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Military Should Apologise to Nigerians After Denying Coup Plot – Falana

January 27, 2026

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian military to apologise to Nigerians for earlier denying reports of an alleged coup plot, only for the Defence Headquarters to later confirm the existence of such a plot and announce that some officers will face trial before a military […]

FG Signs Concession Agreement for Enugu Airport in Major Aviation Reform Drive

January 23, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally signed a concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s aviation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. The signing took place on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Abuja. The agreement […]

Fayose Says Tinubu Rebuked Makinde, Focused Meeting on Official Matters

January 23, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly outlined his version of what transpired during the closed-door meeting between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The comments were made in a statement and on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). […]

This Is Not Government, Nwajiuba Says, Likens Tinubu Administration to Cartel

January 23, 2026

Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, former Minister of State for Education and 2027 presidential aspirant, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing its style of governance as akin to “cartel behaviour” rather than effective government. The comments were made during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Nwajiuba said the […]

President Tinubu Urged to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of 2027 Polls, Ohanaeze Says

January 18, 2026

The Deputy President‑General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider pardoning the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as part of political measures to bolster national stability and support for the president’s bid for re‑election in 2027. The appeal was made in an interview with […]

Nigeria Defence Minister Identifies Four Key Barriers to National Security

January 18, 2026

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has outlined four principal challenges undermining Nigeria’s security architecture as the country continues to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and separatist violence. General Musa highlighted these obstacles in an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna on January 18, 2026, amid ongoing efforts by the Federal […]

Nigeria’s Inmate Population Rises to 81,710 — NBS Report

January 15, 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres reached 81,710 in the second quarter of 2025. This figure shows an increase from 69,946 in 2017, reflecting a 16.82 per cent rise over eight years. The data was released on Wednesday in the Nigerian Correctional Service Statistics Report […]

Cleric Says Backing APC Without Kanu’s Release Is a Curse on Ndigbo

January 14, 2026

A South‑East cleric has warned that backing the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections without first pushing for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could harm the political interests of the Igbo (Ndigbo). The cleric spoke in a statement issued on Monday, highlighting […]

Arresting Students Over Safety Demands Is Unacceptable, Obi Says

January 14, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has condemned the arrest of students who protested over safety concerns, describing the action as intolerable. He said students have the right to demand protection and should not be punished for speaking out. Obi made the statement on Monday while reacting to reports of student arrests following a peaceful […]

Peter Obi Blasts FG: ‘Tax Without Trust Is Robbery

January 13, 2026

Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and a prominent national political figure, has criticised the Federal Government’s newly revised tax laws, warning that “tax without trust is robbery” and calling on authorities to halt and review the implementation of the reforms to avoid further deepening economic hardship and eroding public confidence. Obi’s remarks were […]