Troops neutralise bandit, recovers weapons in Plateau raid
Troops of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have neutralised a notorious bandit and recovered weapons and ammunition during a raid in Plateau State. The operation took place on January 8 at Yolan Gboka–Yama Da Lahdi, following efforts to track those responsible for the December 16, 2025, attack...
FUNAAB student tears ID card after lecturer allegedly discards ₦500,000 earring
A student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced his decision to quit the institution, alleging misconduct by a lecturer who reportedly seized and threw away his ₦500,000 earring. The student, identified as @dipsin1 on TikTok, shared a viral video in which he warned prospective applicants against choosing FUNAAB. In the clip, he claimed that a lecturer removed...
17-year-old drowns while swimming in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has called for stricter safety measures at recreational centres and swimming facilities across the state following the death of a 17-year-old boy who drowned while swimming. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Babseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, citing a growing number of drowning incidents...
Rivers Assembly denies Wike’s influence in impeachment move against Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed allegations that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are being driven by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, insisted that lawmakers are acting strictly within the confines of the Constitution and not under the...
Dangote Refinery, marketers fuel deal collapses as petrol imports spike
The fuel supply agreement between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and 20 major petroleum marketers has collapsed following disagreements over pricing. The deal, which provided for the offtake of about 600 million litres of petrol monthly, reportedly broke down barely a month after it was reached. Industry sources said the disagreement contributed significantly to the sharp rise in petrol imports recorded in...
EPL: Arsenal miss chance to extend lead in Liverpool stalemate
Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday. Liverpool are one of only two sides to beat Arsenal this season and came closest to breaking the deadlock when Conor Bradley hit the crossbar. Arsenal failed to score for...
Why Dangote withdrew petition against Farouk Ahmed from ICPC
Fresh details have emerged on why business mogul Aliko Dangote withdrew a petition he filed with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Authority Chief Executive/CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Credible industry sources revealed that the petition was withdrawn over concerns that the investigation...
Stock market extends bullish rally as investors gain N138bn
The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward trend on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with market capitalisation rising by N138 billion or 0.13 per cent to close at N102.822 trillion. The benchmark opened trading at N102.684 trillion, reflecting continued investor confidence and extending the market’s positive momentum. Thursday’s performance marked the 19th consecutive bullish session on the Nigerian Exchange, underscoring persistent buying...
2 drown in Kano well
A two-year-old boy, Sa’idu Ahmad, has drowned in a well in Kwankwaso town, Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed this via a statement on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Abdullahi disclosed that the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. “We received an emergency call from the Deputy Director, Fire Service, Rabiu Garba,...
2027: Kwankwaso insists on presidential, VP ticket for any political alliance
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he will only align with a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections if he is offered either the presidential ticket or the vice-presidential slot. Kwankwaso made this known during a Kwankwasiyya meeting held at his Miller Road residence in Kano, where...
