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NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, sunshine from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and sunshine from Monday until Wednesday across the country. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted moderate dust haze over parts of Kebbi and Kano States of the northern…

Lai Mohammed urges investment in tourism to boost economy

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged federal and state governments to prioritise tourism and deepen private sector partnerships for growth. He made the call on Sunday during an interactive session at Experience Olumo: Celebrating Heritage, Inspiring…

Benue records seven new suspected Lassa Fever cases

At least seven fresh suspected cases of Lassa fever have emerged in Benue State, intensifying public concern over a potential wider outbreak of the viral illness. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Asema Msuega, confirmed the development during a briefing with journalists…

Trump readies 1,500 troops for Minnesota deployment

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 US soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to a state roiled by unrest over an immigration crackdown, US media reported Sunday. The reported preparations come days after President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the…

Gunmen kill three, injure infant in Plateau attacks

Gunmen have killed three people and injured a one-year-old child in an attack on commuters in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 10 p.m. on Friday at a bridge linking the Gassa and…

Shettima arrives Switzerland for 56th World Economic Forum

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Switzerland for the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF.DAILY POST reports that the event is scheduled to be held from January 19 to 23, 2026. He was said to have…

Otti tasks Nigerian Army  on professionalism, discipline

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain professional, disciplined, and loyal to the ideals of service, honour, and sacrifice in their operations in 2026. Governor Otti gave the charge at the…

Nigeria’s exit from FATF Grey List reflects inter-agency collaboration

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has attributed the country’s successful removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and the European Union’s list of high-risk countries on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) to coordinated…

Fire razes shops at Sokoto Old Market

A fire outbreak on Sunday razed several shops at the Old Market in Sokoto, destroying goods and property estimated to be worth millions of naira. The National Emergency Management Agency, Sokoto Operations Office, said its Emergency Response Team was swiftly…

Police arrest six wanted armed robbery suspects in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six notorious armed robbery suspects linked to a series of violent crimes, particularly around nightclubs and recreational centres within the Abuja metropolis. The arrests followed a discreet, intelligence-led operation conducted on…

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