Nigeria Set for Morocco Clash After Algeria Victory

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The Super Eagles will depart Fès for Rabat today ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with host nation Morocco.
The last-four encounter is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat.
Players and officials returned to Marrakech on Sunday following their 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria, the Desert Foxes.
After arriving, the team held a recovery session at the Saardienne Football Complex in Fès.
Éric Chelle’s side will hold their penultimate training session later tonight as preparations intensify for the decisive semi-final showdown.

Humanitarian Worker Among Italians Released from Venezuelan Prisons

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Venezuela has released Italian citizens Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlo from prison, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, adding that a plane had departed Rome to bring them home.
Trentini, a humanitarian worker from Venice, was the most prominent among more than 20 Italian nationals previously held in Venezuelan detention facilities.
Venezuelan authorities said on January 8th that they would release a significant number of prisoners, including foreign nationals, as a gesture of goodwill.
The decision followed sustained pressure from human rights groups, international organisations, and opposition figures, and came after heightened tensions with the United States, which recently carried out an operation resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro

U.S. Considers Military Action as Iran Protest Deaths Mount

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United States President Donald Trump has said that leaders in Iran have reached out to the United States to discuss negotiations, even as he weighs possible military action in response to the country’s violent crackdown on protesters.
Trump made the comments, stating that a meeting with Iranian officials is being arranged but adding that the U.S. may have to act before a meeting if the situation worsens.
The comments come amid widespread protests in Iran, which rights groups say have left hundreds of people dead as security forces have moved against demonstrators.
Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran against further violence and said the U.S. is considering strong options, including possible military measures if Iranian authorities continue to use lethal force.

Sudan Marks 1,000 Days of War as Government Returns to Khartoum

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As Sudan marks 1,000 days of civil war, the country’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to the capital, Khartoum.
The government was forced to relocate to Port Sudan in April 2023 after Khartoum fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Following nearly two years of intense fighting, troops loyal to army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane gradually reclaimed the capital, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, declaring its liberation in March 2025.
Two months later, appointed prime minister, Kamel Idris, has pledged to restore public services and rebuild critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, water supply systems, electricity, and sanitation networks, in a bid to revive a city devastated by war.
Although more than one million people have returned to Khartoum, the United Nations warns that the conflict is far from over, with continued fighting between the army and RSF forces in the Kordofan region.

New Framework Targets Long-Term Revenue from Lagos Coastal Assets

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The Lagos State Government has introduced a new framework for waterfront development as part of a broader strategy to boost revenue from the state’s coastal and island assets.
The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this while reviewing the ministry’s activities for 2025 and outlining projections for 2026.
According to him, the new policy represents a departure from the previous model of one-off payments for reclaimed land, replacing it with a profit-sharing arrangement that enables the state to derive sustained value from its coastal assets over the long term.
Alebiosu explained that under the former system, developers paid lump sums for large tracts of reclaimed land payments that often failed to reflect the assets’ true future value.

Iddo Bridge Set for Partial Demolition and Reconstruction in Lagos

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Plans have been finalised for the partial demolition of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos, with reconstruction works scheduled to begin next week as part of efforts to rehabilitate the ageing infrastructure.
The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Thomas Christl, disclosed this during an inspection of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.
Christl explained that structural assessments identified severe damage to critical sections of the bridge, making the replacement of three spans necessary to guarantee safety and long-term durability.
According to him, the reconstruction will be carried out in phases to minimise traffic disruption. He added that the two carriageways would be separated, allowing construction to proceed on one section while traffic is diverted to the other

DSP Olayinka Debunks Bandit Rumors, Promises Safer Oyo State

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Still on security matters, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ayanlade Olayinka has promised the residents of the state an improvement in the security sector.
Olayinka who stated this in an exclusive interview with Dominion News debunked the rumor surrounding the operation of bandits in the pace setter state while affirming the loopholes in the security sectors that need attention.
He added that as a way of ensuring the safety of the lives of its residents, the police agency is collaborating with other security agencies.
He, however, highlighted the measures laid down by the security body for a safe two thousand and twenty-six.

Benue Community Paralyzed After Armed Herders Strike Security Officers

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Suspected armed herders have killed a soldier and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Udeku community, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by a community leader, Lawrence Akerigba, who said the attack forced many residents to flee the area.
Akerigba added that economic and social activities in the community have been completely paralysed following the attack.
It was gathered that the slain security personnel were among officers deployed to maintain peace amid repeated attacks by suspected armed herders in the local government area.
The officers were reportedly returning from Aga Market, where they had gone on a motorcycle to refill their cooking gas, when they were attacked.

REMAIN RESOLUTE IN THE PDP,” PARTY CHIEFTAIN URGES BAUCHI AND ZAMFARA GOVERNORS.

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Abdullahi Sugar, has appealed to the governors of Bauchi and Zamfara states to remain loyal to the party and resist any pressure to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sugar urged Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, to stand firm within the PDP, warning that alleged efforts by the APC-led Federal Government to coerce or entice opposition governors pose a threat to Nigeria’s democratic system.
Speaking in Kano, he said public dissatisfaction with the APC administration was growing, adding that the recent wave of defections by elected officials had raised serious concerns about political intimidation.
He argued that such defections undermine democratic principles and betray the mandate given by voters, noting that many of those who switched parties were elected on platforms other than the APC.
According to Sugar, joining the ruling party would not solve the country’s problems, stressing that some governors who defected did so under undue pressure.
While acknowledging that the PDP has lost some members, he maintained that the party remains strong and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He also expressed confidence that the performance of PDP governors, particularly in the northern states, would boost the party’s chances and help rebuild public trust.

INEC CALLS ON LAGOS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PART IN THE SECOND PHASE OF VOTER REGISTRATION.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has called on eligible residents to participate in the second phase of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The call was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ayobami Salami. INEC recently concluded the first phase of the nationwide voter registration exercise, which began on August 18, 2025, and ended on December 10, 2025.
Salami urged residents who are yet to register to take advantage of the second phase, which commenced on January 5, 2026, and is currently ongoing across all local government areas in the state, as well as at INEC’s state headquarters.
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to boosting voter participation, noting that the eligibility criteria and registration guidelines remain unchanged.
“We urge Lagos residents to make use of this opportunity to register and discharge their civic duty. From February 2026, the registration exercise will move to a rotational system across Registration Areas to improve access and convenience,” Salami said.
The REC added that INEC officials are fully prepared to conduct the exercise efficiently and transparently but expressed concern over the low turnout recorded so far.
He disclosed that the second phase of the CVR will run until April 17, 2026, warning that any form of disruption or misconduct at registration centres would not be tolerated.
“Relevant security agencies have been informed to ensure order and maintain a peaceful environment. The commission is committed to providing a safe and secure registration process for all eligible citizens,” he added.
INEC also announced that the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration is scheduled to begin on May 4 and will run until August 17, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections.