Month: January 2026

Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges

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Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges

Oluwafunbi Bello January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations threaten mass protests against electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) over allegations of...

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Sachet Water Crisis Exposes Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution, Water Failures

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Sachet Water Crisis Exposes Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution, Water Failures

Oluwafunbi Bello January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s heavy reliance on plastic sachet water once again exposes deep failures in public...

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Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

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Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

Otamere Gladness January 28, 2026 0

JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State commences medical screening for intending pilgrims as preparations intensify for the 2026...

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Kebbi Trains 500 Vigilantes as Governor Bolsters Grassroots Security

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Kebbi Trains 500 Vigilantes as Governor Bolsters Grassroots Security

Koko Maxwella January 28, 2026 0

KEBBI, Nigeria – Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris inspects 500 vigilantes undergoing tactical refresher training, signalling renewed...

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FG Moves to Deploy Veterans into Nigeria’s Ungoverned Spaces

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FG Moves to Deploy Veterans into Nigeria’s Ungoverned Spaces

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils plans to deploy retired military veterans into ungoverned spaces as...

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Lagos Firefighters Rescue 84-Year-Old From 140-Foot Well

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Lagos Firefighters Rescue 84-Year-Old From 140-Foot Well

Korede Abdullah January 28, 2026 0

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos emergency responders rescue an 84-year-old man from a deep well in a dramatic...

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NDDC Targets Fully Digital Procurement to Curb Corruption by April

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NDDC Targets Fully Digital Procurement to Curb Corruption by April

Oluwatobi Adu January 27, 2026 0

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) plans to fully automate its procurement processes...

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Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Second Nationwide Blackout This Week

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Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Second Nationwide Blackout This Week

Juliet Jacob January 27, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses again on Tuesday morning, plunging homes and businesses nationwide into...

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Court Orders FCTA Workers Back, Declares Strike Rights Limited

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Court Orders FCTA Workers Back, Declares Strike Rights Limited

Juliet Jacob January 27, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Industrial Court orders workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to...

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Troops Neutralise Two Bandits Along Naka–Makurdi Highway

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Troops Neutralise Two Bandits Along Naka–Makurdi Highway

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius January 26, 2026 0

BENUE, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke Joint Task Force neutralise two suspected armed bandits during...

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