Abia Leaders Vow To Work For Otti’s 2027 Victory
The Abia Council of Traditional Prime Ministers has promised to mobilise support for the re-election of the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.
Presidency Dismisses Tinubu’s Stumble In Ankara As Minor Incident
The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu tripped during a reception in Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday, saying the incident was a minor stumble that did not in any way disrupt his official engagements.
Soludo, Market Leaders Meet Thursday Over Market Closure
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, says he will meet with chairmen and secretaries of various markets in the state on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the International Convention Centre in Awka, over the closure of Onitsha Main market, due to the continued adherence to sit-at-home orders by traders, despite government directives.
CDS Vows To Reposition Military
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to operating as a people-centred, ethically grounded, and professionally accountable military.
Court Orders FCT Workers To Suspend Strike
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has granted a temporary injunction filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, compelling workers under the Joint Union Action Committee to suspend their ongoing strike.
NCoS Debunks Reports Of Jailbreak In Edo prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has dismissed misleading reports alleging a jailbreak at the Benin Custodial Centre in Edo State, saying the reports were false.
Anambra police seal Onitsha market to enforce Soludo’s order
The Onitsha Main Market has been blocked by officers of the Anambra Police command who are enforcing the one-week closure of the market ordered by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
2027: Obidient Movement Rejects ADC Criticism, Insists On Obi Presidency
The Obidient Movement has pushed back against comments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that its support for a Peter Obi presidency remains firm and that claims portraying the movement as divisive misread political reality.
Terrorists, Kidnappers Reside In Cannabis-growing Areas – NDLEA Boss
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Maj.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has disclosed that terrorists and kidnappers now live in communities where cannabis is grown.
Coup: 16 Indicted Officers To Face Court-Martial — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said yesterday that the Special Investigative Panel it set up to probe 16 officers of the Armed Forces alleged to have been indicted in acts of indiscipline and coup plotting will face a military court martial.