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Akpabio Hails Super Eagles for AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the achievement as a major source of inspiration to Nigerians at home and abroad. He praised the team for securing third place in the highly competitive […]
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FG deploys CCTV, solar lights to monitor projects
The Federal Government says it will deploy solar lights and CCTV cameras to monitor its projects across the country. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, made the disclosure at a news conference on Saturday in Enugu, after inspecting road projects in the South Eastern part of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
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President returns to Abuja after 20 days abroad 
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending 20 days abroad as part of his annual leave. During the leave, the President attended the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where he witnessed the signing of a major trade agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
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AFCON 2025: Bronze medal good as gold, Tinubu hails Super Eagles’ victory
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, describing the achievement as feeling “good like gold.” The President commended the Nigerian national team for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. “This bronze medal […]
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Shettima wants agriculture back in schools
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has called for the reintroduction of agriculture in Nigerian schools as a core part of national efforts to strengthen food security and economic stability. Shettima made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the General Assembly of Farmers, where he was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to […]
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win third-place
The Super Eagles defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs 4-2 on penalties on Saturday to claim the bronze medal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The encounter ended goalless after 90 minutes, forcing the contest into a shootout where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali again proved decisive, […]
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Senegal Accuses Morocco of Sabotage Ahead of AFCON Final
The buildup to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has taken a dramatic turn as the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) officially accused host nation Morocco of systematic sabotage. In a statement released on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the FSF outlined a series of logistical “failures” that it claims have jeopardized the safety and […]
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Unpaid Arrears: FCT Workers to Start Indefinite Strike on Monday
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have set Monday, 18 January 2026, as the start date of their indefinite strike. The FCTA staff intend to shut down government offices across Abuja to press unresolved pay and welfare demands, union leaders said. The action was ordered by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC). The unions […]
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Nigerian Government Commissions Solar CCTV Centre on Second Niger Bridge
The Federal Government has opened a solar-powered CCTV monitoring centre for the Second Niger Bridge corridor, saying the system will strengthen security and speed up responses to road incidents. Minister of Works David Umahi, who commissioned the facility in Asaba, described the centre as part of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to modernise road infrastructure and […]
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Interior, Defence Ministers meet to strengthen national security 
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and his Defence counterpart, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) on Friday met to strengthen national security  strategies through intelligence sharing and deployment of cutting-edge technologies for a safer Nigeria.  At the meeting, they reaffirmed government’s commitment to a stronger, more coordinated national security framework through enhanced collaboration amongst concerned […]
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Oyo electoral commission fixes January 2027 for LG poll
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the conduct of local government elections in the state, assuring residents of a transparent, credible and peaceful electoral process. According to a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the commission’s Chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, said the decision was taken […]
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Govt doesn’t pay ransom to kidnappers – Musa
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), has said the Federal Government doesn’t pay ransom to kidnappers and terrorists. Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa, a video of which was seen by our correspondent on Friday, the minister explained that most rescue efforts by the military are based on intelligence and swift action. […]
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Shettima arrives Guinea for Doumbouya’s inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Conakry, the Guinean capital, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya. According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima was received on arrival by senior Guinean government officials […]
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FG bans sand mining around River Niger bridges
The Federal Government has banned sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger to protect the First and Second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision on Friday in Asaba, Delta State, during the inauguration of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit Television monitoring centre. Umahi said the ban was […]
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Four Rivers Lawmakers Make U-Turn, Rejoin Move to Impeach Governor Fubara
In a dramatic shift that has intensified the political crisis in Rivers State, four members of the House of Assembly who had recently called for a “political solution” have reversed their stance. The lawmakers have now reversed their position, declaring full support for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. […]
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Rivers Assembly Seeks Panel to Probe Governor Fubara as Lawmakers Shift Stance
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally asked the state’s Chief Judge to appoint a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, moving the impeachment process into a new phase. The request follows a reversal by four lawmakers who now support the impeachment move, a shift that strengthens the […]
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Nigeria–US Military Alliance: COAS urges deepened strategic engagement
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving and complex security challenges. The COAS made the call on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel […]
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Makinde revives Oyo Council of Obas as Olubadan begins two-year term
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council of Obas and Chiefs under a newly approved rotational system. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, ending 15 years of inactivity of the statutory traditional council, […]
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Dangote raised petrol supply to 960m litres in December – NMDPRA 
Fuel availability and stock levels improved in December 2025, with the supply of petrol rising to 74.2 million litres per day and national stock sufficiency expanding to over 29 days, according to a factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Thursday. This came as petrol supply from the Dangote Petroleum […]
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Rivers crisis: Assembly shelves sitting amid rumoured plot against Speaker
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting. The development came amid rumours that some lawmakers were plotting to impeach Amaewhule during the scheduled sitting. At its sitting last Thursday, the Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi […]
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2027: Atiku’s son joins APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election
Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The defection, announced on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja, is being viewed within political […]
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Two more Rivers lawmakers withdraw from impeachment move against Fubara
Two additional members of the Rivers House of Assembly have withdrawn from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu, and they are urging their colleagues to halt the move for the sake of peace. The lawmakers are the Deputy Minority Leader, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, […]
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Dangote assures Nigerians of price stability, listing of refinery stocks
Dangote Refinery has achieved 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, daily, supported by a 24-hour loading operation that moves over 1,000 trucks each day. This was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Bird, said the company could deliver a 1.4 million-barrel-a-day expansion of the plant within […]
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FG orders banks, fintechs to remit VAT on service fees
The Federal Government has directed all banks and fintechs to collect and remit 7.5 per cent value-added tax on certain electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19, 2026, according to an email notice issued by payment platforms. The VAT will apply to electronic banking charges, including mobile money transfers, USSD transaction fees, and card issuance […]
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