Day: January 11, 2026

Tinubu, Shettima to spend ₦9.3bn on travels, food in 2026  – Budget

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Tinubu, VP to spend

President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima will spend a total of ₦9,364,349,417 on local and foreign travels, as well as food and refreshments in the 2026 fiscal year. This is according to details of the 2026 Appropriation Bill released on Thursday by the Budget Office of the Federation. Recall that President Tinubu had on December 19, 2025, presented the Budget estimate, totalling ₦58.18trillion to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly, where he said national security remained the foundation of economic growth, investment and social stability. In the…

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FG, ASUU to sign agreement Jan. 14

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FG, ASUU to sign

The Federal Government is set to formally sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), following weeks of negotiations. The development may be linked to the 40% salary increase for academic staff proposed by the FG last month and accepted by the union. A circular issued by the Ministry of Education invited Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of federal universities to witness the signing ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Conference Hall, Abuja.  The circular, dated January 5, titled:…

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“Backing bandits makes you one of them”, Defence Min. warns Nigerians

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Defence Min. warns

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups aiding terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal networks, urging them to desist or face the consequences as security forces intensify operations nationwide. Musa said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorised the Armed forces and other security agencies to decisively confront all elements undermining national security, including their collaborators. “I call on all Nigerians to continue to support the armed forces and security agencies and work for peace. To those that are still supporting those…

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Kwankwaso rejects money amid defection talks

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Kwankwaso rejects money

…Insists Kano politics can’t be bought Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has ruled out any form of monetary inducement in ongoing political realignments, saying he has no price and will not trade his conscience for money. Kwankwaso spoke against the backdrop of renewed defection talks across political parties, especially in Kano, where speculation has grown over possible movements by key political figures. He made it clear that his political decisions are guided by principle, not financial offers, and insisted that Kano…

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FG stops salaries of striking health workers

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FG health workers

The Federal Government yesterday ordered stoppage of salary of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals, (JOHESU), who have been on strike since on Nov. 14, 2025. This followed directive to the hospitals in a circular by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) for the immediate enforcement of the ‘No Work-No Pay’ policy. The circular was addressed to Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of federal health institutions. The circular, dated Jan.8, was signed by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr.…

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CISLAC, TI Nigeria hail UK on $9.5m stolen asset recovery

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CISLAC, TI Nigeria

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, (TI Nigeria), have commended the United Kingdom government for its role in recovering $9.5 million in stolen Nigerian assets. The organisations described the development as a positive example of international cooperation in the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows. Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, in a statement yesterday, said the recovery aligns with the objectives of Nigeria’s Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), 2022, which provides a comprehensive legal framework…

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Edo: Police rescue 9 kidnap victims in drone-led operation 

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Edo Police rescue

The Police Command in Edo state says it has rescued nine victims from kidnappers in a landmark drone-led operation in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed in a statement yesterday that this followed a report of a kidnapping incident in the Egbojo Ikabigbo community in Jattu, Etsako-West local government area. She said the report prompted the immediate deployment of the Divisional Police Officer and his team to the area, working alongside vigilantes and hunters. Ms. Ikoedem explained that the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, subsequently activated…

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Super Eagles fly past Algeria with 2–0 win to reach AFCON 2025 semi-finals

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Super Eagles fly past

Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a confident 2–0 win over Algeria, booking their place among the last four and setting up a highly anticipated clash with hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles took control of the quarter-final after the break, with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams finding the goals that separated the sides. After a goalless first half, Nigeria returned with more intent, and it paid-off almost immediately. Two minutes into the second half, Osimhen met a long cross from Bruno Onyemaechi…

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