By Chuks Collins, Awka Following two days of confusion and crisis between the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and traders in the various markets in the state, particularly the Onitsha Main Market, he has scheduled an emergency meeting with the stakeholders. A letter dated Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 with ref MCI/SPAD/MKT/V.1/177 from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and signed by Chief Evarist UBA who is the Special Adviser, Trade and Markets, invited all chairmen and secretaries of markets, zonal chairmen/secretaries and all line chairmen and secretaries of all the markets in the state. The meeting was scheduled to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Chuks Collins, Awka At last, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the much anticipated key dates, updates and timetable for the coming 2027 General Elections. The schedule which is packed with crucial dates one need to know contained most necessary details and dates. Surprisingly the anticipated major changes or shift were absent. It was all along anticipated that the timetable would adjust the activities and process to see that the main events were tackled and completed way ahead the swearing-in date of May 29, 2027. These include the date of the elections which was expected to be moved…
The Ambassadors of Germany and France to Nigeria have urged the country to draw lessons from decades of Franco-German cooperation, stressing that reconciliation, friendship, and shared responsibility are critical drivers of growth, stability, and regional integration. German Ambassador Annett Günther and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during events marking the 63rd anniversary of German-French Day, which commemorates the signing of the Élysée Treaty on January 22, 1963. Speaking jointly, the envoys reflected on how France and Germany overcame centuries of rivalry and conflict to become close partners and allies after the Second World War. …
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026, commissioned the Afon Township Road in Imeko-Afon Local Government and ordered the immediate reconstruction of the Olorunda–Imeko Road. The Afon Township Road, originally constructed in 1959 by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was commissioned at a ceremony held in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Governor Abiodun said the decision to reconstruct the Olorunda–Imeko Road followed his personal experience while traveling on the road earlier in the day, describing its condition as deplorable. According to the governor, he immediately directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure…
By Tunji Bamishigbin If there has ever been one man, one governor in Lagos State, who has done greater things with immeasurable boldness despite his simple nature, that person is the current governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. When it comes to daring projects, this gentleman stands taller. Let me break it down. 1: Last Friday, I drove by Alausa and l saw the State Secretariat Extension building opposite the Bureau of Land and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. That building was meant to house the State MDA offices that are spread across the state in rented buildings. The…
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi, Elijah Onyeagba; Director General of the Citizen and Leadership Center, Rinsola Abiola; Executive Director, Galaxy Backbone, Hon Segun Olulade; former Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari, Mr Wole Aboderin; SSA to the President on Community Engagement Southwest, Moremi Ojudu; Executive Director, North Central Development Commission, Princess Atika Ajana; founder of WFM Toun Okewale Sonaiya; SSA to the President on Entrepreneurship Development Chalya Shagaya are among the 170 chairpersons and members of the shortlist committee to review over 1700 applications received from young Nigerians nationwide for the Rising Progressive Young Leaders Fellowship (RPLF). The Rising Progressive…
At least four suspected cultists operating around Nkpor communities, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state have been arrested by the operatives of the state police command, reports thegazellenews.com. The Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest of the suspects through a press statement issued on on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026. Ikenga said the operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad attached to Obosi Sector, in collaboration with a vigilante team acting on credible information, arrested the suspects on Sunday, 25 January, 2026. The state police image-maker, who said the arrest follows the recovery…
The latest Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that Naira has hit a record high of ₦1,400 against the US dollar at the official market during the midweek trading session, reports thegazellenews.com. According to the Apex Bank, currency maintained the appreciation trend seen since the start of the week in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The data showed that the local currency appreciated by 1.26% on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, as the dollar was quoted at ₦1,401.22, representing a gain of ₦17.73 compared with ₦ 1,418.95 recorded on Monday, 26 January, 2026 at the NFEM. It…
A suspected child trafficker and several unauthorised fuel dealers over alleged illegal activities involving human trafficking and the unlawful acquisition of petroleum products have been arrested by the operatives Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, reports thegazellenews.com. The Zamfara NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Umar Mohammad, made this disclosure during the parade of suspects at the Command Headquarters in Gusau, the state capital. According to Mohammad, a 31-year-old male suspect, Jerry Peter, from Kebbi State, was apprehended on January 24, 2026, in Gusau while allegedly attempting to traffic five underage children intercepted along the Lalan area of the…
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2026, resolving to reconvene in an executive session to scrutinize the proposed legislation before taking a final decision. The decision followed deliberations on the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters during plenary, which took place in the absence of the committee chairman, Senator Simon Lalong. Lawmakers agreed to step down debate on the report to allow senators time to study the bill in detail, with consideration now expected to resume on Thursday, 29 January, 2026. An executive session has also been…