Troops eliminate notorious kidnap kingpin in Kaduna
Troops have neutralised a notorious kidnapping kingpin, identified as Amadu, during a raid in Malafiya town, Atiku Ward of Jama’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Security sources said Amadu led a criminal gang responsible for kidnapping, cattle rustling and armed robbery across Malafiya and neighbouring communities. He was reportedly on the most-wanted list of security agencies and linked to several major...
Oil prices drop over supply concerns
Oil prices dropped on Monday, January 26, 2026, after climbing more than 2% in the previous session. This follows supply concerns that kept a lid on benchmarks despite production disruptions in major United States crude-producing regions. Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $65.81 a barrel at 0221 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $61.01 a...
Gunmen attack police patrol team, kill Inspector at Oyo border
Gunmen have killed a police Inspector during an attack on a patrol team at Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Olayinka disclosed that about 10 to 15 gunmen attacked ASP Entonu Shaibu and his patrol team at about...
‘Rain in Ogun, Lagos’: NiMet forecasts 3-day haziness, sunshine nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday, January 28, 2026. NiMet, however, urged persons with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions. The agency, in its weather outlook released on Sunday, said dust particles are in suspension, warning the public to take necessary...
Awujale: Otunba title can’t disqualify anyone, says Ijebu council
The Council of Otunbas in Ijebuland has declared that no law prohibits holders of the Otunba title from ascending the Awujale stool. This comes amid reports of the alleged disqualification of some of its members by the council of kingmakers in the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The Otunbas made the clarification in a letter addressed to the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council. The letter...
Police arrest man over ₦5.2m job scam in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a man, Hamza Sama, for allegedly running a fake employment scheme that defrauded over 175 job seekers of ₦5.2 million. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, Sama, a resident of the KCC area in Birnin Kebbi, claimed to be an authorised agent capable of securing government-backed school feeding jobs in the...
Uba Sani unveils plan to build Nigeria’s largest inter-state bus terminal
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced plans to construct what he described as the largest inter-state bus terminal in Nigeria, in terms of size and infrastructure. The governor made this known on Sunday while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the project, which will be situated on 20 hectares of land along the Eastern Bypass in Chikun Local Government Area...
EPL: Manchester United stun Arsenal at Emirates to go fourth
Manchester United climbed into fourth place in the Premier League after edging leaders Arsenal in a thrilling encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal took the lead through an own goal by United defender Lisandro Martinez before Bryan Mbeumo equalised for the Red Devils. Arsenal struggled to regain their composure after Mbeumo's leveller and United, 2-0 winners over Manchester City...
Makinde: Speaking truth to power harder under Tinubu’s administration
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying it has become increasingly difficult for leaders and stakeholders to freely express dissenting views under the current government. Makinde made the remarks at the weekend during the 60th birthday celebration of the Oyo State Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Samson Anetomobi. The...
Tinubu departs Abuja for state visit to Turkey on Monday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, 2026, for a state visit to Turkey. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this via a statement issued on Sunday. Onanuga said the visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between Nigeria and Turkey and exploring further areas of cooperation in security,...
