Ogun begins 50th anniversary celebration with weekly road commissioning
The Ogun State Government has officially launched activities marking its 50th anniversary with the weekly commissioning of major road projects across the state. The Golden Jubilee celebration began last week with the opening of the Wole Soyinka Train Terminal and the Sagamu–Ayepe Road in Sagamu Local Government Area, followed by the Afon Palace Road in […]
Lassa Fever kills 17 Nigerians – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that 17 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria within the first three weeks of 2026. The outbreak affected eight states, including Bauchi, Taraba, Plateau, Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Benue, and Nasarawa, with Bauchi accounting for nearly half of all confirmed cases. A total of 93 […]
Christian media forum condemns Shariah Council’s calls for INEC chairman’s sack
The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has criticized the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for calling for the removal of INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, based on his religious affiliation. The forum described the demand as baseless, divisive, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s constitutional principles of fairness, inclusion, and religious freedom. In a statement signed by […]
Ebonyi: Police detain officers for alleged murder of motorcyclist
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the detention of officers allegedly involved in the shooting and killing of a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, around 10:30 pm near Hariz Filling Station along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu highway. Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, […]
Nigerian govt extends student’s loan application deadline
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The extension was announced by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, giving students more time to apply and benefit from the scheme. According to NELFUND, the application deadline has been moved from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. […]
Super Eagles winger Chukwueze loses mother after brief illness
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed on Wednesday, sparking an outpouring of sympathy from fans, teammates and football lovers across Nigeria and beyond. Chukwueze, who plays his club football in Europe, is known to be very […]
Transfer: Terem Moffi agrees loan move to FC Porto
Abuja-based lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has stated clearly that state governors do not have the constitutional power to pardon terrorists. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeyanju criticised the growing practice of some governors granting amnesty to armed groups as part of non-military approaches to tackling Nigeria’s worsening security problems. He described such actions […]
Rescued victims filed petition against Tukur Mamu on terrorism involvement – DSS Witness
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard that several victims rescued after the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack submitted written petitions to the Department of State Services (DSS) against alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu. The disclosure was made by a DSS operative who appeared as the sixth prosecution witness in Mamu’s ongoing terrorism trial before […]
Anambra govt begins revocation of undeveloped properties in designated estates
The Anambra State Government has started revoking ownership of undeveloped landed properties in designated government estates as part of efforts to enforce orderly urban development. The action was confirmed by the Managing Director of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, during an enforcement exercise on Thursday. The exercise began at Awka […]
UCL: ‘Good strategy’ – Guardiola hails Mourinho as Benfica’s goalkeeper scores against Real Madrid
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described José Mourinho’s tactics as a “good strategy” after Benfica stunned Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, highlighted by a dramatic late goal from the Portuguese side’s goalkeeper. The match delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the group stage as Benfica secured qualification in thrilling fashion. […]