Wike challenges Rivers govt over stadium denial
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged the Rivers State Government over its refusal to approve the use of the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt for a political rally, warning that organisers would forcefully gain access to the facility if denied again. Wike said the organisers of the Renewed Hope Family rally had applied to...
Kano won’t interfere in Ganduje’s court cases — Commissioner
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed that it will not interfere in ongoing court cases involving former governor Abdullahi Ganduje, insisting that the judiciary must be allowed to operate independently. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen on Friday. Waiya said Governor Abba Yusuf has maintained a consistent policy of...
Court orders First Bank to pay Kano businessman N2.4bn over contract breach
A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered First Bank of Nigeria Plc to pay N2.4 billion in damages and refunds to Kano-based businessman, Alhaji Tasiu Ilu Kura, and his company, Kura Brothers Nigeria Limited, over breach of contract and unauthorised debits linked to letters of credit transactions. Justice S. Amobeda delivered the judgment on January 19 in suit number...
How Tudun Biri was rebuilt after bombing — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Tinubu for selecting Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State as the first beneficiary of the Federal Government’s Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts. The governor said the community was chosen following the accidental military bombing in December 2023 that claimed several innocent lives. Speaking on Friday during the commissioning of newly built houses,...
UCL play-off draw: Real Madrid to face Benfica as Juventus meet Galatasaray
Real Madrid and Benfica are set to meet again in the Champions League knockout play-offs following a dramatic conclusion to their league-phase encounter earlier this week. The draw conducted on Friday confirmed a repeat clash between the two sides, with Benfica’s head coach Jose Mourinho set to come up against his former club, Real Madrid. The Portuguese side had hosted the...
Senate passes N58.4trn 2026 budget March 17
The Senate has fixed March 17 for final consideration and passage of the N58.472 trillion 2026 budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations announced this at a special session held in Abuja on Friday, January 30, 2026. The lawmakers also fixed February 2 to February 13 for consideration of the budget estimates at committee levels. The chairman of the committee, Solomon Adeola, also...
Awujale Stool: Ruling House refunds ₦10m nomination fee after Ogun govt directive
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has defended its initial decision to set the application fee for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool at ₦10 million, explaining that the amount was determined through internal consultations to ensure fairness among eligible family members. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Olori Ebi of the ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, said the fee...
‘No cause for alarm’: Turaki faction vows to appeal court judgement voiding PDP convention
The Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has directed its lawyers to immediately file an appeal on the judgement of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, which nullified the party’s national convention held in the Oyo State capital on November 15, 2025. The PDP’s faction made this known in a statement issued by...
D’banj gifts Slimcase N65m new car
Veteran Nigerian singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, has gifted a new car worth N65 million to fellow musician Oluwafemi Oladapo, fondly called Slimcase. The surprise presentation was disclosed in a video shared by Slimcase on his Instagram page on Friday, January 30, 2026. In the clip, D’banj is seen handing over the car keys to an elated Slimcase, telling...
Benue moves to rein in excessive private school fees
The Benue State Government has warned private school owners against imposing what it described as excessive and unauthorised fees on parents, saying it will no longer tolerate practices that worsen the financial burden on families. The directive forms part of broader reforms aimed at improving standards and ensuring fairness in the education sector. Dr. Terna Francis, Executive Secretary of the Benue...
