APC ready to receive Kwankwaso — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party remains willing to welcome former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, into its fold. Yilwatda said the APC’s doors remain open to the opposition figure, even though no formal talks are...
How Murtala Muhammed’s modest lifestyle made him vulnerable to assassination — Daughter
Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s simple and disciplined lifestyle made it easier for assassins to target him. Speaking on ARISE News’ Morning Show on Monday, the Chief Executive Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation reflected on her father’s leadership style as Nigeria marks the 50th anniversary of his assassination. She...
Yelwata killings: Court sends 9 suspected terrorists to Kuje prison
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has remanded the nine suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked Yelwata community in Benue State, where about 150 persons were killed in June 2025. The presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ordered the remand of the suspected terrorists in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on Monday, February 2, 2026. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and...
Benue killings: Nine suspects deny terrorism charges in court
Nine suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State have pleaded not guilty to a 57-count amended terrorism charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants were arraigned on Monday before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik after the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), withdrew charges against the sixth defendant, Yakubu Mamman. The Office of the AGF had...
ISWAP names Abu Khalifa new commander after Julaibib’s death
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has appointed Abu Khalifa as its new commander in the Timbuktu Triangle area following the killing of its former leader, Julaibib, during a Nigerian military operation in Borno State. Security sources disclosed on Monday that the decision was reached after consultations within the group’s leadership structure. Julaibib was reportedly neutralised by troops of Operation...
Onitsha traders reopen shops after Soludo’s directive
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State have reopened their shops after a week-long shutdown, complying with a directive from Governor Chukwuma Soludo to resume business and ignore sit-at-home threats. The reopening followed warnings from the state government against obeying orders issued by non-state actors, particularly the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Authorities had earlier shut the market...
E-registration: APC slams ADC, denies coercion of civil servants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants are being compelled to take part in the ruling party’s ongoing electronic membership registration exercise. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement issued on Monday, February 2, 2026, described the allegation as misleading and aimed at undermining the credibility of...
FCTA workers ignore NLC, JUAC protest call, resume duties
Most workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) reported for duty on Monday, defying a planned protest and rally called by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates against the administration. The NLC Chairman, FCT Chapter, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, had earlier directed unions and affiliates to mobilise members to appear in their union attire for a mass protest...
Rodri: Premier League officials don’t want Man City to win
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has urged referees "to be neutral" after the club’s Premier League title bid suffered another setback following a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday. City were cruising towards victory in north London at 2-0 up on Sunday, but the momentum swung in Tottenham’s favour after a goal by Dominic Solanke was allowed to stand despite the...
We’re not replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON hosts ― South Africa
South Africa has debunked reports that it has taken over the hosting rights for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying Morocco is still officially in charge of staging the tournament. South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, made this known via a statement issued on Monday. McKenzie noted that there had been no directive from the Confederation of African...
