Month: January 2026

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has renewed its call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, over alleged bias and lack of neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Chairman of MURIC, Kano State Chapter, Malam Hassan Sani Indabawa, said the organisation aligned with the position of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), which had earlier warned that Muslims nationwide might not recognise elections conducted under Amupitan’s leadership.…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday commissioned a modern Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) Shopping Complex in Asokoro, Abuja, described the project as a strategic investment in the welfare and socio-economic wellbeing of Nigerian Army personnel and their families. Lieutenant General Shaibu said the complex is designed to serve residents of adjoining Army barracks, improve service delivery, and stimulate economic activities within Army estates and host communities. He stressed that troop welfare remains central to operational effectiveness and promised continued support for well-managed welfare…

The Niger State Government has refuted claims circulating in some media that it is selling off tractors and laying off staff at Niger Foods to service debts, described the reports as false and misleading. In a statement, Honourable Obed Nuhu Nana, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, clarified that no tractors have been sold and no employees have been disengaged. On the contrary, the State recently procured 250 brand-new tractors, which will be deployed across all 25 Local Government Areas to support farmers, increase productivity, and reduce reliance on manual farming…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has called for collaboration with Tayan Group Construction to boost affordable housing for journalists and fast-track the completion of its ultra-modern Congress Hall in Abuja. The appeal came during a courtesy visit by NUJ FCT leadership to Tayan Group’s headquarters, where the company’s Managing Director, Akinjide Fagbemi, reaffirmed commitment to partnerships that drive inclusive development in the media sector. Speaking during the visit, NUJ FCT Chairman, Ms. Grace Ike, representing over 1,500 journalists in the FCT, highlighted the union’s desire to partner…

The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has commended four retiring executives for their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the Commission. Dominic Orok Inyang, former Director of Public Affairs, was particularly celebrated for his impactful leadership in managing the Commission’s communications and public relations. Magaji made the commendation on Wednesday during a send-off ceremony organised in honour of the retiring officers, describing their dedication, leadership, and professionalism as exemplary. He noted that the retirees have left behind a lasting…

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, commissioned a fully furnished four-classroom block at Orhueren Central School, Ozalla Community, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as part of its efforts to promote educational development and strengthen civil-military relations. The project was executed under the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Quick Impact Project (CNS-SQIP) in honour of Rear Admiral James Ohimai Okosun. It forms part of the Navy’s broader strategy to support host communities and enhance social development through people-centred interventions. The Chief of the Naval…

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, on Tuesday welcomed the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Miriam Morales Palmero, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing global developments. The session provided an avenue for both nations to review their longstanding partnership, exchange views on pressing international issues, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, multilateralism, and the rule of law. Ambassador Morales Palmero expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s consistent support, highlighting the cordial and principled…