Why insecurity thrives in Nigeria Defence Minister

Nigeria’s security landscape in 2026 remains a complex puzzle While military operations have intensified, a stark reality persists the battlefield is no longer just in the forests or remote borders it is within the communities themselves On Saturday night, January 31, 2026, at the 7th OurNigeria News Awards in Abuja, the Minister of Defence, retired … Read more

Chicago Mayor Signs ICE on Notice Executive Order What to Know

In a big and historic move, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order on Saturday, January 31, 2026. It is called the “ICE On Notice” order. This is a major change for cities that call themselves “sanctuary cities.” Instead of just not helping federal immigration agents, Chicago is now taking an active step. … Read more

Trump Doubles Down on the Force used by ICE: Protesters Have to Suffer

Trump Doubles Down on the Force used by ICE: Protesters Have to Suffer.

Air Force One — In an unprecedented act of rhetorical hyperbole that has rocked the Twin Cities and the rest of the country, President Donald Trump has delivered a spooky threat to the protesters of his colossal immigration crackdown. On a Saturday, January 31, 2026, the President reiterated the use of very serious force stating … Read more

Fatemah D. 18 Years Old Murdered in Terrible Subway Attack in Hamburg

Fatemah D. 18 Years Old Murdered in Terrible Subway Attack in Hamburg

Hamburg city is grieving after a chilling incidence that sparked intense discussions on the security of public transport and the law. On Thursday, January 29, the night, an 18-year-old woman, who was named Fatemah D., died in the meaningless act of violence at the Wandsbek Markt station of the subway. Such a tragedy that involves … Read more

Cori Broadus Mourns The Loss Of Her Daughter Codi Dreaux 20 Days After Leaving The NICU

The transition from a hospital room to the comfort of home is the milestone every NICU parent dreams of For Cori Broadus, the youngest daughter of rap legend Snoop Dogg, that dream finally came true on January 6, 2026 After a grueling 10-month battle following a premature birth at just 25 weeks, her daughter, Codi … Read more

Mass evictions in Lagos displace thousands including baby twins now living in a canoe

Lagos LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Victor Ahansu was barely awake with his wife and baby twins before the grinding sound of bulldozers woke them. It was all the warning the family had, he said, before fleeing mass evictions in their historic community of Makoko in Lagos. Their house was demolished on Jan. 11, one of … Read more

Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told

Minister A former Nigerian oil minister accused of corruption did not request or receive bribes from industry insiders, a court in London has heard.Diezani Alison-Madueke’s defence barrister told Southwark Crown Court that money spent on her behalf on properties and luxury goods in the UK was reimbursed in Nigeria.Others paid for her living costs because … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Inside details of arms, ammunition, cars recovered from suspected coup plotters

Ammunition The more than 40 coup plot suspects were captured in a covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the SSS.PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details of arms, ammunition, vehicles and cash recovered from military officers and civilians suspected of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government last year. Chief Of Defence Intelligence … Read more

Trump says Warsh should have ‘no trouble’ getting through confirmation process

President Donald Trump spoke confidently this Saturday. He was on Air Force One. He talked about the future of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Trump said his choice for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, will move through the Senate easily. He told reporters this as he flew. His words are a signal. He is telling Wall Street … Read more