The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 , through a statement on his verified X handle, denied online reports claiming that his mother passed away on Monday, 19 January, 2026, describing the news as false and misleading, reports thegazellenews.com. Ribadu issued this statement after receiving an influx of calls and messages from concerned friends and well-wishers. According to the reports, Mamma Ribadu, aged 86, and mother to both the NSA and Sani Ribadu, Emir of Fufore in Adamawa State, had died. “I have been inundated with calls and messages from friends and associates following an inaccurate…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Following the death of popular young Fuji musician, Adesina Afeez (22), widely known as “Destiny Boy” operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one suspect over the matter. Destiny Boy, reportedly died on Sunday, 18 January, 2026, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at the age of 22. While the exact cause of his death has not yet been officially confirmed by family or authorities, multiple reports and eyewitness accounts suggest he had been battling health issues and severe symptoms shortly before his passing, including reportedly vomiting blood. Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who confirmed…
The Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Omo’ba Adeola Alimot Adetoro, has presented official vehicles to councillors in his cabinet as part of efforts to enhance effective governance and grassroots service delivery. Speaking during the presentation, the Eti-Osa LG Chairman emphasized that the vehicles were provided to ease mobility challenges and enable councillors to carry out their legislative and constituency responsibilities more efficiently across the local government. In his remarks, the Leader of the Eti-Osa Legislative Council, Hon. Mudashiru Sadiq, applauded the Chairman for the gesture, describing it as a timely intervention that will make the duties of councillors easier…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. A statement signed by Media Information Office Headquarters, Joint Taskforce, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba indicated that on Sunday, 18 January, 2026, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma. The operation was supported by the Air Component of OPHK, which…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on the football governing body’s website on Monday, 19 January, 2026 marking a remarkable 12-place jump. The team climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle, the Eagles displayed remarkable consistency and resilience, winning six of their seven matches in the tournament. Their only defeat came in the semi-finals, when they were edged out by hosts Morocco on penalties. The team quickly bounced back,…
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a medical doctor has been remanded in prison for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest. The government also disclosed that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against the blogger, who is currently on the run, following a complaint lodged against her by the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, 19 January, 2026, by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN. According to the statement, Adetoun, an internet…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that 2026 will be an extremely difficult year for human traffickers operating in the country, as the agency intensifies its crackdown on trafficking networks across Nigeria. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajiya Binta Bello made this known in Abuja while reviewing the agency’s activities in 2025 and outlining its operational plans for 2026. Bello disclosed that in 2025, NAPTIP secured the conviction of 93 human traffickers, describing the achievement as significant given the complexity of prosecuting trafficking cases. She also stated that the agency intercepted over 2,500 potential…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Bauchi state chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused some party members of attempting to cause division in the state while dismissing the report of the removal of the state chairman. The state Chairperson of the party, Hon. Hassan Haruna who made the allegations during a press conference over the weekend, explained that he was aware that some of the members who were expelled and suspended from ADC have been contracted to fragment the party. He said that they have opened a factional office while flaunting their own “illegal” leader. According to Haruna,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Pensioners have commended the Federal Government for demonstrating political will through the signing of the landmark agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). According to the pensioners, the resolution of a dispute dating back to 2009 clearly shows that the Government can successfully address long-standing industrial and welfare disputes through sincerity, dialogue, and faithful commitment to agreements. Encouraged by this milestone achievement in the education sector, the CBN Pensioners have also urged the President to direct the Central Bank of Nigeria to adopt similar measures toward resolving the 26-year-old pension dispute involving…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), a forum of ministers in charge of mining and solid minerals on the continent. AMSG aims to maximise the benefits for Africans from Africa’s vast mineral resources. Mr. Alake was first elected in 2024 on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) and later re-elected at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the group, which was held on the sidelines of the same conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. President Tinubu described…