Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded a major operational success against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists along the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains axis, neutralising 12 insurgents, including two senior commanders, during coordinated military offensives on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The insurgents were said to have attempted a well-planned ambush […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, has hosted former Super Eagles captain and football legend Nwankwo Kanu at his residence in Abuja, where discussions focused on strengthening the relationship between politics, sports and business for national development. According to a statement on the meeting, the discussions explored ways […]
Oyo Moves to Regulate Rent, Engages Estate Agents The Oyo State Government has partnered with the Estate Rent and Commission Agents’ Association to regulate the housing sector. This initiative, announced by Commissioner Dotun Oyelade, aims to curb skyrocketing rents and commission extortion. By engaging directly with agents, the government seeks to sanitize the […]
Trump Sues JPMorgan, CEO Simon over Alleged ‘Debanking’ United States President, Donald Trump has officially filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. The legal action, filed on Thursday in a Miami-Dade County court in Florida, accuses the banking giant of “debanking” the president and his associated businesses for political […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted investment-linked incentives to support Shell’s proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project and other deep-water developments, in a move aimed at boosting job creation, foreign exchange inflows and government revenues. The President also directed his Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, to facilitate the […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign to halt the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic bottles. The action follows a recent authorisation by the Nigerian Senate, which directed NAFDAC to implement a full prohibition on such products by […]
NJC Recommends 14 Candidates for Federal High Court Judge Positions The National Judicial Council (NJC) has officially recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The decision was reached during the Council’s 110th meeting, which took place on January 13 and 14, 2026. […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja, arriving shortly after Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Presidency sources confirmed that President Bola Tinubu held separate meetings with both governors. Makinde’s visit comes against the backdrop of growing political tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Oyo governor, a prominent […]
Trump to Sue New York Times, over Unfavourable Opinion Poll President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to sue The New York Times following an unfavorable opinion poll. Expressing deep dissatisfaction, he suggested that “fake” surveys should be treated as criminal offenses. This move intensifies his ongoing friction with major media organizations. […]
Army Recruit from Gombe Dies During Training The Gombe State Government has confirmed the death of Ibrahim Nazifi, a newly recruited trainee of the Nigerian Army. Nazifi, who hailed from Buba Bani Village in the Kashere Ward of Akko Local Government Area, passed away while undergoing training at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria. […]
