Tension gripped Abuja on Monday, January 26, as aggrieved workers staged a protest over unresolved welfare and salary issues, allegedly chasing the motorcade of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Videos circulating on social media showed the protesters pursuing a vehicle reportedly conveying the minister, while chanting and calling attention…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Zainu Mada, in Gusau, Zamfara State, after allegedly collecting a ransom of N2 million. Alhaji Mada was reportedly kidnapped along the Kotorkoshi–Mada Road several days ago before he was eventually killed. According to Sahare reporters, the bandits also took airtime worth N70,000 and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro, Iwoye, in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, Zakaria Chado, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Idiroko. He said the attack was carried out by suspected armed smugglers.…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said it has become increasingly difficult to speak truth to power under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Makinde made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at a public event in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He contrasted the current situation with what he described as a more…
Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to four points after a dramatic 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday evening. The Gunners entered the encounter under pressure, knowing that both Manchester City and Aston Villa had already recorded victories earlier in the weekend. City secured a 2–0…
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026, describing the intelligence-led operation as a major success. According to the statement, operatives…
Former Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has said Kylian Mbappé must secure major trophies with the club and shine on the international stage to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Hazard noted that lifting the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga title with Real Madrid, as well as making a deep run with France…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of attempting to recast himself as an “emergency opposition mouthpiece” after allegedly receiving a cold reception from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa. Fayose claimed that Makinde’s recent criticism of President Tinubu, made at the birthday…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), a unit of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has attributed Friday’s national grid collapse to the simultaneous tripping of several 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of some grid-connected power generation units. In a statement released on its official social media platforms on Friday, January 23, NISO…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with an alleged conspiracy and theft involving goods valued at N20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the case was reported on January…
