EFCC slams Bala Mohammed, says agency’s activities not influenced by Wike
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the agency is being used by political opponents to persecute him and officials of his administration. The EFCC, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, described the allegations as unfounded and misleading, stressing that it is an independent and...
Troops eliminate three suicide bombers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have stopped an attempted attack along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing three suspected terrorists in an intelligence-driven operation. According to security sources, the operation followed credible tips and involved close coordination between the military and local volunteers, allowing the suspects to be intercepted before they could target nearby...
Why FG can’t Implement new tax laws now — Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to make sure Nigeria’s wealthy citizens pay significantly more in taxes than poor Nigerians under the country’s new tax laws. Falana also insisted that every bill passed by the National Assembly and signed by the President should be publicly available on the National Assembly’s website for transparency. Speaking with journalists...
I won’t defect to APC, allegations are political persecution — Gov Bala
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed allegations linking his administration to terrorism financing, describing the investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as political persecution for refusing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Speaking in Bauchi while receiving a Safety Ambassador award from the Safety Institute of Nigeria, Mohammed said it was troubling that his name...
How Fubara deceived us — Rivers PDP
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party says Governor Siminalayi Fubara betrayed the PDP and the people of the state by dumping the party in the middle of its political crisis. A factional caretaker chairman of the PDP, Dr Nname Ewor, said this at a press conference in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State on Thursday, January...
Ekiti PDP candidate accuses APC over exclusion from INEC list
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating his exclusion from the provisional list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the June 20 governorship election. Speaking with journalists at his Ikere-Ekiti residence, Oluyede said the omission shocked him, noting that INEC...
Jigawa destroys over 5,500 cartons of expired noodles
The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has destroyed 5,520 cartons of expired noodles in Dutse as part of efforts to protect residents and preserve confidence in immunisation campaigns. The exercise was carried out under the supervision of key stakeholders, including representatives of the WHO, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence...
Mozambique President offers players N11.3m each to beat Nigeria in AFCON
Mozambique’s President Daniel Francisco Chapo has announced a cash incentive for his national football team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16 clash with Nigeria. The Mambas secured a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament in Morocco after finishing third in Group F, despite a 2–1 loss to Cameroon in their final group...
EPL: Man City charge stalls at Sunderland as Leeds hold Liverpool
Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds. In a goal-shy start to 2026, three of the four New Year's Day fixtures ended without a goal as Tottenham also played out a 0-0...
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep in meetings
United States President Donald Trump has blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings. Speaking in an interview published by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Trump also changed his previous statement about receiving an MRI scan in October, saying it was instead a quicker CT scan. He explained the...
