Nigeria news today headlines : Monday 5th January 2026
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target=_blank>itel Partners With Pantone To Launch 2026 Color Of The Year Collection In Nigeria
itel, the global tech empowerment brand, has partnered with Pantone—the worldwide authority on color standards—to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, the freshly announced Color of…
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Hurdle Is Converting Hot Money To Real Growth — Experts
LAGOS – As inflows surge to multi-year highs and reserves swell, analysts warn that Nigeria’s real challenge lies ahead — converting hot money into durable confidence and long-term growth. Nigeria’s…
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target=_blank>Operators Warn New Tax Laws May Hike Fares, Undermine Safety
LAGOS – As Nigeria’s sweeping new tax regime takes effect in January 2026, few sectors appear as exposed and anxious as aviation. Already weighed down by high operating costs, fragile…
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target=_blank>Alleged Defamation: FG Withdraws Suit Against Natasha
ABUJA – The Federal Government has formally withdrawn a case of criminal defamation instituted against the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan. The…
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target=_blank>SERAP Asks Tinubu To Probe Missing N128bn In Power Ministry, NBET
LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi…
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target=_blank>Niger Attacks: Tinubu Orders Manhunt As Bandits Kill 50, Abduct Several
ABUJA / MINNA – 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…
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target=_blank>Venezuelans Remain Shell-Shocked After US Captured Maduro
Venezuelans on Sunday remained shell-shocked a day after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation, with an uncertain future ahead in the South American nation.…
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target=_blank>25 Dead, 14 Missing As Boat Capsizes In Yobe
No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. Mohammad…
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target=_blank>NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs In Coffee Sachets, Detains 22 Indians Over Cocaine Shipment
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of illicit substances including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and book…
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target=_blank>NGX Delivers Best Returns, Outpaces African Peers Despite Policy Shocks
LAGOS – The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed 2025 as one of the world’s strongest-performing equity markets, delivering its best annual return in almost two decades and outperforming many peers across…
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