Plateau council closes school over safety concerns
The Jos North Local Government Council in Plateau State has ordered the immediate closure of a private school in Sabon Layi community after inspections revealed serious structural defects. The chairman of Jos North, Barr. John Christopher, issued the closure following an inspection led by his deputy, Hon. Sani Muhammad Garkuwa, which found that the school failed to meet approved building-plan...
Kwara monarch’s son freed after N20m ransom as father remains in captivity
The son of the Oniwo of Afin, Oba Simeon Olanipekun, who was abducted by gunmen in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been released after a N20m ransom was reportedly paid. The victim, Olaolu, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, was freed on Monday following negotiations with the kidnappers. His father, the monarch, and other abducted...
Police make U-turn, confirm abduction of residents in Kaduna community
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of residents in Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following earlier denial of the incident. The Kaduna State Police Command had, on Monday, denied the attack, urging the people to disregard the report. The incident was first reported as an attack on church worshippers, with church...
Trump’s Davos trip delayed as plane makes emergency return to US
United States President Donald Trump's plane was forced to return to an air base on Tuesday night due to a "minor electrical issue" shortly after departing for Switzerland. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews out of an abundance of caution, adding that it landed shortly after 11:00 pm (0400 GMT). Journalists travelling...
Stock market rebounds as investors gain N94bn
The stock market rebounded with N94 billion profit to the portfolios of investors on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Interest in Red Star Express, NPF Microfinance Bank, Deap Capital Management, Morison, NCR, and 35 other equities pushed the broader index into a positive terrain. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market capitalisation gained 0.09 per cent or N94 billion to close at N106.436...
UCL: Arsenal seal last 16 spot as Bodo stun Man City
Gabriel Jesus helped keep Arsenal perfect, Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also stumbled. Pep Guardiola's Man City arrived in chilly Norway for their seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favourites. But they came unstuck in the freezing conditions...
Nigerians spend N1.54trn on beer, soft drinks in nine months
Nigerians spent an estimated N1.54tn on beer and other non-alcoholic beverages in the first nine months of 2025, as major listed brewers recorded strong revenue growth during the period. An analysis of the unaudited financial statements of Nigerian Breweries Plc, International Breweries Plc and Champion Breweries Plc for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, shows that the companies posted...
FG doubles January bond borrowing to N900bn
The Federal Government has significantly increased its domestic borrowing plan, targeting N900bn from its January 2026 bond auction—double the N450bn raised in January 2025—as fiscal pressures and refinancing needs intensify. Offer documents released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that the January 2026 auction will involve the reopening of three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds with a combined...
DSS seeks court order to prolong Malami’s detention
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), may remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for an extended period as investigations into alleged terror financing deepen. Security sources disclosed that the DSS is moving to secure a court order to keep Malami detained pending the conclusion of what they described as sensitive and complex...
FCT doctors laud wike over 13-month hazard allowance, wage award
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for approving the payment of 13 months’ hazard allowance arrears and a one-month wage award, describing the move as a strong demonstration of commitment to healthcare workers’ welfare. The commendation was contained in a letter of appreciation dated January 15, 2026, by the...
