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 Over 100 civilians killed, thousands displaced after attacks in Sudan’s Darfur: Relief group More than 103 civilians were killed and 88 others wounded, with entire villages burned and more than 18,000 families displaced, after attacks in western Sudan near the border with Chad, a relief committee said, Anadolu Agency reported. The violence comes as fighting has intensified in recent days between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur near the border with Chad. The RSF has targeted the areas of Um Baru, Tina and Kornoy in an effort to seize control. Repeated RSF attacks carried out between Dec. 22, 2025, and Jan. 16 targeted Tina locality and surrounding areas, killing more than 103 civilians and wounding 88 others, the Tina local emergency room, a community-based relief group, said in a statement. The attacks struck public spaces and civilian institutions, the statement added, leading to the burning of entire villages and the displacement...

 Central African Republic court announced Touadera's re-election Central African Republic's Constitutional Court on Monday validated President Faustin-Archange Touadera's victory in a disputed December 28 presidential election that handed him a third term. "On behalf of the Central African people, the Constitutional Court declares Faustin Archange Touadera president-elect in the first round with 77.9% of the vote," President of the Constitutional Council Jean-Pierre Waboe said. Touadera's main rival, former Prime Minister Anicet-Georges Dologuele, received 13.5% of the vote, final results from the electoral commission showed. Another competitor, former Prime Minister Henri-Marie Dondra who got 2.97% of the vote, last week acknowledged Touadera's victory. 'Russia congratulates Touadera' Putin Sends Congratulatory Message to CAR's Touadéra on Occasion of His Re-Election as President The Russian president noted Touadéra's significant contribut...

 Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawal Congolese soldiers and combatants from a pro-government militia have re-entered the eastern town of Uvira, residents said on Monday, just over a month after it fell to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in a blow to peace efforts mediated by the Trump administration. M23 entered Uvira, an important base for the Congolese army near the border with Burundi, on December 10, days after Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan leader Paul Kagame met President Donald Trump in Washington and reaffirmed a U.S.-brokered peace deal. The capture marked the rebels' biggest gains in months, fueling fears of regional spillover from fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands in the last year. M23 staged a lightning advance in January 2025 and still holds more territory than ever before, including Goma and Bukavu, the capitals of North and South Kivu provinces respectively. HEAVY FIGHTING, LOOTING After U.S...

 Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss The Moroccan Football Federation said on Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final, AFP reported. Senegal's protest in added time of normal play during Sunday night's clash in Rabat led to the match being paused for nearly 20 minutes as the players walked off the pitch in anger. The AFCON hosts' football federation said these acts "had a significant impact on the normal course of the match and on the players' performance", with Morocco then missing the penalty that could have granted them their first African title in 50 years. The federation said "it will resort to legal procedures" with CAF, the tournament's organising body, and FIFA "in order to rule on the withdrawal of the Senegalese national team fro...

 CAF says it will take 'appropriate action' after dramatic scenes during AFCON final African football's governing body CAF said on Monday "appropriate action" would be taken against "those found guilty" after dramatic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday's final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean-Jacques Ndala awarded hosts Morocco a penalty deep into time added on of normal time with the match tied at 0-0. A group of their fans engaged Moroccan security personnel at the other end of the stadium in Rabat. Reviewing footage Once the players returned to the pitch, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved the spot kick and Senegal went on to win 1-0 in extra-time. "The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) condemns the unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 20...

 Morocco's remorseful Diaz apologises for penalty miss in AFCON final Morocco's Brahim Diaz has apologised for his Panenka penalty miss that cost his country the Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, saying his "soul hurts" and he took responsibility for the 1-0 defeat by Senegal in the decider in Rabat. Morocco were awarded a spot-kick in the 98th minute after Diaz was hauled to the ground by defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, an incident that sparked unrest in the stands and on the pitch. It followed five minutes after a disallowed goal at the other end and the decision, made on Video Assistant Referee review, resulted in some Senegal players leaving the pitch in protest, encouraged by their coach Pape Bouna Thiaw. It took over 14 minutes for calm to be restored and the game to resume, only for Diaz to inexplicably attempt a weak chipped penalty that was easily caught by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Diaz says he takes 'full responsibility' It proved one of the la...

 South Sudan opposition forces call for march on Juba after battlefield gains  South Sudan's main opposition faction called on its forces on Monday to advance on the capital Juba after they captured a strategic town last week. It was not clear whether the Sudan People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO), which battled forces loyal to President Salva Kiir during a 2013-18 civil war, could credibly threaten Juba. But the call signalled an escalation in the SPLA-IO's rhetoric and ambitions following months of intense clashes around the country that the United Nations has said are occurring at a scale not seen since 2017. The SPLA-IO seized the town of Pajut, which is more than 300 km (180 miles) north of the capital, in heavy fighting last week in the north of Jonglei State. Pajut's capture puts the state capital of Bor within striking distance of the SPLA-IO. Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Wisley Welebe Samson ordered SPLA-IO forces "to move to Juba from ...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES DELE ALAKE ON RE-ELECTION AS CHAIRMAN, AFRICA MINERALS STRATEGIC GROUP   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), a forum of ministers in charge of mining and solid minerals on the continent.   AMSG aims to maximise the benefits for Africans from Africa's vast mineral resources.   Mr Alake was first elected in 2024 on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) and later re-elected at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the group, which was held on the sidelines of the same conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   President Tinubu described Alake's re-election as a clear vote of confidence in his visionary leadership, steadfast commitment, and strategic advocacy for Africa's minerals sector.   The President noted that under Alake's chairmanship, the AMSG...

Alleged $6bn Mambila Power Fraud:  No Record to Confirm China`s Financial Agencies were part of the Agreement - Witness The third prosecuting witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Monday, January 19, 2026 told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that he has not seen any record of agreement involving China’s financial agencies, ; Chinese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, MOFTEC Limited and China Import Export Bank being part of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU,  for the contract award of Mambilla Power plant.  Agunloye is facing trial on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on alleged official corruption and fraudulent award of Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6billion (Six Billion United States Dollars). During Monday’s proceedings, Pw3,  Babangida,  while being cross- examined by defense counsel Adeola Adedipe, SA...

 Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies at 76 Roger Allers, the acclaimed animator, writer, and director behind some of Disney’s most beloved films, has died at the age of 76. Allers co-directed the original The Lion King alongside Rob Minkoff and contributed to other Disney classics, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Emperor’s New Groove, and Brother Bear. Dave Bossert, an award-winning filmmaker and longtime friend, confirmed Allers’ passing in a social media post Sunday, saying he had been traveling in Egypt the week before his death. Bossert described Allers as “an extraordinarily gifted artist and filmmaker” and “one of the kindest people you could hope to know and work alongside.” Allers, an Oscar nominee, held credits as an animator, character designer, artist, and director across numerous Disney projects. Disney CEO Bob Iger called him “a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” noting that his work he...

 At least 5,000 killed in Iran protests, official says, as judiciary signals possible executions At least 5,000 people have died during ongoing protests in Iran, including around 500 members of the country’s security forces, an Iranian official said Sunday, citing verified figures and blaming “terrorists and armed rioters” for the deaths of civilians. The demonstrations, which began on Dec. 28 over economic hardship, escalated into nationwide protests demanding the end of clerical rule, marking the deadliest unrest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Authorities have described the violence as driven by foreign-backed actors and accused the U.S. and Israel of supporting rioters. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned U.S. involvement and called President Donald Trump a “criminal,” while also stating that “several thousand deaths” were caused by “terrorists and rioters.” He emphasized that Iran would not start a war but would punish what he described as domestic and i...

Kremlin says Putin has received invitation to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’  Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, the Kremlin confirmed Monday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is reviewing the details of the offer, which came through diplomatic channels. The council, created last year by U.S. President Donald Trump, is intended to maintain the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza. “President Putin has indeed received an offer… We are currently studying all the details of this proposal,” Peskov said, adding that Russian officials hope to contact Washington to clarify the terms. Trump has reportedly invited several world leaders to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Argentine President Javier Milei. Other countries, such as Hungary, India, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan, have also confirmed invitations. Reports ind...

 Syrian government declares ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces The Syrian government announced on Sunday a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), signaling the near-complete consolidation of control over the country and the dismantling of Kurdish-led forces that had dominated the northeast for more than a decade. Tensions had escalated earlier this month when government forces pushed eastward, prompting the SDF to largely retreat after clashes in eastern Aleppo province. Syria’s Defense Ministry said it had ordered a halt to fighting on the front lines following the agreement. The SDF has not formally confirmed the deal or issued a comment. Since the government’s campaign began, Damascus has regained control of key areas in Deir el-Zour and Raqqa provinces, which include vital oil and gas fields, river dams along the Euphrates, and several border crossings. State media showed President Ahmad al-Sharaa signing the agreement, while SDF leader Mazloum Abdi...

Prince Harry, Liz Hurley, and Sadie Frost attend London High Court for landmark privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher Prince Harry, along with actresses Liz Hurley and Sadie Frost, arrived at London’s High Court on Monday for the start of a high-profile privacy trial against the publishers of The Daily Mail. The case, expected to last several weeks, also involves claimants including Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and campaigner Doreen Lawrence. The group alleges they were victims of serious invasions of privacy, including the use of private investigators to eavesdrop on phone calls, bribing police with connections to investigators for confidential information, impersonating individuals to access medical records, and manipulating bank accounts through illicit means. Associated Newspapers, publisher of The Daily Mail, denied the claims, calling them “preposterous smears” intended to link the paper to phone hacking scandals from decades ago. Harry, who resides in Los Angele...

 Avatar: Fire and Ash leads North American box office for fifth consecutive weekend Avatar: Fire and Ash has maintained its grip on the North American box office, claiming the top spot for a fifth consecutive weekend with $13.3 million in ticket sales from Friday through Sunday. Following in second place is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which brought in $13 million, while Zootopia 2 took third with $8.8 million. The Housemaid earned $8.5 million for fourth place, and Marty Supreme rounds out the top five with $5.5 million. Other notable performers include Primate at sixth with $5 million, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at seventh with $3.5 million, Greenland 2 at eighth with $3.4 million, Anaconda at ninth with $3.2 million, and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants in tenth with $2.3 million.

 12-year-old boy critically injured in shark attack near Sydney  A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shark attack off Sydney, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. Sunday near Hermitage Foreshore Walk, close to Shark Beach, after emergency services received reports of a boy bitten by a shark. NSW Police said the boy was rescued from the water by Marine Area Command officers and Eastern Suburbs Police. First responders applied two medical tourniquets to his legs before he was rushed to Randwick’s Children’s Hospital with severe leg injuries. Police believe the attack involved a large shark, likely a bull shark. NSW Police Marine Area Command Superintendent Joseph McNulty described the scene as “horrendous” and said the boy is “fighting for his life.” He explained that the boy and his friends had been jumping from a 20-foot rock into water made brackish by recent heavy rain, creating conditions that may have contributed to the attack. The Ta...

 Deadly fire engulfs Karachi shopping plaza, 14 confirmed dead, dozens still missing KARACHI, PAKISTAN - At least 14 people have died after a massive fire broke out at a shopping plaza in Karachi over the weekend, officials said Monday, while dozens more remain missing. The blaze started Saturday night at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road and was largely extinguished about 24 hours later, allowing rescue teams to search through the rubble for survivors. Authorities reported that between 54 and 59 people are still unaccounted for. Deputy Inspector General South, Asad Raza, said police had obtained the phone numbers of those missing and had located 26 of them near the plaza. "Further scrutiny is underway," he added. Gul Plaza, located in Gazdarabad in Karachi’s historic Saddar Town district, is a multi-story shopping center housing more than 1,200 shops. The exact cause of the fire is unknown, though some officials suspect an electrical short circuit. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali...

Trump tells Norway he no longer feels bound to prioritize peace alone President Donald Trump sent a written message to Norway’s prime minister stating that he no longer feels bound “to think purely of Peace” after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, while again pressing for U.S. control over Greenland. The message, circulated by the U.S. administration to other nations, came in response to a note from Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The two leaders had urged Trump to de-escalate tensions after he announced tariffs on European allies who refused to allow the U.S. to take control of Greenland, and they requested a phone call to discuss the matter. Trump’s reply arrived shortly after their message, asserting his focus on what he considers “good and proper for the United States.” “Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of...

 Woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios, state report finds A 70-year-old woman died last November after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, according to a state report. The woman became unresponsive while on the indoor ride on Nov. 25 and later died at a nearby hospital. Her identity was not released. The incident was included in a quarterly theme park injury report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which noted that the information reflects only what was available at the time and did not offer details on what caused the medical emergency. Since opening in 2004, the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster has been linked to 21 reported medical incidents, ranging from nausea and dizziness to more serious issues, including a seizure and a vertebra fracture. It remains unclear whether any pre-existing conditions contributed to the woman’s death. Theme park ride-re...

BENUE NURSES' STRIKE NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED, CHIEF OF STAFF CLARIFIES  The Benue State Government has disclosed that Governor Hyacinth Alia was not formally briefed on the ongoing industrial action by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, despite the strike lasting over seven weeks. The revelation emerged when the state leadership of NANNM, led by the Chairman, Kershio Tahav, alongside the State Secretary, Amanyi Margaret, and a former Chairman of the union, Grace Iorhe, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Moses Atagher, at the Government House in Makurdi. During the interaction, Atagher said the Governor was only aware of the strike embarked upon by the Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, and had no official briefing on the nurses’ action. He explained that calls placed to the Office of the Head of Service and other relevant government offices showed that those statutorily responsible for labour matters were also unaware of...

GUMI ALLEGES US USING NIGERIA AS SMOKESCREEN OVER 'CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE' NARRATIVE  19th January, 2026     Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has accused the United States of deliberately using Nigeria as a cover to pursue its strategic interests through claims of a so-called Christian genocide in the country. Gumi made the allegation while reacting to a social media post by a former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, who cited a report by The New York Times questioning the credibility of the genocide narrative. According to Sani, the report revealed that the claims were largely based on unverified information allegedly supplied by an individual identified as Emeka, an Onitsha-based screwdriver trader and operator of a small non-governmental organisation. The report claimed that Emeka asserted he had documented about 125,000 Christian deaths through Google searches. Sani described the situation as “unfortunate and tragic,” wondering how such an unsubstan...

 South Africa floods: Death toll rises to 37 The death toll following devastating floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo has reached 37, as heavy rainfall continues to batter the northern provinces of South Africa, prompting the declaration of a national disaster by the federal government on Monday. Authorities confirmed that 20 fatalities have been recorded in Mpumalanga, while 17 people have died in Limpopo, where drowning incidents continue to emerge from the Phalaborwa, Giyani, and Thohoyandou areas. The South African government has officially declared a national state of disaster in response to the crisis, state broadcaster SABC reports. Limpopo Disaster Management Centre spokesperson Tsakani Baloyi stated the province welcomes this classification, which follows severe damage to homes, roads, and bridges across the Mopani, Vhembe, Waterberg, and Sekhukhune districts. MEC Basikopo Makamu expressed deep sadness over the loss of life and extended condolences to the affected families. R...

 Mozambique in 'tough times': President Chapo cancels Davos trip due to floods Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of people in the Southern African country. Chapo wrote in a post on Facebook late on Sunday that Mozambique "is going through a tough time ... (and) the absolute priority at this moment is to save lives," Reuters reported. Heavy rains since mid-December have caused widespread floods in Mozambique's Gaza, Maputo and Sofala provinces, with several river basins above alert levels, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a report on Sunday. The OCHA report said authorities estimated that more than 400,000 people had been affected, with numbers expected to rise as rains continue. Neighbouring South Africa has deployed an air force helicopter to Mozambique to...

 When you hear about a "twister in Texas", you don't expect it to be a loss prevention officer's left nipple.  A Texas woman must have had a particularly bad day last Tuesday. It caused her to make a series of bad decisions that left one male officer with a tender nipple and landed her in jail.  40-year-old Keri Aultz entered the Market Basket (a grocery store) in Beaumont, Texas on Tuesday evening with two objectives in mind. Feminine pads and chocolate. I think it's safe to say her Aunt Flo was making a visit. Unfortunately, despite her need for pads and her desire for chocolate, Keri was short on funds.   With this in mind, Keri opted to apply her five fingered discount in order to procure her items. Unfortunately, the store's loss prevention officer chose not to honor that particular discount, and a chaotic scene ensued. As Keri was exiting the store with two bags of Hershey's chocolates (a good choice) and a package of feminine pads, the officer attem...

 A late Sunday night shooting in Belleville, Illinois left one female victim deceased and another suffering from gunshot wounds.  The search for the suspect ended early Sunday morning when the suspect took his own life in Perry County, Missouri. Belleville PD, along with officers with Swansea PD, responded to reports of a shooting on the 1700 block of Jamestown Road at 11:20 p.m. on January 17th. As officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a deceased female lying in the roadway.  Further inspection of the scene would uncover two additional female victims inside a nearby vehicle. One of the women inside of the vehicle had also been shot. Officers were quickly able to identify a suspect in the shootings.   A BOLO was sent out to all regional law enforcement. This led to a Perry County, Missouri deputy spotting the vehicle and suspect traveling down I-55 at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 18th.  The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop....

 Tension has reportedly gripped Obukpa town, in Nsukka area of Enugu state, following the alleged killing of a young man by some youths from Amaozara Obukpa community. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at about 10:00pm on Saturday when the youths allegedly approached the victim, accusing him of being responsible for the theft of solar-powered street lights in the area.  The young man, who was later discovered by residents as an innocent indigene of Obukpa, was reportedly beaten severely. Sources claim that during the attack, the assailants allegedly used iron rods to assault the victim, inflicting fatal injuries.  The young man was said to have died as a result of the injuries sustained. Following the incident, fear and panic reportedly spread across Obukpa town, with many residents fleeing for safety.  It was further alleged that youths from Amaozara Obukpa involved in the attack have since abandoned the town and gone into hiding in nearby bush...

  Confederation of African Football (CAF) has SUSPENDED Senegal coach Pape Thiaw indefinitely, following his actions yesterday during AFCON finals with Morocco. Pape Thiaw asked his players to walk out of the field in protest of a perceived unjust penalty kick awarded to Morocco in the 99th minute of the game.

 Mr Ibu's ex-manager urges Enugu government to place the late actor's children on scholarship   Ex-manager of late Nollywood actor John Okafor(Mr Ibu), Mr. Dominic Nwuzor, has today, Monday 19th January 2026, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Abuja, appealed to the Enugu State government to provide scholarships for the late actor’s children.  Nwuzor reportedly managed late Jon Okafor for more than two decades before his passing in March 2024. He urged the state government to consider the children of the late actor in its effort to bolster education through targeted scholarships across the state. Nwuzor said; "We have appealed for scholarship opportunities for the children, and will continue to do so, so that something can be done. "His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, is a leader with a large heart and does not take lightly the education of the people, especially the vulnerable ones. "We hope he will consider offering scholarships to the offspring o...

 UNIZIK POSTPONES MATRICULATION CEREMONY TILL FEBRUARY 13TH 2026 Nnamdi Azikiwe University has officially postponed its 2206 matriculation which was earlier scheduled to take place on Friday 23rd of January 2026, to Friday 13th February 2026 by 10am, a three-week shift. This was made known through an official statement released today January 19th 2026, and signed by the Registrar Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke. To whom it may concern, take note👌 _

 ADC Clarifies Legitimate Coalition Leadership In Kaduna The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has reaffirmed the legitimacy of its officially approved transition leadership structure, distancing the party from a recent “stakeholders’ meeting” held outside its recognized framework. In a statement issued on Monday, the party said its attention had been drawn to discussions and developments following a meeting reportedly held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Officers Mess in Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna, which some individuals claimed was a stakeholders’ gathering of the opposition coalition. Clarifying the party’s position, the ADC stated that its National Working Committee (NWC) had already approved a Transition Leadership Template for Kaduna State. Under this arrangement, Senator Nenadi Usman was appointed Chairman of the Kaduna State Leadership Transition Team, with Muhammadu Bashir Saidu serving as Co-Chairman.  The party added that Mallam Ibrahim Ali was subsequ...

 FG AMENDS CHARGES AGAINST SOWORE The federal government has amended the earlier five count charge against an activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore on allegations of false posts against president Bola Tinubu. Under the new charge, the five counts have been reduced to two, cyber stalking and cybercrimes which are contrary to section 24, sub section 0ne (b) of the cybercrimes prohibition, prevention amendment act, 2024. Following this, two other defendants were removed from the charge. When the two counts charge were read to the defendant sowore, he pleaded not guilty. The prosecution then informed the court presided over by justice Mohammed Umar of his readiness to continue with the trial as his first witness is in court, the defense counsel, Abubakar Marshall opposed the move saying the statement of the witness he intends to call was not deposed which is against section 36 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, as fair hearing is key in any tria...

 Kogi Government Deploys Surveillance Drones to Combat Insecurity Kogi State Government has unveiled two high-capacity PH20 surveillance drones as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen security and enhance intelligence operations across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo unveiled the advanced security equipment on Monday at the 12 Brigade Headquarters, Chari-Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, raffirming his administration's commitment to adopting cutting-edge security technologies to defeat criminals in line with global best practices. One more photo below. 

 Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit Record $6.1bn in 2025 — NEPC Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded its strongest performance yet in 2025, with export earnings rising to an all-time high of about US$6.1 billion, representing an 11.5 per cent increase over the previous year.  This was disclosed by the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nonye Ayeni, during a press briefing on the performance of non-oil exports and the 2026 outlook  at the Export House, Abuja.  Ayeni explained that total non-oil export volume rose to 8.02 million metric tonnes in 2025, up from 7.29 million metric tonnes in 2024, with Nigeria exporting 281 non-oil products to 120 countries across the world. The Netherlands, Brazil and India emerged as the top export destinations, while cocoa and its derivatives, urea fertilizer, cashew nuts, sesame seed and solid minerals dominated export earnings.  She said the achievement reflects the success of President Bola Ahm...

 TROOPS OF OPHK DESTROY MULTIPLE TERRORIST CAMP, RECOVERED ARMS AND EQUIPMENT Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. A statement signed by media information officer headquarters joint taskforce north east operation hadin kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba indicates that on sunday, 18th January 2026, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma. The operation was supported by the Air Component of OPHK, which provided persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance coverage over the axis.   During the operation, troops recovered several items, including Baofeng radios, phones, 5 x AK...

 Former APGA Admin Secretary Joins ADC, Declares for Nnewi South II Seat In Anambra House of Assembly Mr Emma-Valentine Ifechigha, a former Admin  Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra has declared his intention to contest for Nnewi South Constituency II in the State House of Assembly. Ifechigha, a former councillor of Ukpor Ward III and grassroots political mobiliser who said this in Awka on Sunday said he had formerly joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He said he registered and picked his ADC party card in Ukpor Ward III and had been leaders and stakeholders of the party in Nnewi South Local Government Area. He said his decision to contest for the Seat was informed by a firm commitment to inclusive, people-oriented, and accountable representation. Ifechigha said his legislative approach would guarantee fairness, transparency, and sustainable development across the constituency. “My vision is to ensure that governance truly reflects the...

 Abia government announces 21st January as final closure of online update window for 2025 Batch 2 teachers recruitment   The Abia State Government has announced the final closure of the online update window for applicants in Batch Two of the 2025 teachers recruitment exercise, urging affected candidates to regularise their applications before the deadline to remain eligible for the next stage. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Dr Uzomaka Amah Mbah, Chairman of the Recruitment Committee, for the Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The statement, made available to newsmen in Umuahia, said applicants who have not yet generated their user identification and password must do so and complete their online application updates on or before 21 January 2026. It explained that the window was opened as a final grace period to ensure that no genuinely qualified applicant is excluded from the process due to incomplete documentation or missing i...

 FCTA STAFF BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE Activities at the the Secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA have been grounded following the strike embarked upon by  the Joint Union Action Committee over demands for improved working conditions. As early as Monday morning, the main gates of the secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority  were under lock, preventing staff and visitors from gaining access to the complex for their daily routines.  Many workers remained at home in strict compliance with the industrial action in order to press home their demands, for a better working condition in the FCTA. The JUAC Chairperson urges members to maintain the status quo until further directives.  Long queues of vehicles were seen parked on the road shoulders which are indications of no retreat no surrender by the leadership of the JUAC.