Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The draw took place on Thursday, January 15, in Rabat, Morocco. Group C matches will be staged at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, where the Super Falcons will begin their…
The Federal Government has again stressed that it does not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted victims, saying security agencies rely on sustained military pressure and intelligence-led operations to rescue those held captive. Defence Minister Christopher Musa made the clarification during an interview with BBC Hausa monitored in Kaduna, amid widespread public belief…
U.S. federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis shot an undocumented Venezuelan migrant during a targeted operation, authorities said, marking the city’s second federal-involved shooting in a week following the death of Renee Good. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said federal officers stopped the man on Wednesday night as part of an enforcement…
Banks will begin deducting a 7.5 percent value-added tax (VAT) on banking services—including point-of-sale (POS) transaction fees and mobile transfer charges—from January 19. In a notice to customers, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank said the deduction follows a government-approved regulatory directive. The VAT applies to service charges, including the ₦50 stamp duty, but does not affect the…
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressed Donald Trump to delay possible military strikes on Iran during a tense, last-minute phone call, as preparations for a broader regional conflict rapidly intensified, according to The New York Times. With diplomatic personnel being evacuated from Tehran and Iranian airspace reportedly cleared, an attack appeared imminent before Netanyahu urged Trump…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he is facing life-threatening risks due to his role in implementing sweeping tax reforms in Nigeria. Oyedele made the disclosure while speaking at a public event in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, highlighting the challenges of introducing reforms…
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…
Police in Oyo State have arrested a 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, for allegedly fatally shooting his colleague, Femi Oyedepo, during a hunting trip in Ibadan. According to the state police spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye forest in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area. Rasaki reportedly told officers at…
The UK government has abandoned plans requiring workers to sign up for its digital ID scheme to prove their right to work. The decision comes after widespread backlash against the controversial policy, which aimed to introduce a free digital ID for UK nationals and residents to help curb illegal migration. The scheme was first announced…
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…
