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February 1, 2026, 11:27 am
How Coup to Topple Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled
- [Daily Trust] A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.
Boko Haram/Iswap Attack - Ndume Condoles Troops, Families of Fallen Soldiers
- [Vanguard] Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commiserated with the troops of Theatre Command North East Joint Task Force 'Operation Hadin Kai' (OPHK), members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and families of those killed during an encounter with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Sabon Gari village.
Pastor Chris Okafor Recounts 58-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Credits Survival to God's Grace
- [Leadership] The founder of Grace Nation International, Pastor Chris Okafor, has narrated his abduction by kidnappers alongside his personal assistant in 2012, describing the experience as a life-threatening ordeal he survived by divine intervention.
Electoral Act - Senate Constitutes Review Panel
- [Daily Trust] The Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators' inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as lawmakers intensify efforts to strengthen Nigeria's electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Senate Sets Up Ad Hoc Panel to Review Electoral Act Amendment
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Senate, yesterday, constituted a high-powered ad hoc committee to review contentious clauses in the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, following concerns raised by lawmakers during a session held behind closed doors.
Again, Ibe Kachikwu Denies Involvement in Diezani's Alleged Bribery Trial
- [This Day] For the umpteenth time, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has dismissed reports that he was bribed by one of his predecessors, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is currently standing trial in a British court for alleged bribery.
SAN to Nasarawa Govt - Your Silence On Mass Killing of Tiv Indigenes Dangerous
- [Vanguard] A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and inaction could worsen insecurity and trigger further attacks across several local government areas of the state.
Soldiers Arrest Gun-Runner in Cross River, Recover 245 Pump-Action Cartridges
- [Vanguard] Calabar -- Soldiers of the Nigerian Army at 13 Brigade Headquarters in Calabar have arrested a suspected gun-runner and recovered 245 pump-action cartridges during an intelligence-led operation in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Gunmen Kidnap Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Youth Leader
- [Vanguard] The Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State, Bashir Isa Gusau, has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
How the Coup to Topple, Kill Tinubu Was Uncovered and Foiled
- [Premium Times] Investigators say the coup plotters planned to assassinate President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
Diezani Was a 'Rubber Stamp' Minister, Lawyer Tells UK Court
- [Daily Trust] Lawyer to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a British court that she had no influence over the awarding of lucrative government contracts and was merely a "rubber stamp" for official recommendations.
Violence Roiling Nigeria Extends Beyond Religious Lines, Amid a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
- [UN News] When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence.
Iswap Terrorists Capture 13 Soldiers, Kill Seven - Report
- [Premium Times] Insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13 soldiers, killing seven others, including a commanding officer, in an ambush near Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
Wizkid, Seun Kuti Clash Over Fela's Legacy Refuses to Fade
- [Vanguard] The Wizkid and Seun Kuti feud, over Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's legacy is still causing a stir in Nigeria's music scene, with many top musicians and fans weighing in and sharing their takes on the controversy.
Osimhen Consoles Chukwueze, Ndidi After Personal Tragedies
- [Premium Times] Osimhen's message came amid widespread mourning within the football community
Chukwueze Mourns Mother As Tragedy Strikes S' Eagles Camp Again
- [Daily Trust] Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, in what has become a deeply emotional period for the Super Eagles family.
Nigeria Edge Guinea to Keep World Championship Dream Alive
- [Daily Trust] Nigeria's senior men's handball team, the Golden Arrows, kept their 2027 IHF Men's World Championship hopes alive with a hard-fought 30-28 victory over Guinea in the 5th-8th place playoff at the 27th Africa Men's Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda.
Lawyers Storm Finance Ministry Over Unpaid N4 Trillion Contractors' Debt
- [Vanguard] Legal practitioners numbering over 500 acting under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to join the protest by indigenous contractors demanding the payment of an estimated N4 trillion for completed capital projects.
Travelogue - Kigali, Echoes of Rwanda Genocide and Other Stories, By Tunde Rahman
- [Premium Times] "Rwanda is a one-city country. Everything about the country revolves around the capital - Kigali."
Owobo Ogunde Returns in 'Aníkúlápó - the Ghoul Awakens'
- [Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that in "Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre", Bashorun was an influential chief within the ruling council of Oyo, whose commanding presence added depth and intrigue to the series.
Police Repel Attack, Kill Four Bandits in Benue
- [Premium Times] The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Udeme Edet, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday
Investigation - Pension Thief Maina Bought Us Properties Before Money Laundering Conviction
- [Premium Times] Nigeria's anti-graft agency, EFCC, which successfully prosecuted Mr Maina for money laundering, was not even aware of the purchases.
Army Rescues Kidnapped Cleric, Neutralises Gunman in Enugu
- [Vanguard] Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/JTF South East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued a kidnapped cleric in Enugu State following a swift, intelligence-led operation.
Transparency, Financial, Technical Capacity Prerequisites for 2025 Oil Block Bidders...Nuprc
- [Vanguard] The 2025 licensing bid round will be guided by transparency, as only applicants with financial and technical know-how will qualify for the critical stage of the bid process.
Linkage Assurance Revenue Surges 24 Percent to N27.6bn
- [Vanguard] Linkage Assurance Plc recorded 24 percent increase in insurance revenue in 2025 financial year to N27.6 billion from N22.2 billion in the same period in 2024.
250 Youths Benefit From NCDMB, Jake Riley Empowerment Scheme
- [Vanguard] Not less than 250 youths have become beneficiaries of the digital and sustainable empowerment programme sponsored by Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and delivered by Jake Riley Academy.
2027 - Northern Youths Declare Tinubu 'Our Candidate', Cite Zoning, Continuity
- [Vanguard] Abuja -- The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has declared that Northern Nigeria will overwhelmingly support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, citing continuity of reforms, national unity and adherence to Nigeria's zoning and power rotation principle.
Makoko, Oworonsoki Demolitions - CP Led Assault On Us - Protest Leader
- [Vanguard] Controversy trailing the protests against alleged illegal demolitions, forcible evictions and land grabbing in Makoko, Oworonsoki and other parts of Lagos deepened yesterday, as activist and protest leader, Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, accused the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, of personally leading an assault on peaceful protesters.
Yahaya Bello's Trial - How Kogi LGs' N3.1bn Was Disbursed to Private Entities, Individuals - - Witness
- [Premium Times] seventh prosecution witness before trial judge Emeka Nwite, gave a detailed breakdown of the financial transactions that spanned eight months
Fela Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- [Vanguard] Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician, according to the BBC.
