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Friday, January 16, 2026

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January 16, 2026

UCH Strike: JOHESU urges members to remain resolute

The UCH’s chapter of JOHESU members have been on strike, declared by its national body, since November 17, 2025.

January 16, 2026

Idoma lawyers seek end to killings in Benue communities

“Be it known to all, including the international community, that the scourge of mindless killings by the terrorists started in Agatu,” said the lawyers.

Lawyers
January 16, 2026

Bail remains free in Abuja, police tell residents to report corrupt cops

The police command in Abuja has insisted that bail is free and called on the public to report any officer who asks for money to release a suspect on bail.

January 16, 2026

Kebbi man arrested for killing wife with hoe

Police spokesman Bashir Usman said in a statement on Friday that the killing happened on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.

Armed female cops
January 15, 2026

NSIPA committed to delivering impactful programmes for vulnerable Nigerians

The acting NSIPA CEO said this at a capacity-building workshop on Result-Driven Performance Assessment for Programme and Departmental Managers in Abuja.

NSIPA
January 15, 2026

Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others honour fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

The vice-president, thereafter, signed the anniversary register and released the ceremonial pigeons as a symbol of national peace and freedom.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
January 15, 2026

221 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani prisons return home

Afghan prisoners have been released from Pakistani jails over the past week and have safely returned to Afghanistan, the country’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced.

Pakistani prison
January 15, 2026

Adamawa: Police begin investigation over alleged acid attack on teenager

The police command in Adamawa says it has commenced an investigation into a case of an alleged acid attack on a teenager, Walid Mohammed, in Yola South LGA.

Dankombo Morris
January 15, 2026

Baerbock urges early, gender-balanced nominations for next UN chief

Ms Baerbock said the selection process was underway, with interactive dialogues scheduled for the week of April 20.

Annalena Baerbock
January 14, 2026

Gov. Mbah restates zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation in Enugu

Mr Mbah enjoined Enugu children to imbibe and uphold the values of fairness, honesty and fear of God.

Governor Peter Mbah