Seven farmers killed in Plateau as reprisal violence spreads
At least seven farmers were killed late Wednesday in Bum community, Chugwi area of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what authorities and local leaders say is part of a rising cycle of reprisal attacks across the state. Sources said the assailants struck at about 11 p.m., catching residents off guard. The spokesperson of the Berom...
Enzo Maresca resigns as Chelsea coach
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge. Maresca departs with Chelsea, fifth in the Premier League table - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal - following one win from their last seven top-flight games. The Blues announced his departure via a statement on Thursday. The statement read: "Chelsea Football Club and...
Supporters raise $270,000 for Mosque project in memory of Anthony Joshua’s late trainer
More than £201,000 (about $270,000) has been raised to build a mosque and borehole in honour of Kevin “Latif” Ayodele (Abdul Latif), the longtime trainer and close friend of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. Ayodele, 38, passed away in a car crash on December 29, 2025, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria. Also involved in the accident was Joshua’s strength coach, Sina...
Bishop Odedeji to Christians: Make 2026 year of divine alignment with God
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has urged Christians to make 2026 a year of divine alignment and renewed commitment to God. Odedeji made the call while delivering a sermon at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Bishop Odedeji commended the congregation, noting that their presence was an indication...
Mutfwang quits PDP over growing internal crisis
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need for clearer direction and more effective governance amid ongoing crises within the party. In a letter dated December 29, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government Area, Mutfwang said his resignation took effect immediately. He thanked...
NNPC targets $30bn investment, unveils plan for new oil fields by 2030
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced ambitious plans to start developing new oil fields beginning in 2026 as part of a major strategy to boost the country’s oil and gas sector. The company intends to raise at least $30 billion in investments by 2030 to fund this expansion and revitalise energy operations. According to reports, these efforts...
FULL LIST: Adeboye predicts economic relief, reversed Japa in 2026
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released his prophecies for 2026, projecting a year marked by economic easing, renewed hope, and a shift in Nigeria’s migration pattern. Adeboye delivered the prophecies during the RCCG’s annual crossover service held at the Redemption City along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The...
Tinubu to Nigerians: 2026’ll herald stronger economic growth, lower inflation
President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that recent reforms are yielding measurable gains and positioning the country for sustained prosperity. In his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Tinubu said the economy closed 2025 on a strong footing...
Damage assessment of joint U.S.–Nigeria air strikes still underway — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that it is still evaluating the effects of the recent air strikes carried out jointly by the United States and Nigerian forces against terrorist targets. President Donald Trump had earlier revealed that U.S. forces conducted lethal strikes on Islamic State-linked positions in northwestern Nigeria around Christmas Day, a move the Nigerian government said was...
Six dead, four rescued in Lagos boat accident
At least six passengers have been confirmed dead, while four others were rescued, following a boat mishap along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos State. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) disclosed the details in a joint statement signed by Wuraola Alake, Head of Public Affairs at LASWA, and...
