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Friday, January 2, 2026

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January 2, 2026

Tinubu should act as Nigerians’ servant not ruler: PDP

“This new year must not be another chapter of broken promises, but a turning point marked by decisive and people-centred governance,” stated PDP.

President Bola Tinubu
January 1, 2026

Rivers PDP accuses Fubara of betrayal, tells governor to reveal agreement with Tinubu

He alleged that Mr Fubara had refused to keep all the terms of the pact reached.

Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, Rivers governor-elect
January 1, 2026

I won’t support Peter Obi running as vice-president in 2027 election: Pat Utomi

Mr Utomi’s statement comes barely a day after Mr Obi joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

Peter Obi and Pat Utomi
January 1, 2026

Gov. Yusuf to immortalise two deceased Kano lawmakers

The governor praised the lawmakers’ dedication to Kano’s development and extolled Mr Ungogo’s role in finalising the 2026 budget.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
January 1, 2026

Akpabio withdraws defamation suits after priest’s new year sermon

Mr Akpabio said he had filed nearly nine suits against individuals he accused of defaming him.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
January 1, 2026

Wike mocks Gov. Mohammed, denies involvement in Bauchi commissioner’s EFCC case

Mr Wike acknowledged that he was dealing with Mr Mohammed at the level of the PDP leadership.

Wike and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
January 1, 2026

FG strengthened AfCFTA implementation in 2025: Minister

Ms Oduwole said that Nigeria became the first state party to publish a five-year review of AfCFTA implementation.

Jumoke Oduwole
January 1, 2026

NJC yet to decide on high court judges’ applications

Mr Saleh stated, “No decision or action has so far been taken by the council in respect of the candidates concerned.”

judges
January 1, 2026

Gov. Sani marks 55th birthday with donations to orphans, hospital patients

Cash donations were given to more than 200 patients to help them purchase prescribed drugs and pay for laboratory tests.

Uba Sani
January 1, 2026

MAN lists conditions for manufacturing rebound in new year

Mr Ajayi-Kadir said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was anticipated to implement further cuts in the benchmark interest rate to about 23 per cent.

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)