January 11
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Police Clear Senator Abbo of All Charges
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- The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, of an alleged rape accusation levelled against him in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku's Visit to Dickson Sparks Defection Speculation
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- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's condolence visit to Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja has stirred political speculation amid claims of a possible realignment involving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Herders Kill Two Security Operatives, Five Others in Fresh Benue Attack
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- Gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen have reportedly killed two security operatives in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, barely four days after a similar attack… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - FG Proposes N1.096trn for Capital Projects in 2026 Budget As Rea Tops With N502bn
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- The Federal Government has proposed a total of N1.096 trillion for the execution of capital projects in the power sector in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the Rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Notorious Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms in Nasarawa
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LAFIA -- Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects, Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, following actionable intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Abia Won't Return to 'Egypt' After Otti's Reforms - Ubani
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has declared that Abia State has "seen the light" since the election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti in 2023 and will not revert to what… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Taskforce Cracks Down On Syndicate Impersonating Its Officers
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'We impound seven vehicles daily' -- suspects Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Defends Move to Release 70 Suspected Bandits
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The Katsina State Government has explained its decision to initiate the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Tinubu Can Sack Me, Wike Replies Critics
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has replied to the people calling for his sack, saying, "it is within the right of President Bola Tinubu to do so if he so… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 LG Poll - Ekiti APC Adopts Consensus Method to Promote Unity, Inclusivity
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- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has adopted a consensus approach for the upcoming Local Government elections, aiming to foster unity and inclusivity within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Kills Suspected Motorcycle Robber in Makurdi
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- A suspected lone armed robber, believed to specialise in motorcycle theft, was killed on Sunday evening by an angry mob opposite Prime Power Filling Station in the Ankpa Ward… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Police Foil Cult Initiation Ceremony, Arrest 25 Suspects
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-- Recover vehicle Read more »
Nigeria: Security That Endangers Lives Is a Failure of Governance - Peter Obi
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- Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed concern over worsening traffic congestion on major highways, warning that poorly positioned security checkpoints are… Read more »
Nigeria: We Shall Overcome Nigeria's Security Challenges' - Defence Minister
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...Clergy Urges Military Against Coups Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Lists Reasons, Gains of Tinubu's Endorsement, S'east's Alignment With Centre
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... Says "We've moved from crossroads of history to shaping history Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Relax, I Have God, Fubara Tells Supporters
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- Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents to remain calm amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, initiated… Read more »
Nigeria: 'She Frustrated My Life,' Carter Efe Announces Split From Baby Mama
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Popular skit maker and streamer, Carter Efe, has disclosed that he separated from his baby mama, Emmanuella, more than a year ago. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Budget - Works Ministry Proposes Over N1.9bn for Office Equipment, Vehicles, Generators, Empowerment Programs
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The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N1.9 billion from its N3.2 trillion total 2026 budget on office equipment, vehicles, maintenance, and generator fueling,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Gunmen Kill Two Currency Exchange Operators in Sokoto Border Market
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Sokoto State--Grief and fear gripped Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area, after suspected Lakurawa gunmen attacked the weekly market, killing two currency… Read more »
Nigeria: NCCE Budget Prioritizes Personnel, Utilities, and Operational Spending in 2026 Fiscal Plan
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The proposed 2026 National Budget of N58.18 trillion, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu, allocates significant resources to defense (N5.41 trillion), infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel Champions Creation of Ijebu-Remo State
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...Calls for Unity Among Stakeholders Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship Deepens As Leaders Remain Comfortable, Chriced Warns
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised the alarm over Nigeria's worsening economic and social hardship, noting that ordinary citizens bear… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Dropping Tinubu's Name, Show Your Own Achievements, Otti's Aide Tells Abia Ex-Governors
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Umuahia--Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru, Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has challenged former governors and opposition leaders in… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike to Critics - Don't Be Bitter, I Still Control Rivers Votes
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and… Read more »
Nigeria: AAU Ekpoma Postpones Resumption Date, Commencement of New Semester
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The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has shut down the school. The management also approved the postponement of students' resumption and commencement… Read more »
