NewsNigeriaPoliticsLandmine Explosion Injures Six In Adamawa, Four Villages Deserted

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 16, 2026

A truck loaded with firewood has detonated an explosive device believed to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists in some parts of Hong local government area in Adamawa State, injuring six people in Mumbang of Yadul district. The incident that occurred on Wednesday around 11:30 am has sent fear into the inhabitants who have been victims of insurgent attacks for years due to its proximity to Sambisa Forest, the den of Boko Haram terrorists....

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Kogi: Ododo Orders Demolition Of Criminal Hideout In Okene

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKogi: Ododo Orders Demolition Of Criminal Hideout In Okene

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 16, 2026

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday ordered the demolition of a notorious structure popularly known as Sambel Joint in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, following credible intelligence reports linking the facility to criminal activities. The demolition came hours after the Kogi State Government issued a statement this morning invalidating all fraudulently and illegally acquired properties across the state, declaring them null, void, and of no legal effect. The statement warned that any...

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PDP Seeks Improved Welfare Packages For The Armed Forces

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Seeks Improved Welfare Packages For The Armed Forces

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 16, 2026

In commemoration of Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for improved welfare packages for members of the Armed Forces and the security community. The party, in a statement on Thursday signed by its National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, prayed that the death of the fallen heroes would not be in vain. The statement reads, “As our country marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we convey our deepest condolences to...

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24 Kidnap Parishioners In Kogi Regain Freedom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria24 Kidnap Parishioners In Kogi Regain Freedom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 14, 2026

24 parishioners who were kidnapped from a branch of ECWA Church at Àyetoro-Kiri in Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi state last month have regained freedom. Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the Church on December 14, 2025, and kidnapped about 37 parishioners. The victims, including elderly women, men, and teenagers, were abducted during the raid. Since the incident, the community leaders and the families of the victims have been engaging their...

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Nigeria, Russia Amongst 75 Countries Affected by Trump’s Visa Suspension

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria, Russia Amongst 75 Countries Affected by Trump’s Visa Suspension

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 14, 2026

Visa processing for applicants from Nigeria, Russia, and a dozen other countries has been suspended by the United States as part of a review of its immigration screening system, the US Department of State said. Countries affected by the measure, which takes effect from January 21cut across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Among them are Nigeria, Somalia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Russia, Brazil, and Thailand. It has ordered American embassies...

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Lecturers’ Salaries Up 40% Under New FG–ASUU Agreement

EducationNewsNigeriaLecturers’ Salaries Up 40% Under New FG–ASUU Agreement

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed a long-awaited, renegotiated agreement that ends a 16-year stalemate over the terms of academic service conditions in federal universities. The agreement, reached on 23 December 2025 and signed in Abuja on Wednesday, takes effect from 1 January 2026 and will be reviewed after three years. It follows protracted negotiations that began in 2017 to revisit the 2009 Federal Government–ASUU...

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World Bank Upgrades Nigeria’s Growth Forecast to 4.4% for 2026, 2027

BusinessNewsNigeriaWorld Bank Upgrades Nigeria’s Growth Forecast to 4.4% for 2026, 2027

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

Nigeria’s economy is on track to record its fastest growth in more than a decade, the World Bank has said, revising its forecast for the country’s economic growth to 4.4 per cent for both 2026 and 2027. The announcement was made in the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, released on Tuesday. The revised growth projection marks a significant improvement over the June 2026 forecasts of 3.7 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively. According to...

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Dangote Refinery Assures Nigerians of End to Petrol Scarcity

NewsNigeriaOil & GasDangote Refinery Assures Nigerians of End to Petrol Scarcity

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

…Says Nigeria Has Entered New Phase of Fuel Abundance Dangote Petroleum Refinery Plc has assured Nigerian consumers of a sustained end to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) scarcity, declaring that the country has entered a new era of fuel abundance and quality. The assurance was given by the newly appointed Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, following the facility’s uninterrupted fuel supplies during the Christmas and...

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Nigeria, 74 Other Countries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUS Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Nigeria, 74 Other Countries

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The United States government has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for Nigeria and 74 other countries. The US State Department said the decision will pause immigrant visa operations for nationals of the affected countries while procedures are reassessed to prevent what it described as the “abuse” of America’s immigration system. The action is set to take effect from 21 January 2026 and will remain in force indefinitely until a review is completed. State...

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Morocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsMorocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday night defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Before the match, Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen had dismissed concerns about the intimidating Moroccan home crowd, insisting that the...

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