Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 1st January, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Nigerian military confirms success of US-led airstrikes in Sokoto amid local concerns.

Peter Obi and South-East leaders officially join ADC in Enugu, reshaping political landscape.

Court rejects request to halt new tax laws set to take effect on January 1st.

Lagos: Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital, continues recovery at home after accident.

President Tinubu congratulates Benue politician Mathias Byuan on his birthday celebration.

Nigeria suspends plans to transfer 10,000 hectares of land to Cameroon amid tensions.

Nigerian ex-justice minister Malami faces 16 charges of money laundering in court.

Federal Civil Service achieves paperless milestone, with 38 MDAs going digital.

UN General Assembly approves $3.45 billion budget for 2026, cutting next year's budget by 7%.

Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel bans on US citizens in a tit-for-tat response.

Guinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya elected president in a landslide victory.

NNPC reports N502 billion profit as gas projects advance, remitting N12.1 trillion in ten months.

Naira depreciates to N1,470 against the dollar in the parallel market as year ends.

Eagles set to face Mozambique in AFCON round of 16 on January 5th.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!