Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved clemency for 77 inmates across correctional facilities in the state, granting releases and sentence reductions as part of the January 1, 2026 New Year gesture.
Nigeria marked a symbolic start to 2026 as the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the nation’s first baby of the year at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, presenting an official birth certificate and gifts to the newborn.
President Bola Tinubu has pledged an economy rebirth in 2026, promising deeper reforms, lower inflation, stronger growth, and inclusive development that benefits every Nigerian household.
Senator David Mark has called on Nigerians to embrace the ADC as a credible platform to rebuild hope, tackle hardship, and chart a better future for the country.
Fire broke out at Arena Market in Lagos, destroying container shops and goods before firefighters swiftly contained the blaze and prevented wider damage.
PDP has announced the successful upload of its 2027 presidential candidate, running mate and National Assembly candidates into the INEC nomination portal ahead of the general elections.
Promotion of 34 academic staff to professorial ranks has been approved by the Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja.
Deadline for the submission of candidates' lists for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections has been extended by three days by INEC following appeals from political parties.
Operation "Kosaye" has led to the arrest of 43 suspects during a police raid on a criminal hideout in Ogun State, bringing the total number of arrests to 76.