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target=_blank>ICPC, Housing Ministry Inspect Constituency Projects, Warn Defaulting Contractors
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has flagged off a joint nationwide verification and tracking of constituency and zonal intervention projects. The Northwest zone exercise, which was officially flagged off in Kano on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, aims to ensure
target=_blank>Tax laws not altered, says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the allegation that the newly implemented tax laws were changed after their passage by the National Assembly. He maintained that the versions gazetted and signed into law accurately capture the decisions taken by lawmakers in both chambers. Akpabio spoke during plenary in response to claims by Abdussamad Dakuku, a
target=_blank>Position Size Calculators Shape How Deep Forex Drawdowns Can Go
Many traders in Nigeria focus on entries, yet the biggest determinant of survival is position size. Drawdowns rarely come from one bad idea alone. They come from a series of trades where exposure was too large for the account, making normal losses feel catastrophic. When position size is inconsistent, a trader can do everything else
target=_blank>Senate steps down electoral bill, plans executive session Thursday
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further internal scrutiny through an executive session on Thursday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary after the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), requested
target=_blank>Niger state @ half a century
Fellow Citizens of Niger State, I present to you the first budget of Niger State Government for the financial year of 1976/1977. As you are aware, this State was created from the defunct North-Western State of Nigeria on 3rd February 1976 by the Federal Military Government. With effect from 1st April, 1976, the State Government
target=_blank>FoxDag Gains Attention as a Crypto Presale 2025 Focused on Scarcity and Control
Crypto investors heading into 2025 are becoming more careful about where they place their money. After watching many projects struggle under inflated supplies and unclear allocation plans, buyers are now paying closer attention to how tokens are distributed and managed. FoxDag memecoin is entering this shift with a clear message. This crypto presale 2025 is
target=_blank>Insecurity: 2 LGAs impose 24-hour curfew in Kwara
Two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State—Edu and Ifelodun—have imposed a 24-hour curfew amid growing concerns over banditry and kidnapping. The councils said the restriction of movement is aimed at supporting ongoing security clearance operations being carried out by security agencies in the affected communities. According to the chairman of Edu Local Government, Hon.
target=_blank>INEC: 10 parties to participate in Kano by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 10 political parties will participate in the forthcoming Kano State House of Assembly by-elections scheduled for February 21. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Kano, the Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ambassador Abdu Zango, said the commission had so far received nominations from 10 registered
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf makes fresh appointments
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across critical sectors of the state. The approvals were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Among those appointed is Hon. Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi
target=_blank>Toyin Saraki’s father Dies at 93
A prominent member of the Lagos royal family and boardroom guru, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed away. In a statement, the family confirmed that the revered traditional leader and patriarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born on June 13,
target=_blank>Pinnick reveals how Amuneke can become Super Eagles coach
Amaju Pinnick, a former president of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has advised Emmanuel Amuneke to focus on doing well domestically. Pinnick claims that the national team would be the next step, if Amuneke can win achieve success with Heartland. Ahead of the 2022 World Cup play-offs against the Black Stars of Ghana, Amuneke was drafted
Pinnick reveals how Amuneke can become Super Eagles coach
target=_blank>EU, India conclude negotiations on largest trade deal
The European Union (EU) and India have concluded negotiations for their largest trade deal ever, and signed a landmark EU-India Security and Defence Partnership. Presidents of the EU Commission and the EU Council, Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, finalized talks on a historic free trade agreement (FTA) during their trip to New Delhi. Leyen noted
EU, India conclude negotiations on largest trade deal
target=_blank>Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC
Iyabo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State. This was revealed by a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local government, Biodun Ajayi, on Wednesday. Ajayi is also a close ally to Iyabo. He confirmed to Vanguard that her registration has been successfully concluded. Iyabo completed
Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC
target=_blank>Gwoza refugees return home from Cameroon
The Borno State Government has commenced the return of refugees from Gwoza Local Government Area who fled to neighbouring Cameroon, with the first batch arriving in the state after more than a decade in displacement. The development was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya. The returnees, numbering about 300, were received
Gwoza refugees return home from Cameroon
target=_blank>Insecurity: Kwara LGAs impose 24-hour curfew
The local government councils of Edu and Ifelodun in Kwara State have each declared a 24-hour curfew in certain communities as part of intensified security measures against banditry and kidnapping. In separate announcements, both councils stated that during the curfew, all human and vehicular movement in the affected areas is strictly prohibited. The measure is
Insecurity: Kwara LGAs impose 24-hour curfew
target=_blank>Atiku Abubakar hosts ADC stakeholders, vows to rescue Nigerians from APC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar hosted a delegation of All Democratic Congress (ADC) stakeholders from Kebbi State on Wednesday afternoon. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, January 28, 2027, he expressed gratitude for the visit and said he was encouraged by the quality of the discussions. According to him: “This afternoon, I hosted
Atiku Abubakar hosts ADC stakeholders, vows to rescue Nigerians from APC
target=_blank>Increasing Appeal Court justices not enough for judiciary – Lawyer
A legal practitioner, Opatola Victor, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for seeking to increase the number of Appeal Court Justices. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Victor, however, said that this measure alone is not enough for the Nigerian judiciary. He called for total independence of the judiciary, particularly its capacity to
Increasing Appeal Court justices not enough for judiciary – Lawyer
target=_blank>Ebonyi LG polls: LP, EBSIEC lock horns over nomination forms
Tension heightened on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, in Abakaliki following allegations by the Labour Party, LP, that the commission was deliberately frustrating its participation in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The Ebonyi State Chairman of the Labour Party, Henry Ude, made the allegation while
Ebonyi LG polls: LP, EBSIEC lock horns over nomination forms
target=_blank>APC deputy gov candidate welcomes Kano governor to party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Murtala Garo, has welcomed Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the party. Garo described the governor’s defection as a positive development for political stability and sustainable growth in the state. Garo, who is also a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy
APC deputy gov candidate welcomes Kano governor to party
target=_blank>Alleged N1.1bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC Chairman, Loko, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday has arraigned Dr. Tersoo Loko, former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, alongside ten others, over alleged fraud totaling N1.1 billion. The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC told the Federal High Court in Makurdi that the accused face 30-count charges relating to
Alleged N1.1bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC Chairman, Loko, others
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