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NEWS HEADLINES 24 JAN 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu Names Ambassadors To 3 European Countries. 

Tinubu receives Olubadan Ladoja at Aso Villa. 

How e-registration is widening fault lines in APC. 

Nationwide blackout as power grid collapses – first time in 2026. 

TUC, NLC issue 14-Day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike. 

Otti hails court judgement, says LP will regain peace, unity. 

Public Trust In Judiciary Weakening On Daily Basis – PDP. 

Senate commends Tinubu on SIPC progress, hails Niger Governor’s land commitment. 

60% of electoral crises orchestrated by politicians, not INEC – PAACA. 

Reps Minority Caucus alleges illegal alterations in gazetted tax laws, seeks deeper probe. 

Otuaro briefs 12 PAP scholars bound for UK on expectations, academic excellence. 

Retired police officers reject PenOp’s claim N7tr claim on CPS exit. 

Sachet alcohol ban threatens five million jobs, distillers warn NAFDAC. 

Drug War: Marwa tasks NDLEA Commanders on 2026 targets, orders crackdown on cartels. 


BUSINESS

Bank customers’ complaints grow by 143%, as CBN resolves 9,771. 

Banks, fintechs facilitate N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scam — EFCC. 

2026 Macroeconomic Outlook: EnterpriseNGR report presentation sees further stability. 

After Decade Of Delay, $700m Cabotage Fund Portal Goes Live. 

FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series 2 To Open With N20bn Offer. 


ACROSS THE STATES

No bomb detected in Lagos schools – Police. 

NAFDAC busts fake Goya oil factory, alcohol counterfeit syndicate in Lagos. 

Ekiti tightens security as Amotekun arrests 16 suspected bandits. 

We’ll crack cultural behaviour affecting environment, waste management, says Makinde. 

Oyo records 246 fire incidents in 2025. 

Fubara: Groups ask NASS to take over Rivers Assembly’s legislative functions. 

Court adjourns Fubara impeachment suit indefinitely as appeals take centre stage. 

Enoidem thanks Gov. Eno for reuniting him with Akpabio, set to join APC. 

Why I invited Otti to APC, Deputy speaker. 

NLC declares war on FCTA as workers shut down Abuja. 

NBA orders Garki Branch to remove Maina as a Patron. 

Court Upholds Exclusion Of Labour Party From FCT Council Polls. 

Mutfwang swears in six Plateau high court judges. 

Group condemns killing of seven Berom youths in Plateau, demand action. 

Kaduna abductions: US raises fresh concerns, tasks FG on stronger action. 

Kaduna Attack: Escaped Victims Recall Ordeal. 

Southern Kaduna Christian leaders declare two-day fast over Kajuru kidnapping. 

Kano Gov. Yusuf dumps NNPP. 

Kano gov dumps NNPP with lawmakers, LG chairmen. 

Zamfara govt begins payment of N150,000 allowance for medical corps members. 

Police nab suspected bandit in Gombe, rescue kidnap victim. 


HUMAN ANGLE

How a false drug allegation landed me in detention in Qatar — Data analyst Ezeh

Stop addressing me as bro or blood, 22-year-old Ondo monarch warns public. 

Family sells livestock, raises N10m to free kidnapped bride. 

Trapped trailer driver dies from collision on Otedola Bridge – LASTMA. 

Wizkid, Asake release joint EP, ‘Real Vol. 1’. 

I started Afrobeat, gave Fela platform, band members – Orlando Julius. 

UK man drugs, rapes ex-wife for over 13 years. 

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance. 

Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome. 


INTERNATIONAL

FBI gives update after alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested. 

Starmer calls Trump's remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan 'insulting and frankly appalling

High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US. 

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons. 

'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown.


SPORTS

Former Runner Emerges Bayelsa Athletics Association Chairman. 

CAF Penalises Algeria Over Violent Conduct Against S’Eagles. 

Palmer ‘happy’ at Chelsea despite homesick speculation – Rosenior. 

Man City chasing ‘world’s best’ in Arsenal, says Guardiola. 

Rodman 'becomes highest-paid women's footballer'. 


GOOD MORNING

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