Distillers, NLC Protest Sachet Alcohol Ban in Lagos
By: Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Pressure mounted on regulators on Friday as members of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria took their objections to the federal ban on sachet alcoholic beverages to the Lagos State office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The protest, reinforced by the presence of organised […]
Industrial Court Stops FCTA Workers’ Strike Over Unpaid Entitlements
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the leadership of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers’ union to suspend its ongoing strike. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, January 21, 2026, Justice E. D. Subilim granted an interim injunction restraining the union, its leaders and members from striking, picketing, blocking […]
Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe, Kaduna Join Rugby Rising Initiative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe and Kaduna states have joined the Rugby Rising initiative, a grassroots development programme aimed at expanding female participation in sports and empowering young girls through rugby across Nigeria. The initiative is a collaborative project involving World Rugby, Rugby Africa and the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), designed to […]
NIS Launches South-South Zonal Centre in Benin
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has concluded arrangements to commence full operations of its South-South Zonal Training Centre in Benin City, Edo State. The move aimd at strengthening grassroots sports development and professional coaching education in the region. The Director-General, of the Institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this during a courtesy […]
Reps Summon Discos Over Power Failure, Alleged Misuse of Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has summoned electricity distribution companies over persistent power outages, alleged misuse of intervention funds, and poor accountability in Nigeria’s power sector. Thirteen years after the privatisation of electricity distribution, the House Ad hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 expressed anger over the […]
NWFL: Rivers Angels Thrash Heartland as Bayelsa Queens Win Away
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Matchday Seven of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership produced multiple victories across the centres, with Rivers Angels recording the biggest win of the round and Bayelsa Queens securing an away triumph. In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies defeated Ahudiyannem Queens 2–1. Amarachi Anusillem scored in the 58th minute before Chizaram Onyenze […]
Senate Delay on Electoral Act Amendment Risks 2027 Polls – Situation Room
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has condemned the Senate’s delay in concluding work on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, warning that the setback could undermine preparations for the 2027 General Election. Briefing Journalist on Tuesday in Abuja, Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Yunusa Ya’u, expressed concern that the […]
Speaker Urges Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has charged security agencies to immediately rescue worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists in Kaduna State and ensure the arrest of those responsible. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas […]
Nigeria Records Over 4% Growth as Inflation Falls — Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has fallen sharply, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The minister spoke during an interview with CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Oduwole said the improvement reflects the […]
Kwara Govt Orders Immediate Closure of College of Education, Oro
By Victor Agboola The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security in the area. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026. Signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu […]