot by a soldier attached...

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INEC resumes nationwide voter registration as second phase begins

January 5, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase...

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Low turnout as Osun council workers resume after 11 months

January 5, 2026

Local Government Areas in Osun recorded a low turnout of workers on Monday as they resumed duty after an 11-month...

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Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

January 5, 2026

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026,...

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