Why police arrested Regina’s friend Ann ― Nwoko
The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has explained the reasons behind the arrest of Ann, the friend of his estranged wife, Regina Daniels. Nwoko, in a statement issued on Monday by his communication team, said Ann, whose real name is Anthonet Izuegbu, was arrested over alleged criminal defamation against the lawmaker. The team said contrary to the misleading and inflammatory...
FG opens applications for 2026 PTDF overseas scholarships
The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian postgraduate students the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The announcement was made on Monday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada...
Army foils Boko Haram drone attack in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated drone-assisted attack by Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State, recovering flags, weapons, and other logistics belonging to the terrorists. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said the incident...
‘It’s unacceptable’: FIFA president condemns chaos in AFCON final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. Infantino said this in a statement on Sunday night. The FIFA president stated: "We strongly condemn the behaviour of some 'supporters' as...
Residents scoop fuel as diesel tanker overturns in Apapa
A diesel tanker overturned on Monday at Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, disrupting traffic along the Mile 2 corridor and causing a fuel spill on the bridge. Videos circulating on social media showed residents scooping diesel from the fallen tanker despite the safety risks. The accident blocked movement on the route, forcing commuters to seek alternative passages. The Lagos State Traffic...
Lagos residents decry 10-month power outage, seek urgent intervention
Residents of Epe in Lagos State have decried a 10-month electricity blackout, urging the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) to urgently restore power to the community. The residents said the prolonged outage had severely disrupted their daily activities and negatively impacted businesses in the area. They described the blackout as unacceptable, noting that it has severely disrupted socio-economic activities and worsened...
FG amends cybercrime charge against Sowore
The Federal Government has amended the cybercrime charges filed against activist and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore over a social media post in which he called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal.” In the amended charge (FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025) dated December 4, 2025, the government removed X Inc. (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) as defendants, who were...
FCTA clears 607 beggars, mentally challenged persons from Abuja streets
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from Abuja streets between July 2025 and January 2026, officials said. Mrs. Ukachi Adebayo, Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS), noted that the exercise was conducted by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean team. Of the 607 persons evacuated, 583 were beggars and 23...
Benue records seven new Lassa fever cases
Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, prompting health authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures. State Epidemiologist Dr. Asema Msuega, speaking in Makurdi, confirmed that samples from the suspected cases have been collected and sent for laboratory analysis. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation while awaiting confirmation. Dr. Msuega urged residents to adopt preventive practices,...
Gold, silver hit record highs amid Trump’s Greenland tariffs
Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, January 19, 2026, as investors poured into safe-haven assets after United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenland. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,666.65 per ounce by 0739 GMT, after scaling an all-time high of $4,689.39. U.S. gold futures for February...
