Adamawa elevates six court registrars to magistrates
The Benue State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has warned that strict measures allegedly taken against striking nurses at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, could worsen and prolong the ongoing industrial action. The union said intimidation and punitive steps by hospital management may derail ongoing efforts […]
Alleged Coup: Military ends investigation, indicts officers of plot to overthrow Tinubu’s govt
The Defence Headquarters has announced the conclusion of its investigation into sixteen military officers arrested in October 2025 over alleged acts of indiscipline, including claims of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. The probe, carried out by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, followed weeks of internal reviews into activities said to be against military […]
Guard your votes diligently in 2027 – Obi tasks Nigerian youths
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to take responsibility for protecting their votes during the 2027 general elections. Obi made the appeal while speaking to students of Dominican University in Ibadan on Monday, where he stressed that real change depends on the actions of young people, not politicians […]
Kano: Ganduje returns from London ahead Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London amid reports of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, preparing to defect to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja early Monday morning aboard a British Airways flight, according to a statement from his Chief of Staff, Muhammad […]
Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts Onitsha Main Market, threatens one-month closure
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market as part of efforts to stop what the government describes as economic sabotage linked to the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. The shutdown, which took effect immediately, is expected to last for one week. The decision follows repeated warnings to traders and […]
Kano Government projects up to 700,000 births in 2026
The Kano State Government has projected that between 600,000 and 700,000 babies will be born across the state in 2026, a figure that is already drawing attention to the growing strain on healthcare services. The projection was made public during the maiden convocation ceremony of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology held in […]
2027: Tampering with Tinubu/Shettima ticket will harm APC’s chances – Yerima
A senior figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Haruna Yerima, has warned that any move to alter the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections could seriously damage the party’s chances. In a statement released in Abuja, Yerima said the joint ticket remains a strong political asset and should not be […]
FCT NUT orders teachers to join ongoing strike
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has instructed all primary and secondary school teachers in Abuja to fully participate in the ongoing strike action. The strike, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), began on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a call by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for […]
AGF takes over ICPC’s alleged fraud case against Mike Ozekhome
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of the alleged fraud case filed by the ICPC against Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory approved the move, allowing the AGF to review the case file. As a result, […]
CAN holds special prayers for 177 abducted Kaduna worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has held a special prayer session for 177 Christian worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The worshippers were taken by gunmen during church services on Sunday, January 18, 2026, and have not been released as of the time of this […]