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The Ogun State Government has again suspended the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland, even as the Department of State Services (DSS), Ogun State Command, invited some nominees for screening. The latest suspension was conveyed in a circular dated January 20, 2026, marking the second time the process has been put on hold by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The exercise was earlier suspended on December 18, […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima will present Nigeria's economic outlook for 2026 at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Mr. Shettima arrived in Davos on Sunday to lead the Nigerian delegation to this annual global economic gathering, which brings together heads of state and government, business leaders, and international development partners. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of […]

  Turkish Airlines has cancelled all five of its scheduled Friday flights to Iran’s capital, Tehran, amid escalating unrest in the country linked to widespread protests over worsening economic conditions. The cancellations come as demonstrations continue to grip several Iranian cities, heightening uncertainty around travel and security in the region. In addition to the Turkish Airlines cancellations, multiple flights operated by Iranian carriers were also called off, further disrupting air […]

  Residents of several communities in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State have begun fleeing their homes amid rising fears of renewed terrorist attacks, following fresh threats reportedly issued by the assailants behind last Saturday’s deadly assault that claimed the lives of more than 40 people. The threats, which circulated through word-of-mouth and community networks, have sparked widespread panic across villages located along the border corridors linking […]

The Federal Government has commenced construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis, marking a major infrastructure intervention aimed at addressing long-standing environmental and economic challenges in the city. The project spans several densely populated areas of the metropolis, cutting across Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala and Fagge Local Government Areas. It is designed not only to improve road connectivity but also to tackle persistent erosion […]

The Federal Government has floated a ₦590bn sovereign bond as the first step toward clearing the more than ₦4tn owed to power generation companies, GenCos, in what it describes as a critical move to restore liquidity and confidence in the electricity market. For years, GenCos have warned that mounting unpaid invoices from the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the Market Operator have undermined their ability to maintain plants, invest […]