Troops Foil Armed Robbery, Rescue Abducted Woman in Adamawa
In the first incident, troops responded to a distress call from Barama community in Mubi North LGA at about 2:30 a.m. on January 29, 2026, after receiving reports of an attempted robbery targeting a student of the Federal Polytechnic in the students’ village area.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped Cleric, Neutralise One Kidnapper in Fierce Gun Battle in Enugu
Nigerian Army troops from the 82 Division, working alongside other security agencies, have successfully rescued abducted cleric Rev. Johnson Anayo Onugwu from the clutches of gunmen in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victim, a clergyman from Ezimo community, was kidnapped from his residence at about 1:00 a.m. on January 29, 2026, by […]
PHOTOS: Second Batch of 705 Nigerian Refugees Returns Home to Banki Amid Ongoing Repatriation
The returnees are among thousands displaced by years of Boko Haram insurgency and will be resettled in newly constructed housing units built under a collaborative programme supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and spearheaded by the Borno State Government.
More Trouble for Wike as FCT Schools, Hospitals Remain Closed, Strike Enters Day 9
The strike persists despite a January 27, 2026, ruling by the National Industrial Court ordering suspension of the action pending determination of a suit filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the FCTA. The unions appealed the decision through lead counsel Femi Falana (SAN), and the matter stands adjourned to March 23, 2026.
CAN Slams Shari’ah Council’s Call For INEC Chairman’s Sack as ‘Politicisation of Religion’
Northern CAN fired back, warning against the dangerous politicisation of religion: “Anyone hiding under the guise of the Shari’ah Council to demand the removal of the INEC chairman over political or sectarian interests should come out openly. Otherwise, the ploy has died naturally.”
Senator Ningi Demands Explanation from Washington, Says US Airstrikes in Nigeria Breach of Sovereignty
The strikes, carried out under the directive of US President Donald Trump on December 25, 2025, targeted terrorists’ enclaves in Sokoto following the US designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) over alleged widespread persecution and genocide against Christians.
‘No Tolerance’ for Attacks on Waste Enforcement Officers in Lagos — LAWMA Warns Lagosians
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Mr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized the critical role of enforcement officers in safeguarding public health, ensuring compliance with waste regulations, and sustaining a cleaner Lagos.
Govt House: ‘I Can Operate from Anywhere’ – Otti Dares Predecessors’ Legal Threat
Speaking during his monthly media chat with journalists on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Otti addressed the controversy head-on, explaining that he continues to work from his residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area due to the dilapidated state of the official Government House facility when he assumed office.
Amnesty International Demands Probe into DSS Extrajudicial Killings in Abuja
The organisation reported that the first victim, Musa Adamu, succumbed to his injuries a few hours after the shooting, while the second, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, where he had been receiving treatment.
Wike Seeks Jail Term for Striking FCTA Workers for Defying Court Order
Wike, through his counsel Dr. Ogwu James Onoja (SAN) of Bar and Bench Chambers, Abuja, has obtained and initiated service of Form 48 – a formal “Notice of Consequence of Disobedience of Order of Court” on the workers. The notice warns that continued violation of the court’s directive will result in contempt proceedings and possible imprisonment.