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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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”Wizkid is my Padi, lets mend fences” – Yeni Kuti Reacts to Wizkid, Seun Kuti Drama
Yeni Kuti, first daughter of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has reacted to the online clash between Wizkid and her brother, Seun Kuti. The feud began after Seun repeatedly called out Wizkid’s fanbase for comparing the singer’s legacy to Fela’s. It later escalated when Wizkid fired back, telling Seun: “I’m bigger than your father,” a comment that triggered widespread backlash online. Speaking on TVC’s Your View on Thursday, Yeni said she refused to join…
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Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP Over Crisis, Says Decision Is “In the Best Interest of Kano”
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), blaming prolonged internal disputes and court battles that he said have weakened the party nationwide. In a resignation letter dated January 25, 2026, Yusuf wrote: “I write with a deep sense of gratitude… to resign my membership of the party.” He thanked the NNPP for giving him a platform since 2022 but said the party is now trapped in leadership…
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