By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to fast-track cooperation in trade, energy and defence to boost jobs, investment and shared prosperity. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his official X handle during his ongoing State Visit to Ankara, Türkiye. Tinubu said discussions with Turkish […]
CARICOM Secretariat | Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana Tuesday, 27 January 2026: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has condemned ongoing “internal turmoil” in Haiti resulting from the impending end of the mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council on February 7, and the inability to hold elections or agree on the way forward for the troubled nation. A […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria. Erdogan disclosed this on Tuesday in Ankara during a joint press briefing with President Bola Tinubu. The briefing was held during President Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Türkiye. […]
The Rivers State Government under Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied claims that the official portrait of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been removed from Government House. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Kuru Sirawoo, the allegation was described as “misleading, irresponsible, and inflammatory.” The claim […]
When Governor Charles Soludo directed traders in Anambra’s main markets to ignore the sit-at-home solidarity and resume normal six-days-a- week operations, many expected his government’s reassurances. They expected to hear a clear security plan. They expected to hear how lives and property would be protected. Instead, they saw only the gubernatorial fiat. This moment demands […]
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan 27, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000 private jet operated by Orlean Invest Africa Limited to the Federal Government over its failure to pay customs duty since its importation into Nigeria in 2015. Justice James Omotosho, in a […]
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Omoyele Sowore was dragged to court because of the security implications of the post he made on social media against President Bola Tinubu. Cyril Nosike, the 1st prosecution witness (PW-1) and an […]
By Aderogba George Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 The All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects. The association made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, addressed by its National General Secretary, Mr. Babatunde Seun. Seun said […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and proceeding with his scheduled state visit to Turkiye according to plan. The update was disclosed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, on his verified […]
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the party will reclaim Kano State in 2027 general elections in spite of the defection of its lone governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Richard […]
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has resumed full electricity supply to its customers after an interruption in gas supply to its embedded power generation company (GenCo), the 188MW Geometric Power Aba Ltd in the Osisoma Industrial Layout. Ugo Opiegbe, the Aba Power Managing Director, confirmed the restoration in a statement signed by […]
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 26, 2026 The Igbo College of Bishops and Archbishops says it is hosting the Igbo Annual Thanksgiving and Adoration Day to express gratitude to God for sustaining Igbo people during the Nigerian Civil War. They stated this on Monday in Enugu during a press briefing on the proposed Igbo Thanksgiving […]
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 No fewer than eight ships have arrived at Lekki, Tincan, and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge bulk urea, bulk sugar, bulk gypsum, empty containers, and base oil. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication “Shipping Position,” a copy of which was made available to the […]
Moscow, Jan. 27, 2026 Scientists have developed a universal robot plumber for diagnosing and repairing pipes of various diameters from 500 to 1,400 millimetres. Scientists at Perm National Research Polytechnic University and Volgograd State Agrarian University made the announcement, adding that the device guide is described on Perm University’s website. According to the scientists, with […]
Luanda, Jan. 27, 2026 Angola plans to raise about 1.7 billion dollars on international capital markets in 2026, the government’s annual debt plan showed on Tuesday. The document also showed Angola aims to secure around 1.4 billion dollars in commercial financing, including debt-for-health swap operations, and 500 million dollars from World Bank Development Policy Operations. […]
By Monday Ajogun, Onitsha (Anambra)/Douglas Okoro, Abakaliki, Security operatives on Tuesday barricaded major entrances to the Onitsha Main Market as they enforced the one-week closure ordered by the state government over the market’s failure to discontinue the sit-at-home directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra gave the order […]
Washington, Jan. 27, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has said that, he was raising U.S. tariffs on goods from South Korea, including cars and pharmaceuticals, from 15 per cent to 25 per cent. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the move was due to “South Korea’s Legislature is not living up […]
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.27,2025 The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has notified its customers that there was a system collapse at about 10.48am Tuesday morning. The company said this in a notice to its customers on Tuesday on its official X handle. It said: “Dear Valued Customer, kindly be informed that there was a […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral cooperation, warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle.” Guterres was addressing a high-level open debate of the […]
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to some parts of the Lagos metropolis to enable the completion of critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant. The affected areas include Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Oregun, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Aromire, Ogudu, Gbagada, Shomolu, Ojuelegba, Oyingbo, Ijora […]
Abuja, Nigeria — January 20 Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, the United Nations System, and partners of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) will convene the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session will […]
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management […]
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 27, 2026 The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission will fully automate its procurement processes on or before April this year. This is contained in a statement issued by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, on Tuesday […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on a state visit aimed at strengthening ties and exploring new areas of cooperation between the two countries. The President’s plane touched down at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 9:03 pm local time on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was received by a Turkish government […]
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Jan. 26, 2026 The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), with Jake Riley Academy, has trained over 250 Lagos youths in high-demand, income-generating skills. Speaking at the Lagos graduation on Monday, NCDMB representative, Mr. John Barigha, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to sustainable youth empowerment through practical capacity building. Barigha, who […]
