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- Kasali Akangbe Ogun: Tributes paid to Nigeria's renowned Yoruba wood carver BBC
- High inflation in Nigeria weighs heavily on everyday life DW.com
- Gilbert Chagoury GCON: Tinubu confer national awards, wetin di law tok about GCON, oda national honours? BBC
- Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions at weekend in north
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- Nigeria Aims for Less Borrowing, More Investment, Edun Says Bloomberg.com
- Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra BBC
- Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap more than 160 in church attacks DW.com
- Nigeria police deny church attacks as residents insist 168 people are held by armed groups The Washington Post
- Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria www.christiantoday.com
- Nigeria’s non-oil trade hits record $6.1bn Business Insider Africa
- Gunmen abduct over 150 worshippers from churches in Nigeria aleteia.org
- Nigerian Police Dispute Reports of Mass Abductions of Christians Bloomberg.com
- Africa’s largest plastic recycler plans $60m mega plant to process 100,000 tonnes of waste in Nigeria Business Insider Africa
- Gunmen abduct dozens of worshippers from multiple Nigerian churches using sophisticated weapons Fox News
- Nigeria emerges top Belt and Road beneficiary with China-backed $24.6bn GRIP megaproject Business Insider Africa
- How Nigeria’s seed system is rewriting Africa’s food security story? ZAWYA
- IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.4% APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine
- Nigeria: NITDA endorses crisis communication hub to tackle AI-driven misinformation ZAWYA
- Nigeria rises to 3rd in Africa, 26th worldwide in FIFA rankings after AFCON The Guardian Nigeria News
- Nigeria: Equities market closes parallel as banking shares offset losses ZAWYA
- Nigeria SEC Crypto Rules Explained: Are Local Exchanges at Risk? Coinpedia
- Today in Africa — January 19, 2026: AFCON Final Chaos, Deadly School Bus Crash in South Africa OkayAfrica
- Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream ... about health care NPR
- Nigeria: Residential prices projected to grow between 5% and 15% in 2026 ZAWYA
- 0ver 160 Abducted During Christian Church Attacks in Nigeria Newsweek
- What Nigeria can learn from India’s $30bn AI infrastructure push Businessday NG
- Anthony Joshua's driver looks emotional as he appears in court to face charges over crash that killed two of the boxer's friends in Nigeria Daily Mail
- Shettima: Nigeria House At Davos Signals Renewed Resolve For Global Economic Engagement Arise News
- Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached markets across 120 countries in 2025 — NEPC ZAWYA
- Armed gangs kidnap 160 Christian worshippers from two villages GB News
- Nigeria’s disability rights movement leaps forward Financial Fortune Media
- Nigeria’s grid crisis sparks push for digital energy solutions -Schneider Businessday NG
- Energy Insights: The Quarterly Mondaq
- Nigerian airstrikes kill scores of militants in Borno, military says Reuters
- The $9m mirage: Why Nigeria is chasing the wrong influence in Washington TheCable
- NARD Warns Nigeria Could Lose More Doctors In Next Decade After Exit Of 15,000 Doctors Arise News
- Shettima woos global community, inaugurates Nigeria House in Davos Businessday NG
- A Sample Grant proposal on “Solar-Powered Primary Healthcare Services in Nigeria” fundsforNGOs
- Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026 Mondaq
- U.S.-Nigeria pact and political economy of security The Guardian Nigeria News
- ADC Will Destroy Future of Nigeria if Citizens are Not Careful – Biodun Ajiboye TVC News
- Nigeria’s former election umpire has been appointed an ambassador: why this is a red flag Polity.org.za
- Nigeria’s economy at a tipping point: NESG warns of two diverging paths Businessday NG
- Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme Trains Over 135,000 Citizens, Enters Scale-Up Phase TechAfrica News
- Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund delivers record returns as cash flows swell Businessday NG
- Nigeria plans to double down on revenue mobilisation, cut borrowing – Wale Edun Businessday NG
- Anthony Joshua’s Driver Appears In Court On Reckless Driving Charges (Photo) - Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the f@tal accident that k!lled Anthony Joshua’s friends, appeared today, Jan. 20, at ...
- Abuja Disco Transitions Into Holdco, Unveils New Subsidiaries - The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) says it has transitioned into a holding company (HoldCo) to enhance its ability to operate effectively within N...
- Tinubu Confers GCON award On businessman Gilbert Chagoury On 80th Birthday - Congratulations to my role model, dear friend and mentor, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, on the well deserved GCON honour conferred by President B...
- Policeman Kills Colleague In Rivers - The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one of its officers, Inspector Victor Okus, for shooting two of his colleagues at a popular supermarket in Port Harcourt on...
- Ex-NURTW Chairman Kazeem Oyewole "Mosquito" Killed In Osun, Police React - There was tension in some motor parks within Osogbo metropolis on Sunday, following the reported killing of a former unit chairman of National Uni...
- Assemblies of God Reportedly Ban Pastors from Marrying Ladies Who Are Not AG Members - The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church has issued a directive prohibiting its pastors from marrying women who are not member...
- Defection: Tinubu, Governor Abba Yusuf In Closed-Door Meeting At Aso Rock - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the State House, Abuja. The Kano g...
- Terrorists, Bandits Are Not Foreigners. They’re From The North - Shehu Sani - Senator Shehu Sani has said that terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East and North-West of Nigeria are not foreigners, but people ...
- Group Rewards Teachers, Students With Over ₦1M In Quiz Competition In Anambra - The Best Brain Contest of Akpoazaa Group has paid over ₦1 million in cash rewards to winners of the 2025 BBC Anambra Maths and Igbo Quiz ...
- FCTA Workers Begin Indefinite Strike In Abuja Over Unresolved Welfare Issues - Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved welfare concerns. T...
- Macron Declines Invite To Join Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ - President Emmanuel Macron does not plan to accept US President Donald Trump’s invitation to join a proposed Board of Peace, according to a person close to ...
- 163 Christians Kidnapped In Southern Kaduna – CAN; You’re Lying, Police React - The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has confirmed the abduction ...
- Mansur Adamu: Army Dismisses Soldier For Leaking Video Of Boko Haram IED Attack - The Nigerian Army has dismissed at least one soldier for allegedly leaking information, including video evidence, related to a recent deadl...
- Sanwo-olu Signs N4.4tn 2026 Lagos Budget Into Law - Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, January 19, signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law. The signing ceremony took place at the conference ro...
- 2027: I’m Better Prepared To Lead Nigeria Than Tinubu, Atiku, Obi — Pat Utomi - Political economist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Prof. Pat Utomi, has declared that he is more prepared to lead Niger...
- Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians In Major Cybercrime Crackdown - Ghanaian authorities have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected cybercrime hubs in the Greater Accra Region. Nine...
- Nigerian Drug Dealer Arrested In South Africa With Drugs Worth ₦34 Million - TMPD Arrests Nigerian Drug Dealer During Drunk Driving Operation in Pretoria North, Drugs Valued at R400,000 Seized Tshwane Metro Police of...
- Father Of Kano Murder Suspect Demands Son’s Death - Malam Auwal, father of the prime suspect arrested over the killing of seven family members in Dorayi Chiranchi area of Kano metropolis, has called on authorities to sw...
- Oba Of Benin Palace Incident: Don Pedro Heads To Court Over Abduction, Assault - In light of the recent incident where he was stripped and dragged to Oba of Benin’s palace over alleged disrespect, cerebral filmmaker, Do...
- Nigeria Dollar Reserves Hit 8-year High Of $45.9 Billion - Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange (FX) reserves have surged to $45.9 billion, marking their highest level since August 2018. This milestone, achieved in Janua...
- No, US Military Has Not Bombed Nigeria's Capital City in an Attempt to Capture President Bola Tinubu [Africa Check] No, US military has not bombed Nigeria's capital city in an attempt to capture president Bola Tinubu
- Nigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag [The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an ambassador in December 2025. This has resurfaced concerns about electoral integrity in the country.
- Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches [Vanguard] Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state.
- Why Lagos Health Workers Remain On Strike After Two Months - Johesu [Premium Times] The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional recognition and welfare concerns.
- Cybercrime Against Tinubu - Sowore, Re-Arraigned, Trial for Jan 22 [Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 22 for the definite trial of activist, Omoyele Sowore, in the amended Cyberbullying charges brought against him by the Department of State Service (DSS) for allegedly calling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a 'criminal'.
- Why Super Eagles Skipped Afcon Bronze Medal Ceremony - - NFF [Vanguard] President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players were absent from the medal ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- Ministry Dismisses Northern Elders' Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery [Leadership] The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF) that the federal government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the principle of federal character, describing the allegation as false and misleading.
- Anti-Tinubu Post - FG Amends Charges Against Sowore, Delists Facebook, X [Vanguard] The Federal Government has amended the cybercrime charges it filed against activist and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, for calling President Bola Tinubu a "criminal" in a publication he made on social media platforms.
- Tinubu Gives Nigeria's Second-Highest Honour to Controversial Businessman Gilbert Chagoury [Premium Times] Mr Otedola alluded to Mr Chagoury's contribution to Lagos's development in his post on X.
- Kaduna Govt., Police, Can Disagree Over 'Abduction' of 163 Church Members [Premium Times] CAN's chairperson in Kajuru LGA, Enoch Kaura, earlier confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES during a telephone interview on Monday that armed bandits abducted about 163 worshippers during a church service in the LGA on Sunday.
- NCC Unveils Spectrum Roadmap to Boost Broadband, Drive $1trn Digital Economy [Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2026-2030, alongside new guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum bands, as part of efforts to expand broadband access, drive investment, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria's digital economy.
- Father Bobbo Paschal Released After Two Months in the Hands of His Kidnappers [Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- After two months in prison, Father Bobbo Paschal, parish priest of St. Stephen's Parish Church in the Kushe Gudgu Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA), of Kaduna State (northern Nigeria), is free again. He was kidnapped from his rectory in the early morning hours of November 17 (see Fides, 18/11/2025). During the attack, the bandits killed the priest's brother. His release was confirmed by a statement from the Archdiocese of Kaduna, signed by its chancellor, Father Christian Okewu Emmanuel, according to
- FG Rearraigns Sowore Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal, Drops Charges Against Facebook, X [Premium Times] Mr Sowore pleaded not guilty to the cyberbullying charges on Monday.
- I Feel Safe Because the President Is My Neighbour - Tiwa Savage [Premium Times] The songstress also spoke about her career and motherhood.
- Nigeria's University of Maiduguri Denies Claim That Students Were Arrested for Being Boko Haram Informants [Africa Check] Nigeria's University of Maiduguri denies claim that students were arrested for being Boko Haram informants
- NGX Confirms Listing of 3.156 Billion UBA Shares, Deepening Liquidity, Market Capitalisation [Premium Times] This latest influx means UBA's qualifying capital base now surpasses the N500 billion requirement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), thereby exceeding the recapitalisation minimum for banks with international authorisation.
- APC Will Declare Stance On Fubara's Impeachment Saga When It's Time - Spokesperson [Premium Times] Rivers lawmakers are bent on removing Governor Fubara and his deputy from office. Most of the lawmakers recently defected from the PDP to the APC.
- Diesel Tanker Driver Won't Go Unpunished After Apapa Spill - Lastma [Vanguard] The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has said the driver of the diesel tanker that overturned on the Apapa bridge, inward Mile 2, will be sanctioned following investigations into the incident.
- How Brake Failure Caused Diesel Tanker Accident in Lagos - Fire Service [Vanguard] The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) disclosed in a release on Monday evening that brake failure caused a tanker accident on the Apapa-Oshodi Motorway in Lagos.
- Troops Frustrate Planned Attacks, Clear Terrorist Hideouts [This Day] Abuja -- Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have foiled planned terrorist attacks, dismantled several insurgent hideouts and recovered a cache of arms and logistics during coordinated operations in the Timbuktu Triangle.
- Oborevwori Flags Off N59bn Agbor-Uromi Junction Flyover [This Day] Asaba -- Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday flagged off the construction of the N59.7 billion Agbor-Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, administrative headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area.
- Taraba Launches Electronic Filing Portal to Boost Justice Delivery [Leadership] Taraba State government has launched an electronic portal for the filing of criminal cases through the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS).
- Sanwo-Olu Accuses NGOs of Profiteering From Makoko Demolition [Vanguard] Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has accused some local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of exploiting the demolition exercise in the Makoko area of the state for financial gain.
- Tanker Diesel Spill Causes Commotion in Lagos [Daily Trust] A tanker carrying diesel crashed at Liverpool Bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos on Monday morning, sparking widespread commotion and attracting a large crowd.
- No One Was Kidnapped in Kajuru - Police Commissioner, Council Chairman [Daily Trust] Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, has described the reported Kadnap of over 100 worshippers at Kajuru, as mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs who want to cause chaos in Kaduna State.
- Musa - Terrorists Don't Respect Peace Deals, It's Counterproductive to National Security [This Day] Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that terrorists and bandits never honour peace agreements, describing such engagements as deceptive and harmful to national security.
- Shettima - Nigeria House, Davos, Reflects Nation's Renewed Resolve to Contribute to Global Economic Conversations [This Day] Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared that the opening of Nigeria House in Davos reflected the country's renewed seriousness, readiness, and resolve to take its place as an active participant in global economic conversations.
- Abia Recruits 649 Health Personnel to Boost Healthcare [Vanguard] The Abia State Government has disclosed that it has recruited 649 new health personnel to boost healthcare services in the state.
- 'The Most Impressive Team Was Nigeria' - - Yaya Touré Hails Super Eagles' Afcon Statement [Premium Times] In the knockout stages, the Super Eagles were defensively flawless, not conceding a single goal until their semi-final exit
- Nuhu Ribadu Reacts to 'Mother's Death' Report [Premium Times] While expressing appreciation to those who reached out to commiserate with him, Mr Ribadu clarified that the report was entirely false.
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