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target=_blank>Onanuga: Why Tinubu lost balance in Turkey
Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, says President Bola Tinubu lost balance in Turkey because he stepped on a metal object. Onanuga said this while addressing enquiries on Tuesday regarding the President’s well-being in Ankara. Daily Trust had reported how Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader
target=_blank>President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey: The quick wins
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived in Ankara, the state capital of Türkiye, to commence a historic state visit. On Tuesday, before a grand reception at the Presidential Palace, T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a visit to the President at his suite. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Palace, where a resplendent
target=_blank>‘Only N21bn paid’, Contractors refute FG’s claim
The All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has disputed claim by the Ministry of Finance that N152 billion has been paid to its members, insisting that N21 billion has so far been received. In a statement on Tuesday, the National Secretary of the association, Babatunde Seun O., said N21 billion was the only recent disbursement
target=_blank>Court jails man for assaulting siblings with machete in Rivers
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Chigozie Ordu, to one year imprisonment for unlawfully assaulting two siblings and causing them grievous bodily harm. Ordu was convicted on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful assault of Chinaza Victor and Samuel Victor. The court found that the defendant attacked
target=_blank>Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey
President Bola Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Erdogan, when the incident happened. Earlier, Tinubu had inspected a parade as part of the massive reception he received. A review of the video of the incident showed
target=_blank>Strike: Resume now or face sanctions, Wike warns FCT workers
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned striking staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to return to work or face legal consequences. Wike issued the warning on Tuesday while briefing journalists shortly after a ruling by the National Industrial Court ordering an end to the industrial action that has
target=_blank>Atiku: Not even the military damaged our national life Like APC
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of damaging the country’s national life, describing it as “Worst administration” in his political life. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, a book written by National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Atiku said he was happy
target=_blank>Super Eagles Ndidi’s father dies in road accident
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. The retired military officer was reportedly involved in a fatal road accident on Tuesday in Delta State. The crash occurred in Umunede, and he was later rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was confirmed dead.
target=_blank>Governors can’t guarantee your victory, Aregbesola tells APC
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the array of governors moving into the party will not guarantee its victory in 2027. Speaking at the launch of a book written by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Aregbesola said if previous elections
target=_blank>Nile University Holds 17th Matriculation Ceremony, Reaffirms Commitment to World-Class Education
Nile University of Nigeria formally inducted a new cohort of students into its academic community at its 17th Matriculation Ceremony, held on January 26, 2025. The event, which marked another milestone in the institution’s steady growth as a leading private university in the country attracted parents, guardians, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community,
target=_blank>Lagos assures smooth traffic as 64-day rehabilitation begins on Lekki-Epe Expressway
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its determination to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure public safety as rehabilitation work commences on the 20-kilometre Lekki-Epe Expressway, a project expected to span 64 days. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the assurance on Tuesday, noting that robust and coordinated traffic
Lagos assures smooth traffic as 64-day rehabilitation begins on Lekki-Epe Expressway
target=_blank>Kogi: Okehi LGA orders temporary suspension of church services over insecurity
Following the rising cases of insecurity in Kogi State, the Okehi Local Government Authority has directed Christian congregations located on the outskirts of the local government area to temporarily suspend worship services with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Maliki Rasaki Ozovehe. According
Kogi: Okehi LGA orders temporary suspension of church services over insecurity
target=_blank>Fubara’s administration denies removing Tinubu’s portrait from Rivers Govt House
The Rivers State Government led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed claims that the official portrait of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was removed from Government House. A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Kuru Sirawoo, described the allegation as “misleading, irresponsible, and inflammatory.” A report credited to
Fubara’s administration denies removing Tinubu’s portrait from Rivers Govt House
target=_blank>Police arrest four, seize drugs in Borno raid
Police in Borno State have arrested four persons and recovered suspected drugs during a raid in Maiduguri. The operation, carried out on 26 January 2026, was conducted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Social Vice Unit of the Borno State Police Command. During the raid, officers recovered 222 wraps of dried leaves believed to be
Police arrest four, seize drugs in Borno raid
target=_blank>Court jails NEDC project coordinator over alleged N5bn fraud
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of a Project Coordinator with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed, over an alleged N5 billion contract fraud. Justice Keziah Ogbonna also remanded Mohammed’s associate, Chibuike Echem, at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending trial. The two men were arraigned before the
Court jails NEDC project coordinator over alleged N5bn fraud
target=_blank>Jigawa Govt, Police ordered to pay N10m for unlawful detention
A Jigawa State High Court has ordered the Attorney-General of Jigawa State, the Jigawa State Government and the Nigeria Police Force to jointly pay N10 million in damages for the unlawful detention of Ya’u Sabo (also known as Ja’o), who was held in custody for ten years without trial. The judgment, delivered on Tuesday by
Jigawa Govt, Police ordered to pay N10m for unlawful detention
target=_blank>JAMB registrar decries disunity among imams in Ogun, calls for synergy
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Tuesday decried the persistent disunity among Imams in Ogun State, warning that internal divisions are weakening the collective strength and impact of the Muslim Ummah. Oloyede made the remarks at the maiden edition of the Ogun State Muslim Assembly (OGMA), themed
JAMB registrar decries disunity among imams in Ogun, calls for synergy
target=_blank>NPFL:Rivers United vs El-Kanemi Warriors postponed
Rivers United have announced a change in the date of their Matchday 23 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. The encounter, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, has been postponed indefinitely. The match was moved due to Rivers United’s CAF Champions League engagement. This week, Rivers United will face Power Dynamos at the Godswill Akpabio
NPFL:Rivers United vs El-Kanemi Warriors postponed
target=_blank>Onitsha market shutdown: Anambra loses N19.6bn every Monday – Lawmakers back Soludo
The Anambra House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the state government’s directive for Onitsha Main Market traders to abandon the sit-at-home order every Monday, initiated by non-state actors. The lawmakers said the directive was necessary, as the state loses a total of N19.6 billion every Monday. During their plenary session on Tuesday in
Onitsha market shutdown: Anambra loses N19.6bn every Monday – Lawmakers back Soludo
target=_blank>FCT workers’ strike: We’re open to reasonable dialogue, blackmail won’t move us – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that the administration is open to reasonable dialogue with the striking workers. The Minister stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, following a court ruling ordering the workers to resume work. Wike insisted that the administration had substantially met workers’
FCT workers’ strike: We’re open to reasonable dialogue, blackmail won’t move us – Wike
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