Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated the need for unity among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, stressing that collective cooperation is essential for development, peace, and political stability. The governor made the call while hosting members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State at a dinner meeting held in Akure on Friday evening. The meeting brought together nine federal lawmakers representing various constituenci

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their intensive training into tangible operational victories across various theatres of operation in the country. The charge was delivered at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony held at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State. The COAS emphasised that modern security challenges require combat excellence,

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned its members against internal bickering and public attacks on party leaders, urging unity as preparations intensify for the 2027 general election. The warning was issued by the party’s National Vice Chairman (South East), Mr. Bon Unachukwu, in a statement made available to journalists in Owerri on Friday. He stressed that while healthy debate and political engagement are essential in a democratic party, actions capable of cre

The Federal Government has announced that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will deliver the keynote address at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026, scheduled to hold from January 27 to 28. The summit is part of ongoing national efforts to reposition teachers at the centre of education reform and national development. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the summit is themed “Empowering Teachers, Strengthening the System: A National Agenda for Educa

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s Smart School Initiative by rolling out wide-ranging interventions aimed at improving learning outcomes and bridging the digital divide by 2030. In a briefing note made available to The Sun, UNICEF disclosed that its support includes infrastructure development, teacher training, and the deployment of innovative digital learning tools in schools across the country. The initiative targets chi

Indigenes of Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State have petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun over an alleged attempt to shift the approved oil exploration site from Tongeji Island to another location within the state. The petition reflects growing concern among community leaders over conflicting information surrounding the project. The petition, dated January 23, 2026, was signed by the Baamofin of Ipokia Kingdom, Barrister Lawal Orisadare, on behalf of concerned indigenes

President Bola Tinubu has approved adjustments to the posting of Nigeria’s ambassadors-designate, confirming the deployment of three diplomats out of the 68 nominees earlier cleared by the Senate. The clarification followed an earlier statement indicating that four ambassadors had been approved for posting. In an updated announcement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, only three postings were officially confirmed. According to the statement, Ambassador Ayo

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has identified poor funding and inadequate manpower as major constraints limiting Nigeria’s armed forces from fully harnessing modern technology for operational effectiveness. The disclosure was made by the Coordinator of the Centre, Major-General Adamu Laka, during the inauguration of the Naval Warfare Course 10 in Calabar. Laka was represented at the event by Brigadier-General Peter Gbor, Director of Intelligence at the NCTC. De

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African countries to abandon dependency on foreign aid and imports, urging a decisive shift toward local production, investment, and industrial capacity as the pathway to sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the High-Level Accra Reset Initiative on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Shettima stressed that Africa’s future prosperity must be “homegrown and earned,” not imported. He described the c

President Bola Tinubu has received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in what marked the monarch’s first official visit since ascending the throne. The meeting, held on Friday, came less than four months after Oba Ladoja’s formal installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in September 2025. It also followed closely after a courtesy visit to the President by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Although details of the

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the United Nations and humanitarian agencies, has launched an urgent $516 million appeal to provide lifesaving assistance to 2.5 million vulnerable people in the North-East in 2026. The appeal was unveiled in Abuja under the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, targeting residents of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, where prolonged conflict, displacement, food insecurity, and climate shocks continue to worsen livin

President Bola Tinubu has restated his position that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remains the recognised leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, despite ongoing political tensions and impeachment moves against the governor. The clarification was conveyed by the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, against the backdrop of a deepening rift in Rivers politics and the strained relationship between Fubara and his prede

The United States has called on the Nigerian government to take stronger and more decisive measures to protect Christian communities following the abduction of more than 170 worshippers in Kaduna State The incident has renewed concerns over religiously motivated violence in Nigeria, particularly in the North-Central region. While the Kaduna State Government and the police initially denied reports of the abduction, the police later confirmed on Wednesday that the worshippers w

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has refused a request from the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The decision comes amid ongoing political tension in the state, following allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to a letter dated January 20, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Martins Amawhule, Justice Amadi cited an existing court

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that it conducted 87 relief operations across Nigeria’s North-West zone in 2025, assisting 17,000 people displaced by disasters and conflicts. The agency’s North-West Zonal Director, Sani Lokoja, disclosed the figures during an interview on Friday in Kaduna, outlining the scope of the agency’s response activities for the year. According to Lokoja, the displaced persons were affected by a combination of security and

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has publicly commended the Federal Government’s immigration reforms during a visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja. The revered monarch was at the NIS on Wednesday to renew his diplomatic passport, a process he completed amid a warm reception from the service’s leadership. The visit, disclosed in a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, confirmed that the

Fraud losses in Nigerian banks fell to 25.85 billion naira in 2025, down 51 percent from 52.26 billion naira recorded in 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System said during the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in Lagos. The Nigerian Interbank Settlement System reported that fraud cases dropped slightly to 67,518 in 2025 from 70,111 cases in 2024. Internet and mobile platforms remained the most targeted channels, with 27,460 and 22,470 case

The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has unveiled a new social protection model designed to strengthen support systems for vulnerable children and households across the state. The initiative aims to improve how the state identifies, registers, and supports children living in poverty by integrating child-focused indicators into the National Social Register. The updated system will now track factors such as school attendance, nutrition sta

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered a total of N1.284 billion for the Enugu State Government after an investigation into alleged project fund diversion by a construction firm. The recovery followed a petition that accused the company and its Group Managing Director, Olasijibomi Ogundele, of failing to deliver on project commitments and diverting funds meant for state projects. The petition prompted the EFCC’s Special Task Fraud Section in Enugu t

Nigeria has a window of opportunity to attract global supply chains and boost domestic manufacturing, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Wednesday. Speaking at an event hosted at Nigeria House during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Okonjo-Iweala urged Nigerian policymakers to focus on attracting foreign investors who are looking to diversify supply chains away from concentrated regions. She noted that the current gl