Defend Yourselves, Gov Bago Charges Niger Residents

Governor of niger state,Mohammed Bago has promised never to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, saying instead residents must be prepared to defend themselves against attacks.
Bad Road Network Fueling Robbery, Kidnapping – NURTW

The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Francis Arhiyor, has attributed increased waves in robbery and kidnapping in the country to bad road network.
Maiden Africa Road Running Race to be hosted by Lagos in February 2026

The National Sports Commission, in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and World Athletics, has concluded plans to host the 2026 Africa Road Running Race in Lagos.
Trump Says He Did Not Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ After Plan For Putin Talks were put on hold

President of the United States, Donald Trump has said that he did not want a “wasted meeting”, after a plan to have face-to-face talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about the war in Ukraine, were put on hold.
APC Chairmen Forum Demand NEC Life Membership

State chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have demanded automatic and lifetime membership of the party’s National Executive Council, NEC.
Reps To Investigate Management Of $4.6bn Global Fund and USAID Health Grants

The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the management of over 4.6 billion dollars in international health grants received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025.
Two Missing Children Rescued Following Nationwide Investigation

The Anambra State Police Command has said that two missing children have successfully been rescued after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation that extended across several States of the Federation.
Two Killed As Cargo Plane Crashes Off Runway at Hong Kong Airport

Two Hong Kong airport security staff have died following a cargo plane crash off a runway that hit their patrol vehicle and moved into the sea.
INEC Sets Dates For PVC Collection, Mock Accreditation Ahead of Anambra Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced dates for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards and a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.
Protests: No Unrest in Lagos as Police Maintain Presence at Key Flashpoints

The Police have assured residents that the state remains safe and calm in spite of reports of protests in some parts of the country.