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Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC in Ogun
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. Her registration is said to have taken place at the ward level in Ifo Local Government Area. While party leaders have not issued a formal statement, the move has stirred political conversations, especially ahead of the 2027 elections. For many observers, it signals early realignments in Ogun’s political landscape, quiet, but potentially significant.
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No Steady Power, No Second Term – Obi Challenges Tinubu Over Grid Failures
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to hold President Bola Tinubu accountable for his 2022 campaign promises regarding the nation’s power supply. In a strong critique shared on social media today, January 28, Obi pointed out that the national grid has already collapsed twice in the first few weeks of 2026. Recalling the President’s own words from the campaign trail, Obi noted that Tinubu explicitly asked for his performance to be the benchmark for his future political ambitions. “President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: “If I do not provide steady electricity in…
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Strike: FCTA workers are not owed a dime – Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially denied claims that it owes salaries to its workforce following a week of industrial action. Speaking on Wednesday, Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the FCT Minister, clarified that the administration remains up to date with its financial obligations to staff. “There is this mindset that it’s because the government is owing salaries. No salary is being owed. The government is not owing staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) a dime in terms of salary,” Olayinka stated. Regarding the demand for promotion arrears, the spokesperson…
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Lagos Police Teargas Residents Protesting Mass Demolitions at State Assembly
Lagos State Police operatives today, January 28, 2026, fired teargas canisters to disperse hundreds of residents protesting ongoing mass demolitions across several waterfront and informal communities. The protesters, who had marched from Ikeja Underbridge to the House of Assembly complex in Alausa, accused the state government of rendering thousands homeless without consultation or compensation. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition Against Demolition and Forced Eviction, involved residents from Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Otumara, and Baba-Ijora. Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Save Our Souls” and “Halt the Demolitions,” the protesters demanded an audience with lawmakers to address what they termed…
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‘We will Take Over Shops That Remain Closed’ – Anambra Governor Soludo Doubles Down Against Sit-at-Home Orders
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has issued a final warning to traders in Anambra State, threatening to permanently revoke shop ownership from those who continue to observe the Monday sit-at-home. Addressing the state on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the governor accused non-compliant traders of sabotaging the state’s economy and dampening its prosperity by denying 20% of the annual workdays. “2024, 2025, we were very patient. 2022, 2023, we were busy fighting all of this. 2026, we’re turning on Gear 4. Anybody that closes any of this, we’ll help you close it for the next week,” Soludo declared. He emphasized that the state…
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EFCC Arraigns Former Benue Electoral Chief Over Alleged N1.1 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, arraigned Dr. Tersoo Joseph Loko, the former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSEIC), over an alleged N1.1 billion fraud. Appearing before Justice M. S. Abubakar of the Federal High Court in Makurdi, Dr. Loko was docked alongside 10 other defendants. They face a 30-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of public funds and money laundering. The EFCC alleges that Loko diverted funds meant for the conduct of the 2020 and 2022 local government elections in Benue State. According to court documents, the state government released…
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Tinubu Leads Most Christian-Friendly Govt — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration as the most Christian-friendly government since Nigeria’s creation. Speaking in Jos while receiving Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the All Progressives Congress, Akpabio said President Tinubu treats Christians and Muslims equally and has shown this through actions. He assured Plateau of federal support, pledged efforts to end insecurity, and said the government would back funding to close IDP camps nationwide. Governor Mutfwang thanked party leaders and said the move signals Plateau’s return to the centre of national politics and support for President Tinubu ahead of 2027.
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Nigeria Will Be Better If People Do God’s Will — Pastor Kumuyi
Founder of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has said Nigeria will become a better country if people believe in God and do His will. Speaking at a press briefing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, Kumuyi urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite life’s challenges, assuring that God is still able to fulfil the expectations of those who wait on Him. He encouraged believers to exercise the spiritual power given through Jesus Christ to confront challenges in their lives and families, adding that strong faith and prayer can help reduce moral decay in society According to him,…
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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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