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January 9, 2026

‘Baba’ Atiku has been contesting presidency since my NYSC days; Nigeria needs new leaders: Baba-Ahmed

Mr Baba-Ahmed decried the long-standing political bid of Mr Abubakar, stressing that Nigeria urgently needs a “new generation” of leaders.

Atiku Abubakar and Datti Baba-Ahmed
January 9, 2026

Dangote takes petition against former NMDPRA boss to EFCC

This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Dangote, Farouk Ahmed
January 9, 2026

INEC won’t allow president, governors to interfere with 2026, 2027 elections: Amupitan

Mr Amupitan said, “The eyes of over 200 million Nigerians and indeed the entire continent are upon us.”

Amupitan with Tinubu
January 9, 2026

Hollywood stars Angela Bassett, Dwayne Johnson to be honoured at ABFF

Other honourees at the 2026 ABFF Honours include Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Damson Idris.

Dwayne Johnson and Angela Bassett
January 9, 2026

Man shoots four teenage girls walking, kills two, including unborn baby

The convict, with a pistol, shot at four women walking, killing two 18-year-olds and wounding two 17-year-olds.

January 9, 2026

Iranians suffer nationwide internet blackout as government cracks down on protesters

“Live metrics show #Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout,” Netblocks said.

Iranian protesters
January 9, 2026

JNI condemns Niger killings, asks government to prosecute negligent officials

“We urge the Muslim ummah to intensify prayers for divine intervention to end these tragic cycles of violence,” said JNI.

Jama’atu Nasril Islam
January 9, 2026

Crescent University seized 50 graduates’ certificates for nine years because Zamfara government didn’t pay tuition fees: Official

While presenting the certificates to the graduates, the governor restated his commitment to revamping the educational sector.

Zamfara governor's official portrait
January 8, 2026

Morocco 2025: Super Eagles arrive in Marrakech ahead of Algeria clash 

Saturday’s match is an important match for Nigeria, as the country seeks revenge for the brutal knockout in the semifinals of the 2019 AFCON by the Algerians.

Super Eagles Squad
January 8, 2026

Firefighters demanded N35 million bribe from market leaders to extinguish GNI building fire: Omatus’ Uncle

The governor’s aide urged the market leaders to identify the fire official(s) demanding money from them for the state government to take appropriate action.

GNI BUILDING and Basil Ndedigwe