Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his repeated presidential ambitions, arguing that Nigeria needs fresh leadership to tackle its growing challenges. Speaking on the state of Nigerian politics, Baba-Ahmed said Atiku has been a perennial contender for decades without delivering the

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The 2026 Nigerian budget shows that President Bola Tinubu is set to spend N6.1 billion on international travel, according to the budget breakdown under State House operations – President. In addition, N873 million is earmarked for his local trips. Vice President Kashim Shettima will spend N1.3 billion on foreign travel, bringing the combined total for

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The family of a 15-year-old Christian girl, Ummi Tambaya, from Kadafa Bari District, Rogo Local Government Area, Kano State, has raised the alarm over her alleged abduction and forced conversion to Islam. The girl has been missing since December 1, 2025. The family alleged that a young Muslim man from the village, who had repeatedly

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Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over unresolved pay, pension, and promotion disputes, warning that industrial action may follow if their demands are not addressed. The notice was issued by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), FCT Administration, and took effect from January

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The ₦5.78 billion alleged fraud trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his ex-Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, has been adjourned to February 16, 2026. The case resumed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar. The prosecution called a key witness, Stanley Ujilibo,

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Landlord communities hosting Nigerian Cement Company (Nigercem Plc) in Ebonyi State have petitioned Governor Francis Nwifuru over perceived threats to their land, mineral rights, and existing legal agreements, urging urgent intervention to avert a potential crisis. In a petition dated January 7, 2026, signed by Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN, of Gamzaki Law Chambers, the communities

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The Bola Tinubu-led administration has budgeted an additional N7 billion for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa in 2026, according to the Budget Office of the Federation. The allocation, listed under State House expenditures, is described as “provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid.” This follows the N10 billion already budgeted in 2025

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Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has criticized Peter Obi following the latter’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed described Obi and other politicians as “political travellers” who were “gifted a presidential ticket.” Making the remarks while declaring his presidential ambition, Baba-Ahmed reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party. “I have

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Lagos and Ondo-based law firm, Tope Temokun Chambers, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Commission, and the Ondo State Commissioner of Police over alleged assault, intimidation, and obstruction of justice by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ore Division, Mr. Moses Adeduro. The complaint stems from an incident on January 8,

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has resolved his recent dispute with football analyst Bi Bernard, following a tense exchange that drew widespread attention online. The disagreement arose after Nigeria’s round-of-16 victory over Mozambique in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, when Osimhen was involved in a heated on-field moment with teammate Ademola Lookman. Bernard later

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