Troops rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
2026-01-27
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a swift operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road.Continue Reading
IFC, stakeholders move for improved cold chain in Nigeria
2026-01-27
By Mercy Omoike The World Bank Group, together with the United Kingdom and other Cool Coalition stakeholders, has organised Nigeria Cooling Day to highlight challenges and solutions in the country’s cold chain sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference held at Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Monday.Continue Reading
Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week – DHQ
2026-01-27
Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country.Continue Reading
Activist dismisses claims of speech ban by court
2026-01-27
By Monday Ijeh A US–based activist, Prof Sandra Duru, has dismissed reports suggesting that a Federal High Court had restrained her from speaking publicly or ordered the removal of her social media posts. A statement by Duru on Monday in Abuja described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberateContinue Reading
Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
2026-01-27
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The WorldContinue Reading
UNHCR, others clear 3,122 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon for repatriation
2026-01-27
By Hamza Suleiman Maroua (Cameroon), Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN)No fewer than 3,122 people displaced by Boko Haram attacks were on Monday cleared for repatriation to their communities in Gwoza and Bama council areas of Borno. Rudacogora Monique, the Head of Sub-Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Continue Reading
UN chief warns ‘law of jungle’ replacing rule of law
2026-01-27
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral cooperation, warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” Guterres was addressingContinue Reading
India pledges deeper ties with Nigeria across key sectors
2026-01-27
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) India has pledged to deepen ties with Nigeria across key sectors, including trade, energy, defence, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as both countries seek to strengthen cooperation anchored on shared democratic values. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, made theContinue Reading
Alleged coup: Military to commence court-martial of 16 officers – DHQ
2026-01-26
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into cases involving 16 officers apprehended over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with some of them to face trial before military judicial panelsContinue Reading
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1bn streams at Box Office
2026-01-26
By Joy Obanya Toyin Abraham’s first directorial debut ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1billion streams, grossing more than N1billion at Box Office earnings. The milestone was announced by Filmone Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via its Instagram handle @filmoneng. “First Nollywood directorial debute to hit 1billion, and 4th highest grossing Nollywood film ofContinue Reading
