The Lagos State Government has reported that at least 133 lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost to fire incidents across the state in 2025. This marks a rise from 2024, when 91 lives and N19.52 billion in property were lost to fires. The figures were disclosed in the Lagos State Fire and…
The United States has announced a temporary halt on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as it reviews applicants who may be considered a “public charge.” The U.S. State Department said the suspension will take effect on January 21 and remain in place indefinitely while consular officers reassess screening and vetting…
At least 14 people, including seven children, were killed on Wednesday when a separatist armed group attacked the village of Guidado in Cameroon’s English-speaking Northwest Region, state media reported. The assault comes amid a renewed spike in violence linked to the nearly decade-long separatist conflict involving Cameroon’s anglophone minority in the largely French-speaking Central African…
The Federal government has reported hired a United States lobbying and public affairs firm in an alleged $9 million contract to communicate its security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian communities to policymakers in Washington. Guardian reports that documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that DCI Group, a Washington-based lobbying firm,…
The United States on Tuesday, Jan. 13, designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations. Founded in 1928 in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, a pan-Islamist movement, once spread across the Arab world but it has been in retreat as it comes under concerted pressure from major Arab powers.…
Uganda ordered a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday, January 13, two days before a general election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his nearly 40-year rule. The directive was issued through a formal notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to internet providers, which said the shutdown was necessary to “mitigate the…
The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing recent security concerns in the area. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the decision was made to allow the government address the “prevailing exigencies” in…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the January 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, offering investors returns of up to 15.39% per annum. The new issuance features a two-year and three-year tenor, targeted primarily at retail savers but also open to institutional participation. The bonds are backed by the full…
UK media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X over its AI chatbot Grok, following reports that the tool has been used to generate s3xualised deepfake images, including of m!nors. The regulator described the reports as “deeply concerning”, noting that undressed or manipulated images of adults may…
Police authorities in Edo State have denied reports that a police station in Ekpoma was razed by fire, describing the claim circulating online as “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on Monday, January 12, the Edo State Police Command said no police facility in Ekpoma was involved in any fire incident. “The Command wishes…
