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I will make you a scapegoat if you block our gates – Wike warns FCTA workers
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned FCTA workers against blocking office gates or refusing to resume work, saying violators will face the law. Speaking on Tuesday, Wike vowed to apply the “big stick” on workers who fail to return to duty. His warning follows a National Industrial Court order directing striking workers to suspend their action. Despite the ruling, some workers insisted they would stay at home rather than resume work.He said, “When man disobeys the law, are there no consequences for disobeying the law? Must we allow people flagrantly disobey the law? “I’m giving them this window because I’m…
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Why Tinubu should be impeached – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor and ADC chieftain, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a blistering critique against President Bola Tinubu, accusing the administration of unauthorized withdrawals from the Federation Account. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, January 26, 2026, El-Rufai alleged that the President has been deducting N100 billion monthly without legislative approval. El-Rufai claimed that these deductions have persisted for over 15 months, totaling N1.5 trillion in unappropriated funds. “Government data. I’m not quoting something out of the air,” he stated, emphasizing that because a portion of the Federation Account belongs to the states, such withdrawals bypass both the…
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NLC, FCTA workers storm court, demand Wike’s removal
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), supported by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), converged on the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday, January 26, 2026. The protest marks an escalation of a total and indefinite strike that has crippled public services across the nation’s capital since January 19. The industrial action, led by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), follows a breakdown in negotiations over critical welfare issues. Protesters at the court carried placards with bold messages such as “Wike must go!!”, “Abuja no be Rivers,” and “Pay promotion arrears,” expressing deep frustration with FCT Minister Nyesom…
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Nnamdi Kanu Bars Visitors from Publicizing Discussions; Denies Charging for Visits
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a strict warning to those visiting him at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, forbidding them from making public broadcasts of their private discussions. This directive was conveyed through his lawyer, Nnemeka Ejiofor, in a video update shared on Monday, January 26, 2026. Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence following his November 2025 conviction on terrorism charges, expressed frustration over the unauthorized sharing of his private conversations. “From now henceforth, anybody who comes to see Nnamdi Kanu is forbidden from making public broadcast or discuss as…
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‘Open Your Shops Monday To Saturday Or Leave Anambra,’ Gov Soludo Tells Traders As Crackdown On Sit-At-Home Begins
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has issued a stern warning to traders in the state, insisting that they must open their shops for business from Monday to Saturday or relocate elsewhere. The warning came on Monday, as the governor ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home, despite repeated government directives abolishing the practice. Governor Soludo took the decision during an unscheduled visit to the market, where he observed that a significant number of shops remained shut in defiance of the state government’s order lifting the sit-at-home…
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APC Warns Against Speculation Over Vice President Shettima’s 2027 Ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to its ministers, senior government functionaries, and party officials to stop fueling rumors regarding the replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The party addressed the growing “political chatter” suggesting that President Bola Tinubu might seek a different running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Monday, January 26, 2026, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed these reports as “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.” The ruling party expressed concern that such narratives are designed to sow discord and create unnecessary tension within the administration. “Our…
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“I’m Ten Times Bigger Now” — Umahi Speaks on Rising Political Influence
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has claimed that his political influence has grown significantly since leaving office as governor of Ebonyi State. Umahi made the remark at a political gathering, in a video currently circulating on X, where he stated that he is now “ten times bigger” than he was during his time as governor “Come together. Tell your sons and daughters to come together. Let them approach me and state their needs, and they will be attended to. “I am ten times bigger than when I was governor. I am very dangerous now. God has blessed the Umahi family…
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Terrorists, their sympathisers will not be happy with Nigeria, US partnership – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has praised the counter-terrorism partnership between Nigeria and the United States, expressing hope that it will produce real results in tackling insecurity. In a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, Sani said Nigerians are eager to see positive outcomes from the collaboration. His comments follow recent remarks by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who disclosed that Nigeria is actively working with the US to curb the growing wave of insecurity across the country “The partnership should strategically and mercilessly locate, combat and eradicate terrorists wherever they are in all parts…
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Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses first time in 2026
Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed for the first time in 2026, plunging power supply across the country. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that electricity generation dropped to zero megawatts (0MW) on Friday, January 23, while load allocation to the country’s 11 distribution companies also fell to zero as of 1:00pm. DisCos affected include Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja and Yola, all recording zero power allocation at the time of the collapse. Nigeria’s grid experienced multiple collapses in 2025, with the last recorded incident happening on December 29.
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Ogun Set to Become Oil-Producing State as Tinubu Approves Drilling, Revives Olokola Seaport
Ogun State is set to finally attain oil-producing status following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the start of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island (Eba), in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, and other senior naval officers during a courtesy visit in Abeokuta. Abiodun also announced that Tinubu has approved the immediate take-off of the long-delayed Olokola Deep Seaport project, describing it as a major breakthrough after years of delays. According to the governor, the seaport will help decongest Lagos ports, while…
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Tinubu will not win if the election is free and fair – Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a former ally of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will not win re-election in 2027 if the polls are conducted freely and fairly. Galadima also said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would lose the 2027 general elections under a truly credible process, insisting that no APC candidate would emerge victorious in a fair contest. Speaking in an interview on Trust TV, he said: “There is no APC presidential candidate in 2027 that can get the mandate of the people if there is a free and fair election. Tinubu will not win if the…
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‘Only few Nigerian artists are not cultists’ – Naira Marley claims
Singer and rapper Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has voiced concern about the growing influence of cultism within Nigeria’s music industry. Reacting to the trend, Marley claimed that only a few artistes, including himself, have not joined a cult. He also mocked those who join cult groups for power or protection, noting that even the people who pressured them into it still rely on police escorts for security. Naira Marley has previously denied being a cultist, stating that he was once threatened by cult members for refusing to join. “We no reach 5 weh never join cult for…
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