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Despite receiving nearly ₦9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows, Nigerian state governors are facing intense criticism from labour unions, civil society groups, economists, and opposition parties over poor governance and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare. Data show that direct allocations to states rose by over 40 per cent from […]

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Monday held a Board of Trustees meeting in Abuja, where it announced plans to conduct fresh congresses in some states amid the party’s leadership crisis. The BoT chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the PDP […]

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja, has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and three others from embarking on any industrial action or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order on Monday while ruling on an […]

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has refuted social media claims that it failed to provide care for singer Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who died after a snake bite. The hospital said she developed severe neurotoxic complications. Doctors immediately provided resuscitation, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and polyvalent snake […]

On Monday, Syrian government security forces deployed a convoy of over 20 vehicles toward the Kurdish-controlled city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria. The movement follows a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement reached on January 30, which envisions the Kurdish-administered regions being integrated with Damascus. The ceasefire has helped prevent further clashes between […]

The continued closure of the Oke-Fia flyover in Osogbo has raised concerns over the Osun State Government’s infrastructure priorities. The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) criticized the project, questioning its necessity and impact. In a statement on Monday, APM chairman Adewale Adebayo said traffic around Oke-Fia continues to flow smoothly despite […]

The Ifelodun Local Government Area has extended the resumption of school activities in the Oro Ago District by one week to allow for enhanced security clearance operations. According to a statement issued on Sunday, schools in Oro Ago District will now resume on Monday, February 9, 2026, while schools in […]

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over repeated delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the actions could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Falana expressed concern over the Senate’s decision to set up another committee […]

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), apologized to passengers and stakeholders after a power outage at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport over the weekend. FAAN explained that the disruption was caused by a fault in the terminal’s changeover circuit during a power transition. […]