January 2026 – Page 39

Politics

Yusuf’s Defection APC: ‘Federalism Reduced To Principal, Class Captain System’

27.01.2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that Nigeria’s federal system has been weakened and reduced to a structure where state governors operate as subordinates to the Presidency. The party’s National Secretary, Mr. Dipo Olayoku, made the...

Primetech Enhances Tech Education, Donates Computers To Abuja School

27.01.2026

Leading engineering designs and concepts company, PrimeTech Design and Engineering Nigeria Ltd, has once again strengthened its reputation as a socially responsible organisation by supporting education and community development through its unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Recently, the company placed particular emphasis on improving access to technology education by donating computers, a projector, writing...

Ododo Hails Tinubu As Kogi Youths Endorse President, Gov For Second Term

27.01.2026

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has described President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s boldest reformer, declaring that his courage and resultsdriven leadership have earned him endorsement by Kogi youths ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the weekend to a massive crowd at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja, during a rally marking two years of...

Tinubu Administration Worse Than Military Rule

27.01.2026

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as the worst in Nigeria’s history, arguing that not even the military regimes prior to 1999 inflicted the level of damage to national life and consciousness seen today. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, a book authored by the National...

NECA Urges Shift From Safety Compliance To Business Culture

27.01.2026

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on employers to move workplace safety beyond mere regulatory compliance and embed it as a core business culture, warning that unsafe work environments threaten productivity, sustainability, and national economic growth. NECA President, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the final leg of...

Foundation Distributes Food to 1,000 Nigerian Households

27.01.2026

The Margaret Modinat Foundation has distributed food items to over 1,000 beneficiaries across communities in Ogun and Lagos states as part of its humanitarian outreach aimed at supporting vulnerable households. The founder of the foundation, Princess Olanrewaju Osibote, disclosed this during the outreach exercise held recently in separate locations across the two states. She noted...

A’Court Suspends Judgment, Hearing On Aiyedatiwa’s Eligibility For Second Term

27.01.2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has suspended the judgment of the Federal High Court in a suit challenging the eligibility of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to contest for a second term when his tenure expires in 2028. The appellate court also stayed further proceedings in the suit filed by an All Progressives...

Why I Left APC To Contest Adamawa Guber On SDP Platform, By Wafari

27.01.2026

A former member of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon Theman Wafari, believes that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has what it takes to win the 2027 governorship election in the state. In this interview with CLEMENT EKONG, he speaks on his gubernatorial ambition, recent political developments in the state and some national issues As...

Sokoto Govt Promotes Media Literacy For Clerics To Foster National Unity

27.01.2026

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Bashir Ummarun Kwabo, has underscored the need for digital literacy training for religious clerics as a critical tool for combating misinformation and promoting peace and national unity. Kwabo warned that the growing misuse of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and social media misinformation poses a serious threat to...

NCDMB, Jake Riley Empower 250 Youths In Lagos With Technical, Digital Skills

27.01.2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Jake Riley Academy, has empowered over 250 industry-ready youths through a month-long intensive training programme designed to equip participants with technical and digital skills for self-reliance and national development. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the training programme was sponsored by the NCDMB...