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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents and business owners that the area around the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building, destroyed by fire on December 24, remains unsafe. According to a post on his X account on Friday, the governor confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the fire, with five victims identified and three still unidentified. Thirteen people have been rescued so far. Speaking at the site, Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to families affected by the tragedy and urged everyone to comply with safety directives. “No business or unauthorized activity should be taking place there. The area…

INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027, saying preparations are already underway to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. Amupitan gave the assurance in his 2026 New Year message to staff of the commission nationwide, describing the coming year as a season of renewal and a critical period for institutional consolidation ahead of the next general elections. Reflecting on the commission’s activities in 2025, the INEC chairman commended staff for their dedication, particularly in the successful conduct…

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to maintain institutional neutrality while handling corruption cases involving Nigerians, especially the opposition. The National Vice President of NYCN, Umar Lauya, while speaking with journalists on Friday, said that the Council was concerned about the situation in Bauchi State and other Northern states, where anti-corruption agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are widely perceived to be selectively deployed against opposition-led administrations. Lauya said that the perception of selective justice generates unnecessary tension, fuels political instability, and diverts…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange will pursue an “everything exchange” strategy in 2026, combining crypto, equities, prediction markets, and commodities across spot, futures, and options products.The plan positions Coinbase to compete directly with traditional brokerages while expanding beyond its core digital asset business into tokenized securities and event-based markets that have attracted billions in recent trading volume.Armstrong outlined three priorities in a post on X: Building out the Everything Exchange globally Scaling stablecoins and payments Bringing users onchain through Coinbase’s developer tools, Base blockchain, and consumer app. “Goal is to make Coinbase the #1 financial app in…

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) The Ebonyi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2023 general elections, High Chief Chukwuma Odii, has dumped the party. His resignation was contained in a letter dated Thursday, January 1, 2026, which The Guardian obtained in Abakaliki. It was addressed to the Chairman, Amanator Ward, Isuachara, Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. Chief Odii explained that he made the decision to leave the party after wide consultation with his family and close associates. Though Odii did not mention the party he will pitch his tenth with, a close insider told The Guardian in…

Ryan Alebiosu’s Africa Cup of Nations breakthrough with Nigeria has triggered growing interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and England, Soccernet.ng reports. Everton, Wolfsburg and Genoa are among the top Wuropean clubs tracking the Blackburn Rovers defender ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report by ESPN. The 24-year-old right-back is being closely monitored following an impressive first half of the Championship season and a strong international debut at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Super Eagles and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO Alebiosu, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria last year, has…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to move forward and recover lost ground, saying he has the resilience to deliver on the mandate given to him by the people of the state. Fubara made the call on Friday while swearing in five new special advisers at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Those sworn in are Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Professor Peter Medee, Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Victor Ekaro and Darlington Orji. The governor urged the appointees to work collectively and remain committed to the vision of his administration to ensure effective and people-centred governance. He said the appointments…

Kano State Chairman of the NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa The Kano State High Court has affirmed the suspension of the Kano State Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, by his Gargari Ward in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area, a development that further deepens the Kwankwasiyya circle. The court also restrained the embattled Dungurawa from parading himself as the NNPP State Chairman in Kano pending hearing and final determination of the originating summons. In a motion ex parte dated 30 December 2025, filed by one Shuaibu Hassan and nine others against Hon. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa and the…

All Progressives Congress (APC) flag The All Progressives Congress (APC)All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has commenced the electronic registration of party members ahead of its 2026 primaries and the 2027 general elections. The decision was taken at the party’s executive council meeting held at the party secretariat in Sokoto where the leadership formally approved the statewide rollout of the e-registration exercise. Prominent party leaders who participated in the registration include Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko,Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State and the State Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir. Others were Minister of Labour and Productivity,…

Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations camp remains financially stable, despite outstanding player bonuses, with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle fully paid and focused on the team’s knockout-stage challenge, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports from Morocco suggest that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has settled all salary obligations owed to Eric Chelle, including his January 2026 pay. This is expected to ease concerns about distractions off the pitch as Nigeria prepare for the Round of 16 clash against Mozambique. Head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit: NFF Comms According to Nigerian sports website Sports Unlimited via The Punch, a reliable source inside the…