Church didn’t ignore late Ifeanyi Ubah’s contributions, Nnewi Catholic Diocese insists
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has insisted that the contributions of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the construction of the recently dedicated Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi were duly acknowledged and not ignored.
Alaafin absent as Makinde appoints Olubadan Chairman, Obas’ Council
THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was yesterday, appointed as the new Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas.
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 16, 2026
The Nigerian foreign exchange market continues to show dynamic movement today, January 16, 2026, as the British Pound Sterling (GBP) maintains its volatile position against the Nigerian Naira (NGN).
N246bn NEDC vote not for salaries only, FG clarifies
The Budget Office of the Federation, BOF, has dismissed claims that the North East Development Commission, NEDC, runs a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false and misleading.
Cartoon: Current zeroes, sorry ‘heroes’ remember nothing that’s not money
Cartoon: Current zeroes, sorry ‘heroes’ remember nothing that’s not money
Dele Momodu joins ADC in Edo, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria
A chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, and founder of Ovation magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, yesterday in Benin City, Edo State, officially defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, where he pledged to work with like-minded Nigerians to rescue and reposition the country.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 16, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Friday, January 16, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the unregulated parallel market.
PDP installs caretaker committees in 5 strategic states
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has approved the appointment of caretaker committees to take charge of the party’s affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers and Osun states.
APC mocks Atiku over son’s rejection of ADC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to reject the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with the APC as a major blow to Atiku’s political credibility.
Nigeria rolls out ambulances, gears to top firms in bold workplace safety push
Nigeria is charging ahead on workplace safety with the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, and Nigerian Employment Consultative Association, NECA, wrapping up a nationwide audit of 200 companies.
Diaspora Group pushes for APC membership registration
The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Magbo, has launched a global mobilization effort for All Progressives Congress (APC) party faithful and Nigerians abroad to participate in the ongoing APC membership registration and revalidation exercise.
