January 21, 2026 – Standard Focus News

Nigeria, Others to Receive €557m Humanitarian Aid As EU Unveils €1.9bn 2026 Budget

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Nigeria and several other African countries are set to benefit from a €557 million humanitarian funding package in 2026 following the European Union’s announcement of an initial €1.9 billion aid budget, with Nigeria’s North West region listed among the priority areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EU said the €557 million allocation is designated for West and Central... Read more

Police Confirm Abduction in Kaduna, Deploy Tactical Units for Rescue

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the reported abduction at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, did occur, contrary to earlier conflicting accounts that had generated confusion and public anxiety. The Police clarified that its initial response was not a denial of the incident but a cautious position adopted while awaiting full... Read more

2027: Northern youths dare Tinubu over Shettima

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By John Igwe A northern group under the auspices of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament has warned against attempts to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Tinubu's running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group described such moves as dangerous, divisive, and capable of weakening the ruling party. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, the... Read more

Troops Advance into Timbuktu Triangle, Boko Haram/ISWAP Stronghold, Foil VBIED Attacks

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Musa Ali Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained their advance into the Timbuktu Triangle, a known stronghold of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, recording significant operational gains and further degrading insurgent networks in the area. The troops reportedly killed scores of insurgents during ongoing operations. However, on January 20, 2026, while consolidating at a harbour area about... Read more

Breaking: Court Sacks Abure, Orders INEC to Recognize Nenadi-led Exco of Labour Party

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, sacked Mr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgement that was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the high court relied on the April 4, 2025, verdict of the Supreme Court to declare a former Minister of Finance, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, as the valid... Read more

Court Upholds Exclusion of LP Candidates From FCT Election

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

ABUJA-- The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, upheld the exclusion of candidates of the Labour Party (LP) from the forthcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the list of... Read more

Lawmaking Now Shaped by Digital Governance, Cybersecurity Challenges- Reps

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Naomi Joseph The House of Representatives has said Nigeria’s legislative process is increasingly shaped by complex issues of digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety and digital rights. Spokesman of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, stated this at a one-day capacity-building retreat for parliamentary reporters and media teams, organised by the House Committee on Media and Public... Read more

Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others Secure N400m Bail

January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three others standing trial over alleged involvement in terrorism financing, to the tune of N400 million. The defendants, whose earlier bail application was refused, were ordered to deposit N100 million each and produce two sureties in like sum. Justice Mohammed... Read more

Day: January 21, 2026