Daily Shot, 04/01/2026

Again, gunmen invade Plateau village, kill seven

‎Kogi Kidnap: 3 dead, 4 hospitalized, 30 still in captivity after N15m ransom

Private depots hike petrol to N800/litre in Lagos

Resident doctors set to resume indefinite strike January 12

Governor Yusuf’s planned defection to APC shifted to January 12

Niger orders schools in security-affected areas to remain closed

Joshua flies back to UK after fatal crash

Suspected thugs invade Rivers hotel, disrupt Arise TV interview

Venezuela demands US provide ‘proof of life’ of Maduro

Iran, Russia, others condemn US attack on Venezuela

Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US attacks

Iraq nabs 17 over New Year’s Eve assault on woman

US visa: Four African countries ban American citizens

Nigeria, others owe $8.9tn historic debt – World Bank


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DID YOU KNOW?

  • The bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek by over 40 authors in Africa, Asia, and Europe over at least 1,500 years.
  • The first watches, from the 15th and 16th centuries, initially only had an hour hand; the minute hand was introduced in the 17th century.

No investment in education is a gamble – Shettima

Reps release CTC of Tax laws to public, describe NASS as institution of records

Army raids kidnappers’ hideout in Kaduna, kills one

Troops name Shariff Umar as coordinator of suicide bombing network in N/East

Customs, NDLEA Seize 30.1kg Cocaine in Lagos port

Minister Adelabu pledges reliable power supply in 2026

Nigeria’s medical tourism spending drops by 96.2%

Nigerians spent N130bn on Schengen visa applications – Report

Anthony Joshua’s friends’ funeral to hold in London mosque on Sunday

Tunde Onakoya urges inclusive chess for children with disabilities

Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola for burial January 9

IEI shareholders approve N17.5bn recapitalisation plan

New tax will push up cost of healthcare – Doctors

Investor confidence lifts construction output to N13.83tn

Fidelity Bank names Onwughalu as new Chairman to lead board 

ADC membership swells after Obi’s defection

Kwankwaso To Gov Yusuf: Drop Gov’ship For Us And Go

2027: APC leaders back Fubara, Wike draws battle line

PDP Suspends Rivers Chairman For Supporting Wike

NNPC debt forgiveness: Tinubu deserves to be impeached, says ADC

Oborevwori celebrates Ogbetuo at 96, hails elder statesman as moral compass

Eno pays new year homage to Akpabio

Adeleke to enforce Osun LG financial law compliance as NULGE resumes Jan 5

Ekiti schools to resume Monday – Commissioner

Kebbi stops traditional title awards without approval

Subsidy removal saving Nigeria over N10tn annually – Ogun senator

No sign of life in Lakurawa camps after US strikes — Sokoto residents

Three Arrested For Allegedly Burning Traditionalist’s House In Kwara

Police rescue 10-year-old, arrest mother, son in Ondo for ritual plot

Medical doctor, brother kidnapped in Edo community


TODAY IN HISTORY

  • On this day in 2010, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened. It is currently the world’s tallest building, at 829.8 m (2,722 ft).
  • On this day in 1847, Samuel Colt sold his first revolver. Captain Samuel Walker of the Texas Rangers placed an order for 1000 revolver pistols after having witnessed their devastating effect.

Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. – Eckhart Tolle

Good morning

Compiled by Joe Agbro Jr., (@Joeagbro), Joeagbro@dailyshot.ng, +234-8056745268

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