US Immigration officers storm home, drag barely clothed man into snow
A Minnesota resident, ChongLy Thao, has decried his treatment after the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him, and dragged him into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs. Thao, 56, a naturalised U.S. citizen who goes by the name Scott, was returned home later on Sunday without explanation or apology. "I...
Ribadu denies reports of mother’s death
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed social media reports claiming that his mother died on Monday, January 19, 2026, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle early Tuesday, Ribadu said his mother passed away 28 years ago, stressing that the online publication had wrongly attributed...
Why Super Eagles missed AFCON 2025 bronze medal ceremony — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why Super Eagles players did not attend the bronze medal presentation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria secured third place at the tournament after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday. However, the team was absent from the medal ceremony, which was held after Sunday’s final between Morocco and Senegal. Speaking...
Oil prices steady as investors eye Greenland developments
Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday as markets monitored President Donald Trump's threats of higher United States tariffs on European nations over his desire to buy Greenland. Brent futures for March seesawed, rising earlier in the day but by 0740 GMT were down 16 cents, or 0.3%, at $63.78 a barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude contract for...
Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in UK Court over corruption charges
Former Nigerian oil minister and ex-OPEC president, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Monday appeared before a London court as preliminary proceedings began in her corruption trial. The initial hearing, which covered technical issues and jury selection, marked the start of court proceedings ahead of the full trial, scheduled to commence on Monday, January 26. The trial is expected to last between 10...
Workers cry foul as FCTA claims on strike resolution collapse
Striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), have rejected claims by the administration that most of their demands have been met, insisting that the ongoing strike remains in force. In a disclaimer dated January 19, 2026, and signed by JUAC–FCTA Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Umar Saleh, the union described the claims that...
Stock market investors lose N11bn
The Nigerian stock market began the week on a cautious note on Monday, January 19, 2026, as mild profit-taking shaved N11 billion off investors’ portfolios. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed that market capitalisation was down by 0.01 per cent to N106.342 trillion, from N106.353 trillion at the previous close. The All-Share Index (ASI) also dipped marginally, shedding 17...
Military uncovers Boko Haram underground logistics facility in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an underground Boko Haram logistics storage facility containing medical supplies, fuel and other critical materials in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State. The discovery followed coordinated, intelligence-led operations conducted on Sunday in Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma, where troops overran several terrorist enclaves and repelled multiple drone attacks launched by insurgents. The Media...
FG opens portal for common entrance application into FTCs
The Federal Government has opened portal for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) applications into Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to free technical and vocational education. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, announced this via a statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026. Boriowo said this followed the approval of the initiative by...
Court jails man for ₦1.5bn fraud
An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced one Ojo Eghosa Kingsley for fraud involving over ₦1.5 billion erroneously credited to his bank account. The conviction was secured on Monday, January 19, 2026, by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice W. I. Aziegbemhin. Kingsley was charged with stealing...
