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Kashim Shettima departing for Guinean inauguration, Davos 2026

Shettima departs for Guinean inauguration, Davos 2026

News January 16, 20262 Mins Read

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed the nation’s capital to embark on a two-nation diplomatic…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at a palace event amid controversy over the Oyo State Council of Obas.

Alaafin’s palace denies consultation with Makinde on Oyo Obas council chairmanship

News January 15, 20263 Mins Read

The Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has denied claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi…

Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello in court during his corruption trial in Abuja.

EFCC witnesses admit massive withdrawals from Kogi accounts, say Yahaya Bello not beneficiary

January 15, 2026

Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters as the agency clarifies VAT rules on bank charges and transfers.

NRS denies VAT on bank transfers, clarifies tax applies only to service charges

January 15, 2026

Governor Dikko Radda addressing beneficiaries during the disbursement of life and death benefits in Katsina State.

Katsina govt pays N45.89bn in life, death benefits to over 14,500 workers – Radda

January 15, 2026

Diri urges corporate giants to partner with military

January 15, 2026

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurating the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan.

Makinde inaugurates new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, introduces rotational chairmanship

January 15, 2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at a school inauguration, smiling and interacting with students during legacy project activities.

Court dismisses defamation suit against Natasha

January 15, 2026

NIS launches new tracking feature to tackle thousands of uncollected passports

January 15, 2026

Kogi CSDA officials and local government representatives attend a capacity-building training on NG-CARES 2.0 implementation in Okene.

Kogi CSDA under NG-CARES 2.0 receives additional World Bank funds

January 14, 2026

NFVCB officials review film classification data showing increased approvals and growing diversity in Nigeria’s film industry in 2025.

NFVCB approved 1,185 films in 2025 as Nigeria’s film industry records growth

January 14, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing APC stakeholders ahead of Lagos Local Government Elections.

Lagos govt enforces ‘no-go zones’ near Third Mainland Bridge

January 14, 2026

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away after collapsing at Government House in Yenagoa.

Bayelsa govt sets January 30 for burial of late deputy governor

January 14, 2026

Federal Government and ASUU officials sign a new agreement at the TETFund Conference Hall in Abuja to replace the 2009 pact.

FG, ASUU sign new agreement to replace 2009 pact, promise stability in universities

January 14, 2026

TaiTaiwo Oyedele speaks at an Abuja governance colloquium, revealing threats faced over Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme.wo Oyedele addresses concerns over Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws following a critical report by KPMG Nigeria.

Oyedele says he faces death threats over Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms

January 14, 2026

ASUU leaders discuss salary concerns, pension reforms and the future of Nigeria’s university system following a new federal government agreement.

ASUU doubts FG’s commitment to new pension peform

January 14, 2026

The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a significant success in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest

Armed kidnapper arrested with loaded magazines in Rivers

January 14, 2026

Lagos govt to introduce electric boats as LAGFERRY promises cheaper, cleaner commutes

January 14, 2026

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat represented at Fountain University convocation in Osogbo, addressing graduating students.

Nigeria needs active problem-solvers, not passive graduates — Hamzat

January 14, 2026

Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters as the agency clarifies VAT rules on bank charges and transfers.

New tax laws do not target bank accounts, says NRS chairman