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The Senate Minority Caucus has dismissed media reports claiming that the National Assembly rejected the electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act.

Nigeria’s ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles has triggered strong warnings from industry groups and business chambers about severe economic fallout, including massive investment losses and widespread job cuts.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strict data privacy standards in law enforcement, as Nigeria intensifies the use of technology in policing.

Nigeria has showcased its Customs modernisation efforts at the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming its commitment to technology-driven border management and international cooperation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, raising the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21.

Nigeria’s Federal Government says fresh talks with the World Bank are helping to strengthen global confidence in the country’s economic reform drive.

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed an appeal challenging his conviction and multiple sentences handed down by the Federal High Court, arguing that the trial contained serious legal flaws.

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Senate’s decision to reject electronic transmission of election results, calling it a setback for Nigeria’s democracy.

Nigeria’s Senate has passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill after weeks of debate, but lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have made real time electronic transmission of election results mandatory.

The Lagos State Government has announced a new traffic diversion plan ahead of repair works on Apongbon Bridge and nearby service lanes, warning motorists to expect temporary closures and rerouted traffic over the next six weeks.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro village. The presidency confirmed the move on Tuesday.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reactivated its Super Puma Helicopter after it was grounded for three years due to a main rotor hub issue.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected two sets of documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, politician and online publisher, in his ongoing trial on cyberstalking charges involving false claims against President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, met with the French Defence Attaché, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at Army Headquarters, Abuja, to strengthen bilateral defence ties aimed at addressing regional insecurity.

Cancer survivors should have a formal place in planning and care, President/ CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, said in a brief interview with our correspondent.

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has accused food and beverage companies of exploiting festive periods to aggressively promote sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, warning that the practice is worsening Nigeria’s public health crisis.

Nigeria risks leaving some of its poorest people out of cancer care, the President/ CEO of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, warned in a brief interview with our correspondent on Wednesday.

The Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦202.9 billion in revenue between January and December 2025, marking a 13 per cent increase over the ₦181.01 billion recorded in 2024.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open a training camp on 20th February as they step up preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, local football officials said Wednesday.

Nigeria joined the world on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day, with health leaders urging faster action on early detection, fairer access to care and more funding for research and screening.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has completed an internal timetable to prepare for the 2027 general election but will not publish an official schedule until legal and parliamentary issues are settled.

The Nigerian Army has rolled out an intelligence-driven and technology-enabled strategy to confront the country’s evolving security challenges, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said Tuesday.

President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries and global investors to significantly scale up investment in the energy sector, warning that sustainable development and long-term economic growth will remain out of reach without reliable and expanded energy infrastructure.

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that Nigeria will not reverse its ongoing economic reforms, acknowledging early pain but insisting the measures are necessary to stabilize the economy and unlock long-term growth.

The Iranian government has officially authorized the issuance of motorcycle licenses to women, ending decades of legal ambiguity that effectively barred female riders from the road.

 A police officer and four residents were killed in an assault by suspected armed herders in Abande Community, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, officials said Wednesday.

The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping ring following a violent gun battle in Etche Local Government Area, resulting in the fatal wounding of two suspects and the recovery of millions of naira in ransom.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Chairman of the Ibadan South-West Local Government Council, Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi Akande, of leading a coordinated attack on federal railway infrastructure in Oyo State.

At least 35 people have been killed after gunmen raided Woro, a remote village in Kwara State, authorities say. Residents describe it as the deadliest attack in the area this year.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed following an armed attack on his residence, officials and his family say.

Nigeria’s police are refocusing their peacekeeping missions.

Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulazeez, appeared in court this week facing terrorism financing and illegal firearms charges.

Nigeria could be on the brink of a larger religious conflict, U.S. lawmakers heard this week.

The U.S. has quietly put troops on Nigerian soil, the first official acknowledgment since airstrikes hit Islamic State targets in December.

Nigeria has declared its readiness to leverage its vast gas resources to drive Africa’s energy transition, industrial growth and economic stability, as the continent battles widespread energy poverty.

As the FCT marks 50 years of existence, FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has massively transformed the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory in less than three years.

A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has struck down an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring it unconstitutional and without legal basis.

Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu has emerged champion of the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Championship, capping off an outstanding season in New Zealand with a dominant display of skill and consistency.

A new National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control survey shows Rivers and Lagos lead Nigeria in minors buying alcohol in sachets and small bottles.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Tuesday released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, saying more than 80 percent of candidates scored at least five credits.

The FCT Administration has assured residents that antivenom is fully stocked and readily accessible across all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the attack on journalists and peaceful protesters at the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated plans to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidies with state and local governments from 2026.

Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees in Abuja.

A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced March 28 and 29, 2026, as the dates for its National Convention in Abuja.

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and three union leaders from carrying out a planned protest or any form of industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled a 73-member Central Coordination Committee to steer activities ahead of its much-anticipated National Convention, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026.

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced plans to invest about $10 million in regenerating Makoko, the sprawling waterfront community that has been at the centre of public debate following recent demolition exercises.

Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman, has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, sealing a long-anticipated move.

Most government workers in Abuja resumed work on Monday, shunning organised labour's notice of a rally against the FCT Administration (FCTA), scheduled for Tuesday.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is stepping up efforts to keep motorists safe on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest highways.

The bribery and corruption trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke resumed Monday at Southwark Crown Court.

Traders are no longer staying away from the Onitsha Main Market on Mondays, as trading has resumed after years of disruption caused by the sit-at-home order.

The FCT Police Command has issued a heads-up to residents ahead of a planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Many traders at the Onitsha Main Market stayed away from their stalls on Monday despite Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s order to reopen and warnings against further closures, witnesses and officials said.

A speeding tanker truck slammed into a Toyota Corolla at the Apakun Bridge corridor in Lagos on Monday, injuring the car’s driver and two pedestrians, Lagos State officials confirmed.

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed and overrun the stronghold of notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska Dan Karmi, neutralising scores of fighters during a major offensive.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after Noah made a joke at the Grammy Awards linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.

The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, are set to hold a powerful solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives says work on the Electoral Amendment (Reform) Bill is at the harmonisation stage as lawmakers try to agree on changes ahead of the 2027 polls.

South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, United States.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says a foiled coup against President Bola Tinubu was planned by disgruntled officers before the president took office and included plans to use lethal force against opponents, including himself.

South Africa’s deputy minister of sport on Sunday announced that the country would replace Morocco as host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, but the national sports ministry later said no formal decision has been taken and “Morocco remains the confirmed host country.”

The 68th Grammy Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles celebrated the biggest names in global music, with major wins spread across genres.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has firmly rejected allegations that the newly passed tax legislation was tampered with or falsified.

Suspected terrorists have attacked Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, killing one person, setting ablaze a church and a police station, and abducting several residents.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been named The Sun Newspaper’s Best Governor of the Year 2025 in recognition of his administration’s achievements in governance and service delivery.

Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, has submitted a major regulatory application to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to launch up to one million satellites into Earth orbit to serve as orbital AI data centers.

Carlos Alcaraz has claimed a dramatic victory over Novak Djokovic to win the 2026 Australian Open Men’s Singles title in one of the most significant matches in modern tennis history.

Nigerian military forces have killed a senior Boko Haram leader identified as the group’s second-in-command in the Sambisa Forest, along with 10 other fighters, the Armed Forces announced on Sunday.

Nigeria has signed an agreement with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee to establish an electric vehicle manufacturing plant and build charging infrastructure across the country.

The Corps Marshal of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, Major Olaniyi Cole (retd.), has pledged to intensify efforts to ensure greater voluntary compliance with environmental laws across the state.

Traders at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State have agreed to stop observing the Monday sit at home order following Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s intervention.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after concluding a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye.

The lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has admonished residents of Nigeria’s South-East region to ignore a  “sit-at-home” order scheduled for Monday, February 2, describing it as fraudulent and misleading.

The Labour Party said Friday it will appeal a Federal High Court judgment and described the removal of its executive names from the Independent National Electoral Commission portal as “strange, unacceptable.”

The Action Democratic Party on Friday told Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang to vacate his Plateau North Senate seat after he admitted leaving the party, calling the matter a constitutional issue.

Satguru Maharaj Ji, leader of the One Love Family, on Friday urged the Nigeria Football Federation to hire a Nigerian as head coach of the Super Eagles.

Police in Ondo State said they arrested six suspects and rescued 14 victims in two separate, intelligence-led operations targeting transnational human-trafficking networks.

A prosecution witness told a federal court on Friday that $2,045,000 in cash and several property title documents seized from a lawyer belonged to former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele.

The federal government has told every Nigerian to file annual tax returns by 31st March 2026, as new tax laws take effect, officials said.

The Confederation of African Football has announced plans to review its regulations and improve Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocols following contentious scenes at the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has defended his administration’s recent demolition of illegal structures in parts of Makoko, describing the action as a necessary step taken to prevent an impending disaster and protect critical public infrastructure.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a region-wide sit-at-home and full lockdown across the South-East and other supposed Biafran territories for Monday, February 2, in what it described as a peaceful show of solidarity with traders and communities affected by the ongoing closure of the Onitsha Main Market.

South Africa has declared Israel’s top diplomat in the country persona non grata and ordered him to leave within 72 hours, intensifying already strained relations between the two governments.

The Peoples Democratic Party says there is no cause for alarm following a Federal High Court ruling in Ibadan that declined to grant an order sought against the party.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially launched its Gas Master Plan 2026 (NGMP 2026), a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming Nigeria’s gas sector into a major driver of industrialisation, energy security, and sustainable economic growth.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has defended its enforcement of the nationwide ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets and small PET or glass bottles below 200 milliliters, citing concerns over child health and public safety.

The Kano State government has launched a public health awareness campaign and distributed free medication in Durmawa community in Tiga, a town in Bebeji Local Government Area, following reports of suspected diphtheria cases.

Kano State has emerged as the most affected by power infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria, recording about 70 incidents in 2025 alone, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said, raising fresh concerns over electricity supply stability and rising repair costs.

The Senate, through its Committee on Appropriations, has tentatively fixed Tuesday, March 17, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill.

Legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has been named a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the honour.

A Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party national convention held in Oyo State on November 15, 2025.

The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies and meter installers to provide and install electricity meters for consumers at no cost.

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a tragic car crash in Nigeria last December that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and team members.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained that the recent increase in fuel price is not a deliberate move to penalize consumers.

AfriMillions has officially launched in Nigeria, introducing a new digital lottery and online gaming platform built specifically for African players. Headlined by a ₦1 Billion Mega Jackpot,

Maybe it’s time we hired people who actually know how to do homework.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN has launched electric shuttle buses at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja in a major step toward modernising airport operations improving service delivery and advancing environmental sustainability. 

A small passenger aircraft crashed in northeastern Colombia on January 28, 2026, killing all 15 people on board, including a Colombian lawmaker and a congressional candidate, authorities confirmed.

A Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos has granted bail to activists Taiwo ‘Soweto’ Hassan and Dele Frank, who were arraigned for their roles in protests against alleged illegal demolitions and forced evictions in parts of Lagos State.

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a landmark oil sector reform into law, marking a dramatic shift in policy by opening up the country’s long-state-controlled oil industry to greater private and foreign participation.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new deadline for students applying for its 2025/2026 student loan programme, extending the closing date from January 31 to February 27, 2026.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned widespread reports suggesting that the 2026 Appropriation Law contains provisions for the purchase of houses in Abuja for lawmakers.

The Senate has set up a seven-member committee to harmonise lawmakers’ views on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, and submit a consolidated report to the chamber by next Tuesday.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, following a lead debate by House Leader Hon. Julius Ihonvbere.

Dozens of lawyers under the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice protested peacefully at the Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday, demanding payment of an estimated ₦4 trillion owed to indigenous contractors for completed capital projects.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially lifted all remaining sanctions against Guinea on Wednesday, following the December 2024 presidential election that saw former junta leader Mamady Doumbouya elected president.

Rights activist Hassan Taiwo Soweto and fellow protester Dele Frank was arraigned on January 29, 2026, at Yaba Magistrates’ Court, facing five serious charges linked to a protest against illegal demolitions and forced evictions in Lagos State on January 28.

Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, a rights activist abducted on Tuesday after a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been brought before Magistrate Court 2 of the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

The Lagos chapter of the civil society group EndBadGovernance has condemned what it calls a violent police crackdown on peaceful protesters in Makoko, Oworoshoki, Ajegunle and other communities.

The Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that officers shot protesters during demonstrations against demolitions in parts of the state.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded the licences of leading fintech firms and microfinance banks, allowing them to operate across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that the Onitsha Main Market will remain closed for the full one week earlier ordered by the state government.

A passenger plane crashed in northern Colombia on Wednesday, killing all 15 people on board, according to state run airline Satena.

The Nigeria Police Force says it has uncovered a major cyber fraud involving the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data, with losses estimated at more than ₦7.7 billion.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials over incidents during the AFCON Morocco 2025 final.

An FCT High Court in Abuja has fixed 10 new hearing dates to conclude the trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele over charges linked to the naira redesign policy.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected reports that lawmakers ignored or approved the use of force during a protest by Makoko residents at the Assembly complex.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially chosen a team of 50 experts to write a new plan for how they want to govern Nigeria.

The Nigerian Senate have officially set a date to discuss major changes to the country’s election laws.

The Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday dismissed claims that Nigeria’s new tax laws were altered after passage, saying the four Acts are “ready and gazetted and signed by the President” and urging senators to take only certified copies from the Clerk.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has responded to reports of civilian casualties following air operations on January 25, 2026, in Kurigi Village, Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State.

Police used tear gas and forcibly dispersed a peaceful march to the Lagos State House of Assembly at Alausa on Wednesday, protesters and organisers said.

Pope Leo on Wednesday called for an end to antisemitism worldwide, using the annual commemoration of the Holocaust to urge global action against hatred, racism and persecution.

Dame Sarah Mullally has formally taken office as the Archbishop of Canterbury following a ceremonial service held in England, becoming the spiritual leader of the Church of England.

The Iranian government has executed a man on charges of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad.

Displaced residents of Makoko led a large protest from the Ikeja under-bridge toward Alausa on Tuesday, saying recent demolition exercises have left thousands homeless and triggered a growing humanitarian crisis.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted video evidence showing Reno Omokri calling President Bola Tinubu a “drug lord” during the trial of activist Omoyele Sowore.

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have returned to work following a National Industrial Court injunction ordering the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) to suspend its strike.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates not to accept multiple admission offers, saying it undermines the system and blocks opportunities for others.

The Lagos Water Corporation has announced a temporary disruption of water supply in several parts of the state to allow for critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant.

Nigeria has taken a major step to resolve its power sector debt with the issuance of a ₦501 billion bond and the signing of settlement agreements with five electricity generation companies.

Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison Madueke has denied multiple bribery charges as her trial opened on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court in London.

President Bola Tinubu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday reaffirmed plans to deepen economic and security cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye, setting a target of reaching a five-billion-dollar bilateral trade volume.

Security operatives on Tuesday moved into the Onitsha Main Market to enforce a one week closure ordered by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The action triggered protests from traders and condemnation from the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Gunshots were heard on Tuesday in Onitsha, Anambra State, as security operatives clashed with traders protesting the closure of the Onitsha Main Market by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out an ex-parte application by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu seeking transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a facility nearer Abuja.

The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria consumes more than 2.5 billion litres of sachet (pure) water each year and launched a new project to cut single-use sachet pollution while keeping safe drinking water accessible.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike accused politicians and some FCTA directors of “hijacking” a workers’ strike that disrupted the administration, and warned that employees who refuse to return to work after a court order will face legal action.

Workers of the FCT Administration have staged a procession to the headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress following Tuesday morning industrial court ruling that orders them to suspend their strike.

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness and marking the second system failure within five days.

Stigma rather than medical limitations remains the biggest obstacle to eliminating leprosy in Nigeria, the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) has said, as the world marks World Leprosy Day 2026.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has granted an interlocutory injunction filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration, compelling workers under the Joint Union Action Committee to suspend their ongoing strike.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly denied rumours that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing such reports as “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.”

A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has left at least a dozen people dead, grounded thousands of flights, and plunged hundreds of thousands of residents into darkness.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the deadline for the recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks, following an overwhelming response from Nigerians.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into disciplinary cases involving sixteen officers previously arrested over alleged indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Defence Headquarters said the investigation report has been forwarded to the appropriate superior authority in line with military procedures.

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.

The corruption trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison Madueke was delayed on Monday due to legal and technical issues, her lawyers said.

The Oyo State Government on Monday launched a week long celebration to mark the state’s 50th anniversary, with an opening ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT wing, has ordered all primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory to join the ongoing strike led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).

Heavy security was deployed on Monday at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Secretariat in Area 11, Garki, as hundreds of striking workers marched to the complex to press their demands over unresolved labour disputes.

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will soon introduce a new regulatory policy to tighten debit card issuance and improve ATM operations across Nigerian banks, as part of efforts to address persistent cash access challenges.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders failed to comply with the state government’s directive to ignore the Monday sit at home order.

The United States is increasing deliveries of military equipment and sharing more intelligence with Nigeria as part of a wider push to help Abuja tackle Islamic State-linked militants, a senior U.S. Africa Command official said on Monday.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a successful discovery of hydrocarbons at the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well, located in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta.

The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the report of its investigation into an alleged coup plot involving 16 detained officers.

The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has formally taken over prosecution of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed criminal charges relating to a disputed London property.

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday as part of an ongoing indefinite strike, demanding the removal of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and payment of outstanding entitlements.

The Federal Government has officially ended the longstanding Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy, placing new emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) and empowering polytechnics to award degrees.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), running from January 26 to February 28 nationwide.

Tensions have escalated in Nigeria’s House of Representatives over alleged unauthorized changes to recent tax reform laws, sparking a clash between House leadership and the minority caucus ahead of plenary resumption.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, warned on Monday that the state faces “intense urban and population pressure” and has launched on-site inspections of informal spaces to ease the strain.

The corruption trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke will begin on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, where she faces six counts, five of accepting bribes and one of conspiracy to commit bribery — linked to contracts awarded while she served from 2010 to 2015.

Nigeria's various electricity distribution companies (DisCos) said that the Federal Government’s announcement that smart meters must be provided and installed “free of charge” is unrealistic unless officials explain who will pay for supply and installation.

Flight disruptions hit major European travel routes this weekend as Air France and British Airways cancelled dozens of flights, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at airports in the United Kingdom and France.

A nurse has been shot dead by a United States federal agent during a confrontation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking widespread protests and renewed criticism of federal enforcement operations in the city.

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has unveiled a new enforcement strategy to recover unpaid taxes from defaulting taxpayers.

Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison.

Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against altering its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the cancellation of special concessions previously offered to candidates with albinism, citing widespread abuse of the provision.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET) over their alleged failure to account for ₦128 billion in public funds linked to the power sector.

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory have assured residents of adequate measures to ensure a peaceful 2026 Area Council election.

Nigeria’s national electricity grid has been restored following the latest system collapse, with power supply returning to distribution companies nationwide.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will run from January 26 to February 28 at approved CBT centres nationwide.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday gave the Federal Ministry of Health a final 14-day deadline to implement the long-awaited Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustments or face coordinated nationwide action, the unions said.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has blasted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for formally resigning from the party, calling his action “a cold betrayal of a sacred trust” and rejecting his claim of an “irredeemable crisis” inside the party.

The House of Representatives’ deputy spokesman, Philip Agbese, on Saturday dismissed the Minority Caucus’ interim report alleging illegal alterations to newly gazetted tax laws as “belated,” saying leadership had already taken steps to settle the controversy.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Friday and praised the president's leadership in a short interview clip that circulated online on Saturday.

Nigeria should stop importing goods it can produce at home and use government buying power to grow local industry, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan, said Saturday.

The Federal Government has commended the swift arrest of three suspected vandals caught damaging infrastructure on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, following the deployment of a newly installed CCTV surveillance system on the bridge.

The Kano State government has approved N1.705 billion for the construction of a surface-dressed road linking Chiromawa to Garun Babba in Garun Malam Local Government Area, following years of complaints by residents over the poor condition of the road.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health warning urging Nigerians not to buy or consume Goya Oil sold in PET plastic bottles.

The Association of Zamfara State Retired Permanent Secretaries has honoured Governor Dauda Lawal in recognition of what it described as the “impactful projects” and reforms carried out by his administration since taking office in 2023.

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an Order of Interlocutory Injunction, prohibiting the FCT Administration  workers' union, their agents, and members from embarking on strikes, picketing, lockouts, road blockades, or any action aimed at shutting down the administration's activities.

Workers, distillers, and labour unions converged at the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday to protest against the enforcement of a ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small bottles.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s electricity sector following the latest collapse of the national power grid.

At least nine people were killed and several others injured on Friday after an illegal cocaine laboratory exploded in the southwest of Colombia, authorities said.

Following a national grid collapse in Nigeria, electricity supply has been gradually restored to major cities including Abuja and Lagos, officials said as recovery efforts got underway.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in a mass defection that includes state lawmakers, federal lawmakers, and local government chairmen in the state.

Abuja saw the launch of a new U.S.-Nigeria Working Group on Friday, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

The House Minority Caucus has raised alarm over discrepancies in several recently gazetted tax laws, claiming they were altered after passing the National Assembly and being signed by President Bola Tinubu.

The Rivers State impeachment process involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has hit a major legal roadblock.

Millions of Nigerians were left without electricity on Friday after another collapse of the national power grid.

The Lagos State Government is set to begin a statewide measles rubella vaccination campaign from January 27 to February 5, 2026.

Two media professionals with CWIA Media Group have earned postgraduate degrees at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) convocation ceremonies.

A truck driver has died following a multiple-vehicle collision early Friday morning on Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Lagos State traffic authorities have confirmed.

The Lagos State Police Command has identified a suspect allegedly responsible for the attack scare messages sent to three private schools in the state, assuring residents that no explosive devices were planted and that all schools are safe.