NDDC Inaugurates 9.4km Road, 1,500-Capacity Hall in Rivers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNDDC Inaugurates 9.4km Road, 1,500-Capacity Hall in Rivers

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 1, 2026

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commissioned a 9.4-kilometre Ogu Community Road Network and a 1,500 seater Royal Hall in Ogu, Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, while speaking at the inauguration yesterday, described the projects as further proof of the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region. Wike said he was impressed by the quality and scale of...

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INEC Delisting: Abure Vows To Challenge His Ouster In Court 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Delisting: Abure Vows To Challenge His Ouster In Court 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 1, 2026

…Says Commission’s Action Won’t Deter Party’s Performance In 2027 Julius Abure, former Labour Party national chairman, has vowed to challenge his ouster from office by the Federal High Court in Abuja Recall that in the judgment Justice Peter Lifu said the leadership dispute within the Labour Party had already been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court in its April 4, 2025 ruling, which affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of Finance, as head of...

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Forum Of PDP State Chairmen Declares Support For Turaki-led NWC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsForum Of PDP State Chairmen Declares Support For Turaki-led NWC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 1, 2026

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), comprising the Chairmen of the party in 30 States of the Federation, has declared solidarity with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. A statement on Saturday jointly signed by Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman, Forum of PDP State Chairmen and Chairman, Edo State Chapter and Chief Edward Masha Forum Secretary and Chairman of Kaduna State Chapter, reads, “We’ve carefully reviewed...

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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban

BusinessNewsNigeriaNAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 2026

…Says No Company Has Been Shut Down The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles, clarifying that no alcohol-producing company has been shut down as a result of the action. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the agency said the enforcement applies to alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET...

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Anambra Traders Pledge End to Monday Sit-at-Home

BusinessNewsNigeriaAnambra Traders Pledge End to Monday Sit-at-Home

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 2026

… Set to Resume Full Business Activities Traders at the Onitsha Main Market and other major markets across Anambra State have pledged to end the long-running Monday sit-at-home and resume full business activities from Monday, in line with the state governor’s directive, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The assurance was given on Thursday during an interactive meeting between market leaders and the governor, following the continued closure of the Onitsha Main Market and the prolonged sit-at-home, which...

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Egypt, Nigeria, Others Lead Africa’s Strongest Military Forces in 2026 Global Ranking

NewsNigeriaEgypt, Nigeria, Others Lead Africa’s Strongest Military Forces in 2026 Global Ranking

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 2026

Across Africa, governments are quietly strengthening their armed forces in response to security threats, regional instability and changing global dynamics. From the deserts of North Africa to the forests of Central Africa, military modernisation and investment have become a growing priority. A report obtained from the 2026 Global Firepower Index on Friday shows how African countries are improving their military capabilities through better training, modern equipment and strategic planning. The Global Firepower Index assesses the...

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Grammy Honours Fela Kuti with Lifetime Achievement Award

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsWorld NewsGrammy Honours Fela Kuti with Lifetime Achievement Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 2026

Afrobeat pioneer and Nigerian music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has received a major global honour nearly three decades after his death. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported that the Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards, will posthumously confer a Lifetime Achievement Award on Fela. The honour makes him the first African to receive the prestigious award. According to the BBC, the award recognises Fela’s enduring influence on global music, culture and political expression....

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Colombian Lawmaker, 14 Others Dies In Plane Crash

NewsWorld NewsColombian Lawmaker, 14 Others Dies In Plane Crash

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2026

A Colombian lawmaker, Diogenes Quintero, and 14 other passengers died when a twin-propeller aircraft carrying 15 people crashed in a mountainous region near the Venezuelan border on January 28. The plane was carrying 13 passengers and two crew members. According to AFP, the aircraft departed from the border city of Cúcuta and lost contact with air traffic control shortly before it was scheduled to land in the nearby town of Ocaña at about 5:00 p.m....

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Head of Niger’s Junta Accuses Three Countries For Aiding The Attack

AfricaNewsHead of Niger’s Junta Accuses Three Countries For Aiding The Attack

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2026

Niger’s Head of junta has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and the Ivory Coast of backing those responsible for the attack on Niamey Airport. Suspected jihadists launched an attack at the airport from Wednesday to Thursday, but services returned to normal during the course of the day. General Abdourahamane Tiani, while speaking on state radio, however, thanked Russia for its help in foiling an attack. “We commend all the defence and security forces… as...

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Kano Emirship Tussle To Be Resolved Soon

NewsNigeriaKano Emirship Tussle To Be Resolved Soon

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2026

Kano state government will soon resolve the long-running rivalry over the Kano Emirship, which may finally be heading towards resolution, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). For nearly two years, Kano has been trapped in a deadlock as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero have been respectively laying claim to the throne. While Sanusi has been operating from the main Gidan Rumfa palace, Ado Bayero has...

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