EPL: Manchester United stun Arsenal at Emirates to go fourth
Manchester United climbed into fourth place in the Premier League after edging leaders Arsenal in a thrilling encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal took the lead through an own goal by United defender Lisandro Martinez before Bryan Mbeumo equalised for the Red Devils. Arsenal struggled to regain their composure after Mbeumo's leveller and United, 2-0 winners over Manchester City...
Makinde: Speaking truth to power harder under Tinubu’s administration
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying it has become increasingly difficult for leaders and stakeholders to freely express dissenting views under the current government. Makinde made the remarks at the weekend during the 60th birthday celebration of the Oyo State Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Samson Anetomobi. The...
Tinubu departs Abuja for state visit to Turkey on Monday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, 2026, for a state visit to Turkey. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this via a statement issued on Sunday. Onanuga said the visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between Nigeria and Turkey and exploring further areas of cooperation in security,...
Tinubu to visit Türkiye on Monday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for an official state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between both countries. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday titled “President Tinubu to Undertake State Visit to Türkiye.” According to the statement, the...
Fayose: Makinde’s attacks on Tinubu fueled by Aso Rock snub
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose says Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is positioning himself as an “emergency opposition mouthpiece” following an alleged cold reception from President Bola Tinubu during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa. Makinde had said he missed former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s leadership. The governor said this while speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of the...
Kano governor joins APC on Monday
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf will rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 25. The move is expected to strengthen cooperation with the federal government, accelerate development, enhance security, and improve...
Petrol, diesel, cooking gas prices’ll continue to fall — FG
The Federal Government says the prices of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), fondly called cooking gas, will continue to decline nationwide. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Saidu Mohammed, made this known during an inspection of Aradel Holdings Plc facilities in Ogbele community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers...
Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, debtors, partners — LIRS
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to enforce its legal powers to recover outstanding taxes from defaulting taxpayers by involving third parties such as banks, employers, tenants, debtors and business partners. In a public notice dated January 21, 2026, and published on its website, LIRS said the action is backed by Section 60 of the Nigeria...
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Don’t drop Shettima, minister charges Tinubu
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could weaken its prospects in the 2027 general election if it removes a Northern Muslim from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. Musawa made the statement on Mic On Show with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, amid speculation that the ruling party may review the...
Police foil bandit attack, rescue six on Yankara–Funtua highway
Police operatives in Katsina State have rescued six passengers after thwarting a bandit attack on the Yankara–Funtua highway in Faskari Local Government Area. Security sources said the incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. on January 24, when armed bandits blocked the highway and abducted six occupants of a green Honda Civic (registration number AAA 518 BC) travelling from Funtua to Faskari. The...
