Nigeria
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:24 GMTNigeria'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 i...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:09:40 GMTGunmen 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:08:39 GMTOn Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries
[Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when ...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:37:47 GMTTinubu 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.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:12 GMTKaduna 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:15:24 GMTNCC 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 i...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:05:01 GMTFather 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 h...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:30 GMTFG 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:10:52 GMTBenue Records Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever
[Vanguard] Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising renewed concern among health authorities and residents over the spread of the viral disease.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:16 GMT'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
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:15 GMTNuhu 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.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:13 GMTTinubu Meets Kano Governor Ahead of Defection to APC
[Premium Times] PREMIUM had reported how Mr Yusuf had secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of consultations ahead of the planned defection.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:38:35 GMTChris Okafor - 'If You Don't Stop Interfering, I'll Leak Your Video' - - Doris Ogala Dares Akpororo
[Premium Times] The public feud was renewed on Sunday when the comedian, in an Instagram video, advised Ms Ogala to settle the differences with the clergyman, Mr Okafor, privately.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:14:38 GMTPolice Arrest Key Suspect in 2015 Abduction of Bayelsa State Judge
[Vanguard] The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a key suspect allegedly involved in the June 2015 abduction of State High Court Judge, Justice Eniyerin Omukoro.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:15:06 GMTWoman Gives Birth in Captivity After Kidnappers Killed Husband in Plateau
[Premium Times] Mr Kanam, who gave the name of the deceased as Umar Rufa'i, said the kidnappers called on Sunday, hours after the abduction, and informed them that the deceased's wife had given birth to a baby
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:14:17 GMTCAF Opens Probe, Threatens Sanctions After Chaotic Afcon Final
[Premium Times] CAF confirmed that the incidents during the final are now under review, with possible sanctions to follow
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:01:56 GMTPolice Say Lagos CCTV Surveillance Centre Will Boost Crime Prevention
[Premium Times] The police said the system allows officers to detect suspicious movements early....
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:52:00 GMTFCTA Workers Begin Strike, Shut Down Offices
[Vanguard] Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA secretariat were grounded on Monday morning as workers under the FCTA shut down the main secretariat to protest unresolved labour and welfare issues.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:39:01 GMTAgbeyewa Acquires Matna Foods to Strengthen Cassava Value Chain, Food Security
[This Day] Agbeyewa Industries Limited, a leading agribusiness company and subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, has announced the acquisition of Matna Foods Company Limited, one of the oldest cassava starch processing companies in Nigeria.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:38:29 GMTU.S.-Nigeria Health MOU - ADC Demands Clarification Over Conflicting Framings, Constitutional Breach Concerns
[This Day] Abuja -- The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the federal government to immediately clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citi...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:25:46 GMTBeyond Banning Wooden Canoes
[This Day] To reduce the growing number of accidents on our waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged state governments across the federation to invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. "Fibre and alu...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:09:29 GMTAmid Impeachment Saga, Fubara Says 'I'm Still Rivers Governor'
[Leadership] Amidst impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he remains the governor of the state.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:05:53 GMTSuper Eagles in Good Hands Under Chelle, Says NFF President
[This Day] Nigeria's Super Eagles are close to running on auto-pilot and will definitely achieve a lot of success under the present technical crew headed by Franco-Malian tactician Éric Chelle, says President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibra...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:14 GMTTribute - Emeka Anyaoku (Adazie Obosi) At 93: a Life That Set the Tone
[Premium Times] "His (Emeka Anyaoku) stature is giant-sized. His views are enduring. His place is secure among the constellation of leaders who truly made a difference."
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:11 GMTEx-AGF Malami Arrested After Release From Abuja Prison
[Premium Times] Mr Malami's arrest on Monday began the third phase of his ongoing detention by various agencies since 8 December 2025.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:39:49 GMTStrike - FCTA Rejects Workers' Claims, Says Most Demands Already Addressed
[Premium Times] Workers under JUAC on Monday commenced an industrial strike, shutting down offices of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) across Abuja.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:25:13 GMTEkiti 2026 - Again, PDP, Sdp Missing As INEC Releases Final List of Candidates, Deputies
[Premium Times] Also, the YPP replaced its candidate and running mate.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:15:21 GMTWhy Regina Daniels' Friend, Ann, Was Arrested - Ned Nwoko
[Premium Times] He clarified the circumstances behind her arrest on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:01:43 GMTAnambra Introduces Solar Installation, 14 Other Entrepreneurial Subjects Into Jss Curriculum
[Premium Times] The new subjects include garment-making, GSM repairs, agriculture and processing, plumbing, tiling, POP installation, and event management.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:01:20 GMTFull List - Nigeria's Super Eagles, Other Afcon Hosts Who Reached the Final but Lost It All
[Premium Times] Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations usually gives teams a big boost, but history shows that some host nations have suffered heartbreak by reaching the final and losing at home.