10 key updates for Monday: Tinubu in Abu Dhabi, resident doctors suspend strike, fire in Ogun

President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi at 11:30pm Sunday for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, received by UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan.

National Association of Resident Doctors suspended nationwide strike after 'significant progress' in negotiations with Federal Government. Decision made at virtual Emergency National Executive Council meeting Sunday.

Major fire broke out at Ogun Free Trade Zone in Igbesa around midnight, destroying a factory and spreading to residential areas. Emergency responders contained blaze Sunday morning.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says President Tinubu has right to sack him if he wishes. Wike made statement during thank-you visit to Obio-Akpor LGA in Rivers.

Rivers State House of Assembly claims plot to obtain court order stopping its functions from state High Court operating outside Port Harcourt.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says state needs peace, mocking detractors that 'dogs bark when they don't understand' at Inter-Denominational Church Service.

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa says Nigeria faces security challenges but will overcome. Clergyman appeals to armed forces not to topple democratic government.

Bandits killed soldier and NSCDC officer at Udeku community in Kwande LGA, Benue State. Attack forced residents to flee.

Kogi Police neutralised bandits and dismantled networks in joint operation with military and Police Air Wing, exact location undisclosed.

Suspected bandits killed two currency exchange dealers at Durusar Gawo market in Kurdula District, Gudu LGA, Sokoto State. Attack occurred midday Sunday.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/12/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-monday-morning-112/