By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Two police officers were killed on Wednesday night after gunmen attacked a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) patrol team along Agbani Road in the Enugu metropolis. The Enugu State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe. According to the statement, the […] The post Gunmen kill two policemen in Enugu, burn patrol vehicle appeared first on Vanguard News.

Enyimba have recalled defender Obichere Wisdom from his loan spell with Kun Khalifat FC, DAILY POST reports. Wisdom joined the Owerri-based club at the start of the 2025-26 NPFL season. He made nine appearances for Kun Khalifat FC. Enyimba failed to give any reason for their decision to recall the player. He is expected to […] NPFL: Enyimba recall Wisdom from Kun Khalifat’s loan

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated elder statesman and former National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 87th birthday, describing him as a priceless asset to the APC and a towering figure in Nigeria’s progressive political tradition. The post APC National chairman hails Bisi Akande at 87, describes him as pillar of progressive politics appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Ghanaian journalist shared how the referee officiated the AFCON Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final. He mentioned why the referee shouldn't have officiated.

Nigeria’s agricultural and food systems sector in 2025 was shaped by a mix of positive gains and structural challenges. The year recorded increased yields in key staple crops: yam, maize,… The post 2025 Trends, 2026 Outlook In Nigeria’s Agricultural, Food Systems Sector appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Prince Adewole Adebayo, former presidential candidate of the SDP, has paid glowing tribute to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki. The post Adebayo hails Akwashiki as model of conscience, service in Nigerian politics appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The group said the training will be offered at no cost to participants, but called on state governments to support its implementation by mobilising youth through their respective ministries of youth affairs. The post Group to train 1.1m Nigerian youth in ICT, EV technology appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Abubakar, who served as Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, died after a brief illness, according to reports. The post Imam Abubakar who sheltered 300 Christians during Plateau killings dies at 92 appeared first on Vanguard News.

 An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness told an Abuja Court that the Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue (KSIRS) paid over ₦1.1 billion in commissions to a tax consultant, Bespoke Business The post Alleged N110bn fraud: Kogi board of internal revenue paid tax consultant N1.1bn in 8 months – Witness appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The development occurred shortly after the case was called for hearing before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.

A Rivers state High Court had restrained the Chief Judge and Assembly members from acting on impeachment plans against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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

The witness continued his testimony from where he stopped on Thursday, detailing transfers, which the EFCC described as suspicious, from Kogi State’s tax agency to a private firm, during former Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration. The post Kogi tax agency transferred N1.1bn to firm in eight months during Gov Bello’s administration – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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 [...]

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.