By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Anambra State Government has declared that traders who failed to open their shops on Monday, despite Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive against the sit-at-home practice, will face penalties. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Markets, Everest Uba,issued on Monday, 9 February, 2026 during an interview on Arise Television, where he said the state had fully reopened for business and that adequate security had been put in place to protect lives and property. Uba said the directive followed the reopening of markets across the state on Monday, 2 February, 2026, after Mondays had been largely inactive for about…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has warned herders against open grazing in Ibadan, declaring the practice illegal and vowing that violators will be arrested and prosecuted. The warning was issued on Monday, 9 February, 2026 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following a meeting between the Monarch, members of the Ibadan Traditional Council and representatives of the Ijaye Farm Settlers Association, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade. Speaking through the statement, Ladoja ordered herders to immediately halt open cattle grazing across the city, stressing that the practice violates…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), including a 40 per cent upward review of salary-related allowances for academic staff in federal universities. The development was confirmed on Monday, 9 February, 2026 in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade. According to the Ministry, the implementation, which takes effect from Thursday, 1 January, 2026, underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to honouring agreements with education stakeholders and sustaining industrial harmony…
The Nigeria Revenue Service has confirmed that it generated a total of ₦28.3 trillion in revenue as of December 2025. The Executive Director, Government and Large Taxpayers of NRS, Mrs. Amina Kurawa, who made the disclosure while speaking at a staff retreat organised by the Service, said the figure represents an increase of more than 30 per cent when compared to the ₦25.5 trillion recorded in 2024. According to Kurawa, the bulk of the revenue collected during the period was driven by the non-oil sector. Looking ahead, the revenue agency has fixed a collection target of ₦40.7 trillion for the…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, 9 February, 2026, received the Lagos State One-day Governor, Miss Etiyemonu Esther; the One-day Deputy Governor, Miss Awoyemi Dorcas; and the One-day Secretary to the State Government, Miss Salami Jumai Olaide, during an official visit to the council secretariat in Imota. The visit formed part of activities lined up for the One-day Governor’s engagements across key institutions in the state, an initiative designed to promote leadership, academic excellence, and civic responsibility among students. Hon. Benson, while welcoming the delegation, described the visit as a proud moment…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has expressed sympathy with the Journalists who were involved in the unfortunate road accident while on official assignment covering the commissioning of projects by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), on Friday, 6 February, 2026, in Bauchi State. CAN, in a statement by the State Chairman, Rev Dr Abraham Damina Dimeus, which was made available to Journalists on Monday, stated that it is deeply saddened by the incident, which occurred in the line of their professional duty of service to humanity. The Association further stated that,…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF), has commenced sensitisation of electricity consumers on effective use of power and the need to guard against vandalism of electrical installations. Thegazellenews.com reports that the sensitisation/town hall meeting which was organised in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) took place at Unity Conference Hall, Zuru. The event drew participants from all spheres of life including: traditional institutions, members of Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), National Association of Welders, Youth and Women organisations among others. Different issues concerning power supply such as: low voltage,…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is attracting serious interest from top African clubs, with Tanzania’s Simba SC and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca reportedly monitoring his situation. The 29-year-old shot stopper is currently without a club after parting ways with South African side Chippa United last week. His contract with the Chilli Boys was terminated following his request, bringing an end to a four-year spell with the club. During his time at Chippa United, Nwabali established himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the South African Premiership. His consistency, strong reflexes, and commanding presence in goal earned him widespread praise…
Following consultations with cargo handling stakeholders, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Henry Agbebire, on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026 announced a revised cargo port charge of N15 per kilogramme at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com. The adjustment comes after weeks of resistance from Customs Licensed Cargo Agents, who opposed an earlier proposal to raise the fee to N20 per kilogramme. The disagreement had disrupted cargo operations, prompting FAAN to enter negotiations aimed at restoring normal activities. FAAN described the new tariff as a compromise between the proposed…
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026 announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out critical rehabilitation on failed portions of the road, reports thegazellenews.com. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, said the rehabilitation would cover the stretch from U-Turn Bus Stop to Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes. Osiyemi stated that the repair works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 11 February, 2026, and conclude on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, spanning a…