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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has resolved to make sugar a strategic commodity for driving industrial development and to attract over $2 billion worth of revenue across states in the country. The Forum also agreed that sugar-related projects would be treated as priority in its engagements with development partners, both locally and internationally. These resolutions followed a collaboration between the National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, and the NGF, after which the Forum endorsed a formal partnership with the Council to help states design and position sugar projects that are ready for investment. Speaking on the development, the Executive Secretary of…

A coalition of Muslim women in Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to revisit the uniforms of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to better accommodate female corps members who wear the hijab. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja on Saturday to commemorate the 2026 World Hijab Day, Ms. Firdausi Amasa, a member of the coalition, stressed the need for inclusivity in the NYSC dress code. World Hijab Day, observed annually on February 1, serves as a global initiative that celebrates the significance and beauty of the Muslim woman’s attire. The campaign was started in 2013 by Nazma Khan,…

Arrested Nollywood actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has remained in Suleja prison custody despite meeting her bail condition. DAILY POST reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, granted Angela bail of N5 million, with one surety in like sum, and must be a level 13 civil servant. Her bail was reportedly secured after the intervention of some activists, including Omoyele Sowore, Mama Pee, actor Stanley Ontop, and Randy Peter. Despite meeting her bail condition, the actress remains in prison. The development sparked controversy on social media. However, revealing why the actress still remains in custody, actor Stanley…

The Taraba State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has intercepted a suspected human trafficker and rescued 10 minors in Jalingo. The State Commandant, Mr Bako Amos, disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists weekend, saying the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the agency. According to Amos, the interception was carried out at about 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Kurmi Park in Jalingo, in collaboration with the Special Adviser to the governor of Taraba State on Human Trafficking, Mrs Sarah Ishaya. “The suspect was apprehended while making preparations…

Brazilian international, Lucas Paqeuta has suggested why he opted to join Flamengo over Chelsea. Paqeuta recently joined Flamengo from West Ham United despite interest from Chelsea and Tottenham. The 28-year-old spoke in a video posted by Flamengo after he joined the Brazilian club. Paqeuta said, “Tottenham called, then Chelsea called, and the funny thing is that Tatá [Paqeut’s agent] called all excited and said: ‘Chelsea’s calling, they are gonna make an offer.’ I replied: ‘Okay, but what about Flamengo?’ “He said: ‘Are you serious?’ I said: ‘Yeah, I don’t care about that. I want to hear about Flamengo,’ and that…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived back in Nigeria after concluding a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. Confirmation of the President’s return was conveyed in a brief statement released to State House correspondents by the Presidency Satuday evening. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu’s trip, which commenced on Tuesday, featured high-level engagements with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The visit also culminated in the signing of nine bilateral agreements covering key areas such as defence,…

The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces. Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, highlighted the importance of preserving the “hard-won gains” achieved under the AU-led Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). The peace deal was signed by the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front in Pretoria, South Africa, on 2 November 2022. Youssouf urged parties to exercise maximum restraint and resolve outstanding issues through constructive dialogue, in full adherence to the obligations and spirit of the agreement. The AU, through its high-level Panel on Ethiopia, is set to scale up…

Enyimba have announced the appointment of Uche Okechukwu as their new sporting director, DAILY POST reports. Okechukwu takes over from Ifeanyi Ekwueme, who resigned from the post earlier this week. The 48-year-old also played for Enyimba during his active career. The former Nigeria international played in Europe for Danish outfit Brøndby IF and Turkish side Fenerbahçe SK. Okechukwu was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the title at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations. His vast experience, integrity, and deep knowledge of the game are expected to help steer Enyimba to greater heights.

The leadership of the Labour Party has once again reiterated that the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, as well as the removal of the names of its executives from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal, will not deter its plans to put up a strong showing in the 2027 general election. The party vowed to ensure that the judgment of the lower court is overturned at the appellate court. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party called on Nigerians to rise against what it described as the strangulation…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State have been conferred with honorary doctorate degrees by Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola. The other two MAU honorary doctorate recipients are Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and former Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State. The four were presented with the symbols of their recognition on Saturday during MAU’s combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, at which a total of 7,029 regular graduands from the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions were also awarded their respective undergraduate, postgraduate and academic doctoral degrees. The MAU Vice-Chancellor,…