Court remands two men over alleged firearms possession

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded two men, Victor Christian and Success Samuel, over alleged illegal possession of firearms.     Christian, 43, and Samuel, 29, are facing a…

BREAKING: National grid collapses for first time in 2026

Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging parts of the country into blackout in the first such incident recorded in 2026.     Figures from the…

Davido Thanks Father Adedeji Adeleke for Public Support Amid Paternity Drama

  Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, has appreciated his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for coming to his defense amid the ongoing paternity drama with his alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh. UGAMATV reports…

Amotekun Nabs 16 Alleged Bandits Fleeing Kwara Security Crackdown in Ekiti

  The Ekiti State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, Oye Local Government Command, has arrested 16 persons suspected to be bandits who allegedly attempted to enter the state from neighbouring…

Counter-Terrorism Triumph: 12 Terrorists, Including Commanders, Eliminated in Major Northeast Sweep

  Troops of Operation HADIN KAI say they have recorded major successes against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains during 22 January 2026 combat operations.   A…

EFCC Alleges $13 Million Illicit Funds Used to Secure Nigerian Oil Blocks Linked to Aisha Achimugu

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detailed how $13 million in alleged illicit funds linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited was allegedly used to acquire…

Kaduna Mass Abduction: Police Confirm Incident, Currently Collating Victim Names

  The Nigeria Police Force has said that it is still collating names of the victims of the mass abduction in Kaduna State. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’,…

’They said no connection with Abuja’’- Nigerian lady recounts her experience after going to renew her passport at the Nigerian Embassy in Sweden

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to call out the Nigerian Embassy in Sweden for allegedly failing to help Nigerians who visit the embassy for passport renewal or…

Nigerian Star Portable Released From Prison After Week-Long Detention on Assault Charges

  Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has regained his freedom after spending a week in prison. The singer was released on Monday January 19 2026, after meeting his bail condition. Speaking…

Governor Orders Closure of Kwara State Polytechnic Following Unrest Over Camp Move

  Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday ordered the closure of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, following a breach of law and order over the temporary relocation of the National Youth Service…