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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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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Anambra State Government Revokes Underdeveloped Properties

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra State Government Revokes Underdeveloped Properties

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2026

The Anambra State Government has initiated the revocation of ownership of undeveloped landed properties in certain parts of the state. The enforcement began with Awka Millennium City Estate, Agu-Awka, a modern estate that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, had touted as the new Awka city. Dr Ossy Onuko, Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, disclosed this to journalists in an interview on Thursday, during an enforcement exercise. Onuko said the enforcement...

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Police Uncover ₦7.7bn Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six Suspects Inbox

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Uncover ₦7.7bn Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six Suspects Inbox

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 28, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale telecommunications fraud valued at over ₦7.7 billion, following an investigation into the illegal diversion of airtime and data belonging to a Nigerian telecoms company. The fraud was uncovered by the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF–NCCC), which described the operation as a sophisticated cyber-enabled scheme involving unauthorised access to the company’s internal systems. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the investigation began...

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Ogun Primary School Teacher Emerges Best in Nigeria for 2025

EducationNewsNigeriaOgun Primary School Teacher Emerges Best in Nigeria for 2025

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 28, 2026

…Receives N50m, Car, House Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansar-ud-Deen Main School 1, Kemta-Ilawo, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025. He won N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished two-bedroom house. Eleven other outstanding teachers, selected from a pool of nominees drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, also received N25m each. The...

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Borno Set To Repatriate 3,000 Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBorno Set To Repatriate 3,000 Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 28, 2026

No fewer than 3,000 Nigerian refugees will be repatriated from Cameroon to their ancestral homes after 11 years by the Borno state government. According to a statement by the spokesman of Borno State governor, Malam Dauda Iliya, the action was in fulfillment of Governor Zulum’s commitment to repatriate and resettle all Nigerian refugees from Borno, who have been sheltering in neighbouring Chad, Cameroon, and Niger for over 11 years. “During a visit to the camp...

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LASG, MTN Partner to Redevelop Obalende Under‑Bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park

BusinessNewsNigeriaLASG, MTN Partner to Redevelop Obalende Under‑Bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 28, 20261

The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the long‑neglected Obalende under‑bridge into a modern transport hub to be known as the Y’ELLO Bus Park. The project aims to transform one of the city’s most congested and degraded spaces into a safe, functional and environmentally friendly facility for commuters and residents. Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, made the announcement on Tuesday via his official...

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