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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,

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.

NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has directed commanders nationwide to break drug cartels and step up sensitisation campaigns as part of the agency’s 2026 operational focus.

Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has warned that Nigeria risks undermining its democratic future beyond 2026 if citizens continue to tolerate constitutional shortcuts and weaken the institutions meant to safeguard the rule of law.

TikTok has announced a new deal that will allow the popular short-video platform to continue operating in the United States, ending years of uncertainty over its future amid national security concerns raised by Washington.

The Nigerian Navy has intensified efforts to expand its indigenous shipbuilding programme to boost operational capability and reduce dependence on foreign-built naval platforms.

British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku has earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 98th Academy Awards for her role in the vampire horror film Sinners.

The Federal Government has officially prohibited electricity distribution companies and meter installers from charging customers any fee for the installation of electricity meters.

The United States has unveiled a sweeping proposal to rebuild Gaza from the ground up, presenting a “New Gaza” master plan at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to supporting government efforts in addressing the challenges faced by refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria.

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum and said he will personally chair the new body meant to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and help with reconstruction.

U.S. lawmakers have sharply condemned the mass abduction of worshippers from churches in Kaduna State and warned Washington “will not tolerate the massacre of innocent Christians,” after armed men kidnapped more than 160 people during Sunday services.

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to form a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Ordu.

Despite global trade disruptions, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says Nigeria can capitalize on shifting supply chains to lead Africa’s textile and apparel sector.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the murder case against former Chief Security Officer to late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), over the killing of Kudirat Abiola, citing prolonged inaction by the Lagos State Government.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has started enforcing a ban on producing and selling alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles under 200 milliliters, officials announced on Thursday.

Officials reported that a fire tore through a one-storey shopping complex and nearby stores on Amore Street in Ajegunle Boundary, destroying goods said to be worth millions of naira.

The African Union is set to hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Nigeria Police Force says there was no attempt to deny or cover up the abductions in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State.

The Federal Government says it is serious about turning Nigeria’s polytechnics into centres for innovation and hands on skills.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has visited Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area following the abduction of villagers, as security agencies confirmed that at least 11 victims have escaped from captivity and returned home safely.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says local production of medicines and medical devices has risen sharply following regulatory reforms aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing.

The Labour Party, led by Barrister Julius Abure, has vowed to appeal a Federal High Court judgment recognizing Esther Nenadi Usman’s Caretaker Committee as party leaders.

Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team opened its Africa Nations Cup campaign with a 25-23 victory over Algeria on Wednesday at Petit Stade in Kigali.

A special farmers-and-herders court in Jigawa has ordered nine cattle herders to pay ₦500 million in compensation after finding them guilty of destroying farmers’ crops.

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said it will push for a wide overhaul of Nigeria’s polytechnic system to produce more job creators and build stronger links with industry.

The Confederation of African Football, on Wednesday, named its official Team of the Tournament for AFCON 2025, with Senegal and Morocco supplying most of the players and Nigeria claiming three places.

The Federal Government on Tuesday pledged to conduct a credible and transparent national census, saying it will “not sacrifice due process for speed,” the information minister told visiting officials from the National Population Commission.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been confirmed as a three-time Guinness World Records holder after organisers found that her September jollof rice attempt also met rules for the “largest serving of rice.”

A magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Tuesday, granted bail to the driver involved in a December crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s team and injured the boxer, court and police sources said.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan and other qualified Southern members are eligible to contest the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general election.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the removal of Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee as the party’s lawful leadership.

A legal expert has told Nigeria Info 99.3FM that Nigeria was right to look again at evidence against Mike Ozekhome after a UK court found documents linked to the late Gen. Jeremiah Useni’s London property were falsified.

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has aired a tell-all following the events of the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major successes in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking, with 77,792 arrests, including 128 drug barons, 14,225 convictions, and over 14.8 million kilograms of illicit drugs seized in five years.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as fake a viral online article claiming that it has released the timetable for the 2027 General Elections, urging Nigerians to disregard the report.

The Lagos State Government says rehabilitation of a 20-kilometre stretch of the Lekki–Epe Road will begin on Sunday and last about 64 days.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, an associate of socialite Ismail Mustapha (a.k.a. Mompha), alongside three companies over an alleged ₦206 million fraud before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja.

Public health experts have accused the tobacco industry of using deception, massive profits and strategic acquisitions to rebrand itself as a public health partner, while continuing to profit from disease and death.

Nigeria’s men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have climbed to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, their highest global position since 2010.

Nigerian international Akor Adams marked his return from the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic performance Monday night, scoring twice to help Sevilla FC salvage a 2-2 draw against Elche CF in a Spanish La Liga match.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Monday that she will dissolve the House of Representatives at the start of the regular parliamentary session this week, setting the stage for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

A Police inspector has reportedly shot and killed a fellow officer and wounded another colleague during an incident in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, authorities said.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the first-ever Nigeria House at the 2026 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a sovereign pavilion established by the federal government to centralise Nigeria’s investment narrative and engage global investors.

Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to a record $6.1 billion in 2025, an 11.5 per cent increase from $5.46 billion in 2024, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday.

President Bola Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Lebanese Nigerian billionaire businessman Gilbert Chagoury, a move that has drawn public attention due to Chagoury’s controversial past.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), charging members to uphold accountability and drive reforms aimed at improving efficiency in Nigeria’s ports.

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed displeasure with the latest industrial action by the staff of the Federal Capital Territory FeAdministration, describing it as unnecessary and ill-motivated.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced plans to seek intervention from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) following Senegal’s controversial walk‑off during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final. 

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled Thursday, January 22, for the start of the trial of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The federal government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian postgraduate students opportunities to study abroad.

The University of Lagos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is taking a cautious stance on the federal government’s latest agreement, citing years of unfulfilled promises.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law, formally setting the state’s fiscal framework for the year.

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated drone attack by Boko Haram insurgents while conducting clearance operations in the volatile Timbuktu Triangle region of Borno State.

The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied online reports that soldiers were threatening mutiny over pay, calling the stories “false, misleading and deliberately sensational.”

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into "unacceptable behaviour" by players and officials following the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

A recent photo of top officials lining up to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Abuja airport has sparked a debate about Nigeria's political culture.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released the deployment details for the latest group of graduates, known as the "Batch A" prospective corps members.

Thousands of workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) began an indefinite strike today, Monday, locking the gates to major government offices and stopping work across the city.

Senegal's Sadio Mané was named Player of the Tournament at the Africa Cup of Nations awards ceremony after the Teranga Lions' dramatic triumph, while Morocco’s Brahim Díaz won the Golden Boot as top scorer and Yassine Bounou took the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.

Palm oil producers say they are educating members and small farmers about fake palm oil, but they cannot fight market adulteration alone and want the Ministry of Health and consumer agencies to join the effort.

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has raised an alarm over the prevalence of adulterated palm oil in Nigerian markets, and warned that the problem needs urgent, co-ordinated government action to protect public health and the industry.

Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a thrilling 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat on Sunday.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo,” ending a 12-year manhunt linked to the killing of three NDLEA officers.

A diplomatic and military crisis has erupted in the Arctic after former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to take over Greenland, prompting European countries to send troops to the island for joint exercises.

Uganda’s government says it will continue a ban on access to social media platforms even as broader internet connectivity returns to much of the country following the presidential election.

Gen. Mamady Doumbouya has been sworn in as president of Guinea, formalizing his transition from military ruler to elected head of state after winning last year’s presidential election by a wide margin, according to official results.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a criminal charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, accusing the senior lawyer of fraud and forgery in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has carried out coordinated air operations in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, killing several terrorists and disrupting planned attacks through close air support and air interdiction missions.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the Federal High Court in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, for securing the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, praising the players for their resilience after a painful semifinal exit.

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.

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.

Gunmen have killed two police officers during an attack on a checkpoint along Agbani Road in Enugu.

In a dramatic shift that has intensified the political crisis in Rivers State, four members of the House of Assembly who had recently called for a “political solution” have reversed their stance.

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has reaffirmed that employers must file their annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year by January 31, 2026.

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a significantly revised minimum capital framework for capital market operators, marking one of the most extensive regulatory overhauls in years.

President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said its leader had been placed under effective house arrest by security forces.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says his son’s decision to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress and back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid is a personal choice and does not reflect his own political position.

Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn into Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed to 15.15% in December 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported Thursday, marking continued moderation in price pressures at the end of the year.

The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abdullahi Bollaji, has outlined the party’s focus on delivering concrete actions rather than rhetoric, as Nigeria faces pressing political and socio-economic challenges.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes for their outstanding wins at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos from January 7-11, 2026.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central.

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday ordered the demolition of a notorious criminal hideout known as Sambel Joint in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area.

The Nigerian Legion has renewed calls for sustained government, corporate, and public support for military veterans and the families of fallen heroes, stressing that remembrance must go beyond annual ceremonies to tangible welfare interventions.

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.

The federal government has unveiled plans to train millions of Nigerians, including artisans and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, in essential digital skills as part of efforts to expand economic participation and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

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.

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of rehabilitation and expansion work on Section One of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, directing contractors to complete the project by the end of January.

Two prosecution witnesses on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Akure how gunmen and explosives were used to carry out the June 5, 2022 attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, killing dozens of worshippers.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were arrested following recent violent protests in the town.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it has disbursed ₦161.97 billion under the national student loan scheme and has received more than 1.3 million applications since the programme began.

As Nigeria prepares to meet Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday, the Nigeria Football Federation reminded fans that “Rabat is a happy hunting ground” for the Super Eagles and highlighted history and present-day milestones.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said the protests and violence that broke out in Ekpoma last week was not a simple protest but a “well-organised riot” funded from abroad, and he vowed to bring the organisers to justice.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping companies, agents, and terminal operators within Nigerian ports to halt any review or increase of charges until they engage fully with their stakeholders.

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in Abuja to support ongoing operations against terrorism and violent crime, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Tuesday.

Three civil society organisations have condemned the Lagos State Government over ongoing demolitions at the Makoko waterfront community.

Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Babatunde Hunpe, has declared a seven-day period of mourning following the death of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi I.

Stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and elder statesmen from the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) have moved to intervene in the escalating political crisis in Rivers State.

At least 21,807 refugees and asylum seekers living in Nigeria remain unregistered, leaving them without access to basic services such as food assistance and healthcare, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions to undo irregular admission decisions.

Nigeria’s spending on imported refined petroleum products fell sharply over the past two years, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping economic sanctions on Monday aimed at punishing countries that continue to do business with Iran, escalating pressure in response to a nationwide crackdown on protests in Tehran.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have paid tributes following the death of the Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, describing him as a stabilising force and custodian of culture and tradition.

Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set new records with her latest movie, becoming Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker.