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Former presidential candidate Gbenga Hashim has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Nigeria, insisting that surrender is not an option despite the country’s deepening political, economic and security challenges. Hashim made the announcement in Abuja during the North Central zonal meeting of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, which brought together state coordinators from across the region. Addressing the gathering, Hashim said the current realities of Nigeria demand strong leadership, organized civic engagement and citizens who are willing to remain engaged rather than withdrawing into apathy or despair.

ABUJA, Jan. 3, 2026 (Naija247news) – Russia finished 2025 with claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence at Lake Valdai, an allegation dismissed by Kyiv as propaganda aimed at avoiding peace talks, as the war raged on with staggering Russian casualties. On December 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of launching a “terrorist attack” using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin’s state residence in Novgorod, claiming all drones were destroyed by Russian air defenses.

ABUJA, Jan. 3, 2026 (Naija247news) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that “rioters must be put in their place” following a week of protests that have rocked the Islamic Republic and left at least 10 people dead. The 86-year-old leader’s remarks on Saturday marked his first public comments on the demonstrations, which were sparked by Iran’s deteriorating economy and the collapse of the rial.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS) on Friday clashed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over control of courtroom security during the bail hearing of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Malami, along with his son Abdulaziz Malami and one of his wives, Asabe Bashir, are on trial over N8.7 billion fraud.

Contrary to misleading reports and narratives circulating in some quarters regarding the sealing of a disputed waterfront property within the Lekki Peninsula Scheme, Lagos, fresh facts have emerged to clarify the circumstances that led to the court action, the involvement of law enforcement agencies and the role of Lagos State regulatory authorities. The claimant, Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has explained that the legal steps taken were a measure of last resort, prompted by what he described as glaring inconsistencies, regulatory violations, and potential fraud surrounding the transaction involving the disputed land.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has continued the detention of the former AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son and one of his wives Malami was an influential minister under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, between 2016 and 2023 The former minister had earlier filed for a bail application, but the court rescheduled the hearing of his application to Wednesday, January 7 The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has postponed the hearing of the bail application of Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, till Wednesday, January 7.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is being prosecuted over his alleged involvement in a ₦5.7 billion fraud. In a judgment delivered by Justice Emeka Enwite, the court allowed Adamu to be granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties of like sum. The judge ruled that sureties must own landed properties in the Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and submit verifiable proof of ownership.

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has revealed that properties worth about ₦1.5 billion were saved in Abuja following prompt response to several fire incidents recorded within the first hours of 2026 across Nigeria. Fire fighters ushered in the new year on full operational alert under the no-leave directive issued by the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi, a decision that proved crucial as emergency calls started pouring in from different parts of the country soon after midnight on January 1.

Abuja (dpa) - Nach dem schweren Verkehrsunfall des britischen Box-Stars Anthony Joshua in Nigeria ist gegen den Fahrer des Fahrzeugs Anklage erhoben worden.

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami and his wife Bashir Asabe in Kuje Correctional Center pending judgment on their bail petitions. Emeka Enwite (Justice) on Friday adjourned the case to January 7, 2026, for the court to give its judgment on the applications filed by the defendants, who are standing trial over alleged money laundering offenses amounting to N8.71 billion.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set January 7 to deliver judgment on the bail petitions filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz and his wife Bashir Asabe. Justice Emeka Enwite set the date on Friday after hearing arguments from the defense led by Joseph Dauddu, SAN, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the prosecution, represented by Akele Iheanacho of SAN.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, January 2, commenced hearing on the bail application of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), who is facing money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami is currently being remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe.

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, fixed January 7 for a ruling on the bail applications filed by Abubakar Malami, former attorney general of the federation, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and Asabe Bashir. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the defence, Joseph Daudu, and EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, adopted their processes and presented their arguments for and against the case.

Abuja, Jan. 1, 2026 (Naija247news) – Nigerian Army troops conducting anti-kidnapping operations in Kogi State have rescued five abducted victims and recovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Lokoja Local Government Area. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that troops from Obajana and Kabba patrol bases launched a fighting patrol to Ankomi village in the Adankolo area of Lokoja, acting on reliable intelligence.

Abuja, Jan. 2, 2026 (Naija247news) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that Israel is developing a coordinated international agenda aimed at supporting Christian communities facing insecurity and persecution in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Netanyahu made the remarks on Friday while addressing leaders of the evangelical Christian community in Florida, United States, where he described Israel as uniquely positioned to defend Christian populations globally amid rising religious extremism.

Abuja, Jan. 1, 2026 (Naija247news) – The Nigerian Naira opened the new year with relative stability in the foreign exchange market, maintaining a steady range against the United States Dollar (USD) as investors monitor ongoing Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) shows that as of January 1, 2026, the Naira traded at an average rate of ₦1,445.99 per USD, reflecting mild appreciation from mid-December 2025 levels when rates hovered between ₦1,445 and ₦1,470.