Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman as Labour Party leader Usman By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to recognised a former Minister of Finance, Sen. Nenadi Usman, as the valid leader of theContinue Reading
APC chieftain chides Gov. Okpebholo over alliance with former critics APC chieftain chides Gov. Okpebholo over alliance with former critics Alliance By Usman Aliyu Benin, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN)All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Shaba Ehigiamusoe has criticised Gov. Monday Okpebholo for associating with people who once derided him, calling itContinue Reading
Low citizen participation, weak enforcement undermine disability law implementation — Centre Law By Diana Omueza Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has identified low citizen participation and weak enforcement mechanisms as major factors hindering effective implementation of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act. TheContinue Reading
INEC urges stakeholders to boost voters’ participation in ongoing CVR in Kebbi Registration By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi, has urged stakeholders to intensify sensitisation efforts to ensure inclusive participation in the ongoing 2nd phase of the Continuous VoterContinue Reading
UNILAG graduates 3,136 students across 3 faculties UNILAG By Henry Oladele Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday graduated 3,136 students from the Faculties of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and Social Sciences. The graduations formed part of the institution’s 2025 convocation ceremonies, held atContinue Reading
Don canvasses strict hand hygiene for paediatric care Hygiene By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) A don, Dr Sani Giade, has called on paediatric healthcare workers to prioritise proper hand hygiene. Giade, a lecturer at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) College of Medical Sciences, Bauchi, made the callContinue Reading
Lagos council boss sensitises market leaders on APC e-registration E-registration By Oluwaseun Nubi Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Mr Jubril Emilagba, Chairman, Lagos Mainland Local Government, on Tuesday engaged White Sand Market leaders to sensitise them on the APC e-registration exercise. The stakeholders’ meeting, held at the market, sought toContinue Reading
NYSC deploys 2,050 corps members to Bauchi State Deployment By Olaide Ayinde Bauchi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has deployed 2,050 corps members to Bauchi State for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation exercise. The Bauchi state NYSC Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren said thisContinue Reading
Lagos Assembly backs ongoing demolition of illegal structures Demolition By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State House of Assembly says it backs the state government’s ongoing demolition of structures and shanties erected along shorelines and under high-tension cables across the state. The Chairman, House Committee onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, says Nigerian federalism remains central to its constitutional order, reflecting diversity and history. Suleiman made the remark during a one-day public lecture on ‘Federalism in Nigeria at 70’ on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
