The Lagos State Government has arrested a BRT driver in connection with the death of a pedestrian, Elizabeth Fresh, who was struck by a high-capacity bus at Airport Junction, Ikeja. The incident occurred on Friday, January 9, 2026, involving a bus from the Red and White Bus Operating Company, regulated by the Lagos Metropolitan Area

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The Niger State Government has directed residents living in villages and hamlets around Kainji Lake to vacate their homes within two months to allow for resettlement by the Emirate Council. The directive was announced in a statement by Bologi Ibrahim, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Muhammad Bago, during the governor’s condolence visit to the Emir

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate promotion of more than 2,000 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The promotions followed examinations conducted from November 25 to 29, 2025, covering 165 job cadres. Emeka Ezeh, Chairman of the FCT

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Former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Don Ubani, has revealed that local governments in the state are being “hijacked,” with allocated funds failing to reach the councils. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday, Ubani highlighted the severe impact of the funding shortfall on governance and public services. He explained, “Nothing

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Public commentator Mahdi Shehu has condemned Nigeria’s leadership and justice system following the conviction of Anas Lawal, a man who allegedly stole food to survive. Shehu described the case as a stark example of a system that harshly punishes poverty-driven crimes while shielding large-scale corruption from accountability. In a post on X, Shehu wrote, “If

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Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the influential Newswatch magazine, has passed away at the age of 75 after a prolonged illness, according to reports by The Cable. His death comes just months after the passing of fellow co-founder Dan Agbese in November 2025. The family has not yet released an official statement. Born on April 4,

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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review on Today in the News, Vanguard reports that Nigeria’s oil and gas exploration activity has fallen by 14%, defying the Federal Government’s attempts to revive the sector. Vanguard also highlights eastern Sokoto residents, particularly in Tidibale, Isa Local Government Area, fleeing after fresh threats from bandit leader Bello Turji. The

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Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has criticized the arrest and detention of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, calling it a dangerous approach that punishes citizens rather than addressing insecurity. Obi described the students’ protest against kidnappings and banditry as a legitimate civic action and condemned the authorities for treating them as criminals. In

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Tension erupted in Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area in Bauchi State, on Tuesday after dozens of shops at the Old Trailer Park along Maiduguri Road were demolished, leaving small business owners with significant losses. Traders accused Katagum LG Chairman Yusuf Babayo Zaki of ordering the demolition, alleging that the operation was carried

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Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), eliminating tariffs on thousands of products to expand trade, boost non-oil exports, and attract investments between the two nations. The agreement, signed on January 13, 2026, was led by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,

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