Governors Cannot Pardon Terrorists – Lawyer Issues Warning
ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors lack the constitutional authority to grant amnesty to terrorists, a leading human rights lawyer warns, raising concerns over the…
Month: January 2026
Nigerian Army Repatriates Refugees Safely from Cameroon
BORNO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army facilitates the safe return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon to Borno State, marking another step-in stabilisation efforts across…
NELFUND Extends Student Loan Deadline, Easing Access Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) extends the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session to 27 February…
Jigawa Funds Wheat Research to Boost Food Security
JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State launches a wheat value chain research programme, awarding grants to scholars to strengthen food security and agricultural innovation. The…
Kwara Attracts $35m Chinese Investment, Commissions Lithium Plant
KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State secures $35 million in Chinese investments as a lithium processing plant begins operations, boosting Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. Two foreign…
Lagos Police Vow Prosecution After Anti-Demolition Protest Turns Controversial
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos police vow to prosecute protest organisers after a demonstration against waterfront demolitions triggers sharp disputes over crowd control and civil…
Lagos Enforces Environmental Laws as KAI Intensifies Statewide Clean-Up
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities intensify enforcement of environmental laws as sanitation officials warn residents that non-compliance threatens public health and urban order. The…
Nigeria Records Nine Lassa Fever Deaths in Early 2026
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded nine deaths from Lassa fever in the first epidemiological week of 2026, pushing the case fatality rate to a…
MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s manufacturers warn that a renewed ban on sachet alcoholic beverages risks job losses, illicit trade and revenue decline, urging regulators…
Jigawa Approves ₦2.6bn for 2026 Hajj Operations
JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government approves ₦2.6 billion to fund the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, aiming to ensure smooth logistics and improved welfare…