Author: Philip Adeleke

Court grants Yahaya Bello permission to travel for pilgrimage to Mecca

January 29, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy Land. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the ex-governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, moved the motion […]

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JUST IN: Infogiant 97.1 Fm Head of News and Social Media Director Ties the Knot

January 29, 2026

The head of news and social media director of Infogiant 97.1 fm, Olayinka Popoola Solomon has officially tied the knot...

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APC kicks off congresses, convention plans Monday

January 29, 2026

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the process of electing its officials from the ward, local government, state...

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Oshiomhole: Nigerians now saying food becoming too cheap

January 29, 2026

Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, says some Nigerians are now claiming that food prices are becoming too cheap. Oshiomhole...

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FCT workers dare Wike, shun court order to suspend strike

January 29, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, striking unions have continued their industrial action despite a court order compelling them to resume...

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Battle for Kano: Kwankwaso blows hot, Yusuf digs in

January 29, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, yesterday, made fresh appointments to consolidate his footholds in Kano ahead of the 2027...

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Naira redesign: Court sets June deadline to conclude Emefiele’s trial

January 29, 2026

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed ten fresh hearing dates to conclude the trial of...

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Police recover ‘400 laptops’, arrest six for ‘hacking telecoms firm to divert N7.7bn airtime’

January 28, 2026

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested six suspects for allegedly hacking into a telecommunication company in Nigeria...

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Osun appoints new LG officials as council control row deepens

January 28, 2026

Osun State Local Government Service Commission, has announced the deployment of five Head of Local Government Administration to new duty...

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University students must declare status or forfeit UTME registration — JAMB

January 28, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions can register for the 2026...

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BREAKING: NNPC increases petrol price to N835/litre in Lagos, N839/litre in Abuja

January 28, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has increased its petrol price to N835 per litre in Lagos and N839...

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Ex-minister Alison-Madueke denies bribery charges in UK trial

January 28, 2026

British prosecutors on Tuesday accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, the first woman president of OPEC, of enjoying a “life of luxury” from...

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Tinubu proposes 110 Court of Appeal justices

January 28, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act, increasing the...

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Tinubu receives full honours at Turkish presidential palace stumbles briefly during reception in Türkiye

January 27, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in...

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Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto prison

January 27, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out an ex parte motion filed by the leader of the...

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BREAKING: National grid collapses second time in four days

January 27, 2026

The national power grid crashed again on Tuesday, the second time in four days. The PUNCH reports that power generation...

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Strike: Court decides today as FCT workers demand Wike’s removal

January 27, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has fixed today (Tuesday) for ruling on a suit filed by the Minister...

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Workers reject sachet alcohol ban, plan nationwide protest

January 27, 2026

Employees of companies producing sachet alcohol, alongside some civil society organisations, have hinted at the possibility of a nationwide protest...

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Atiku’s son picks APC card, says Tinubu’s re-election unstoppable

January 27, 2026

Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, declaring that...

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Alaafin, Soun absent as Makinde kicks off Oyo 50th anniversary

January 27, 2026

Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State—the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem...

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Diezani Alison-Madueke Corruption Trial Stalls In London Court Over Internet Failure

January 26, 2026

The prosecution informed the court that its opening statement could not be delivered as scheduled and would instead be presented...

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Kano Projects Up To 700,000 Births In 2026

January 26, 2026

The Kano State Government has announced that the state is set to witness between an estimated 600,000 and 700,000 new...

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Why reinstated Osun LG executives remain in office — ALGON Chairman

January 26, 2026

Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, in Osun State, Abiodun Idowu of the All Progressives Congress,...

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DisCos reject FG’s free meter plan

January 26, 2026

Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must...

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2027: Tinubu enjoys majority support despite dissenting voices — Dogara

January 26, 2026

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that minority voices...

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Igboho removed from wanted list after monarchs’ intervention – Spokesman

January 26, 2026

Olayomi Koiki, spokesman for embattled Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, says all arrangements have been...

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No presidential ticket for Kwankwaso in 2027, Keyamo declares

January 25, 2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has...

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Tinubu heads to Türkiye for state visit Monday

January 25, 2026

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Special Adviser to...

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ATM: CBN to introduce fresh debit card rules

January 25, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce a new regulatory framework aimed at easing debit card...

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JOHESU: FG reaffirms commitment to salary structure review

January 25, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure as part of efforts to resolve...

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