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January 14, 2026

Alleged N27 Billion Fraud: Absence of former permanent secretary stalls ex-Taraba governor’s trial

At the resumed hearing in the case, counsel for Mr Yero, Adeola Adedipe SAN, apologised to the court for his client’s absence and accepted responsibility for it.

Taraba state governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku
January 14, 2026

FG, ASUU sign long-awaited  renegotiated agreement to revive tertiary education 

Mr Pinuwa said that the 2025 agreement was the outcome of a renegotiation process initiated in 2017 to revitalise Nigeria’s university system.

ASUU
January 14, 2026

Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Enugu recorded highest inmate populations in Q2 2025:NBS

The NBS stated that inmate population rose from 69,946 in 2017 to 81,710 in Q2 2025.

Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) office used to illustrate the story
January 14, 2026

FG threatens takeover of 50% Ibadan-Ilesha road contract

“If they don’t do what I am about to issue, then I will take over 108km of the road; that is one full carriageway,” said Mr Umahi.

FG threatens takeover of 50% Ibadan-Ilesha road contract
January 14, 2026

AAU 52: There’ll be more protests if Tinubu can’t eliminate bandits, kidnappers, terrorists, Obi warns

“The reality is clear: as long as insecurity continues unabated, more protests will follow,” said Mr Obi.

ANGRY PROTESTERS IN EDO
January 14, 2026

Governor Yusuf does not need Kwankwaso’s endorsement to join APC, says NNPP

The New Nigeria Peoples Party says Governor Abba Yusuf does not need Rabiu Kwankwaso’s endorsement to join the APC or any other party of his choice.

Governor Yusuf with Kwankwaso
January 14, 2026

Jos man handed prison sentence for stealing phone

The Area Court in Jos on Wednesday sentenced one Miracle Pam to 12 months’ imprisonment for house breaking and stealing a phone worth N126,000.

Nigerian prison
January 14, 2026

Kano: Gezawa residents warned about fire outbreak during harmattan

The Kano State Fire Service said it has sensitised residents of Gezawa LGA in Kano to preventive measures against fire outbreaks during the harmattan season.

Firefighters in Nigeria
January 14, 2026

Jos resident sentenced to prison for enticing married woman

The prosecutor further told the court that during a police investigation, Mr Usman had confessed to committing the offence.

Jos Prison
January 14, 2026

Hajj 2026: Kano pilgrims board fixes February 8 deadline for data capture

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed February 8 as the final deadline for data capturing of intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims