Striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), have dismissed claims by the FCTA management that 10 out of 14 of their demands have been met, insisting that the industrial action will continue. In a statement dated January 19, 2026, signed by JUAC-FCTA Secretary Comrade Abdullahi Umar…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday re-arrested a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in Abuja. Malami was reportedly picked up in front of the Kuje Correctional Centre shortly after visiting the facility. A video circulating on social media shows the former AGF walking toward…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released the final list of candidates for the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, excluding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The document obtained by reporters showed that the names of the PDP candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, and the SDP candidate,…
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has endorsed the establishment of a centralised National Crisis Communication Hub (NCCH) to combat the growing threat of fake news, hate speech, and artificial intelligence–driven misinformation in Nigeria. Inuwa gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC),…
Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and Legal Research Officers in Ondo State have suspended their two-week-old industrial action following agreements reached with the state government. The suspension was announced on Monday night in a joint statement signed by Mrs. O. Edwin, Mr. Segun Rotiba, and Mrs. Agbomola. The judicial officers had embarked on…
The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging the abduction of over 100 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and deliberately aimed at causing panic and unrest in the state. Speaking to journalists on Monday after a State Security Council meeting at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the Commissioner…
Football governing bodies FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat, pledging to take appropriate disciplinary action against those found responsible. The final was thrown into chaos late in normal time when referee Jean…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, marking a significant rise on the global football stage. According to the ranking published on FIFA’s official website, the Super Eagles recorded a remarkable 12-place jump from 38th to 26th, gaining an additional 79.09 points. The surge follows…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Book Ranking and Selection Committee aimed at improving the quality, standardisation, and affordability of textbooks used in Nigerian schools. The initiative seeks to reform the existing textbook approval process, which authorities say has allowed poor-quality materials, lack of standard benchmarks, and excessive financial burden on parents to persist. Speaking…
Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, celebrated for his timeless elegance and iconic red gowns, has died at the age of 93. His foundation confirmed that the designer passed away peacefully at his residence in Rome, surrounded by family. Born in 1932 in Voghera, northern Italy, Valentino trained in haute couture in Paris before founding his…
