Author: Vincent Osuwo

The hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Madagali, was invaded early Tuesday by suspected terrorists, who kidnapped six family members. SP Suleiman Nguroje, spokesman for the state Police Command, stated this in a statement issued Tuesday morning. According to Nguroje, a police and military rescue squad is hunting for the abducted family members. The statement reads, “The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Gare Village, Pallam District, Madagali Local Government Area, in the early hours of today by suspected terrorists, which led to the abduction of six (6) family members and the rustling of livestock. “Upon…

Bayern Munich are in talks with England striker Harry Kane over a potential contract extension, the club’s sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed. Kane the German champions from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an initial €100m (£86.4m). Since his arrival in Munich, Kane has enjoyed a prolific spell, scoring 119 goals and providing 30 assists in 126 appearances across all competitions. According to BBC Sports on Tuesday, Eberl said, ”We’re talking to Harry, we’re talking,” Eberl said at a Bundesliga event in Frankfurt. “Everyone knows at some point a decision has to be made.” In…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has scheduled a ruling for today (Tuesday) regarding a lawsuit brought by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against the leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the case after listening to the arguments presented by the attorneys for both sides. The plaintiffs had summoned the JUAC Chairman, Rifkatu Iortyer, and the Secretary, Abdullahi Umar Saleh, to court in case number NICN/ABJ/17/2026, requesting an interim injunction to prevent the defendants and their representatives from initiating any industrial action, picketing, or lockout.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims that with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection, the party now has a strong leader in the state and is more united. The party also claims that since Fubara joined the APC, the oil-rich state’s people have embraced the ruling party with growing membership. Meanwhile, the APC National Working Committee has formed committees to conduct delegate congresses and party public relations. Shehu Dange, Chairman of the Congress and Primary Committee for Ahoada East State Constituency II, stated that Fubara’s inclusion in the ruling party has strengthened and endeared the party to the people of…

Residents of Gowon Estate in Lagos State’s Egbeda region protested at the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company’s office on Monday, citing a lengthy power outage that has left parts of the area in darkness for months. Protesters gathered outside the IKEDC office in the Ponle neighborhood of the town, demanding that electricity be restored to their houses immediately. According to them, numerous streets along 34 Road, including B Close, C Close, D Close, and F Close, have been without electricity since October 12, 2025, due to the breakdown of a 500 KVA transformer supplying the area. The demonstrators also accused the…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu or the ruling party enticed opposition governors to defect, insisting that recent political shifts are voluntary decisions made by leaders seeking to align with the administration’s agenda. Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, stated this on Monday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Speaking on whether the APC and Tinubu actively lured opposition governors, Morka firmly refuted the allegation. “Nobody is baiting anyone. These eminent leaders in our country who are joining our party do so on their own volition. No one is baiting anyone. Look,…

Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has promised Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of victory in the 2027 governorship election and pledged complete support for his second-term ambition following his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the APC. Ganduje made the commitment on Monday during a ceremony to welcome Yusuf to the ruling party at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, characterizing the governor’s return as a “historic homecoming” and a significant boost for the APC in the state. “You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken to all…

Troops of the Nigerian military have eliminated numerous terrorists, detained at least 100 suspects, and saved a minimum of 29 abducted individuals in several missions throughout the nation. The Director of Media Operations for Defence, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, revealed this on Monday in Abuja while providing updates on the results of current military operations from January 19 to January 23. Onoja stated that the operations, conducted in collaboration with other security forces, were based on intelligence and executed with professionalism, strict compliance with the Rules of Engagement, and consideration for international humanitarian law and human rights. He stated that the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday disclosed that investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers unveiled claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ reported the arrest of 16 officers for indiscipline and violations of service norms. On October 18, Sahara Reporters claimed that the officers, ranging in rank from captain to brigadier general, had been arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly having covert meetings to overthrow the government. The platform further connected the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the purported conspiracy. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the former Director…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as “purely speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless” claims suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. There is speculation in the media that the ruling party may review the Muslim–Muslim ticket that secured victory in the 2023 presidential election. However, in a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said its attention had been drawn to a “growing media frenzy” over an alleged plan to substitute the Vice President. “While these stories have been mostly…