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President Tinubu Addresses World Leaders at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed world leaders and international stakeholders at the 2026Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to climate action,sustainable development and green finance.The summit, a global forum that brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders andexperts to discuss strategies for addressing climate change and fostering sustainable economic growth,is…

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United States Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria

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The United States of America has delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian securityforces, marking a renewed effort to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries amidpersistent security challenges, including insurgency, banditry and violent crime.The U.S. delivery was confirmed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by the United States Africa Command(AFRICOM) via its official social…

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Osimhen Says Super Eagles Focused Ahead of AFCON Semi-Final vs Morocco

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Victor Osimhen, vice-captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has reiterated the team’s confidence, unity andfocus as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finalon Wednesday, January 14, 2026.The comments came after Nigeria’s convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech onSaturday, January 10, where Osimhen scored and provided…

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Uganda Government Orders Temporary Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary nationwide suspension ofpublic internet access and selected mobile services as the country prepares for its general electionsscheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026.The directive, issued on Tuesday, aims to curb the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation andcontent that could incite violence or undermine national security during the…

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US AFRICOM Delegation Pledges Deeper Cooperation With NDLEA

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A high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has pledged enhancedcooperation and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria,commending the agency’s leadership under Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) andhighlighting Nigeria’s expanding role in global efforts to counter illicit drug trafficking.The assurances were delivered on Tuesday, January 13,…

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Court Remands 52 Ambrose Alli University Students for Ekpoma Protest

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A Benin High Court has ordered the remand of 52 persons, including students of Ambrose Alli University(AAU), Ekpoma, after they were arraigned in connection with protests against rising kidnapping andinsecurity in the community over the weekend.The suspects were remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre following an ex parte motion filed by thepolice, and the matter…

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FG Calls For Ban On Wooden Boats To Reduce Waterway Accidents

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The Federal Government has renewed its call on state governments to ban the use of wooden boats forcommercial water transportation, urging a transition to safer fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminiumvessels in a bid to curb recurring and avoidable waterway accidents across the country.The appeal was made by Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue…

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AFCON: CAF Investigates Incidents After Nigeria’s Win Over Algeria

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed it is launching a formal disciplinaryinvestigation into a series of incidents that occurred after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Algeria in thequarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following widespread video evidence of post-match unrest involving players, officials and members of the press. In a statement…

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Funke Akindele Officially Becomes Africa’s Highest-Grossing Filmmaker of All Time

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Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has made history as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time after her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, smashed box office records inNigeria and across the continent. According to data released by FilmOne Entertainment, the film has now grossed over ₦2.1 billion (about$2.5 million) in ticket sales, making it…

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Two Rivers Assembly Members Pull Out of Impeachment Plot

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Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have pulled out of the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, calling for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis. Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma State Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema State Constituency) rescinded their earlier support for the impeachment and pleaded…

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