January 2026 – Page 12

Turaki-Led PDP To Appeal Court Judgement

30.01.2026

Following Friday’s judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, nullifying the National Convention, the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its plan to appeal the judgment. In a press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Turaki-led faction assured members that the party...

Nigerian AI Centre Crowdsources Solutions

30.01.2026

Aurora Lab, a Nigerian artificial intelligence innovation centre, has called on organisations and individuals to submit real-world problems for the development of practical, AI-driven solutions. The centre, also known as Auroralab, said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence is used to address challenges affecting real people, rather than remaining largely experimental. Aurora...

University Of Birmingham, UNILAG Strengthen Partnership On Transnational Education

30.01.2026

The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) yesterday strengthened their strategic partnership with a new agreement to explore the expansion of high-quality transnational education (TNE) and research collaboration in Nigeria. University of Birmingham Provost Prof. Nick VaughanWilliams and his UNILAG counterpart Prof. Folasade Ogunsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore...

We’ll Create More Institutions To Make Oyo Greater, Says Makinde

30.01.2026

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, yesterday said his administration had institutionalised a merit-based system in the state, revealing that more institutions would be created before the end of his tenure to make Oyo State greater. The governor stated this at a symposium organised as part of the activities marking the fiftieth anniversary of the state,...

Gani Adams Raises Concerns Over Growing Disunity Among Yoruba Traditional Rulers

30.01.2026

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has raised concern over growing disunity among Yoruba traditional rulers, warning that internal rivalries and political interference now pose a serious threat to the cultural heritage, unity and developmental future of the Southwest. Speaking at Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, at the annual Oodua Festival 2026,...

CAN Distributes Food Items To IDPs, PLWD In Plateau Communities

30.01.2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in collaboration with Barnabas Aid, has distributed food items worth millions of naira to the People Living With Physical Disabilities (PLWD) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu and Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. New Telegraph reports that...

A’Ibom Police Intercept 450 Live Cartridges, Detain Suspect

30.01.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition, the arrest of the suspect who owns the ammunition and others who obstructed lawful police duties. This is contained in a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John,...

Court Nullifies PDP Nat’l Convention, Bars Turaki-Led NWC

30.01.2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. Also in it’s ruling, the court barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves as national officers of the party. READ ALSO: The...

Warrior Ethos: Building Combat Readiness, Mental Resilience

30.01.2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has underscored the pivotal role of a robust warrior ethos in bolstering the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Speaking at a high-level seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation, the COAS highlighted the urgent need to address...

Group Endorses Tinubu For Second Term, Targets 10m Votes

30.01.2026

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Vanguard (BAT Vanguard) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, promising to mobilise not less than 10 million votes to ensure his reelection in 2027. Sola Olofin, the Convener of BAT Vanguard, a prominent support group of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this during the organisation’s...