Month: January 2026

IPOB Lawyer Disowns February 2 Sit-at-Home Order, Calls It Fraudulent

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Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has officially denounced the sit-at-home order scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, labeling it a “fake and fraudulent” directive. Urging residents across the South-East to ignore the call, Ejiofor warned that the announcement is a calculated attempt to exploit the region’s vulnerabilities. However, the denouncement follows a statement reportedly issued by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful.“IPOB declares Biafra-Wide Solidarity Lockdown on Monday February 2, 2026 in unwavering support for Onitsha traders and demand for the immediate…

Bauchi @50 Logo Reflects Unity, Heritage and Hope — Bala Mohammed

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has unveiled the official logo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Bauchi State, marking a major milestone in the state’s historical journey from 1976 to 2026. The governor said the Bauchi @50 celebration represents a tribute to the state’s rich heritage, unity, resilience, and progress over five decades of socio-economic, cultural, and political development. According to him, the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on past achievements while charting a bold and inclusive vision for the future.…

Blow to PDP: Court Quashes Ibadan Convention, Bars Turaki Faction from Office

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In a major blow to the PDP, a Federal High Court in Oyo State has nullified the November 15, 2025, national convention. Delivering the ruling on Friday, January 30, Justice Uche Agumoh barred all officers elected at the convention from parading themselves as leaders of the party. The court ruled that the gathering was a product of “flagrant disregard” for judicial directives, effectively dissolving the current Tanimu Turaki-led NWC. Justice Agomoh ruled that the PDP’s November national convention was organised in flagrant disregard of subsisting court orders. The judge ruled that the party cannot wilfully disobey judicial directives and subsequently approach the court to seek…

Shippers’ Council Pledges Support for Intermodal Rail and Baro Port Projects

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The Abuja Shippers’ Association held an inaugural meeting with the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, at the Council’s Abuja Liaison Office on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 However, during the session, the association President, Mr. John Ugwu, highlighted the severe financial losses shippers face due to over-reliance on seaports and the subsequent transport of goods over dilapidated road networks. To mitigate these challenges, Mr. Ugwu advocated for a robust national rail network and the urgent Operationalization of the Baro Inland Port. He also raised concerns regarding the high interest…

Fake Degree: ICPC Arraigns NIPC Deputy Director

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned Yusuf Mustapha, a Deputy Director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), before a FCT High Court in Maitama on Tuesday. Mustapha faces a three-count charge involving the alleged forgery of academic credentials used to secure his employment. However, the ICPC revealed that university documents expose Mustapha’s second-class certificate as a fraud, confirming he actually graduated with a third-class degree. In a sharp escalation of the case, the anti-graft agency alleged that the defendant swapped a genuine third-class degree…

Tragedy in Kurgi: ‘Two Dead’, Several Hurt as Military Gunfire Hits Niger State Village

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Tragedy struck the Kurgi community on January 25 when a security helicopter opened fire, claiming at least two lives and leaving many more—including children—severely wounded. Eyewitnesses describe a chilling scene where the aircraft hovered over the village for several minutes before opening fire on civilians going about their daily activities. Intelligence from Aldebaran Threat Consultants suggests this lethal operation was intended to target local criminal elements, but instead resulted in devastating civilian casualties. Launched on January 20 to dismantle rising terror networks, the military’s latest wave of airstrikes has now…

Gov Bala Mohammed Moves to Settle Late Broadcaster’s Final Wish

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has pledged to settle the outstanding debts of late veteran journalist and retired civil servant, Mallam Dalhat Hamid Bello, and to fast-track the payment of his gratuity to support his family. The commitment followed the late broadcaster’s touching testament, in which he urged his children to use his gratuity to offset his debts in the event of his death. Moved by the gesture, Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed directed that the debts be paid directly by the state, while his gratuity process…

UNICEF Boosts HIV Response in Bauchi with 25,000 Test Kits

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 25,000 HIV test kits to the Bauchi State Government to support efforts to curb the spread of HIV, particularly among children under the age of five. The donation, made through the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, is aimed at ensuring early testing of children to enable prompt diagnosis and commencement of treatment where necessary. Receiving the kits at the UNICEF Central Store, the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (BACATMA),…

Huge Drug Haul: 347.5kg of Canadian Loud Seized at Apapa Port

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck again at Apapa Port, Lagos. In a coordinated operation, the joint security forces seized 347.5kg of ‘Canadian Loud’—a potent variety of cannabis—stashed inside 13 bags within an imported Toyota Sienna. This latest drug bust highlights the intensifying crackdown on narcotics smuggling at Nigeria’s busiest gateway. The seizure, according to a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Sulaiman, occurred barely 24 hours after the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, received a World…

Gen. Marwa: Why NDLEA is Empowering Cannabis Growers with Sustainable Livelihoods.

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……………National and International partners unite for crop substitution at the launch of the Ondo State Alternative Development Project.  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is turning the tide in Nigeria’s drug war by offering a new path for illicit crop growers. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) explained that the Alternative Development Project replaces the cycle of raids and arrests with sustainable economic opportunities. By transitioning cannabis farmers to legitimate high-value crops, this initiative secures stable livelihoods and strengthens food security, directly advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed…