Kogi community secures release of 17 abducted worshippers
The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association, working with affected families, has secured the release of 17 additional victims kidnapped during an attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to the association, 14 victims were freed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, following intense negotiations, while three others were released...
NDLEA seizes N2.8bn worth of drugs, convicts 136 peddlers in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Jigawa State Command, has reported the seizure of 1,944.389kg of illicit drugs valued at N2.8 billion in 2025, resulting in the conviction of 136 drug peddlers. The agency’s efforts form part of a global push to curb drug trafficking and abuse. State Commander Hassan Kabaju, briefing journalists on Tuesday at the Command headquarters in...
FG hires US lobbying firm for $9m to counter Christian genocide claims
The Federal Government has engaged a United States–based lobbying firm in a $9 million deal aimed at presenting Nigeria’s efforts to protect Christian communities to the US government. Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that the contract was executed through Aster Legal, a Kaduna-based law firm, which retained DCI Group on behalf of the National Security Adviser,...
Wike approves promotion of over 2,000 FCTA, FCDA staff
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate promotion of more than 2,000 employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The promotions followed successful examinations conducted between Tuesday, November 25 and Saturday, November 29, 2025. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this on...
FG outspends Biafra lobbyists in battle to shape Trump’s view on Nigeria
Nigeria’s effort to influence Washington’s perception of its internal security challenges has escalated into an intense lobbying contest, with the federal government far outspending Biafran secessionist groups as both sides seek to sway President Donald Trump over allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country. President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its allies moved swiftly after Trump warned in November that...
Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu (Omije Ojumi) is dead
Popular gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, best known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has been confirmed dead. Akinnanu’s family confirmed her demise on Wednesday, saying the singer passed away at a hospital in Lagos on Tuesday. The singer’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of...
How Bauchi govt shared $17m to Miyeti Allah leader, others
An investigation based on official records and court filings, has uncovered how substantial Bauchi State Government funds were allegedly moved outside the banking system under the pretext of meeting the state’s “security obligations” between late 2023 and July 2024. The documents show that millions of dollars were reportedly distributed in cash through intermediaries to individuals and companies at informal venues...
NNPP denies Kwankwaso’s support for Kano gov defection to APC
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims that its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, endorsed an alleged plan by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued late Tuesday in Abuja, NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, described the report as false, misleading and a deliberate distortion of...
Edo protest: Okpebholo orders release of arrested students
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says the recent protest in Ekpoma was not organised by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) and ordered the release of the students. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Okpebholo described the incident as a criminal act carried out by non-students...
Stock market investors gain N1.7trn
The Nigerian stock market recorded a historic gain of N1.662 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment among investors. This marked the 22nd consecutive bullish session. The performance underscored renewed investor confidence in the stock market, driven by increased demand for blue-chip stocks and sustained positive market momentum. Market capitalisation rose by 1.59 per...
