Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 4th February 2026
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target=_blank>Tribunal dismisses SDP petition, upholds PDP’s Oyekunle’s victory in Ibadan North by-election
From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, in the August 16, 2025 Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. The SDP had approached the tribunal
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target=_blank>Water Minister commissions modern conference training centre at Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has commissioned a modern Conference and Training Centre at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Kano State, on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The facility is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen human capital development, empower
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target=_blank>INEC promises to release newly registered political parties
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it will soon release the names of successful political associations that have been registered as political parties after their fulfilment of the constitutional and Electoral Act, 2022 requirements. Commission’s chairman, Joash O Amupitan, SAN, made the disclosure in his remarks at
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target=_blank>Ogun at 50: Abiodun reaffirms commitment to fairness, equitable development across state
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has reaffirmed his commitment to governing with fairness, justice and inclusiveness, assuring residents that development will continue to reach every part of the state. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday during the State Banquet held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, as part
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target=_blank>FG flags off Jahun drainage and erosion control project in Jigawa State
FG flags off Jahun drainage and erosion control project in Jigawa State From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, flagged off a Drainage and Erosion Control Project in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, reaffirming its commitment to flood control, sustainable water management, and
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target=_blank>Former Benue Governor, Suswam resigns from PDP
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation was contained in a letter he signed which was made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday. In the letter which was addressed to the Chairman of PDP in his Mbagber
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target=_blank>UPDATED: Herdsmen kill Police officer, 16 villagers in Benue community
…Police confirm new attack, five deaths From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Not fewer than persons have been confirmed dead following a violent attack on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command has, however confirmed the attack carried out by suspected armed bandits on police
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target=_blank>Ex-Pension Reform boss Maina slumps, hospitalised in Abuja
By John Ogunsemore Former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina slumped on Tuesday evening while attempting to access his office premises and has been hospitalised in Abuja. His Media Assistant, Emmanuel Ekwe disclosed this in a statement. Ekwe said the incident occurred following complications arising from an untreated knee injury, which caused him to
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target=_blank>Early detection key to surviving breast cancer, extend life span – UNIZIK Don
From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A University Don in the Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, Prof Stanley Anyanwu has called on women especially in Africa to present themselves early enough for breast cancer examination as the surest way to avert risks and survive. Anyanwu, a Professor of Surgical Oncology
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target=_blank>Govs pressured to allow LGA direct funding, autonomy
From Okwe Obi, Abuja A former member of the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo, has charged governors to emulate their counterpart in Borno State, Professor Babagaba Zulum, by taking their hands-off local government council fund. Zulum had given directive that local government funds from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) should be sent directly to
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target=_blank>Police Nab Two Suspects, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men suspected to be members of a kidnapping syndicate and thwarted another attempted abduction along the Auchi–Igarra axis of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, the arrests were made during routine patrols conducted by operatives of the Igarra…
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target=_blank>Freight Forwarders Fret Over FAAN’s New Charges On Cargoes
Airport freight forwarders on Tuesday raised the alarm over what they described as an arbitrary and unilateral increase in charges by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) without stakeholders’ consultation. They warned that the decision, if not reviewed through dialogue, could disrupt cargo operations across airports nationwide and further depress government revenue. The position…
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target=_blank>Ogun@50: Abiodun Pledges Fairness, Equitable Devt
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his commitment to governing with fairness, justice and inclusiveness, assuring residents that development will continue to reach every part of the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday during the State Banquet held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, as part of activities marking…
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target=_blank>Oyo Police Arrest Murder Suspect, Cultists, Serial Burglars
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested murder suspect, cultists, burglars and recovered arms in a major operation carried out across the state. According to a press statement on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade, the achievements were driven by intelligence-led and proactive policing. These successes…
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target=_blank>ACPN Urges FG To Provide Free Intervention Drugs For Nigerians To End Yearly Deaths
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to provide free antivenom drugs and prioritise local manufacturing to end the 2,000 preventable deaths recorded annually in the country. In a statement issued following the tragic death of Abuja singer Ifunanya Nwangene, the association insisted that Nigeria must transition from…
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target=_blank>Ikeja Electric To Sue Online Media Over Smear Campaign
Ikeja Electric has announced plans to commence defamation proceedings against the authors and publishers of what it described as a false and malicious online publication targeting the company and its top leadership. The statement, signed by Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, identified the circulating material as a coordinated disinformation campaign. The company alleged that…
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target=_blank>Osun LG Crisis: Group Fumes Over Alleged Hijacking Of Council Funds
…Says it’s criminal Assault On Democracy The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has condemned the alleged hijacking of Osun State Local Government funds, describing it as a criminal assault on democracy and the rule of law. The group, in a press statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, by its Media Coordinator, Comrade James Ezema,…
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target=_blank>Cancer: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Fill Africa’s Oncologist Gap
…Trains first oncologists in 34 countries As Africa battles rising cancer deaths amid a severe shortage of specialists, the Merck Foundation, in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health, has taken a decisive step to close the gap by training the continent’s first oncologists and multidisciplinary cancer care teams in several underserved countries….
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target=_blank>Mutfwang Celebrates Senator Gyang On 63rd Birthday
Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has joined well-wishers and political associates in celebrating distinguished Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Mutfwang, in a press statement signed and issued in Jos on Wednesday by his Director of Press, Dr Gyang Bere, celebrates Sen. Gyang’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment…
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target=_blank>C’River Assembly Suspends Vice Chairman Of Ogoja LGA
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of ninety days. The suspension followed an impeachment notice forwarded to the House and signed by the Leader of the Ogoja Legislative Council, Dr Elizabeth Mbim, alleging gross misconduct and abandonment…
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