The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho dismissed the application on Monday after it was withdrawn by Kanu’s counsel from the Legal Aid Council of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to continue the ongoing strike by workers of the FCT Administration, openly defying a court order directing the suspension of the industrial action. In a circular issued on January 27, 2026, the labour centre urged workers to intensify the…
Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite being involved in a minor car accident. Spurs manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Tuesday that the incident caused a brief delay in their travel plans but resulted in no injuries, easing concerns…
Jose Mourinho will face former club Real Madrid in a highly charged Champions League clash on Wednesday as his Benfica side battle to keep their European campaign alive. The encounter marks Mourinho’s return against the Spanish giants he coached between 2010 and 2013, and a reunion with Alvaro Arbeloa, one of his most trusted former…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…
The Federal Government has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100 per cent subscription from pension funds, banks and asset managers. The landmark financing move comes amid renewed concerns over grid stability after Nigeria…
Nigeria Customs generates ₦7.28 trillion revenue in 2025, exceeding target as reforms boost trade facilitation and enforcement.
Federal High Court fines Airtel ₦210m for unauthorised use of “Nigeria Go Survive” in advertising campaigns.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets President Tinubu in Abuja, sparking fresh speculation over a possible defection from NNPP to APC.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to APC stalls as party resists his demand for an automatic 2027 ticket.
