Sanwo-Olu said the alleged profiteering explained what he described as excessive criticism of the state government’s actions. The post Sanwo-Olu accuses NGOs of profiteering from Makoko demolition appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least five security personnel, including a police inspector, were killed on Monday evening after bandits ambushed them in Zamfara State. The victims included Inspector Aliyu Ibrahim of the 1 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Kaduna, who was attached to Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau. According to a press statement from the 1 PMF Kaduna, the […]

Landlords in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, whose structures need some facelifts or routine maintenance, have been advised to give such structures the deserved facelifts within one month or face… The post Reconstruct Your Houses Now Or Face The Consequences, Abia Warns Umuahia Landlords appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigerian government said applications are now open for admission into fully funded Federal Technical Colleges for equipping youths with essential technical skills.

The IBEDC has announced a power outage in several parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following a fault on one of its major power transformers.

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday commenced an indefinite strike, leading to the shutdown of government activities across Abuja. The industrial action resulted in the closure of major government offices, including the FCTA Secretariat, where heavy security presence was observed early in the day. […]

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised the Kano State Government to do everything possible to ensure that anyone found guilty of killing innocent people is sentenced to death. He made the call while speaking to journalists on Monday, January 19, 2026, as he reacted to the brutal killing of Fatima Abubakar […] Kano massacre: Emir Sanusi demands capital punishment for killers

The mysterious death of singer Destiny Boy is shrouded in controversy, with rumours linking his demise to a Babalawo and family involvement sparking intrigue.

The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Monday reserved judgment in a fundamental rights enforcement suit challenging the prolonged neglect and unsafe condition of the Numan–Jalingo Road, fixing February 26, 2026, for the delivery of its decision. The suit, monitored by DAILY POST, was instituted by a human rights lawyer […] Court reserves judgement on alleged rights violations over Numan–Jalingo road

Ex-governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has been inaugurated as the chairman of the Board of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said the ministry is undertaking comprehensive reforms to reposition the sector as a vital pillar of economic growth and national development. […]

Three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents have been arrested in Banki town, Borno State, by troops of Operation Hadin Kai. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Jan. 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head. Intelligence operatives reportedly carried out a covert operation in Banki, intercepting […] The post Three Suspected ISWAP Recruiters Arrested in Borno appeared first on OsunDefender.

Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that the aggressive development his administration is currently embarking on is to reset the state and make it a reference point amongst… The post Our Aggressive Development, Aimed At Resetting Abia For Better, Otti Insists appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne following France’s reported reluctance to join his proposed ‘Board of Peace.’ The president shared the threat and a private exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday. The spat escalated after […] Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine over Board of Peace dispute

Nigerian banks recorded higher loan defaults in the fourth quarter of 2025, as high interest rates and weak incomes hurt borrowers’ ability to repay.

My husband ignored my medical emergency for another woman. I survived, packed my things, left without looking back, and cut every tie to protect my peace.

Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of a chairman and permanent members for the Yobe State Agency for the Great Green Wall (YGGW). It is part of sustained efforts to address desertification, climate change, and environmental degradation across the state. A statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Baba […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have failed to confirm or respond to reports of the alleged rearrest of former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after he met his bail conditions and was released from Kuje Correctional Facility. Malami was repeatedly arrested […]

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza was always going to raise a host of niggling questions.  From the outset, the US President made it clear he would be the helmsman of what was essentially an outfit of selected corporate overseers tilling the soil for The Donald’s posterity fund.  These anointed sorts […]

A 300-level Computer Science student from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Kelvin Danlami, has lost his life in a tragic incident allegedly linked to gambling. According to reports, Danlami took his own life yesterday, Monday, 19 January, 2026, after mismanaging N150,000 entrusted to him for house rent on gambling The Students’ Union Government […] IBBUL: Student commits suicide over mismanaged rent money in Niger

Sarah Martins reveals waking up unable to feel her body, sharing her harrowing health scare involving 32 tests before being diagnosed with extreme exhaustion.

President Tinubu meets Kano Governor Yusuf to resolve defection issues from NNPP to APC, escalating political tensions in Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.

Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has kicked off the construction of the N59.7 billion Agbor/Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika South local government area. The project is a major economic and transportation link connecting the Eastern and Western parts of the Niger Delta and serves as a gateway to the North. At the groundbreaking […]

No fewer than 1,000 homeowners, business operators and community leaders in Igbo Efon and surrounding communities along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway corridor have appealed to the Federal Government to halt fresh demolition plans following the recent marking of their properties. The affected residents said their buildings were marked for removal based on a directive reportedly […] Lagos–Calabar Highway: Over 1,000 Igbo Efon residents protest fresh demolition markings

Experience real-time discussions with Huddles. Enjoy voice-first chats, no camera needed, replicating the spontaneous conversations of the office life.

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it secured 93 convictions of human traffickers and rescued over 120 trafficked children across the country in 2025, as it intensified efforts to dismantle trafficking networks nationwide. The director-general of NAPTIP, Mrs Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed this yesterday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja […]

Taraba State government has launched an electronic portal for the filing of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS). The initiative marked a major step toward digitising judicial processes and accelerating the delivery of justice in the state. This is just as the chief judge of the state signed the Taraba State Civil […]

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) that the federal government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the principle of federal character, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a press release issued yesterday and signed by Segun Tomori, special assistant on […]

The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Saidu Audu, has assured the Borno State Government that the end of Boko Haram and other non-state armed groups operating in the Lake Chad region is in sight. The post MNJTF commander pledges end to Boko Haram insurgency in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

Another tanker overturns. Another crowd gathers. Containers appear from nowhere. Phones are raised, engines idle, cigarettes glow. Warnings are shouted and ignored. Then, as if on cue, fire erupts. Lives are lost. A few statements are issued. The country moves on until the next spill. This pattern has become so familiar that shock itself feels […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilization Committee held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja. The meeting was hosted by the committee’s chairman and Governor of Yobe State, Mala Buni, at the Yobe State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. Those in attendance included Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Hyacinth […] Fubara attends inaugural meeting of APC committee on strategy, conflict resolution

Soar Private Flights has appointed Allan Douglas as its vice president. The president of the group, Ameen Abdul, announced Douglas’ appointment in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. Abdul said Douglas’ appointment was aimed at strengthening the group’s executive leadership team as the company advances its operational and strategic development. “Douglas […]

Donald Trump’s letter to Norway demanded “complete and total control of Greenland” and criticised Nobel Peace Prize denial, alarming allies and analysts.

The federal government has restated its commitment to inclusive dialogue, cooperative federalism, and evidence-based policymaking to address the nation’s housing and urban development challenges. The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, stated this at the 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin, Kwara state. Represented by the director, Planning, […]

Brent futures rose 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $64.09 a barrel at 0430 GMT. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude contract for February, which expires on Tuesday, was up 14 cents, ‌or 0.2%, to $59.58. The post Weaker Dollar Boosts Oil Prices As Investors Eye Greenland Developments appeared first on Channels Television.

A fuel station in Mubi, Adamawa State, was reportedly engulfed by fire on Monday night, causing panic among residents in the area. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out late in the evening, with flames spreading rapidly and thick smoke billowing into the sky. Residents and passersby were seen fleeing the scene as efforts were made […]

My daughter's mother was framed and sent to prison. I refused to give up, reopened her case, uncovered the truth, and fought until she walked free again.