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Patrick Bassey Takes Charge at Yobe Desert Stars

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Yobe Desert Stars Football Club has named Coach Patrick Bassey as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the second stanza of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL26) season. The appointment was confirmed by Mohammed Alkali Achama, Chairman of Yobe Desert Stars FC, who described Bassey’s arrival as a strategic move aimed at strengthening the club’s technical capacity and ensuring the team is fully prepared for the league restart. Bassey arrives at the Potiskum‑based club with a […]

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World News

Cuba Accuses U.S. of Extrajudicial Actions and Naval Blockade Against Venezuela

By Chinedu Echianu Cuba has accused the United States of carrying out extra-judicial actions, maritime attacks on oil tankers and imposing an unlawful naval blockade on Venezuela. There are also alleging that Washington has also designated Venezuela’s legitimate government as a foreign terrorist organisation in violation of international law. The accusations were made on January 5, 2026, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council convened to discuss the situation in Venezuela, where Cuba strongly condemned what it […]

January 6, 2026

Security

IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving public safety, and boosting service delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. Under the directive, DIG Gumel has been deployed to head the Force Intelligence […]

January 6, 2026

Business

TUC Hails Workers, Calls for Pay Review in 2026

By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended Nigerian workers for their solidarity and resilience, saying the labour movement emerged stronger in 2025 despite economic and policy challenges. In a New Year message issued by the National Administrative Council (NAC) to mark the beginning of 2026, the TUC leadership expressed gratitude to God and to workers nationwide, noting that unity and discipline within the Congress helped sustain its collective strength and purpose throughout the past year. […]

January 6, 2026

General

Rep. Salam Accuses Police of Backing Illegal LG Takeover in Osun

By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the illegal takeover of local government councils in Osun State. He is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw officers from what he described as unlawful duties in council secretariats across the state. Salam, who represents Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, made the allegation on Monday while reacting to a […]

January 6, 2026

Politics

Rivers Politics Off-Limits: Wike Tells APC National Secretary

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru to stay away from Rivers State politics and be careful with public statements. Wike issued the warning during a “thank-you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, accusing the APC of benefiting from funds linked to N600 billion reportedly left in the state’s coffers. The warning followed comments by APC Vice Chairman (South-South) Tony Giadom, who allegedly called Governor Siminalayi Fubara […]

January 5, 2026

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Speaker Abbas Condemns Niger Market Attack, Condoles Victims’ Families

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, where terrorists killed scores of people, kidnapped several others and set the market ablaze. The Speaker on Monday described the attack as gruesome and unfortunate, and called on security and intelligence agencies to fully carry out President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators. Speakibg in […]

January 5, 2026

General

Kalu Urges Igbo Voters to Strategize Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo voters to be strategic in their political choices, stressing that votes in 2027 should “be invested, not wasted.” Speaking during a series of courtesy visits to APC leaders across Abia State, Kalu said the shortest route to an Igbo presidency lies in supporting the South West and building strong political alliances. “If you carry your vote and dump it where it does not count […]

January 5, 2026

Former senator Magnus Abe nominated by President Bola Tinubu as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

Business

Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe, 20 Others for New NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has moved to complete the leadership structure of Nigeria’s petroleum regulators with the nomination of former Rivers South-East Senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), alongside 20 other nominees submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In separate letters transmitted to the Senate on Monday, the President requested expedited screening and approval of nominees to the boards of the NUPRC and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority […]

January 5, 2026