AFCON 2025: FG rallies Super Eagles ahead of semi-final clash with Morocco
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and confident as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco at 21:00. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the minister encouraged the national team ahead of the decisive encounter, […]
FG confers national honours on fallen hero Uba, other soldiers
The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the […]
Leadership dispute: Court to hear Turaki-led motion for stay in Wike-led PDP suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed Jan. 23 to hear the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
Canada-based Nigerian caregiver arrested for assaulting adults
A 38-year-old Nigerian, Oghenemaro Ejerua, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service in Canada for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults while working as a caregiver in the Sibley Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. It was learnt from a statement obtained on the Toronto Police Service website on Tuesday that Ejerua was arrested after being declared […]
AFCON SEMI FINAL,Morocco have home advantage, but we can reach AFCON final – Osimhen
Super Eagles assistant captain, Victor Osimhen, has admitted that Morocco hold an advantage over Nigeria ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash due to the backing of their home supporters. Osimhen, who is expected to lead the team in the absence of suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi, spoke ahead of the crucial encounter, […]
Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife’s death after surgery
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three officers, who were directly involved in the treatment of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, whose death was attributed to alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano. The suspension is with immediate effect. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed the […]
TCN restores power to Taraba after upgrade
Electricity supply has been fully restored to Taraba State, including Jalingo and surrounding areas, following the successful completion of upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. In a statement released by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Wednesday, the company said full power restoration was achieved at 7:00 pm on 13 January 2026, after […]
Victims identify alleged Owo church attackers in court
Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]
Saudi Airlines abandons passengers
Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for […]
