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Police Arrest 41 in Benue Slaughterhouse Crackdown

January 13, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force, Benue State Command, has arrested 41 suspects in connection with alleged illegal “slaughterhouse” operations in Makurdi, the state capital, the command’s spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The action follows widespread social media claims alleging that unlawful activities were taking place in properties linked with the purported slaughter facilities. DSP Udeme Edet, Public […]

Gunmen Strike Again in Benue, Killing Soldier and NSCDC Officer

January 12, 2026

Udeku, Benue State — Suspected armed herders have killed a soldier and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during an ambush in Udeku community, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, security sources and police statements confirmed on Sunday. Residents fled the area amid escalating attacks on communities and security […]

Adichie’s Son: Anaesthetists Society Investigates Possible Medical Negligence

January 10, 2026

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) says it is actively monitoring allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21‑month‑old son of internationally acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege. The society’s National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

Bold Palace Attack in Kwara: Bandits Abduct Monarch’s Kin

January 10, 2026

Armed bandits walked into the palace of His Royal Majesty Oba David Adedumoye, the Elerin of Adanla Irese in Igbaja District, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Friday, December 26, 2025, abducting seven members of his family and injuring two during a raid that lasted nearly an hour, security sources and community vigilante leaders […]

Enugu Politics: You Cannot Collapse What You Do Not Control

January 9, 2026

Claims of a “United APC” in Enugu State collapsed almost immediately on Friday, January 9th 2026 as party stakeholders dismissed reports of a reunification as misleading, legally unfounded and politically contrived. The stakeholders said the individual paraded as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the widely circulated reports, Ugochukwu Agballah, neither controls nor leads […]

FG Unveils Reusable Textbook Policy to Reduce Education Costs

January 9, 2026

The Federal Government has launched a reusable textbook policy aimed at reducing the cost of education for students and families, reinforcing efforts to improve access to learning materials amid rising academic expenses nationwide. The policy was announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, by the Ministry of Education, which said the initiative aligns with broader reforms […]

Trump Signals Potential for Additional Strikes on Nigeria if Violence Against Christians Continues

January 9, 2026

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance that the United States could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christian communities persist, underscoring a contentious and escalating diplomatic issue between Washington and Abuja. In a January 2026 interview with The New York Times, Trump addressed whether the Christmas Day missile […]

DHQ: January 15 to Be Marked as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day

January 8, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that January 15 will be officially marked as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day across Nigeria. The directive, released in a statement by the Nigerian Armed Forces, is intended to honour the sacrifices and contributions of military personnel while promoting national unity and public awareness of the armed forces’ […]

Bandits, Herdsmen Kill 9 Farmers, National Park Operatives in Oyo, Benue

January 8, 2026

At least nine people, including farmers and National Park operatives, have been killed in separate attacks by bandits and herdsmen in Oyo and Benue states, according to local authorities and community leaders. The incidents, which occurred over the past weekend, have sparked renewed concern over security challenges in rural and forested areas of Nigeria. In […]

Nigeria Air Force Chief Visits US for Attack Helicopter Procurement Talks

January 8, 2026

The Chief of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, is in the United States to oversee discussions related to the acquisition of attack helicopters, according to an official statement from the Nigerian Air Force. The visit, confirmed on Monday, January 6, 2026, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s air defense capabilities […]