January 20
Nigeria: Diesel Tanker Driver Won't Go Unpunished After Apapa Spill - Lastma
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has said the driver of the diesel tanker that overturned on the Apapa bridge,… Read more »
Nigeria: How Brake Failure Caused Diesel Tanker Accident in Lagos - Fire Service
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) disclosed in a release on Monday evening that brake failure caused a tanker accident on the Apapa-Oshodi Motorway in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Accuses NGOs of Profiteering From Makoko Demolition
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has accused some local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of exploiting the demolition exercise in the Makoko area… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Recruits 649 Health Personnel to Boost Healthcare
The Abia State Government has disclosed that it has recruited 649 new health personnel to boost healthcare services in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ascendant Fynvora Review - Scam or Legit? Facts 2026!
Ascendant Fynvora is an investment platform built to simplify crypto trading and help users achieve substantial profits. The platform relies on advanced technologies, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Police Say No Church Members Were Abducted
Confusion yesterday trailed the alleged kidnapping of over 170 worshippers by terrorists in three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches
Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state. Read more »
Senegal/Morocco: FIFA President Slams Senegal for 'Unacceptable Scenes' in Afcon Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they… Read more »
Nigeria: On Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries
Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Unveils Spectrum Roadmap to Boost Broadband, Drive $1trn Digital Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2026-2030, alongside new guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum bands, as… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Records Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever
Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising renewed concern among health authorities and residents over the spread of the viral disease. Read more »
Africa: AFCON 2025 Awards - Full List of Winners
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON came to a thrilling conclusion, with Senegal crowned champions and the standout performers recognized in the individual awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Key Suspect in 2015 Abduction of Bayelsa State Judge
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a key suspect allegedly involved in the June 2015 abduction of State High Court Judge, Justice Eniyerin Omukoro. Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Workers Begin Strike, Shut Down Offices
Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA secretariat were grounded on Monday morning as workers under the FCTA shut down the main secretariat to protest… Read more »
Nigeria: Finland to Cancel International Student Permits Over Social Welfare
Finland is planning stricter immigration rules that could see the residence permits of non-EU students cancelled if they receive basic social assistance from the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Gridlock On Lagos Bridge After Truck Crash Kills 2
LAGOS --A multiple vehicle crash has led to the death of at least two people and left several others injured at Kara Bridge inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on… Read more »
Nigeria: Prophet Sam Ojo's Farim to Host 3-Night of Prophecy and Solution in Abuja
The Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), Abuja Prayer Centre, has announced a three-night prophetic program, titled "Prophecy and Solution," scheduled to take… Read more »
Nigeria: Serap Sues Govs, Wike Over Security Votes Spending
- The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued governors of the 36 states and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike,… Read more »
Nigeria: SEC to Sign MOU With Police to Fight Against Ponzi Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has taken steps to sign an Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Police in order to fight Ponzi Schemes that are crippling the… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Signs Landmark Deal for Robotic Surgery, Ai-Driven Healthcare
... Uzodimma okays deal as Ekwueme brings global med tech home Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Should Take Policy to Protect Them for Decades - Coronation Life CEO
Coronation Life Assurance has emphasised the need for Nigerians to take life insurance policy, noting that it will help protect them for decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Police Officer, Abduct Chinese Expatriate in Oyo
Gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Murder of 3 Officers - NDLEA Nabs Drug Lord After 12-Year Manhunt
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 19, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, as the market opened for the new week. This… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Denies Siting Gold Refinery in Lagos
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation… Read more »
