The Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of several youths arrested during a protest over rising insecurity in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, following disturbances that erupted during the demonstration. The ruling comes amid heightened public concern over kidnapping and violent crime in parts of the state, as authorities
Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are currently holding a historic signing ceremony for an agreement that ends a 16-year impasse over university salaries and conditions of service. The agreement provides for a 40% increase in salaries and allowances for academic staff. It also includes pension
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U.S. forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security partners in Abuja, a move aimed at supporting Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to confront worsening insecurity across the country. The delivery comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to live under the shadow of violence linked to insurgency, banditry, and communal conflict, particularly in
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The contemporary international order is frequently described as post-colonial, rules-based, and increasingly multipolar. Yet the persistent spread of conflict, coercion, and external intervention across regions suggests a less reassuring reality. From Eastern Europe and the Middle East to Africa and Latin America, war and political disruption have become routine instruments through which global power is
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At least six people have been killed in recent attacks by bandits across Niger and Benue states, while authorities in Katsina defended releasing suspected bandits under ongoing peace agreements. The incidents underscore persistent insecurity in Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions, despite ongoing military operations and state-level efforts to contain armed groups. In Niger State, at
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised alarm over alleged attempts by unnamed individuals to use High Courts outside Port Harcourt to derail ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu. The warning was issued in a statement dated January 11, 2026, amid rising political tension in the state.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Cuba, urging the Caribbean island nation to “make a deal” with the United States before it is “too late,” amid escalating regional tensions following the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The message, delivered via Trump’s Truth Social platform on January 11, 2026, signals
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed delays in prosecuting certain high-profile corruption cases to the complexity of investigations and the need for credible, court-admissible evidence. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede spoke on the matter during an interview on Sunday Politics, aired on Channels Television on January 12, 2026. According to Olukoyede, cases involving
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The Federal Government has inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control center on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, aiming to enhance security, monitor traffic, and prevent suicide attempts. The inauguration took place on Sunday, January 12, 2026, and marks a significant step in the ongoing rehabilitation and modernization of the city’s busiest transport
Mohammed Abdulhammed Alansmith Football in Africa has continued to evolve, none more than the quality of displays on show at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Africans breathe and live for the game, and so far the 35th edition of the continental showpiece has delivered so many high-intense and standout performances. The Super
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