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The Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N), has expressed great concerns over the continued hostage of 166 Christian worshippers kidnapped by bandits during worship in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State. The worshippers have been held captive for more than a week since they were forcefully abducted on a Sunday (18/01/2026) during worship and CSW-N said that their quick rescue will help address the trust issue that was dented by the initial denial of the kidnapping by security agents. It may be recalled that 177 people were kidnapped on the said date from three churches in Kurmin Wali during their church service, though some later escaped. Although, officials initially denied the incident the following day, Monday 19th, the Police Force Public Relations Of...

Following the festive recess, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu returned to the hallowed chambers of the Senate this week, transitioning from a moment of solemn remembrance for a fallen colleague to the high-stakes business of reshaping Nigeria legislative landscape. The session opened on a somber note as Kalu joined fellow lawmakers in a heartfelt tribute to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki of Nasarawa North. Reflecting on Akwashiki dedication to the republic before his passing on December 31, Kalu offered prayers for his colleague repose, marking a poignant start to a legislative year defined by both duty and the weight of national loss. In today PLENARY, ​The momentum quickly shifted toward systemic reform as the Senate delved into the Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026...

​As the Senate convened for its first sitting of the new year, Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Delta North, framing the legislative session as a pivotal moment for tangible results. Stepping back into the chambers, Nwoko emphasized that leadership is a profound responsibility requiring more than just a presence; it demands a synergy of vision and unwavering action to address the nation pressing challenges. ​For Nwoko, the representative of Delta North, the year ahead is defined by a rigorous agenda centered on grassroots development and youth empowerment. He remains steadfast in his mission to ensure that the distinct voices of his constituents are not just heard, but are instrumental in shaping policy. By prioritizing huma...

Leaders of the National Assembly on Tuesday joined party officials and supporters in Jos, the Plateau State capital, to officially welcome Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the largest political party in Africa. The delegation was led by the Senate President and included the Deputy Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other principal lawmakers. Their presence underscored the APC’s commitment to political unity, inclusiveness, and national development. In a post on his X handle, the Deputy Senate President said, “After our plenary, we went to Jos to join other leaders of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the official welcoming of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, into ou...

By Victor Okoye The Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its inaugural kitty to usher in its president and the 2025 - 2027 executive council on Feb. 14 in Abuja. The event will be held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Golf Club, NAF Base, Airport Road, marking the official start of activities under the new leadership. An onboarding retreat for LGAN leaders will precede the kitty on Friday, Feb. 13, at the same venue, beginning at 2 p.m. LGAN President, Mrs. Lami Ahmed said the programme symbolises unity, growth, and renewed commitment to women’s golf development nationwide. “This inaugural kitty represents a fresh chapter for LGAN, built on inclusiveness, professionalism, and shared passion for the game,” Ahmed said. She described the onboarding retreat...

All six people on board a private jet are thought to have died after the aircraft crashed in a snowstorm while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine.An initial report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had said seven people were killed and one was seriously injured in the crash on Sunday.In a later statement, Bangor airport said no-one on the Bombardier Challenger 600 "was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased".The incident came as a winter storm barrelled across a large swathe of the US. Pilots had reportedly been struggling with visibility at the airport before the crash. The private jet went down at about 19:45 local time on Sunday (00:45 GMT on Monday), Bangor airport said.It added that "the iden...

No fewer than six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been approved to operate in the country, effective January 1, 2026.This has therefore increased the number of NCC’s authorised ISPs to 231 from 225.The latest approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is aimed at intensifying competition in the industry.The newly licensed operators are Intellivision Technologies Limited, Granet Technologies Limited, Fibre Sonic Limited, Dasol Solution Services Limited, Boost ISP Limited, and Amazon Kuiper Nigeria Limited.Five of the companies are based in Lagos, while Granet Technologies Limited is headquartered in Owerri, Imo State, underscoring the continued concentration of broadband activity around Nigeria’s major commercial centres.Industry data indicate that most ISPs re...

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has warned employers against unsafe workplaces, pledging to prosecute negligence that endangers workers’ lives. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the warning at the 2025 Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Awards on Tuesday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association. It has the theme:“Together We Can Create a Safe Workplace.” Dingyadi, represented by the Minister of State for Labour, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, described the initiative as timely and critical to workplace safety. He said workplace safety was both a legal and moral obligation of every employer in Nigeria. “Every ...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have urged stakeholders to sustain efforts toward promoting safe and healthy workplaces nationwide. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 NSITF-NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Awards and Interactive Enlightenment Fora. The 2025 SWIP programme was themed: “Together We Can Create a Safe Workplace.” NECA President, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, said workplace safety had become a strategic business imperative critical to productivity, sustainability and national economic growth. “Workplace safety is no longer just a regulatory obligation; it is a strategic business necessity that protects human capital and enhances productivity. “Safe work...

The Defence Headquarters on Monday said 26 officers are to face trials for alleged coup plot.The military said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General — were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The platform also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the alleged plot. Reacting at the time, the former Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the pu...

No fewer than 400,000 Nigerians have applied for 50,000 police constable positions nationwide.The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force disclosed this on Monday. However, the recruitment exercise has been extended by two weeks following low application numbers from some states, including Lagos. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Mr Torty Kalu. According to the statement, the application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, was initially scheduled to close on January 25, 2026, but will now remain open until February 8, 2026. Kalu explained that while over 400,000 applications had been received nationwide, the PSC and the NPF observed significant disparities in participation acr...

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports.Thailand has started screening passengers at three airports that receive flights from West Bengal. Nepal has also begun screening arrivals at Kathmandu airport and other land border points with India.Five healthcare workers in West Bengal were infected by the virus early this month, one of whom is in a critical condition. Some 110 people who were in contact with them have been quarantined.The virus can spread from animals to humans. It has a high death range – ranging from 40% to 75% – as there is no vaccine or medicine to treat it.What is the Nipah virus and what are its symptoms?The Nipah virus can be transmitted from animals, l...

Following the confusions which greeted the emergence of the new tax law, Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS), Tuesday, engaged stakeholders through a one day sensitisation meeting in order to boost their knowledge with clarifications and facts. The event which took place at Event 45, Douglas Avenue in Calabar, brought together tax consultants, accountants, tax practitioners, business men, market women, among others. Offering clarity on the contents of the new tax law, Executive Chairman, CRIRS, Prince Edwin Okon, disclosed that the federal government is harmonising and consolidating all taxes into nine, adding that local government revenue that were recognised by law have also been grouped into one, under the aegis of 'User Charges.' "The poor market women that are carry...

Honour is said to be given to whom it is due, this perhaps explains why Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has been honored and decorated as Human Pappiloma Virus HPV Super Champion in Nasarawa State. The decoration by an International Non-governmental Organization, Pathfinder International Nigeria in collaboration with Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy, CLHFPA was in recognition of the Lawmaker's giant intervention in addressing the health needs of his people. Akwashiki, the Chairman, House Committee on Public Account was honored today in his office in Lafia where he appreciated the organization for finding him worthy for the honor and decoration. Akwashiki assured them o...

Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, says that the state government, has captured the construction of Bassa road in the 2026 budget. Speaker Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency disclosed this when stakeholders of Bassa District, Kokona LGA visited him today in his office in Lafia. Dr. Jatau expressed optimism that Gov. Abdullahi Sule will construct Bassa road before the end of his tenure in 2027. " By God's grace, Bassa road will be constructed by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule. " The Governor has always promised that Bassa road will be constructed before his tenure expires, and as a leader of his words, he will do it. " I want to assure you that by God's grace, Bassa road will be constructed" he said. The Speaker said that t...

The International Forum of Araba and Oluwo will host the Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Ibadan to address misconduct and restore integrity to the ancient Yoruba divination practice. A statement by His Eminence, Araba Agbaye Oluisese Awodotun Owolabi Aworeni Makoranwale II, said the event aims to raise awareness, enforce discipline, and drive reforms among Ifá practitioners amid rising concerns over actions that tarnish the tradition's reputation. "Owing to the growing concern that Ifá practitioners are engaging in actions capable of tarnishing the image of the generality of Ifá practitioners, we decided to act by having this Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit in Ibadan," Owolabi said in a statement. He added: "Issues like commercial ex...

By NAN Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Achimugu, Founder and President of the SAM Empowerment Foundation, has trained and empowered over 100 women and some physically challenged persons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on various vocational skills. These include hairdressing, fashion designing, food grinding and processing, among others, aimed at promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency. In addition, Dr. Achimugu donated 10 oxygen cylinders, settled medical bills for indigent in-patients, and distributed gift items to patients receiving care at the National Hospital, Abuja. The gesture formed part of activities marking her 52nd birthday and was intended to express gratitude to God while giving back to the needy. Speaking at the event, the Programme Director of SAM Empowerm...

By Victor Okoye Murtala Saleh and Lady Gladys Tobin have emerged as top winners of the men’s and ladies’ categories at the just concluded 2025 NLNG Golf Classic in Bonny Island, Rivers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day invitational teed off Friday and ended on Saturday at the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC). Sponsored by NLNG, the tournament was the Sixth Edition of the annual classic. No fewer than 100 golfers competed across categories on the lush and scenic BIGC course. Saleh claimed the Men’s Division 1 title with a net score of 68, edging Peter Igbi on countback. Lady Tobin topped the Ladies Division 1 category with a net score of 75, while last year’s winner, Kafayat Bamimore, narrowly missed out on defending her title, finishing as first...

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Hayab, has warned that it is not yet uhuru concerning the security situations in tye North.Hr said the continued abduction of citizens shows that Nigeria is yet to attain real peace. Hayab stated this on Saturday at his official residence in Kaduna, shortly after receiving an Award of Excellence from the Northern Christian Youth Professionals. According to him, any recognition or award given to any Nigerian or government official should serve as a reminder to intensify efforts to end kidnapping and insecurity, rather than a basis for celebration. “There is nothing to dance about while innocent citizens are still in captivity and criminal elements continu...

In demonstration of its commitment to crime prevention, protection of lives and strict adherence to the rule of law,Cross River Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit, early hours today Sunday, prevented a mob action against a suspected armed robber. The suspect was allegedly attempting to rob a lady in Calabar. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, informed that the operation led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol with three live 9mm rounds of ammunition and the arrest of individuals involved in the mob attack. He stated that the suspect, who was beaten unconscious by an angry mob at Abangasang area, Mbora Street, Calabar, was rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for medical attention, but unfortunately, the yet to be ...