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US to Spend ₦587bn on Counter-Insurgency Efforts in Nigeria, Africa in 2026
The United States has announced plans to commit about ₦587 billion ($413 million) to counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in […]
Super Eagles Fall to Morocco on Penalties in AFCON Semi-Final Thriller
Nigeria’s Super Eagles saw their Africa Cup of Nations dream come to an end on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties to host nation […]
Fayose Urges Fubara to Reconcile With Wike, Warns Against Political Confrontation
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has advised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to seek reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 13, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained largely steady in early trading on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, holding within a narrow range against the US dollar across both […]
Court Remands Portable Over Assault, Resisting Arrest Charges
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal charges, including […]
Delta Police Foil Kidnap Plot, Recover Rifles in Night Operation
The Delta State Police Command has successfully disrupted a planned kidnapping and recovered dangerous weapons following a covert operation by its Special Assignment Team. According […]
Edo Police Arrest Teen for Faking Kidnap, Nab 11 Suspected Kidnappers
The Edo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old girl, Obehi Odine, for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and demanding a ₦10 million ransom. In […]
Ogun’s First Lady Emeritus, Lucia Onabanjo, Dies at 100
Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away at the age of 100. The news […]
Nigeria Afternoon News Roundup: Leadership Changes, Court Cases, and Security Developments
Here’s a human-friendly roundup of the major stories making headlines across Nigeria this afternoon, ranging from corporate leadership changes to political commentary and security breakthroughs. […]