Latest from Sunday, January 11th, 2026
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FG Orders Concrete Shoulders and Direct Engineers to Supervise Federal Projects
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a bold directive to overhaul federal road construction standards nationwide, mandating concrete shoulders and cement-paved stone bases to boost durability and cut recurring repairs.
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FG Unveils ₦40bn CCTV Centre on Third Mainland Bridge to Enhance Security and Traffic Control
The Federal Government has inaugurated a ₦40 billion Close Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance centre on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge to strengthen security and improve traffic monitoring.
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Nigeria Seeks Nationwide Ban on Wooden Boats for Commercial Transport
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Sunday urged state governments nationwide to ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation.
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Fubara Calls for Calm Amid Impeachment Moves
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called for calm among as impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy proceed.
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Rivers Assembly Raises Alarm Over Moves to Disrupt Fubara’s Impeachment
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised concerns about alleged efforts by unnamed individuals to use courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to interfere with its ongoing impeachment proceedings against the governor and deputy governor.
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SERAP Sues INEC Over ₦55.9bn Election Funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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Nigerian Government, ASUU Set to Sign New Agreement Jan. 14
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are expected to sign a revised agreement on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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Tolling to Start on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After April Inauguration
The Federal Government says the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately after its planned inauguration in April 2026.
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Sanwo-Olu Hails Nigerian Army for Sustaining Peace, Security in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army for what he described as its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, safety and the protection of lives and property across Lagos State.
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Nigerian Air Force Destroys Insurgent Base in Northeast
The Nigerian Air Force said it has destroyed a major insurgent base in the Timbuktu Triangle, dealing what it described as a significant blow to terrorist groups operating in the area.
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Tinubu Hails Super Eagles After 2-0 Win Over Algeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Lagos Orders Probe into Alleged Medical Negligence After Adichie’s Son Dies
The Lagos State government has ordered an investigation into an alleged case of medical negligence following the death of Nkanu, the son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a private hospital in Lagos.
