Prince Harry and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Rebuke Trump’s Comments on NATO Role in Afghanistan
Prince Harry and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday criticized President Donald Trump after he claimed NATO allies were “a little off the front lines” during combat operations in Afghanistan. Harry, who served as a British Army captain and completed two deployments to Afghanistan in 2008 and 2012, issued a statement emphasizing the sacrifices […]
VP Shettima Champions Indigenous Solutions at WEF 2026
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called for homegrown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges, urging nations on the continent to build domestic productive capacity to create sustainable wealth. Speaking on Thursday at the High-level Accra Reset Initiative meeting, held on the margins of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF), Shettima emphasised that prosperity cannot be […]
TUC, NLC Issue 14-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid CONHESS Adjustment
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities to implement the 2021 Technical Committee report on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The ultimatum, which takes effect from January 23, 2026, warns […]
Rivers APC Belongs to Fubara, Not Wike — Bwala
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reaffirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is the recognised leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, stressing that former governor Nyesom Wike is not a member of the ruling party. Bwala made the clarification while speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, against the backdrop of […]
National Grid Collapse Throws Nigeria Into Darkness
Nigeria was thrown into widespread darkness on Friday after the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026. The system failure occurred around 1:00 p.m., when electricity load allocation to all distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero megawatts (MW), leading to a nationwide blackout. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent […]
Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP, Leads Mass Defection to APC
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and persistent leadership disputes within the party. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said Yusuf conveyed his decision in a […]
Five Arrested in Multi-State Investigation Into Shooting of Indiana Judge and His Wife
Police have arrested five people in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home earlier this week, following a multi-state investigation involving federal and local law enforcement agencies. Lafayette Police said Thursday that the arrests came after hundreds of hours of investigative work into the Jan. 18 attack on […]
FG Unveils ‘Back to Farm’ Initiative to Boost Food Security
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced the launch of the federal government’s ‘Back to Farm’ initiative, aimed at resettling displaced farmers and strengthening food production nationwide. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking at a panel session themed “When Food Becomes Security” during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The development was contained in […]
Rivers CJ Halts Impeachment Panel Against Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon C. Amadi, has declined a request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a seven-member investigative panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma-Odu, citing subsisting court orders and a pending appeal. Justice Amadi’s decision was communicated in a formal letter to […]
Nigeria–U.S. Security Partnership Boosts Counter-Terrorism Operations — FG
The Federal Government says its security collaboration with the United States has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations, especially across the Northeast, Northwest and Northcentral regions. Officials say the partnership has moved beyond talks to concrete action, delivering measurable gains while respecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and prioritising civilian protection. Key Highlights of the Nigeria–U.S. Security Engagement · Strengthened counter-terrorism operations […]
