Klopp ‘surprised and not surprised’ by Alonso’s Madrid exit
The 58-year-old, who has been working as Red Bull's global head of football for a year, said Real did not seem to have a plan post-Alonso and may struggle to find the right replacement.
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Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 19, 2026
Data from both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the informal parallel market indicate a persistent gap between regulated and open-market rates.
52 suspects arrested in Ekpoma for looting, vandalism — IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims that police officers arrested peaceful protesters in Ekpoma, Edo State.
N246bn NEDC allocation not for salaries only, Budget Office clarifies
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has dismissed claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) runs a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The Budget Office stated that the N246.77 billion assigned to the NEDC is a consolidated statutory provision shown at an overall […]
FG denies siting gold refinery in Lagos
In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the minister had not made any such announcement.
Nigeria’s oil output drops 8.3% to 1.544m bpd
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the oil and gas industry regulator, said Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate, dropped by 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.544 million bpd in December 2025 from 1.684 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The Commission did not provide reasons in its report released […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 19, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, as the market opened for the new week.
62.5% rise in electricity sector debt threatens FG’s N1.2trn bond
By Obas Esiedesa Efforts by the Federal Government (FG) to address debts owed electricity generation companies (GenCos) may be facing increasing challenges as the debt burden rose 62.5% to N6.5 trillion at end 2025, up from N4trillion recorded at the beginning of the year. The government had flagged off the funding program through the issuance of N590 billion […]
Help end piracy, it’s a scourge, Publishing firms in Nigeria cry out
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the University Press Plc, Mr. Samuel Kolawole, has described piracy as a challenge facing publishing business in the country.
Europe hits back at Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports European leaders yesterday slammed US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries — including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory — emphasised they “stand united” against Trump’s vow on Saturday to […]
Troops destroy Boko Haram camps, repel armed drone attacks in Timbuktu Triangle
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded major operational successes in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State, clearing several Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist camps and thwarting coordinated attacks by the insurgents. The latest achievements form part of the ongoing dry season offensive, […]
