Kwankwaso declares January 23 ‘betrayal day’ over Gov Yusuf’s defection
Former presidential candidate and NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as a “Day of Betrayal” following the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso made the announcement on Friday while addressing supporters in Kano, shortly after Governor Yusuf formally resigned from...
Uba Sani: Kaduna will be haven of peace
Governor Uba Sani has reaffimed his administration’s commitment to making Kaduna State a model of peace, development, and inclusivity in Nigeria. The governor stated that despite isolated attacks by bandits, Kaduna remains one of the safest states in the country, noting that the state’s Peace Model has been widely acknowledged as a viable framework for security and stability. Speaking on Saturday...
Cote d’Ivoire president appoints brother as vice prime minister
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has reshuffled his cabinet, maintaining most senior ministers while appointing his brother, Defence Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara, to the newly created role of vice prime minister. Birahima will hold the role alongside his defence portfolio. The move elevates the younger Ouattara within the government hierarchy, while most key portfolios remained unchanged, signaling continuity rather than a...
Again, man shot dead by US immigration officers in Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026. This becomes the second fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis, sparking fresh protests and outrage from state officials. The death came less than three weeks after US citizen Renee Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in sweeps to...
Defection: NNPP accuses Gov Yusuf of betraying Kano people
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has criticised Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, following his resignation from the party, describing the move as a betrayal of a “sacred trust.” In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP dismissed Governor Yusuf’s claim of an irredeemable...
NELFUND loan repayment not yet due for any beneficiary — Tinubu’s aide
The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has clarified that no beneficiary of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun loan repayment, urging Nigerians to ignore claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Dada explained that repayment under the scheme only begins after a two-year...
Police arrest newlywed woman over husband’s death in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newlywed woman over the alleged poisoning of her husband, who died after eating a meal prepared by her in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on January 23, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. The deceased was said to have eaten lunch at home before he...
Anambra targets Monday sit-at-home with pro-rata salary policy
The Anambra State Government has announced that it will begin pro-rata payment of salaries to civil servants from February 2026 as part of measures to end the persistent Monday sit-at-home in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this on Saturday in Awka while briefing journalists on decisions taken at the end-of-tenure retreat of the Anambra State...
Ogun admits error over oil exploration site as Ipokia community protest
Indigenes of Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State have petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun over what they described as confusion surrounding the approved location for oil exploration in the state. In a petition dated January 23, 2026, and signed by the Baamofin of Ipokia Kingdom, Barrister Lawal Orisadare, on behalf of Concerned Ipokia Local Government Indigenes, the community urged the...
Uba Sani pledges inclusive development across Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, declaring that no community will be left behind in the execution of projects across the state. The governor disclosed that his administration is currently constructing 140 road projects spanning all 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, covering a total of 1,335 kilometres across the three...
