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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The United States government has issued an urgent warning for its citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately, citing reports of armed groups targeting Americans and a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The alert comes one week after U.S. forces captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a high-profile operation. The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela,
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria on Friday, January 10, 2026, continuing their strong run in the tournament. The quarterfinal encounter, played at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, saw Nigeria assert control after a goalless first half, scoring
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The Labour Party (LP) has formally affirmed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its National Leader and recognized a change in its national leadership, marking a significant development in the party’s internal reorganization. The decision was announced on Wednesday in Abuja following a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a communiqué issued
LABOUR PARTY AFFIRMS ALEX OTTI AS NATIONAL LEADER, RECOGNISES NENADI USMAN AS CHAIRMAN Read More »
Nigeria’s long-running struggle with insecurity has entered a more diplomatically sensitive phase, as renewed domestic assurances of military empowerment coincide with unusually direct warnings from the United States. In Abuja on Friday, the Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen the Armed Forces amid persistent violence—just as remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened debate
