Security and political developments set the tone for Nigeria’s news this morning, with fresh revelations from an investigation into an alleged plot against President Bola Tinubu, official reassurance after the President stumbled in public, and renewed tension in the South-East over sit-at-home enforcement. Probe uncovers alleged plot against TinubuAn investigation has revealed claims linking a retired army colonel to an alleged plan to remove President Tinubu from office. https://punchng.com/tinubu-proposes-110-court-of-appeal-justices/Presidency downplays Tinubu’s stumbleThe Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Tinubu’s recent stumble during a public appearance, describing it as a minor incident with no health implications. https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-ipob-tackles-soludo-as-soldiers-enforce-market-closure/UK-based Nigerian jailed six years for sexual assaultA Nigerian living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault by a UK court. The case highlights continued efforts by British authorities to prosecute serious sexual offences, regardless of the offender’s nationality.

Source: Punch January 28, 2026 10:14 UTC