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Destiny Boy’s mother reveals son battled with long mysterious illness
Saida, the mother of popular Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has revealed the real reason behind the death of her son. The singer’s mother made this known in a now-trending video on Monday. According to her, the singer had been suffering from a long-term mysterious illness described as “Ogu oru” that […]
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Shettima Commissions Nigeria House At Davos, First Sovereign Pavilion At WEF
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has officially commissioned the Nigeria House Davos at the Davos Promenade during the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Switzerland. The commissioning which took place on Monday marks the first time the Nigerian government has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion at the World Economic Forum, a major milestone in […]
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Ododo To Terrorists, We Won’t Surrender Kogi To You
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured the terrorist group in the State that his administration will make a hell of an environment for them, as he wont surrender the state to criminals The Governor, who stated this on Monday while unveiling security drones procured by his government, stressed that the government will always be […]
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Emir of Ilorin mourns as Chief Imam Bashir dies
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has announced the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON. In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir conveyed the news of the cleric’s […]
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Shettima in Switzerland for World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The forum, which brings together global political and business leaders, will hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. Shettima arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration […]
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NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members
The National Youth Service Corps has released the deployment details for its 2026 Batch A Stream 1 prospective corps members, confirming that call-up letters are now available. The scheme announced this on Monday via its official X handle, stating that some prospective corps members posted to Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory will undergo […]
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FG opens applications for 2026 overseas scholarships
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund Overseas Scholarship Scheme, providing opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. This was confirmed in a post shared via X( Formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the […]
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2027: My re-election unstoppable, Otti tells Orji Kalu
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has warned that no individual or group can distract his administration with 2027 elections, saying he is focused on delivering development for the state. Otti made the statement on Saturday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa District headquarters, Isialangwa South LGA, while attending worship with his wife, Priscilla Chidinma. “I […]
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APC rules out automatic tickets for defecting govs
Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have ruled out the granting of automatic tickets to governors, including Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who joined the party recently, as well as Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is expected to join […]
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Killer-suspects of woman, six children in police net
Three suspects are in police net over the killing of a mother and her six children in Kano. Thirty-five-year-old Fatima Abubakar, and her six children were murdered in their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters at 12.10 pm on Saturday. Kano Police command spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, gave the suspects’ names as: […]
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N30bn relief: Oyo cries politics as HEDA drags Makinde to EFCC
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged “diversion, misapplication and criminal breach of trust involving the N30bn released by the Federal Government to the Oyo State Government in the aftermath of the January 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan.” The petition, signed by HEDA Chairman, Mr Olanrewaju […]
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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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