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Tinubu celebrates Abegunde at birthday, praises loyalty and service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Hon Ifedayo Abegunde, popularly known as Abena, on his birthday marked on January 9. Abegunde is a longtime political associate of the president and a seasoned public servant with decades of experience in governance.​ In a message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Abegunde’s professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the public good. He described him as a dependable associate whose political journey has been defined by consistency and steadfast service.​ Abegunde, trained as a civil engineer and later in architecture, first came into public office through elective politics. He was elected twice to the House of Representatives for Akure North Akure South Federal Constituency in Ondo State, where he served on key committees.​ He later became Secretary to the Ondo State Government, a role in which […]

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Atiku won’t step down for Obi in 2027, says Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu has dismissed speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will step aside for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential race.​He said Atiku has no reason to drop his ambition and will not withdraw in favour of Obi or any other contender.​ Atiku, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, joined the African Democratic Congress in November 2025 in what is seen as a move to secure the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.​Obi, who finished third in 2023, also defected from the Labour Party to the ADC last week, fuelling talk of an opposition alliance against President Bola Tinubu.​ There have been rumours of a deal in which Atiku would back Obi for a single four year term, after which power would be handed back to him in 2031.​Momodu rejected this, insisting there is no such agreement and stressing that Atiku remains […]

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Lassa fever kills four in Nasarawa, hospital shut

Four people, including two pregnant women, have died from suspected Lassa fever in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.​Following the deaths, the Nasarawa State Government has closed the General Hospital in Awe and placed health workers, including the Medical Superintendent, in isolation as a precaution.​ Health officials said the situation worsened after a woman with symptoms suspected to be Lassa fever died shortly after arriving at a health facility, followed days later by her husband with similar signs.​Poor handling of suspected cases and the escape of some patients referred to Lafia for isolation have raised concern among residents and health workers.​ The state’s Director of Public Health reported that only one case has been laboratory confirmed so far, but surveillance and fumigation are ongoing at the hospital to prevent further spread.​Health workers are calling for urgent provision of protective […]

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Independent marketers may sell Dangote petrol below N739

Some independent petroleum marketers partnering with Dangote Refinery may soon start selling petrol below N739 per litre as direct product deliveries begin.​The refinery has started virtual training for staff of its affiliate retail outlets and will follow up with free direct delivery of Premium Motor Spirit to their stations.​ Companies in the partnership include MRS, Ardova Petroleum, Garima, Heyden and Optimal, some of which had yet to sell at Dangote’s rate because they were awaiting direct supplies.​The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria National President, Abubakar Maigandi, said the margin between the N699 per litre gantry price and current pump prices makes reductions possible.​ He explained that independent marketers who receive free delivery from Dangote could sell for less than N739 per litre while still making profit in a competitive market.​He noted that the more than N25 per litre margin […]

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Ex-AGF Malami, family get N1.5bn bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail totalling N1.5 billion to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz and his wife Asabe Bashir.​The trio are standing trial on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and concealment of proceeds said to run into billions of naira.​ Justice Emeka Nwite admitted each defendant to bail in the sum of N500 million, following arguments on their bail applications and objections raised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.​The judge said the decision was taken in the interest of justice, despite the seriousness of the allegations and the prosecution’s fears that the defendants might interfere with witnesses.​ As part of the conditions, Malami, his son and wife must each produce two sureties in the same N500 million sum, who must own landed property […]

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National Assembly seeks faster election justice

The National Assembly’s Constitution Review Committee has proposed that all election petitions must be decided before winners are sworn into office.​Lawmakers also want tribunals to conclude election petitions within 60 days and appellate courts to deliver judgments on related appeals within another 60 days.​ Under the proposal, the Supreme Court will handle all presidential election petitions as a court of first instance, with its decisions on such cases to be delivered within 60 days of filing.​Appeals from governorship election petitions will end at the Court of Appeal, which must also give its decisions within 60 days.​ The recommendations are part of 44 harmonised constitution amendment bills now before both chambers of the National Assembly for debate.​They include changes to Sections 232, 239 and 286 of the 1999 Constitution to shorten timelines for pre-election and post-election cases.​ For pre-election cases, the […]

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Fed Govt sets up team for 1m digital skills drive

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to plan a National Digital Literacy Conference and oversee the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital and emerging skills.​The committee’s work supports Nigeria’s target of reaching 95 percent digital literacy by 2030 under the national digital economy agenda.​ The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented by Permanent Secretary Ibrahim Kana, during the launch of the ClergyWealth Digital Skills Nigeria (SkillUp) Initiative.​Kana described the move as a major step in deepening digital literacy, building human capital and driving inclusive digital transformation in line with government priorities.​ He stressed that the SkillUp Initiative, run under the Future Proof Economy Model, is completely funded and implemented by ClergyWealth Cooperative Society Limited, with no financial commitment from the Federal Government.​He […]

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Terrorists raid communities in Kwara, Katsina, Kaduna

Barely days after terrorists killed dozens in Niger State, gunmen have launched fresh attacks in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Kaduna States, abducting many residents.​The attackers reportedly stormed communities and highways in the three states, shooting sporadically and forcing people from their homes and vehicles.​ According to local sources, several passengers were kidnapped on a busy highway in Kwara, while families were seized from villages in Katsina and Kaduna.​Residents said the gunmen operated for hours with little resistance, heightening fears and panic across the affected areas.​ Community leaders and security watchers have renewed calls for stronger intelligence, quicker response and better protection for rural communities and motorists.​They warned that the repeated raids show that terrorist and bandit networks remain active and are expanding their reach despite recent military operations.​ Authorities in the affected states are working with federal security agencies […]

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Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf split over APC defection move

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s plan to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress has widened his rift with NNPP leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and split the party’s structures in Kano. As Yusuf marked his 63rd birthday in Abuja with top officials and allies, Kwankwaso stayed back in Kano, opening a loyalty register for office holders and holding meetings with Kwankwasiyya loyalists to confirm who still stands with him.​ The governor is said to enjoy the backing of all 40 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and the 44 local government chairmen, positioning him strongly for a move to the APC. However, NNPP federal lawmakers from Kano are divided, with some already crossing to the APC while others, such as Umar Mukhtari Zakari of Tarauni, openly oppose the defection plan.​ Several […]

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Trump says one in three Nigerian immigrant households in US rely on public benefits

US President Donald Trump has claimed that just over one third of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States receive some form of public assistance. In a chart shared on his Truth Social account on January 4, 2026, he highlighted “immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin,” saying 33.3 percent of Nigerian households fall into this category.​ The chart, which covers over 100 countries and territories, lists the share of immigrant households said to be accessing programmes such as food support, healthcare assistance and other welfare benefits. Trump’s post comes as Republicans intensify debates over immigration, welfare dependency and the economic contribution of migrants, with the president using the figures to argue for tougher entry rules and eligibility conditions.​ The data source and methodology behind the chart were not fully detailed in Trump’s post, prompting calls from commentators and […]

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