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target=_blank>George Moghalu quits Labour Party
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for last year’s Anambra State governorship election, Dr George N Moghalu, has officially quit the opposition party, resigning his membership from his ward. Moghalu, former Managing Director National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), announced his resignation of the party’s membership in a letter dated January 26,
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target=_blank>NCAA gives Overland 10 days to clarify retrospective taxation with NRS
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Overland Airways to seek formal clarification from the relevant tax authority on the applicability of aviation taxes to tickets purchased before 2026 but flown in 2026. This followed a meeting held on Tuesday between the NCAA and officials of Overland Airways to address
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target=_blank>Obi fires Tinubu over incessant power failure, says no 2nd term for him
From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday revisited national debate over Nigeria’s worsening power crisis, invoking President Bola Tinubu’s 2022 campaign promise that he should not be re-elected if he failed to deliver steady electricity within his first four years in office. In a strongly worded statement,
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target=_blank>Terrorists murder 3 policemen in Katsina
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina State police command has confirmed the killing of its three officers by suspected terrorists. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu: “On 27th January, 2026, at about 1244 hours, a team of policemen on routine anti-crime patrol along Guga-Bakori were ambushed by
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target=_blank>Declare status or forfeit UTME registration – JAMB to candidates
Candidates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions have been instructed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to disclose their matriculation status as a prerequisite for the registration of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry. Speaking in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced
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target=_blank>Advocacy group to NASS: Act on constitutional review now, says delay threat to Nigerians
By Henry Uche Connected Advocacy Group has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately conclude and transmit all pending constitutional amendment bills to State Houses of Assembly and publicly disclose timelines for the constitutional amendment process. This is even as they expressed deep concern over the continued delay by the Senate and
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target=_blank>Gov. Aliyu tasks traditional title holders on community development
From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has charged traditional title holders in the state to rededicate themselves to the service and development of their people, urging them to see their instalment as a call to selfless leadership. The governor gave the charge at the turbaning ceremony of the Special Adviser on
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target=_blank>Kwara: Agbamu community lauds Gov Abdulrazaq for upgrading Arigbamu stool to 3rd class
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Agbamu Community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara state, have commended the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq for the elevation of the traditional ruler of the town, Arigbamu of Agbamu, Oba Olushola Dare Fabiyi to a 3rd class status. Secretary of the Arigbamu – In- Council, High Chief
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target=_blank>We’re tired of your empty promises – Taraba Varsity ASUU slams Governor Kefas
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter has expressed disappointment and frustration at the State Governor Agbu Kefas for repeatedly failing to keep his agreement with the Union on issues that bother on the welfare of members. Garba Mbave Joshua, Chairperson of the chapter ASUU who disclose
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target=_blank>Interfaith leaders chart new path to peace, food security in Benue
Form Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Stakeholders from faith-based organisations, traditional institutions and academia have converged in Benue State for a two-day community-led peacebuilding and conflict resolution workshop aimed at strengthening food security sensitisation, policy engagement and sustainable peace across conflict-affected communities. The workshop, themed “Scale-Up: Strengthening Food Security Sensitization, Awareness and Policy Engagement in Nigeria,” was
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target=_blank>Gov AbdulRazaq Excited As $35m Chinese Investments Take Off In Kwara
Kwara State has recorded at least two foreign investments worth $35m, underscoring Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s drive for industrialisation and economic growth in the state. Sun Qing Rong, team lead of ER-KANG Company Limited, said the firm has concluded and flagged off its $20m lithium factory, aligning with the government’s policy to grow value addition and…
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target=_blank>NNPP, APC, Others To Slug It Out As INEC Moves To Conduct Bye-Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), African Action Congress (AAC), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), and eight other political parties have submitted candidates for the House of Assembly bye-elections to replace two members who died last month. Other parties, according to the Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ambassador Abdu Zango, that have submitted candidates…
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target=_blank>Obi Says Constant Grid Collapse Contradicts Tinubu’s Campaign Promise
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Peter Obi, has said that the frequent collapse of the national grid contradicts President Bola Tinubu’s promise made during his 2022 presidential campaign. Obi, in a statement on X on Wednesday, recalled that Tinubu had told Nigerians: “If I do not provide steady electricity in my…
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target=_blank>Galadima’s Attack On Ganduje Misguided – Okpala
Oliver Okpala, former Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has described the attack on the former National Chairman by a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, as misguided. Okpala, in a statement issued in Abuja, denied claims…
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target=_blank>Closure Of Onitsha Market: Gov Soludo Faces Criticism From IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the US-based Rising Sun Foundation have condemned Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s decision to shut down the Onitsha main market in response to the Monday “sit-at-home” directive. IPOB’s Secretary of Media and Publicity, Comrade Emma Powerful, described the closure as unwarranted and a blatant violation of human rights…
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target=_blank>EFCC Arraigns Ex-NEDC Official, 2 Others Over Alleged N2.2bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed and arraigned alleged serial fraudsters and popular Abuja socialite, Prince Chibuike Echem and National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) at the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed, over multi-billion contract fraud. They were alleged to have swindled an indigenous construction and equipment…
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target=_blank>Bayelsa Athletes Confident Of Retaining Niger Delta Games Crown
Bayelsa State, the surprise winner of the inaugural Niger Delta Games in Uyo, is confident of retaining its top position at the 2nd edition scheduled to hold in Benin, Edo State. At the first edition, Bayelsa edged Delta State by a single gold medal to finish top of the medals table with 46 gold, 29…
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target=_blank>Why 2026 Will Be Nigeria’s Economic Standout Year – IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has projected a strong economic performance for Nigeria in 2026, attributing the outlook to a new economic model introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, the think tank…
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target=_blank>Kogi Govt, Telecom Firms, NSCDC Agree On Framework To Protect Infrastructure
The Kogi State Government has taken decisive steps to address recurring disputes with telecommunication companies over the laying of fibre-optic cables and the protection of telecom infrastructure across the state. To resolve these issues and prevent future confrontations, the State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf, who also chairs the Government’s Infrastructure Team, convened…
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target=_blank>FHC Adjourns Eligibility Suit Against Aiyedatiwa Indefinitely
The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has indefinitely adjourned a suit challenging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility to contest for a second term. The presiding judge, Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, adjourned the case for judgment following a ruling by the Court of Appeal, which had halted the trial and judgment scheduled for 28th…
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