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January 19, 2026

Kano recorded 3,019 cases of law enforcement abuse, child abandonment, GBV in 2025: NHRC

According to Mr Abdullahi, out of 3,019 cases received, 2,276 have been completed, while 743 are still ongoing.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
January 19, 2026

Court remands two men for allegedly abducting, killing teenager in Kano

The prosecutor alleged that the defendants conspired and kidnapped the deceased and later contacted his family to demand a N3 million ransom.

Court room
January 19, 2026

Kano govt approves over N8 billion for infrastructure, health, education projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N8.5 billion for the execution of various infrastructure, health and education projects.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
January 19, 2026

Jos resident handed six-month prison sentence for theft

The Area Court in Jos on Monday sentenced one Destiny Okopi to six months’ imprisonment for deceit and theft of N60,000.

Keffi prison
January 19, 2026

Kano assembly speaker condemns murder of mother, six children

The speaker of the Kano parliament, Jibril Falgore, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children, describing the incident as barbaric and heartbreaking.

speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore
January 18, 2026

NPFL: Match Day 21 results

Bayelsa United FC 2-0 Shooting Stars FC.

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January 18, 2026

NIPR summit to drive actionable strategies for Nigeria’s global reputation

The event will convene leaders from government, business and civil society to advance discussions on rebuilding Nigeria’s national reputation.

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January 18, 2026

NiMet predicts three-day weather of dust haze, sunshine from Monday

The agency stated that a slight dust haze was anticipated over parts of Kano and Kebbi states of the northern region on Tuesday.  

NiMet
January 18, 2026

U.S. announces closure of Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

In a statement on Sunday, the embassy in Nigeria announced that its Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos would be closed on January 19.

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