By Newspointer News DeskJanuary 11, 2026 The Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba State, Hon. Moses Maihankali, who double the Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has expressed sympathy with the government and people of Wukari Local Government Area following the fire incident that destroyed the Wukari Local Government Secretariat. Hon….
By Abdullahi Alhassan, KadunaJanuary 11, 2026 The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI Nigeria) have commended the United Kingdom government for its role in tackling corruption and illicit financial flows, following the recovery of $9.5 million in stolen Nigerian assets. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC…
By Newspointer News Desk Jalingo – January 11, 2026 Fresh violence has erupted in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State following a deadly attack on Akete Ward, in which the councillor representing the ward and 10 other persons were reportedly killed, raising fresh concerns over security lapses and the persistence of unresolved communal tensions…
By Newspointer News Desk – January 11, 2026 Youths in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have described the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Habila Bala Balasa, as a leader of integrity and proven character, noting that his style of leadership reflects a deep commitment to service and accountability. The commendation was contained in…
By Newspointer News Desk – January 11, 2026 The Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Nicholas Rume, has commended officers and soldiers of the brigade for their resilience and dedication in confronting security threats within their area of responsibility. Rume gave the commendation during the 2025 Nigerian Army West African…
By Newspointer News DeskJanuary 10, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully destroyed several terrorist hideouts in Borno State following a series of precision air strikes carried out under ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According to military sources, the air strikes targeted key enclaves used by terrorists for logistics, planning, and coordination of attacks against both…
By Newspointer Sports DeskJanuary 10, 2026 Nigeria have booked a place in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after defeating Algeria 2–0 in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles delivered an impressive performance against the Desert Foxes, dominating proceedings for much of the first half but…
By Chuwang Dungs, JosJanuary 10, 2026 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Mr. Kefas Ropshik Kefiano, has described the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a product of personal political calculations rather than an indication of weakness within the PDP. Kefiano spoke on Friday…
By Chuwang Dungs, JosJanuary 10, 2026 Barely a week after Governor Caleb Mutfwang defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has reaffirmed its influence and pledged unity, warning against a drift toward one-party rule in Nigeria. The call came on Friday during a stakeholders’ engagement at the…
By Chuwang Dungs, JosFriday, 10 January 2026 The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has unveiled the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2026 local government elections in the state. In a statement on Friday, the Chairman of the commission, Plangji Cishak, announced that the elections will be conducted across the…
