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January 14, 2026

TCN completes transmission line, restores power supply to Taraba

Ms Mbah said that the restoration was after the completion of all pre-commissioning test and the mandatory soak period, in line with standard operational procedures.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
January 14, 2026

Motor boy dies in Ogun road accident

Mr Hammed said that a witness explained that the Benz truck lost control due to brake failure, and rammed into the containerised truck.

Ogun State
January 14, 2026

Osun APC congratulates Bisi Akande on 87th birthday 

Mr Akande was born on January 16, 1939, in Ila- Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.

Chief Bisi Akande
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

Kaduna Fire Service recorded 306 fire outbreaks, 10 deaths in 2025: Officials 

Mr Aboi listed bush burning, carelessness and improper use of electrical appliances as some major causes of the fire incidents.

Fire Service
January 14, 2026

NYSC ready to adopt inclusion of corps members with disabilities

NYSC director-general said this on Wednesday in Jos, at the opening ceremony of the NYSC 2026 pre-orientation workshop.

NYSC Corp members used to illustrate the story.
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

Bandits: Governor Bago orders Niger residents to vacate Kainji Lake area

The Niger government has given a two-month notice to people living in hamlets around Kainji Lake to vacate the area so as to be resettled by the Emirate Council.

Governor Umaru Bago
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