Latest from Saturday, January 17th, 2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday after a 0-0 draw in normal time, earning the consolation prize and a morale boost.

Professor of English Literature at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Sunny Awhefeada, says Nigerian literature is inseparable from the country’s historical experiences, arguing that creative writing in Nigeria has always been shaped by social and political realities.

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration have set Monday, 18 January 2026, as the start date of their indefinite strike.

The Federal Government has opened a solar-powered CCTV monitoring centre for the Second Niger Bridge corridor, saying the system will strengthen security and speed up responses to road incidents.

On Saturday, Uganda’s electoral commission declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of Thursday’s presidential vote, extending his rule into a seventh term.

Austin Meregini, Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, has called on Nigerians to support Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze after the player missed a penalty in Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final against hosts Morocco.

The buildup to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has taken a dramatic turn as the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) officially accused host nation Morocco of systematic sabotage.

A Qatar Airways flight carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 9 to deliver judgment in a fresh suit challenging the legal authority of President Bola Tinubu to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency.

Venezuelan authorities say at least 47 members of the country’s armed forces were killed in a United States military operation earlier this month aimed at capturing President Nicolás Maduro.

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9 million spending on foreign lobbyists.

The Lagos State government has announced plans to begin phasing out firewood-fueled bakeries as part of a broader strategy to curb air pollution and associated health risks.

A Rivers State High Court has temporarily halted efforts by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.

Lagos State authorities have ordered a postmortem examination after nine-month-old identical twins died.