Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Election Petitions Tribunal in Benin City today dismisses the petition challenging the outcome of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election. According to Mediaplusng.com, the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Prince Joe Okojie, against the election of...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMen of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command today fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters demonstrating against ongoing demolitions in Lagos, particularly in Makoko and Iyana-Oworoonsoki. According to Mediaplusng.com, the protest, organised by the Coalition...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWomen groups across Niger State have officially endorsed African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant, Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi, ahead of the 2027 election, signaling strong grassroots support. According to Mediaplusng.com, the endorsement was made during a gathering organised by the Coalition for the...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urges troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, to uphold human rights and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct while carrying out security operations in Zamfara...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu moves to strengthen Nigeria’s justice system as he sends key judicial reform bills to the Senate, seeking an increase in the number of judges across major courts. The proposals aim to reduce case backlogs, improve access to justice, and boost...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Federal High Court in Abuja strikes out a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho rules that the ex-parte application lacks competence and cannot...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, calls on lawmakers and political actors to embrace conscience-driven politics as the Senate begins the final phase of the 10th National Assembly. He makes the call at the first plenary sitting of 2026, marking the Senate’s...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) directs all workers to resume duty on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, following the suspension of the ongoing strike. The Head of Service also instructs Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments and Agencies to strictly maintain staff attendance...

Reading Time: 2 minutesVice President Kashim Shettima says the formal entry of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) confirms the party as a truly national platform open to all Nigerians committed to unity, peace, and inclusive development. He describes the APC...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye says his country is committed to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, as both nations move to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Erdogan makes the declaration in Ankara during a joint press briefing...