By Erewunmi Peace Abubakar “Abba” Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The defection ceremony took place at the National Assembly in Abuja, where Abba was welcomed by top […]
By Erewunmi Peace Twelve people were reportedly arrested by officers from the Tiger Base unit of the Imo State Police Command at Orlu International Market in Imo State. According to witnesses, the officers were dressed in all-black clothing and masks, which led some to describe them as appearing “like terrorists.” Eyewitnesses said the arrested individuals […]
By Erewunmi Peace Discussions around the 2027 Lagos State governorship race are gaining momentum, with Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, emerging as one of several names being mentioned as a potential contender. Political analysts and stakeholders have included Alausa alongside other notable figures such as Seyi Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Mudashiru Obasa in early […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria’s economic ambitions, according to the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The historic agreement, signed on 13 January 2026, is expected to boost trade, attract investment, and expand market access […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has officially endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the August 2026 governorship election. In a statement during a visit to Oyebamiji following his emergence as the APC flagbearer, the Acting Chairman of Osun […]
By Erewunmi Peace A major fire broke out at a foam depot along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin on 14 January 2026, forcing nearby residents to flee in fear. The blaze reportedly started at a Mouka Foam distribution depot beside Asa Dam Hospital and quickly spread to a warehouse and atwo-storey building. Eyewitnesses said the fire […]
Ambassador Dare Bejide, the Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ekiti State, was welcomed into the party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti on the 13th of December, 2025. The beauty of that reception was that Bejide was in the company of some of his co-contestants in the party’s primary election of . November, 2025.
By Erewunmi Peace The World Bank has raised its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth rate in 2026 to 4.4 percent, up from the 3.7 percent forecast released in June 2025. The revised outlook was announced on Tuesday in the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. According to the report, Nigeria’s improved growth projection reflects […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Niger State Government has directed residents living in settlements around the Kainji Lake area to vacate the region within a period of two months, citing rising insecurity. The directive was issued by the state government as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities in forested and hard-to-reach areas of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of sales of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Abuja by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an important update to candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry registration. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, JAMB warned candidates against attempting to alter their personal details after registration, stressing that all biodata […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos and revealed that a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State is ready for commissioning. These projects are part of the government’s strategy to add value to the nation’s mineral resources and reduce the export of raw […]
By Erewunmi Peace A delegation from theUnited States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking. The delegation visited the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, where they met with the agency’s leadership to discuss ways to strengthen […]
By Erewunmi Peace Veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has passed away at the age of 75, marking the second loss of a founding member of the publication within two months. Yakubu Mohammed’s death was confirmed by multiple sources in Lagos, where he reportedly passed away after a brief illness. His […]
By Erewunmi Peace Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has revealed that he has been receiving death threats as a result of his involvement in implementing Nigeria’s new tax reforms. Oyedele made the disclosure during a public event in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, explaining that tax […]
By Erewunmi Peace Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has acknowledged that states are now receiving increased funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), urging his colleagues to utilize the money to deliver tangible projects for their citizens. Speaking during an event in Ughelli North, Delta State, Governor Oborevwori noted that contrary to claims of […]
Kristy Hallowell had just lost her job when her energy bill unexpectedly tripled to $1,800 (£1,340) a month. Unable to pay, her gas and electricity were cut off and she, her two children and her mother spent six months of last year relying on a generator to light and heat their house. The 44-year-old is […]
PDP factions in Ekiti State react to the 13th January, 2026 order of the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti, for a rerun of the party’s primary election.
By Erewunmi Peace Six members of a family have been found dead inside their residence in the Ogale community of Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. The tragic discovery was made on Sunday after neighbours became concerned when the family failed to respond to calls and did not come out of their home in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Sani, has warned that excessive consumption of sugary drinks significantly increases the risk of heart disease and other related health problems. Dr. Sani gave the warning during an interview on Monday, where he expressed concern over the growing intake of sugar-sweetened […]
