Suspected Herdsmen K!ll Five Youths in Ambush Attack on Benue Community

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed at least five young men in a deadly ambush on the Ortese–Yogbo road in Ortese community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.According to local reports, the attackers barricaded the major road on December 23, 2025, blocking travelers and launching a sudden assault. 

Air Peace scraps night regional flights

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has concluded plans to transition all regional operations from night-time services to daytime flights from February 2, 2026.

Lai Mohammed Claims Jollof Rice Originated in Senegal as 'Prisoner Food' in One-Pot Style

Former Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reignited the longstanding "Jollof Wars" debate by asserting that the iconic West African dish originated in Senegal, derived from the Wolof people, and was initially prepared as a simple meal for prisoners.

Soldiers foil kidnap attempt, rescue 24 passengers

The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu expressway in Benue State.

NFVCB defends 'A Very Dirty Christmas' title, seeks changes after backlash

The National Film and Video Censors Board has defended its approval of the Nollywood film A Very Dirty Christmas, saying the title was cleared after a thorough review that found it did not insult or trivialise the Christian faith.

Abducted Kwara monarch released after 25 days

The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Alhaji Kamilu Salami who was abducted 25 days ago by bandits has been released.

FULL LIST: EFCC traces 41 properties worth N212bn to Malami

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced 41 properties to Abubakar Malami, the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice.

Kabiru Turaki-led NWC says no faction in PDP, accuses INEC of bias

 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, has rejected claims of parallel leadership within the party.

 

Arthur Mbanefo, Nigeria’s ex-UN envoy, dies at 95

Arthur Mbanefo, a former permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, has died at 95.

 

Ebonyi APC fixes January 25 for LG primaries

The All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State has announced that its primaries for the forthcoming local government and councilorship elections will be held on January 25, 2026.

Gov Yahaya sacks four sides over alleged attack on councillor

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered the immediate removal of four of his aides following their alleged roles in the assault of a serving councillor.

US Supreme Court stops Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown on Tuesday by blocking his deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.

 

Sanwo-Olu appoints Temitope George as CEO of Lagos Electricity Regulatory Commission

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named Temitope George as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, a move aimed at reinforcing regulatory governance and advancing reforms within the state’s power sector.

 

There’s plot to arrest Atiku, Amaechi, key opposition figures— Adebayo

 A public affairs analyst and activist, Adekunle Adebayo, has raised the alarm over what he described as a plot to arrest and intimidate key opposition figures in Nigeria, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

 

Lagos disposed to Tinubu's tax reforms, says Sanwo Olu

 

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, said his administration was committed to fair, friendly tax reform compliance.