Fire Service rescues man from burning truck in Oyo
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency on Thursday reported rescuing a man from a burning truck in Kara, along the Kishi/Kaima Road in Irepo Local Government Area, on Wednesday night. Moroof Akinwande, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and Chairman of the agency, disclosed this in a statement from Ibadan. He said the incident was reported at...
Supreme Court to rule on ₦1.35bn fraud case against ex-Gov Lamido, sons Friday
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgement on Friday, January 16, 2026, in the high-profile ₦1.35 billion fraud case involving former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu Lamido. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the development on Thursday via social media, stating that the apex court will hear its appeal against...
Gov Yusuf reaches out to Kano APC leaders after talks with Tinubu stall
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has intensified engagements with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following the collapse of reported talks with President Bola Tinubu over his potential defection. Mr. Yusuf is said to have contacted top APC stakeholders in Kano to discuss possible cooperation amid ongoing political realignment. His outreach comes after what sources...
Uba Sani, minister align ahead of $200m poultry project groundbreaking
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said the proposed $200 million Mega Poultry Project will generate over $450 million annually and create more than 350,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state. The governor said the project would significantly strengthen food security, empower smallholder farmers and position Kaduna State as a major hub for modern agribusiness in Africa. Governor Sani made...
Malami, Bello, Bauchi et al: The EFCC and public trust
By OZEGBE SYLVESTER OGOKUNI Public trust is the lifewire of governance. It does not come by fiat, nor is it sustained by mere slogans. It is gradually earned, regularly tested, and easily lost. In Nigeria’s democratic journey, few institutions are as closely linked to this lifewire as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC does not merely investigate economic...
Court strikes out FG’s criminal charges against Senator Natasha
An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing to an end a legal case that generated widespread public debate. Court documents showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, leading the court to formally strike out...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON VAT
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has provided answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Value-Added Tax (VAT) as it relates to the tax law. in order to provide further clarity on other areas of concern to Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and made available to The Star, NRS provides clarifications on VAT....
ADUSTECH strengthens campus infrastructure, improves student welfare
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, has renovated its student hostels and upgraded its healthcare facility as part of efforts to enhance academic standards and campus life. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tukur Musa Yakasai, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection tour of key facilities across the university. Prof. Yakasai said the renovation of the female...
Elumelu urges leaders to prioritise relationships for sustainable success
Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, (U.B.A) Tony Elumelu, has underscored the importance of relationship-driven leadership, describing it as a critical factor for success in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world. Elumelu made this known during the first executive knowledge-sharing session of the 2026 year, where he called on leaders to reflect and rethink how they lead their organisations...
NCDC: Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 as CFR hit 18.7%
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.7 per cent, higher than the 16.3 per cent recorded in 2024. The NCDC disclosed this via its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 52 (December 22–28, 2025) published on the agency’s...
