Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 23rd January 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 23rd January 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Sandra Anioke Honoured As 2025 NIPES Global Awards Recipient
During a defining moment for global professional excellence, recognition focuses sharply on leadership that drives impact beyond borders, institutions, and disciplines. Sandra Chioma Anioke stands at the centre of this milestone as the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists names her a recipient of the 2025 NIPES Global Awards, a groundbreaking international honour celebrating…
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target=_blank>Makinde Visits Tinubu, Says He Has No Plans To Dump PDP
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in a closed-door session. Asked whether he was considering leaving the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Makinde said he had no such plans. “No. I’m comfortable in the PDP. There are issues…
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target=_blank>Gov Mbah Joined APC To Create More Opportunities For Enugu People — Enugu SSG
The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has said that Governor Dr. Peter Mbah’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) is aimed at creating more economic and developmental opportunities for the people of Enugu State through strategic alignment with the Federal Government. Prof. Onyia also declared that Governor Mbah’s…
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target=_blank>Make President Tinubu Proud, Otuaro Tells PAP Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged beneficiaries of the programme’s foreign post-graduate scholarships to excel in their studies and contribute to national development. Otuaro made the remarks during a pre-departure briefing for 12 scholarship recipients bound for universities in the United Kingdom, held at the PAP headquarters in…
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target=_blank>Abiodun Approves Sagamu–Ode, Ajaka, Ogijo Roads
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of key road projects in Sagamu Local Government Area, including the Sagamu–Ode Road, Fadebo Street Road, Ajaka Road, and Likosi–Ogijo Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure as a catalyst for socio-economic development. The governor made this known on Thursday while commissioning the newly completed…
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target=_blank>Hunger Crisis: WFP To Cut Food Aid To 1m Nigerians As Funds Dry Up
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster, saying that over one million vulnerable Nigerians in the North-East could lose life-saving food assistance within weeks due to severe funding shortages. The agency disclosed that it urgently needs $129 million to sustain operations in northeast Nigeria for the next six…
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target=_blank>NNPCL Optimistic About Achieving 2.5m Daily Production
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has expressed confidence in achieving its target of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, citing improved collaboration between Pipelines Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and its host communities. NNPCL’s Head of Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office (PMO NNPCL), Engr. Akponime Omojevwhe, stated this during the…
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target=_blank>FG Assures Commitment To Tackling Ecological Challenges
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing ecological challenges in Oyo State and across Nigeria, focusing on mitigating the effects of climate change, environmental degradation, flooding, erosion, desertification, and other related hazards. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, when the Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
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target=_blank>Turkey Identifies 76 Nigerian Artifacts, Paving Way For Repatriation
The Republic of Türkiye has identified 76 wooden and metal artifacts believed to belong to Nigeria, paving the way for their repatriation and potentially strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Mehmet Poroy, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism…
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target=_blank>Lagos Assembly Confirms Governor’s Nominees For Key Agencies
The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed several nominees submitted by the Governor for appointment into strategic state agencies. The confirmation took place during the Plenary session on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. During the session, the nominees appeared before the 40-member House for screening, where they were asked about their vision…
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