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.
Journalists across the North-East are in mourning as Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed expresses deep sorrow over the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of seven journalists from Gombe State along the Billiri–Kumo Road.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his historic re-election victory, describing the outcome as a vote of confidence in continuity, stability and people-centred governance.
Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives in 2026, with the case fatality rate rising to 25 per cent, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), raising concerns over the continued spread of the disease across 23 states.
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist in Oji River Local Government Area, recovering a locally made pistol, live ammunition and other exhibits as part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism and violent crime in the state.
NNPP founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has called for greater appreciation and emotional support for fathers, highlighting the unseen struggles, sacrifices and responsibilities many men endure to provide for their families.