Author: Press Room

Equity markets mostly fell on Thursday as the rally that has characterised the start of the year paused, with investors looking ahead to the release of key US jobs data this week. Traders were also taking stock as they assessed the geopolitical outlook after the US toppling of Venezuela’s president and simmering tensions between China and Japan. A tepid lead from Wall Street, where the Dow and S&P 500 came off record highs, saw Asia players step back and take a breather before the US release of data on job openings and unemployment claims later in the day. They are…

All Progressives Congress (APC) flag The Jajiya Political Movement, led by Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) membership e-registration exercise in Zamfara State. The group cited allegations of exclusion, influence peddling, and lack of inclusivity.The demand was made by the Chairman of the Jajiya Political Movement, Alhaji Isiaka Ajiya Anka, while addressing members in support of Jaji, a member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. Ajiya alleged that the e-registration exercise in Zamfara State is being manipulated in ways that disenfranchise certain factions within…

Nigerian Police Force (NPF) The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, of Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri-West Local Government Area, over an alleged case of defilement. Also, some police officers who were identified for exhibiting alleged misconduct in the case have been arrested. They are to face an orderly room trial on Monday. According to a statement on Thursday morning (about 7 a.m. today) by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the matter was identified following a viral video which drew the attention of the victim’s family, leading to a subsequent official report to the…

Panathinaikos FC star Cyriel Dessers has broken his silence after being ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old confirmed that the injury has forced him to leave the Super Eagles camp at a crucial stage of the tournament. The Panathinaikos forward took to social media to share his disappointment, where he described the setback as a difficult situation to accept. He further pledged his support for the team as Nigeria continue their AFCON 2025 campaign. CYRIEL DESSERS celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the SuperLeague regular season soccer match between Panathinaikos…

Former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha *Removing Tinubu, APC won’t be easy, says Moghalu In its financial consolidation move ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), yesterday, raised whooping N230 million during their maiden stakeholders’ summit held at its state secretariat, in Owerri. The event, chaired by a former governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, was attended by the immediate past governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha; the state Chairman of the party, Prof. James Okoroma; the state Publicity Secretary of the party, ‎MacDonald Amadi; some eminent politicians, captains of…

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has said the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations follows a comprehensive review by the President Donald Trump Administration of what it describes as wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international institutions. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. In a Thursday press statement titled “Withdrawal from Wasteful, Ineffective, or Harmful International Organisations,” issued on January 7, 2026, Rubio said the decision was taken in furtherance of Executive Order 14199 signed by President Donald J. Trump. “Today, in furtherance of Executive Order 14199, President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi • PDP plans to see Obi, Atiku, says Ogidi• Obidient Movement says crisis-ridden PDP can’t woo Obi Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes calculations that informed his decision to remain in the party after the exit of Peter Obi.  He hinted that his political future, including a possible presidential bid in 2027, remains firmly on the table. However, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South Zone, Emma Ogidi, said the party…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a ticket to the next round of the 2025 AFCON tournament with a 4-nil victory over the Mambas of Mozambique… Akor Adams’ performance in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked fresh conversations around his growing importance in the Super Eagles setup. The striker capped a tireless display with a well-taken goal and added to an all-action performance that firmed Nigeria’s attacking threat. Beyond the numbers, it was the reaction of his teammates that truly stood out. Senior figures within the squad were quick to praise…

Rotimi Oyedepo Iseoluwa, SAN Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo (SAN), has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s public prosecution system through professionalism, independence, and strict adherence to the rule of law. He also expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation for the appointment. Rotimi described the outpouring of goodwill, prayers, and congratulatory messages as deeply humbling, noting that the role represents a solemn national responsibility rather than a personal achievement. “I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming goodwill, prayers, and congratulatory messages following my appointment as Director…

Bola Bamigbola The leadership Association of Resident Doctors, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, has declared its readiness join the strike called by its national leadership to press home for better conditions of service. A statement jointly signed by the Association President and Secretary, Dr Jesunbo Martins and Dr Toyyeb Oladipo, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, the ARD OAUTHC chapter said it decided to join the national strike starting on midnight of Monday, January 12, during its emergency general meeting. PUNCH Healthwise reported that the National Association of Resident Doctors announced plans to resume its Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike…