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target=_blank>Nigerian High Commission offsets electricity debt after disconnection by South Africa
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has settled its outstanding electricity bills following the disconnection of power to its premises by municipal authorities. The Mayor of City of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, had earlier announced that electricity supply to the Nigerian High Commission was cut as part of the city’s debt recovery drive. Moya said
target=_blank>E-Registration: APC shoots down Claim Of forcing Civil Servants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the allegation by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants in several states were being compelled to participate in the ruling party’s ongoing electronic membership registration exercise. It described the allegation as “entirely false and baseless”. The ADC had, on Sunday, claimed that public sector workers were
target=_blank>Man who allegedly killed herdsman gets death sentence
A Nasarawa State high Court sitting in Lafia has sentenced Saidu Idi to death by hanging for armed robbery and culpable homicide. The judgment was delivered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Aisha Muhammed Usman, on Monday. Idi was arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and culpable homicide in
target=_blank>‘He was robbed’, Fans react to Davido’s Grammy loss
Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to social media to express disappointment following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido, who was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, alongside other Nigerian artiste, lost to South African fast-rising singer, Tyla. The 24-year-old artiste secured the honour
target=_blank>Asset seizure: Malami challenges EFCC in court
Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, SAN, has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate the interim order made against three of the 57 property listed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for forfeiture to the Federal Government. Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Muhammadu Buhari administration, is challenging the EFCC
target=_blank>Kaduna: Abbas lobbies Old CPC Bloc ahead 2027
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, has moved to consolidate support among Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) blocs with the distribution of 30 vehicles and 850 motorcycles in Zaria Federal Constituency, a gesture widely seen as a strategic effort to strengthen grassroots political structures ahead of 2027 general elections. Teachers, religious
target=_blank>Sit-At-Home Crumbles as Onitsha Market Reopens
Traders in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State, reopened their shops, on Monday, in compliance with the directive of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. For some years now, traders across the South East region have stayed off their business places in solidarity with the leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. But in a
target=_blank>NASENI’s Twin Fertilizer Revolution: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is once again at the centre of national conversation as the country confronts the twin challenges of food insecurity and food production costs. Granted Nigeria has vast arable land and a large population engaged in farming, yet Nigeria continues to struggle with low yields, poor soil health and heavy dependence on imported
target=_blank>Six injured as bus overturns on Third Mainland Bridge
A tragic accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday, leaving six people injured. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, confirmed the incident, which occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana-Oworonsoki, involved a painted Volkswagen commercial bus (KRD 436 XF). The Governor’s aide
target=_blank>Yelwata killings: Suspects remanded in Kuje prison
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded nine suspects linked to the attack on a Benue State community at the Nigeria Correctional Service centre in Kuje. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Monday remanded them in custody following the plea-taking in the trial. The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
target=_blank>Ogun @ 50: Abiodun declares Feb 3 public holiday
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi. Ogun State, popularly known as the Gateway State, was
Ogun @ 50: Abiodun declares Feb 3 public holiday
target=_blank>Fintiri describes 2023 re-election challenge as ‘one of many plots’ against him
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State said on Monday that the attempt to prevent his re-election in 2023 has passed, viewing it as just one of many plots aimed at derailing his progress in life. Speaking at the public presentation of a book about him, titled Fintiri – The Man They Could Not Stop, he
Fintiri describes 2023 re-election challenge as ‘one of many plots’ against him
target=_blank>NAHCON beats Saudi deadlines on 2026 Hajj accommodation for Nigeria’s pilgrims
Ahead of the deadline set by the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has finalized accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims who will perform the 2026 Hajj in both Makkah and Madinah. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday
NAHCON beats Saudi deadlines on 2026 Hajj accommodation for Nigeria’s pilgrims
target=_blank>UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation
The United Kingdom on Monday revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat, a reciprocal action for the expulsion of a British diplomat in January. Declaring that the UK will not stand for intimidation of British Embassy staff, the government announced the summoning of the Russian Ambassador. A statement by an FCDO spokesperson condemned “Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified decision” as
UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation
target=_blank>Oyo at 50: State govt orders early closure of offices
The Oyo State Government has announced that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, will close early to allow public servants to participate in the grand finale of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. The directive, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, on Monday, specifies that all state offices will
Oyo at 50: State govt orders early closure of offices
target=_blank>PDP exposed, passed through difficult internal, judicial challenges in 2025 – Factional Chair, Mohammed
The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Caretaker Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has said the party passed through difficult internal challenges in 2025. Mohammed said that, without doubt, 2025 was a testing and refining period for the PDP. Speaking while delivering his welcome address at the 105th National Executive Committee meeting held on
PDP exposed, passed through difficult internal, judicial challenges in 2025 – Factional Chair, Mohammed
target=_blank>PDP steps up reconciliation efforts ahead national convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified efforts to resolve its internal challenges, with the Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Caretaker Committee reaffirming their commitment to party unity, respect for court rulings, and the completion of pending congresses ahead of a national convention. Speaking at the party’s 85th Board of Trustees meeting in
PDP steps up reconciliation efforts ahead national convention
target=_blank>North East Development Commission budget misrepresented – PWI
The Parliamentary Watch Initiative, PWI, has raised concerns over the viral claims about the North East Development Commission (NEDC) budget, particularly the widely cited N246.77 billion figure. In a statement signed by its Convener, Amuta Gabriel Amuta, the civic oversight group said its investigation shows the claim has been misrepresented as a personnel cost, when
North East Development Commission budget misrepresented – PWI
target=_blank>FCT: Court bars NLC, TUC, others from embarking on planned protest
Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Sibilim of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, has restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and three others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The three others restrained by the court on Monday are Comrades Benson Upah, General
FCT: Court bars NLC, TUC, others from embarking on planned protest
target=_blank>Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo blocks moves for Benzema, Kante
Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, boycotting Saudi Pro League games has led to several transfers being held up. As it stands, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Youssef En-Nesyri cannot join new teams. The potential move of Benzema to Al-Hilal was set to trigger a domino effect, which would have seen Kanté move to Fenerbahçe and En-Nesyri
Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo blocks moves for Benzema, Kante
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