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Atiku Salutes Nigerian Troops on Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day

January 15, 2026

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria, has paid tribute to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces on Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, acknowledging their sacrifices in defending the nation. His remarks were shared publicly as Nigerians marked the annual observance on January 15, a day set aside to honour both serving and fallen military […]

JOHESU Says Strike Will Continue Despite ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

January 14, 2026

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has affirmed its determination to continue its nationwide strike, even after the Federal Government directed strict enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy for health workers who withdraw services amid the ongoing industrial action. The union’s stance was made clear in statements to journalists and union sources this […]

FG Allocates N3.23tn to Roads, a 489% Surge in 2026 Budget

January 14, 2026

The Federal Government’s proposed allocation for federal roads in the 2026 Appropriation Bill has risen sharply by 489 per cent to N3.23 trillion compared with the 2025 appropriation, according to an analysis of the detailed expenditure framework released by the Federal Ministry of Finance. The development highlights a significant shift in fiscal emphasis toward transport […]

Nigeria and UAE Scrap Tariffs on Over 13,000 Goods in Landmark Trade Deal

January 14, 2026

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to eliminate tariffs on over 13,000 goods imported between the two countries under a newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment announced on Tuesday. The pact is designed to expand bilateral trade, deepen market access for Nigerian products, […]

Fayose Urges Fubara to “Climb Down from High Horse” and Seek Peace with Wike

January 13, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to humble himself, seek reconciliation and end his political confrontation with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, saying leadership requires humility and unity rather than pride and conflict. The appeal was made in an interview on Tuesday on ARISE News as […]

VP Shettima Challenges Public Servants: Be Selfless or Be Irrelevant

January 13, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigeria’s public servants to imbibe the virtues of selflessness and excellence, stressing that daily discipline, resilience and consistent effort are essential to building enduring public institutions and effective governance. Shettima delivered the charge on Tuesday during a colloquium in Abuja held to mark the 50th birthday of Hadiza Bala […]

CDS Unveils Plans to Boost Pay, Welfare of Military Personnel

January 13, 2026

General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, has unveiled a package of measures aimed at improving pay and welfare conditions for members of the country’s armed forces. The initiatives, announced on Monday, form part of broader efforts to enhance morale, wellbeing and operational readiness within the Nigerian Military. At a gathering marking […]

Tax Reform Tensions Ease as KPMG, Revenue Service Meet in Abuja

January 12, 2026

Representatives of KPMG Nigeria met with Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), on Monday in Abuja, in a follow-up engagement after previously expressed concerns over perceived issues in Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. The meeting, described by authorities as a courtesy visit, reflected efforts to clarify positions and strengthen professional […]

Third Mainland Bridge Gets N40bn High-Tech Surveillance Centre

January 12, 2026

The Federal Government has formally inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed‑circuit television (CCTV) surveillance centre on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, marking a significant step in strengthening security monitoring and traffic management on one of Nigeria’s busiest transport routes. The facility was commissioned on Sunday by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, in the […]

2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Inject N3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

January 12, 2026

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have inserted N3.50 trillion worth of new projects into the 2026 Appropriation Bill despite explicit Federal Government directives to prioritise the carry‑over of existing capital allocations and avoid fresh capital commitments, an analysis of the proposed budget reveals. The development exposes tensions in fiscal discipline as Nigeria prepares for the next […]