Indicted Coup Plotters To Face Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIndicted Coup Plotters To Face Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 27, 2026

At least 16 military officers who were indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu would be sentenced to the death penalty or life imprisonment depends on the level of involvement in the failed coup attempt. The military high command has admitted that the officers who have been in detention since October 2025 were found guilty of the offence. Recall that in October 2025, military officers, ranging from the rank of captain to brigadier-general, were...

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Fresh Crisis Hits Kano Cabinet as Kwankwaso’s Son, 3 Commissioners Step Down

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFresh Crisis Hits Kano Cabinet as Kwankwaso’s Son, 3 Commissioners Step Down

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2026

The Kano State Government has been hit by a fresh wave of resignations following the exit of four members of the state executive council, including Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Mustapha Kwankwaso resigned as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and as a member of the Kano State Executive Council, on Monday following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)....

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Military Confirms Failed Coup to Overthrow Tinubu in Investigation Report

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMilitary Confirms Failed Coup to Overthrow Tinubu in Investigation Report

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally confirmed that there was an attempt by some military officers to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation came on Monday in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, who said investigations carried out by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had uncovered credible evidence linking some personnel to the plot. Uba said the investigations, conducted in line with established military procedures, had been concluded...

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Anambra Government Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Monday Sit-at-Home

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Government Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Monday Sit-at-Home

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2026

The Anambra State Government has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over what it described as a “protracted economic sabotage” arising from the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home directive. The directive was announced by Governor Charles Soludo on Monday, with a warning that similar action would be taken against any other market in the state found shutting down business activities on Mondays. Announcing the decision, the Governor said the...

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Sabotage, Complicity, Corruption Responsible For Prevalence Of Banditry – Afenifere

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSabotage, Complicity, Corruption Responsible For Prevalence Of Banditry – Afenifere

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2026

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has identified sabotage, complicity, corruption, and territorial expansion as some of the reasons behind the pervasiveness of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in Nigeria. Afenifere suggested the re-orientation of people in the areas concerned on the need to place greater value on life, debriefing and de-radicalisation of youths, among steps to be taken to address the challenge. A statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Sunday,...

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Defection: ADC Receives Lagos House Of Assembly Member, Osafile

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDefection: ADC Receives Lagos House Of Assembly Member, Osafile

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 26, 2026

Mrs. Foluke Osafile, member representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency-01 in the Lagos State House of Assembly has defected to the African Democratic Party (ADC). Osafile, who was elected into the Lagos State House of Assembly on the platform of the Labour Party was received into ADC on Sunday by the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the party, Hon. George Ashiru. Ashiru described Osafile’s decision as a bold and patriotic move, saying it reflects the growing confidence...

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Activist Identifies Causes Of Crimes In Society

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaActivist Identifies Causes Of Crimes In Society

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 25, 2026

The National Coordinator, Coalition of Northern Groups, Alh. (Comr) Jamilu Aliyu Charanci has identified drug abuse as the brain behind banditry, terrorism, Kidnapping and other social vices in the society. Charanci, stated this while addressing gathering during a public lecture organised by Students Wing of the group, Adamawa State chapter held at the Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. The lecture has the theme: “Building Responsible Student Leadership, Combating Drug Abuse, Thuggery, Hate Speech and Campus Disunity...

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Troops Nabs Supplier Of Illicit Drugs To Terrorists

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Nabs Supplier Of Illicit Drugs To Terrorists

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 25, 2026

Suspected supplier of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists in Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu, and Gaya in Borno State has been arrested. Lieutenant Colonel, SANI UBA, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the suspect is a key conduit in the distribution of the substance across several communities within the Theatre. The statement said: “Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January...

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Things Are Not the Same Without Osinbajo – Makinde

NewsNigeriaPoliticsThings Are Not the Same Without Osinbajo – Makinde

PilotnewsJanuary 25, 2026

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he “misses” the leadership style of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, asserting that national decision-making has changed since Osinbajo left office. Governor Makinde spoke on Saturday during the 60th birthday celebration of Samson Ajetomobi, president of The Men of Issachar Vision Incorporated and overseer of Redemption Faith Churches, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Former Vice-President Osinbajo was among the dignitaries at the event. Addressing Osinbajo directly,...

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Sit-at-Home: Anambra Enforces Salary Deductions for Civil Servants Absent on Mondays

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSit-at-Home: Anambra Enforces Salary Deductions for Civil Servants Absent on Mondays

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 25, 2026

IPOB Reacts, Insists Sit-at-Home Is Lawful Protest The Anambra State Government has announced that it will begin deducting the salaries of civil servants who fail to report for work on Mondays in observance of the sit-at-home order associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, disclosed the policy decision on Saturday, while briefing journalists in Awka after a State Executive Council (SEC) retreat held on Friday. According to...

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