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Day: January 17, 2026

Defence Minister Reaffirms FG’s Hardline Stance Against Kidnappers, Bandits
Security
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026

Defence Minister Reaffirms FG’s Hardline Stance Against Kidnappers, Bandits

The Nigerian government has reiterated its refusal to pay ransom to kidnappers or terrorist groups, with Defence Minister General Christopher…

Kano in Mourning as Mother, Six Children Killed in Daylight Attack
Kano
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026

Kano in Mourning as Mother, Six Children Killed in Daylight Attack

Residents of Kano State have been plunged into deep shock and grief following a violent attack that claimed the lives…

Tinubu Returns Home After High-Level Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit
News
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026

Tinubu Returns Home After High-Level Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 (ADSW 2026),…

Super Eagles Beat Egypt to Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze
Sports
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026

Super Eagles Beat Egypt to Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday, January 17, 2026, defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt to claim the bronze medal at the…

Dr. Baba Abdul Bala Bags Community Service Merit Award in Kogi
Appointment
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Dr. Baba Abdul Bala Bags Community Service Merit Award in Kogi

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja A renowned development consultant and behavioural change specialist, Dr. Baba Abdul Bala, has been honoured with…

Kogi CJ inaugurates 17 newly appointed Notaries Public
Kogi
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Kogi CJ inaugurates 17 newly appointed Notaries Public

***Tasks them on ethics, public trust By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi,…

Gov. Kefas Inaugurates Appointees, Charges Them to Deliver Tangible Results
Taraba
byNational UpdateJanuary 17, 2026

Gov. Kefas Inaugurates Appointees, Charges Them to Deliver Tangible Results

By Ben Adaji, Jalingo The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Friday inaugurated newly appointed chairmen and members…

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