Author: Vincent Osuwo

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the support of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labor disputes. The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which announced complete support for the industrial action, defining the strike as justifiable in light of what it called the FCTA management and political leadership’s chronic breaches of workers’ rights. Placards carried by the protesters bore inscriptions such as “Wike must go!!”, “Abuja no be Rivers”, “Pay promotion arrears”, “Enough is Enough” and “No…

The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, and Labour Party have vigorously condemned the All Progressives Congress after Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf switched from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, asserting that this shift will not change the political landscape leading up to the 2027 general elections. In response to the governor’s choice to align with the APC on Monday, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and ADC’s Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed in distinct interviews with The PUNCH that the defection represents a moral failure instead of political strength, emphasizing that actions motivated by self-interest will…

Manchester United upset Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at Emirates Stadium, with Matheus Cunha scoring the dramatic late winner. The Gunners’ first home defeat of the season, following victories by championship contenders Manchester City and Aston Villa, has reduced their lead to four points. Arsenal had a great start to the game, gaining the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez threw the ball in his own net in the 29th minute. The hosts gave Manchester United a way back into the game when Martin Zubimendi’s sloppy pass let Bryan Mbeumo through on goal, and the United striker…

Barcelona moved ahead of rivals Real Madrid by one point at the summit of La Liga with an easy win against last-placed Real Oviedo. Dani Olmo placed the ball into the bottom corner for the first goal in the 52nd minute. Five minutes later, Raphinha extended Barca’s advantage with a delicate chip over Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aaron Escandell, capitalizing on an error by David Costas. Teenage Spain forward Lamine Yamal secured the victory in the 73rd minute with a stunning bicycle kick from Olmo’s lifted pass into the area. It marked a 10th La Liga home victory with manager Hansi Flick,…

Marti Cifuentes has been fired as Leicester City manager after only six months in charge, leaving the Foxes in the bottom half of the Championship table. The 43-year-old’s final match as manager was Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to lowly Oxford, Leicester’s 11th defeat in 29 league games under the Spaniard. Cifuentes took over in July with the goal of returning the Foxes to the Premier League after their second relegation from the top division in three years last season, but he was fired with the club sitting 14th, six points behind the playoff places. “This has been a difficult decision…

Estevao Willian replaced the injured Cole Palmer and led Chelsea to a comfortable win over Crystal Palace, propelling them back into the Premier League’s top four. Estevao, Joao Pedro, and Enzo Fernandez scored to secure the victory at Selhurst Park. However, England midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off after earning two yellow cards in six minutes during the second half. Chris Richards scored a consolation goal from close range late on. Early in the game, Palace appeared to have the advantage in terms of scoring first. Jean-Philippe Mateta, a striker linked with Aston Villa and Juventus, had a one-on-one with…

Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralized six terrorists. The troops also rescued a kidnapped underage girl during coordinated raids on insurgent camps in the Sububu Forest area of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, stated on Sunday that the operation was part of increased efforts to dismantle terrorist networks terrorizing rural communities in the Northwest. “The offensive was aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace to Zamfara State. Our troops displayed exceptional bravery and tactical efficiency in neutralizing the…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has declared that it will use third-party agents to collect unpaid taxes from defaulting taxpayers, including banks, employers, debtors, tenants, and business partners. This is featured in a public notification dated January 21, 2026, which our correspondent found on the LIRS website on Sunday. According to a notice signed by LIRS Executive Chairman Mr. Ayodele Subair, Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, empowers the state revenue service to direct any person holding money on behalf of, or owing money to, a taxpayer who has failed to settle a final tax liability…

Yusuf Kofarmata, a Kano State Commissioner, has resigned his position as a member of the State Executive Council, alleging a departure from the political ideology that propelled the current administration to power. Kofarmata announced his resignation in a statement on Sunday, saying it was made in good faith and guided by conscience. “I hereby resign my appointment as commissioner and member of the Kano State Executive Council. I cannot continue to work under a government that has derailed from the ideology that brought it to power,” he said. The former commissioner, who previously served in the Ministries of Tertiary Education…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scrapped special concessions and registration procedures previously granted to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing abuse of the privilege to perpetrate examination malpractice. The Board also cautioned faith-based higher schools to explicitly state their religious identity at the time of admission, stating it is deceptive to portray themselves as secular and then impose religious norms on students. According to Vanguard, these decisions were made on Saturday during a meeting in Ikeja, Lagos, between JAMB management, led by its Registrar, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, and education commissioners from…