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Wike Sues FCT Workers Over Indefinite Strike 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 23, 2026
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has filed a lawsuit against workers in the FCT following their declaration of an indefinite strike. The legal action comes amid escalating tension over unresolved demands by the workers, which led to the shutdown of several government offices and services across the nation’s capital.
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US Officially Withdraws From WHO One Year After Trump’s Executive Order 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 23, 2026
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially took effect today, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to exit the global health body shortly after taking office. Under the terms of the agreement governing US membership of the WHO, a mandatory one-year notice period is required before
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Delay In Passage Of Electoral Act Is An Attempt To Rig 2027 Polls — Atiku Abubakar 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 23, 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government and the leadership of the National Assembly of deliberately delaying the amendment of the Electoral Act, warning that the move is a calculated attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Atiku said the continued foot-dragging on critical electoral
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Kano NNPP Insists Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Must Resign Before Any Defection 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- January 21, 2026
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf must formally resign from office before defecting to any other political party. The party made this known on Tuesday amid growing speculations that the governor may be planning to leave the NNPP ahead of the 2027
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Alaafin Of Oyo Moves To Ancient Palace After Rehabilitation, Reconstruction 0
- SLIDE, YORUBA TOWNS
- January 21, 2026
The Alaafin of Oyo has officially moved into the historic Oyo Palace following the successful completion of its rehabilitation and reconstruction, marking a significant cultural and historical milestone for Oyo Kingdom and the entire Yoruba race. The return of the Alaafin to the ancient palace restores centuries-old tradition, as the palace is not merely
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Abuja Vendors Celebrate As Rice Prices Crash From ₦76,000 To ₦55,000 0
- BUSINESS, SLIDE
- January 21, 2026
Food vendors and market traders in Abuja have expressed relief and excitement following a significant drop in the price of rice, one of Nigeria’s most consumed staple foods. Findings across major markets in the Federal Capital Territory show that a 50kg bag of rice, which sold for as high as ₦76,000 late last year,
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