No fewer than seven unsuspecting residents of Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have been killed by bandits terrorizing the area. A security expert Zagazola Makama, who disclosed this in a post on X, said the sad incident occurred early hours of Thursday. The attack, according […] Bandits gun down seven, abduct others in Sokoto fresh attack

MAKURDI – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has lauded the consistency of competence and integrity demonstrated by the former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, over time in every… The post Bisi Akande At 87: Consistency, Competence, Leadership Principles Of Akande Have United Diverse Political Interests – Alia appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) has renewed calls for increased intervention and justice for victims of the Jan. 16, 2024, explosion. The association’s president, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, appealed on The post Bodija explosion: Residents seek more intervention, justice two years after appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Social commentator Oyemykke speaks on Davido's paternity dispute, sharing a solution to protect the child's future amidst emotional revelations and public reactions

The chairman of People Living With Disabilities, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Mr Tersoo Abụ, has called on the state government to operationalise the Nigerian Disability Act 2018. He made the appeal during the recent celebration of United Nations World Disability Day. Nigeria’s key disability legislation, the Prohibition of Discrimination Against Persons with […] Benue PLWD seek implementation of disability act

The Supreme Court on Friday, January 16, 2026, upheld the judgments of the Federal High Court, Kano and that of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division which convicted and respectively held that Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido should forfeit the sum of $40,000 (Forty Thousand Dollars) undeclared at the […] Supreme Court upholds forfeiture of Lamido’s undeclared $40,000 to Nigerian govt

The Federal Government has formally commenced the implementation of Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) with the inauguration of its Implementation Committees, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s innovation and creative economy. Speaking at the inauguration The post FG inaugurates committees to implement national intellectual property policy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated the statutory deadline of 31st January 2026, for all employers of labour in Lagos State to fulfill their statutory obligation to… The post LIRS Reiterates January 31 For Employers’ Annual Tax Returns Filing appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Two civil society groups representing scholars, professionals, and community leaders of Oyo extraction across the world, Oyo Scholars Congress (OSC) and the Oyo Global Forum (OGF) have rejected the inauguration The post Oyo civil society groups reject rotational council of Obas appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Ondo State Police Command arrested more than 2,500 suspects in 2025 for offences ranging from murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, vandalism and drug-related crimes. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale The post Ondo police nabbed over 2,500 suspects, recovered 105 firearms in 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The suspects are also involved in arms and ammunition courier, and they operate along the Kwara–Niger–Katsina–Kaduna axis. The post DSS Rescues Two Kidnapped Kaduna Pastors, Arrests Three Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.

President Donald Trump has backed Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader of the oil-rich country following the January 3 US military operation to seize Maduro. The post Machado vows to be Venezuela president ‘when the right time comes’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

It was a dramatic moment when an ADC candidate dumped former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi and sought the support of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

A classroom block at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu collapsed during school hours; students were evacuated safely and no casualty was recorded.

The Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that no fewer than 2,500 suspects were arrested across the state in 2025. The post Ondo police arrest over 2,500 suspected criminals in 2025 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr David Ajoda, has told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja that the Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue (KSIRS) paid a sum of N1,164,929,569 The post Kogi N1.1b commission payment: Tax consultant followed CBN regulations, witness says appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The convicted former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is scheduled to appear before a United States court on January 21, 2026.

Verydarkman calls out Mercy Johnson over the arrest of a woman who alleged defamation regarding her husband, urging for justice and highlighting past loyalties.

PORT HARCOURT – A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has restrained the Chief Judge of the state from receiving or acting on any impeachment notice against Governor… The post Fubara: Rivers Court Bars Chief Judge From Receiving Impeachment Notice appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has opened up about her emotional and physical struggles, suggesting that she may not live long due to what she described as “bad things” done to her by Chris Okafor. In a video that has gone viral, Ogala was seen in tears, lamenting that “everything is not okay” with her. She [...]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has engaging the services of global consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct a comprehensive study on industry competition and address concerns around market dominance and… The post NCC Enlists PwC To Review Competition In Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has raised serious questions about the role of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu in the unfolding SHS curriculum controversy, describing his signature on the disputed manual as a matter of accountability, not formality.

"The Islamic Republic will fall -- not if, but when," Reza Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington. The post Son of Iran’s late shah says Islamic republic ‘will fall’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt on Friday, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and two others, including the Clerk of the House, from sending any correspondence to the Chief Judge of the state. The court also […] The post Rivers Court Stops Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara appeared first on OsunDefender.

Watch the viral video of Moroccan fans disrupting Super Eagles’ Nwabali during the AFCON semi-finals as Nigeria faced unfair challenges in Morocco.

Pastor Blessed praised Gen Z's spiritual hunger after witnessing their enthusiasm at Mercy Chinwo's UK show, aligning with Sky News' report on their religious zeal.

Striker Thiaw was part of the Senegal squad that lost the 2002 AFCON final on penalties after a 0-0 draw with defending champions Cameroon. The post AFCON: Senegal’s Thiaw, Regragui Of Morocco Have Lost Final As Players appeared first on Channels Television.

NCDC noted that 22 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 107 local government areas in 2025. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 1,148 confirmed cases, 215 deaths in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The forecourt of the Kumasi unit of the Multimedia Group Limited was thrown into praise and worship as staff of Luv FM and Nhyira FM joined in one accord at the company’s annual thanksgiving service. The session, marked by heartfelt singing, prayers and a shared spirit of gratitude, saw the staff offer profound gratitude to God for a fruitful year.

Spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong has described the former Agriculture Minister as a ready-made solution for the party as it heads into its January 31 presidential primaries.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun, on Friday paraded no fewer than 32 suspects arrested for a string of offences including kidnapping, illegal grazing, conspiracy, assault and theft across various locations in the state. Speaking at the command headquarters in Akure, the state capital, the Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said [...]

ABUJA – Celebrity fashion designer Seyi Vodi has called on Nigerians, especially business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to pay their taxes promptly to accelerate the implementation of… The post Seyi Vodi Urges Tax Compliance, Hails Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, FCT Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Seun Kuti made the remarks while speaking on a recent episode of the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, where he criticised what he described as a growing trend among some Afrobeats stars who refer to themselves as the “New Fela.”

Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, the 10th General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, on Friday formally handed over leadership to his successor, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, who The post New GOC assumes Command at 8 Division Nigerian Army appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has felicitated with elder statesman and former National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, on the occasion… The post APC National Chairman Celebrates Chief Bisi Akande At 87 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed steps taken by the government to address challenges within the Ayalolo bus system, including the removal of former management over failure to expand the fleet.