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.

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

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