The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Federal Capital Territory Chapter, has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike from Tuesday, January 27, in solidarity with the ongoing industrial action by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. The union said it resolved to join the strike because the issues raised by the Joint Union Action Committee of the FCTA, particularly unpaid entitlements and promotion arrears, directly affect Area Council staff across the territory. “All NULGE members across the six Area Councils are to withdraw their services effective January 27, 2026. The leadership urged members to remain resolute, stressing that it had been left with no option but to resort to industrial action to protect the welfare of local government workers. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that FCTA workers, under the umbrella of JUAC, began an indefinite strike on January 19 over unresolved welfare issues.

Loved ones of Dublin carpenter killed in Boston one-punch attack ‘vindicated’ after retrial conviction for killerBarry Whelan was found lying on the street on St Patrick’s Day 2023 and died three days laterFriends of a Dublin man killed in a one-punch attack in Boston said they feel “vindicated” after a man was found guilty of manslaughterAli Bracken Yesterday at 06:30Friends of a Dublin man killed in a one-punch attack in Boston said they feel “vindicated” after a man was found guilty of manslaughter in a retrial.

Sunday Igboho in the palace o fthe Olubadan of Ibadan after his return to Nigeria. Photo: TVCThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday thanked God for the safe return of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, following his reported removal from the Federal Government’s wanted list. He made this known while hosting Igboho, who paid a thank-you visit to his Bodija residence in Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after returning to Nigeria from exile. Speaking during the visit, Igboho thanked the Olubadan for standing by him during what he described as a difficult period. The Olubadan also prayed for Igboho and his family, advising him to conduct himself with wisdom and restraint in the interest of peace and stability.

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Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and arrested a suspect. According to him, the sustained aggressive operational tempo in the fight against criminality made it possible for the troops to uncover the illegal arms factory. “Upon approaching the area, the troops encountered several individuals who fled on sighting the patrol. The OPWS spokesperson said preliminary investigations indicated that the location served as an illegal arms manufacturing site supplying criminal elements with firearms within and beyond the area. The Force Commander of OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism, vigilance and sustained operational pressure, which he said culminated in the discovery of the illegal arms production facility.

Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America speaks on the third day of Davos 2026. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday asked US President Donald Trump to limit the activities of his “Board of Peace” to Gaza. The request was made in a phone call in which the leaders agreed to meet in Washington, according to the Brazilian presidency. Lula and Trump have been in contact several times since their first official meeting in October ushered in improved ties after months of animosity between Washington and Brasilia. The veteran leftist Lula has held phonecalls in recent days with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In an interview with ARISE News on Sunday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, explained the rationale behind the policy adjustment. “Now, we’ve not banned the use of indigenous language in school. “No doubt, there is evidence that shows that mother tongue as the language of instruction helps kids learn better, but then it’s about deployment. He said the policy was originally meant for Primary One to Primary Three, after which instruction should switch to English. The minister added that analysis of literacy and numeracy rates showed regions that over-implemented the policy were “lagging far behind compared to regions that did not implement it.

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress. Yusuf defected to the ruling party on Monday at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House. “I, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, alongside my cabinet, 22 out of 24 members of the State House of Assembly and all 44 local government chairmen, have agreed to align ourselves with the ruling party, the APC,” he stated. Earlier, the APC State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, described the governor’s decision as being in the best interest of Kano State, pledging the party’s full support and loyalty to Yusuf’s administration. Recall that Yusuf was elected governor on the platform of the NNPP in 2023 before defecting alongside several members of the Kano State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives.

), has warned that Nigeria’s relative prosperity and porous borders are fuelling the country’s security challenges, leaving it vulnerable to both external threats and internal destabilisation. “One of our sins is that Nigeria is prosperous. We are paying the price for being prosperous,” he said. He added: “If you live in Nigeria for too long, you may not be able to swear that we are prosperous. There are also people out there who are strategic and who never want this country to bear a name at all — Nigeria everywhere.

An expert has linked repeated heading of footballs to progressive brain disease following an inquest into the death of former Scotland defender Frank McQueen. According to BBC Sport on Monday, a consultant neuropathologist at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, Professor Willie Stewart, examined McQueen’s brain after his death. He told the inquest that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was present in multiple areas of the brain and that a membrane within the brain appeared torn. “CTE contributed to his death significantly,” Prof Stewart said, adding that the only available causal evidence for the condition was repeated head impacts, specifically from heading a football. Prof Stewart said these symptoms were typical among professional football and rugby players with long playing careers.

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. Photo: State HouseThe Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigerian workers are beginning to receive higher take-home pay following a reduction in Pay As You Earn (deductions under the newly implemented tax laws. New Tax Reform FrameworkThe federal government recently began implementing a new tax reform framework anchored on the Nigerian Tax Act and the Nigerian Tax Administration Act. Oyedele had previously stated that about 98% of Nigerian workers will either pay no PAYE tax or lower taxes under the new framework. He also noted that approximately 97% of small businesses will be exempt from corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and withholding tax, while large companies will also benefit from reduced tax liabilities.

The Defence Headquarters on Monday said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. “The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel. Uba added, “Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. “The Armed Forces remain resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and respect for constitutional authority.”

Nigerian players have emerged as the dominant force in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics women’s Africa XI, with four Super Falcons stars included in the best women’s team on the continent for 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The IFFHS noted that the XI is a projection for 2025 rather than a retrospective award, based on statistical analysis and expert assessment of player performances at club and international level. The organisation said the selection reflects the nations currently shaping the growth and competitiveness of women’s football in Africa, with strong representation from Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia. Founded in 1984 in Germany, the IFFHS is an independent body recognised by FIFA and widely respected for its global statistical research and annual rankings. Its continental teams of the year are regarded as benchmarks, often drawing attention to standout performers across the globe.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee. While the NUT noted initial reservations regarding the organisational approach of the JUAC-led strike, the union emphasised that the intervention of the NLC necessitated a unified front. “All teachers in FCT primary and secondary schools are to stay away from classrooms starting Monday. The union reaffirmed its commitment to negotiating with authorities until all outstanding demands specifically affecting teachers are met. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration began an indefinite strike on January 19 over unresolved welfare concerns.