Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
By Zainab Bakare The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced medical screening for intending pilgrims as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The screening exercise, which began on Tuesday at Hadejia General Hospital, is part of the board’s early preparations for the annual pilgrimage, which attracts millions of Muslims from around the […]
Nigeria’s Housing Deficit Hits 14.925 Million Units in 2025
By Sulyman Gobir Nigeria’s housing deficit stood at 14.925 million units in 2025, according to newly released data by the Technical Committee of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The figures, unveiled as part of the Ministry’s ongoing sector review, reflect persistent supply gaps driven by rapid population growth, increasing urbanisation, and limited […]
Shell Announces Fresh $20bn Investment Plan in Nigeria
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Wael Sawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, saying it has restored investor confidence and created a healthy climate for investments in Nigeria. Sawan made the remarks during a recent meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he disclosed that Shell and […]
NVBF Announces Clubs for 2025 Super Cup in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled the list of clubs invited to compete in the 2025 NVBF Super Cup (Men & Women). The tournament is set to run from January 30 to February 8, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Spotlight on Nigeria’s Top Volleyball […]
Reps Rejects Minority Caucus Committee Report on Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has rejected claims that its Minority Caucus constituted an ad hoc committee to re-examine recently enacted tax laws, insisting that such a move has no legal or parliamentary backing. In a statement issued on Sunday, the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jnr, clarifies that only committees constituted by the […]
NDLEA Launches 2026 Crackdown on Drug Cartels
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has kicked off 2026 with a clear mission: dismantle drug cartels and intensify nationwide sensitization against substance abuse. Chairman NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), outlined the Agency’s operational priorities during a strategic meeting with top directors, commanders, and unit heads at the NDLEA […]
Nigeria, Austria Reaffirm Bilateral Ties at High-Level Diplomatic Talks
By Zainab Bakare The Federal government and the Republic of Austria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation, and partnerships across key strategic sectors. The commitment followed a high-level meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumiegwu-Ojukwu, and the Secretary-General of Austria’s Federal Ministry of International and European […]
House Minority Caucus Confirms Illegal Alterations in Nigeria’s Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has confirmed that discrepancies exist between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted by the Federal Government. The confirmation comes after Abdulsamad Dasuki raised alarms over the circulation of unauthorized versions of the laws. In response, the Minority Caucus, led […]
Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence, Security Exhibition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed its support for Africa’s inaugural comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to take place in Nigeria this year. The Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS) was discussed during a courtesy visit by the exhibition’s Steering Committee to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
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 […]