In the last 12 hours, several major security, political, and sporting events have developed across Nigeria.

Here is a summary of the top stories as of Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026:

Hunted Terrorists in Niger State: President Tinubu has ordered a massive manhunt involving the Military, Police, and DSS to track down terrorists responsible for the Kasuwan Daji attack This follows reports of over 40 people killed in Niger State by bandits believed to be fleeing from recent US air strikes in Sokoto.

Ammunition Recovery: Troops in Borno State successfully recovered a cache of 12.7mm ammunition, continuing the offensive against insurgent remnants in the North East.
Boat Accident Toll Rises: The death toll from Saturday�s tragic boat mishap in the Nguru area of Yobe State has officially risen to 29, with several people still missing.

Oyo Cabinet Reshuffle: Governor Seyi Makinde has reshuffled his cabinet, notably removing the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Adeyemo, and appointing Professor Musibau Babatunde as her replacement.
Rivers Political Shift: The political landscape in Rivers State continues to shift as the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, has formally registered as a member of the APC, moving away from the PDP.
Voter Registration: INEC has officially resumed the second phase of its nationwide continuous voter registration exercise today.

AFCON 2025 Preparations: The Super Eagles are currently preparing for their second-round tie against Mozambique.The Mozambique camp has issued a warning to Nigeria, suggesting an "upset" is possible.
Anthony Joshua Crash Update: Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a recent car crash in Nigeria, paying tribute to two associates who tragically died in the accident.
Nollywood Loss: Actors Timini and Dakore Egbuson-Akande are mourning the loss of their father, who passed away recently.

Fuel Price Tension: There are reports of depot owners hiking petrol prices amid rumors that the Dangote Refinery may have a temporary shutdown for scheduled maintenance.
Naira Stability: The Naira opened the first full week of 2026 with slight gains in the official market, currently trading around the N1,490 level.

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