January 26, 2026

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HOUSE OF REPS WARNS EFCC: STOP PROFILING CRYPTO TRADERS AS FRAUDSTERS

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The Nigerian House of Representatives has issued a direct warning to law enforcement agencies, telling them to stop profiling cryptocurrency traders as fraudsters. Lawmakers at Monday’s crypto regulation hearing said the era of “innovation by suspicion” must end — urging the EFCC and NFIU to evolve from intimidation to intelligent oversight....

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

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The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws....

Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid US Invasion Rumours

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The Chadian government has sealed its border with Nigeria, citing security threats and alleged U.S. military activity in West Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby ordered a complete lockdown of border corridors, deploying tanks and troops after reports of terrorist movements from northern Nigeria. The move heightens regional tension and triggers renewed diplomatic unease....

🪖 NDDC Fund Trail Emerges in Coup Probe — DIA Grills Officials Over ₦45bn Transactions

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Investigations into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu have uncovered ₦45 billion traced to the Niger Delta Development Commission. Defence Intelligence Agency operatives reportedly grilled senior NDDC officials over suspicious payments linked to detained military officers, sparking panic within the commission and deepening the political storm surrounding ex-minister Timipre Sylva....

⚖️ Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defection, Orders Refund of Salaries

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi of Zamfara for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled that Gummi’s defection was unconstitutional, ordering INEC to conduct a fresh poll and directing the lawmaker to refund all salaries and allowances since...

Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

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The Senate has confirmed Plateau-born technocrat Dr Bernard Doro as minister, following a swift screening marked by bipartisan approval. Lawmakers praised his record in clinical and pharmaceutical management as Doro pledged to run a transparent, inclusive humanitarian ministry aimed at fairness and accountability in public service. He becomes the third minister from Plateau State....

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