Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 5th January 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 5th January 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Niger Massacre: Abiodun Commiserates With Bago
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of at least 42 innocent people and the abduction of several others by terrorists in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing the attack as callous, senseless, and a crime against humanity. In…
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target=_blank>Bodija Explosion: Oyo APC Alleges Fresh Corruption Revelations Against Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has alleged that more “startling revelations of fund mismanagement” and other shady dealings by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde are imminent. The opposition party made the claim following reports that the Oyo State Government received N30 billion from the Federal Government to cushion the effects of…
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target=_blank>Adedeji Urges Nigerians To Read Tax Act, Ignore Rumours
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has urged Nigerians to disregard rumours surrounding the newly enacted Tax Act and instead study the law to understand how it affects them. Adedeji also alerted security agencies to rumours of impending protests against the tax reforms by some individuals. He spoke on Sunday…
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target=_blank>With 510 Days To Go, Sanwo-Olu Pledges Faster Infrastructure Delivery
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday announced a symbolic countdown to the end of his administration, declaring that there are 510 days left before he hands over power on May 29, 2027. The Governor made the disclosure at the 2026 Annual New Year Thanksgiving Service held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island,…
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target=_blank>Suspected Robbers Kill POS Operator, Cart Away Undisclosed Amount In Edo
Suspected armed robbers on Saturday, January 3, killed a 38-year-old Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, Raphael Eletanye, at Upper Uwa Junction along MM Way, Benin City, Edo State. The assailants were said to have arrived at the victim’s business premises in an unregistered white mini-bus, shot him, and made away with an undisclosed amount of money. Confirming…
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target=_blank>Edo: Kidnappers Demand N200m Ransom For Abducted Medical Doctor, Brother
Gunmen who abducted a medical doctor, Ibrahim Tahir, and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, Edo State, have demanded a ransom of ₦200 million for their release. The two brothers were kidnapped on January 2 along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. Their father, Alhaji Momoh Tahir, confirmed on Sunday that the kidnappers had contacted…
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target=_blank>Bago Condemns Terrorists’ Attack On Niger Communities
On Sunday, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, outrightly condemned the recent terrorist attacks on communities in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas. Describing the incidents as cruel and nefarious, Governor Bago noted that the victims, drawn from different communities, were both Muslims and Christians, and expressed concern over the disturbing start to the…
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target=_blank>Fire Raze MOPOL 13 PMF Office, Armoury In Benue
A fire outbreak on Sunday razed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) 13 office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. A video sighted by Sunday Telegraph showed the MOPOL 13 facilities engulfed in flames, with offices and the armoury completely burnt to ashes. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day, shortly…
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target=_blank>25 Dead, 14 Missing In Yobe Boat Accident – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that no fewer than 25 individuals have lost their lives and 14 others are missing following a boat accident in Nguru LGA in Yobe State. New Telegraph gathered that the tragic incident occurred at about 7:48 pm on Saturday, as the canoe carrying 52 passengers was travelling from…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Behind Kasuwan Daji Attack
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. The President also ordered security…
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