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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the legacy of former Head of State, Murtala Ramat Mohammed, as a lasting moral compass guiding Nigeria and the African continent in addressing contemporary political and economic challenges. Tinubu made the remarks during the 50th memorial anniversary of the late military leader, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President noted that Mohammed’s courage, discipline, […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and businessman and philanthropist, Emeka Offor, are currently in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was disclosed in a statement shared on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu received the two prominent figures at the Presidential Villa. However, details of the discussions […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and the Nigeria Police to remain vigilant in preventing vote buying and vote trading. Amupitan made the call while receiving a delegation from the National Peace Committee at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He said the agencies had been placed on alert […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to halt enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol. The agency recently began enforcing regulations prohibiting the production and sale of alcohol packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles nationwide. However, reports circulating on social media alleged that the Federal Government had ordered NAFDAC to suspend its enforcement […]

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions related to the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle products. The directive followed a joint intervention by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), which raised concerns about the potential economic and […]

A human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Attorney-General of the Federation, and 19 political parties over what he described as excessive expression of interest and nomination fees ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Okolie asked Justice Binta Nyako to compel INEC to issue binding guidelines that would set […]

Alaafin Seeks Supreme Court Order to Stop Oyo Govt from Recognising Ago-Oja Chieftaincy The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has been asked to restrain the Oyo State Government from creating, recognising, or elevating the chieftaincy stool of Baale Ago-Oja pending the determination of an appeal before it. In a motion on notice dated January 30, 2026, and filed under Appeal No. SC/404/2018, the Alaafin of Oyo is seeking interlocutory and […]

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge, following a 2–1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday. The loss extended Spurs’ poor run of form, leaving the North London club in 16th place in the Premier League standings, just five points above the relegation zone. Tottenham are now without a win in their last eight league matches, marking their longest winless streak […]

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of Service, Inyingi S. I. Brown. According to the statement, the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Vincent Worgu Wachukwu, Cordelia Uwuma Eke, Ifeanyi Anthony Ogboma, Mina Gogo Jim-Jaja, and Henry Uzor. The statement further disclosed that the […]