Mass defection looms as Kano gov, lawmakers, 44 LG chairmen resign from NNPP
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal crises and concerns over the party’s cohesion at both…
Nigeria, U.S. launch first joint Working Group on security, religious freedom
The United States and Nigeria have launched their first-ever U.S.–Nigeria Working Group, marking a new phase of cooperation on security, accountability, and the protection of vulnerable communities. The working group…
Security threat rumours force early closure of some Lagos schools
Several schools across Lagos were forced to close earlier than scheduled on Thursday following reports of security threats that raised concerns over the safety of students and staff. Odinaka Mbonu,…
National grid collapses as power supply drops to 20MW nationwide
Nigeria experienced another national grid collapse on Friday, January 23, 2026, after electricity supply across the country dropped sharply to just 20 megawatts. Data from the distribution companies (DisCos) at…
FG bans meter installation charges, warns DisCos against extortion
The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to stop charging customers for meter installation, warning that any official found extorting consumers will be prosecuted. The Minister of Power,…
11 Nigerians arrested in Thailand over international romance scam
Thai immigration and police authorities have arrested 11 Nigerians in connection with a suspected international romance fraud syndicate operating in the Muang Thong Thani area, local media reported on Thursday.…
Lagos begins Lekki–Epe expressway rehabilitation, announces traffic diversions
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced traffic diversion and lane management plans ahead of the commencement of rehabilitation works on the Lekki–Epe Expressway, scheduled to begin on Sunday,…
In less than 24 hours: Tinubu withdraws Dakingari’s appointment as Ambassador to Turkey
The Presidency has withdrawn the posting of Usman Dakingari, a former governor of Kebbi State, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Turkey, less than 24 hours after the announcement of ambassadorial postings.…
Police hunt boyfriend after mysterious death of visiting 27-year-old girlfriend
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has begun an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old woman, Esther Akwaji, who reportedly died while visiting her boyfriend in Abuja. Esther,…
Trucks overturn, trigger hours-long gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Scores of workers and motorists were left stranded in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2026, after an overturned truck caused severe traffic congestion at the Otedola Bridge along…
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