Homepage Lagos from Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Environmental activist and HOMEF Director, Mr. Nnimmo Bassey, has called on the Lagos State Government to immediately halt the ongoing demolition of homes in the Makoko waterfront community, describing the exercise as a grave violation of human rights.

Nigeria is losing the energy story. Badly. And nobody in a position to fix it seems to notice—or care...

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), said on Tuesday that some party appointees and lawmakers in Kano were under pressure to endorse a planned defection by Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Nigeria Police say they will not release details of the recent strike in Sokoto State, describing it as a defence matter best handled by the military.

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha'u Ahmed, has promised to make the service year easier and more inclusive for graduates living with disabilities.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced that it will adopt a new "tech-driven" system to manage road accidents and traffic jams starting in 2026.

The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in West Africa, praising the role of its armed forces in counter-insurgency and regional security efforts.

The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn as two more members of the House of Assembly officially withdrew their support for the plan to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office.

A federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in a ₦1.2 billion suit by activist Omoyele Sowore against the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation until 10th March.

The Federal Government has signed a major agreement with university teachers to improve their pay and working conditions.

Nigeria’s vice captain Victor Osimhen says the Super Eagles are relaxed and confident ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi final clash in Morocco.

The trial of suspects linked to the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo has resumed in Abuja.

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting against their leaders, saying “help is on its way” as global outrage grows over a violent crackdown.

President Bola Tinubu said Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February, a move aimed at attracting global investors and boosting sustainable investment.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB says the sale of forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry will begin on January 26.