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13/01/2026

Umahi reveals Phase one of Lagos-Badagry highway is 95% completed

The 23km Phase One of the Lagos-Badagry Highway is 95% completed, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Monday in Lagos. Umahi made this known while inspecting the project. The minister noted that the highway comprised three lanes and two carriage ways with a train track. He expressed satisfaction at the quality and pace of the work being handled by CGC Construction Company....

12/01/2026

Chimamanda: Lagos Govt orders investigation into alleged medical negligence

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to immediately commence a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nkanu, son of renowned author, Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu died on January 6th following a medical incident at a private healthcare facility in Lagos. In a statement Adichie blames the health facility for his death alleging medical negligence....

12/01/2026

2027: NNPP ticket is open to all, Kwankwaso can’t contest on our platform

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) says its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso will not be allowed to contest with the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The Party's National Secretary, Ogini Olaposi in a statement on Sunday said the 2027 presidential ticket would be open to only bonafide members wishing to contest the presidential and other elections....

12/01/2026

WEF 2026: FG establishes Nigeria House Davos

The Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos during the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, scheduled to take place from 19th–23rd January 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. This landmark initiative marks Nigeria’s first official National House on the Davos Promenade and represents a strategic national platform to project Nigeria’s economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional strength, and cultural identity on the global stage....

12/01/2026

Boniface begins rehabilitation after knee surgery

Victor Boniface has started rehabilitation after undergoing a successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria, on Saturday. The Nigeria international has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old shared a video on the social media showing him working with a physiotherapist. Boniface is on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen. He registered two assists in 11 league appearances for Bremen before his injury.

12/01/2026

Edo Govt postpones school resumption over rising insecurity

The Edo State Government has postponed the reopening of all public and private schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District for the second term indefinitely The decision comes in the wake of last week’s violent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, sparked by rising incidents of kidnappings in the community. In a statement, Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr....

12/01/2026

FG inaugurates N40b CCTV centre with 240 solar panels on third mainland bridge

The Federal Government on Sunday inaugurated the N40 billion Close Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) Centre of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The CCTV centre was built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). Inaugurating the centre, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said that the current administration met a ‘very terrible Third Mainland Bridge’. ‎”When we came on board in 2023, we met a very terrible Third Mainland Bridge, Carter Bridge and Iddo Bridge both on the pavement, surface, infrastructure above the water and even infrastructure below the water....

12/01/2026

Bandits attack Sokoto community, abduct over 10 women

At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community late at night. “Last night, bandits raided Tudun Mallam village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State, shooting two people who are now hospitalised in Udutu PHC, abducting more than 10 women and looting farm equipment, according to residents. “Communities say attacks and kidnappings are continuing despite the claims of improved security. Where exactly is the improved security being promised?” Bakatsine wrote.

12/01/2026

Police clear Senator Abbo of allegation of r**e against minor

Former lawmaker who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has been cleared of an alleged r**e of a minor. Clearing him on Sunday, the Nigeria Police said investigations found no credible evidence to support the claim. In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the police authorities said Abbo was exonerated after a thorough investigation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, following a petition submitted in 2025....

12/01/2026

All backlog of pensions, gratuities to be paid in days- Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured that all pending pensions and gratuities owed to retired civil servants from 2023 to 2025 will be cleared before the end of January 2026. The assurance was made public in a press statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula, and shared with journalists in Makurdi. Governor Alia emphasized that his administration has consistently prioritized the welfare of civil servants, ensuring that salaries, pensions, and gratuities have been paid without interruption since he assumed office....

12/01/2026

Husband, wife, children found dead in an apartment in Rivers

A family of six has been found dead in Ogale community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The deceased, Obele Theophilus, his wife, children and brother-in-law, retired to bed on Saturday night but failed to wake up on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026. Neighbours said concern grew when the family's door remained locked as of 10 a.m. After repeated knocks received no response, neighbours forced the door open and discovered the lifeless bodies....

12/01/2026

Nigerian army troops rescue 18 passengers abducted by sea pirates on Cameroon coast

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, abducted by suspected sea pirates during an attack on a passenger boat travelling from Nigeria to Cameroon. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, that the rescue operation was conducted on Sunday. According to the source, the rescue followed a distress call, after pirates operating in two speedboats and a wooden boat hijacked the vessel near Kombo 4 Fishing Port, Cameroon....

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