The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. (Dr.) Yakubu Pam, has called on Christians across the region to embrace unity, steadfast faith and moral responsibility as Nigeria enters the year 2026.

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has described the year 2026 as a “fast, strange and troublesome year,” warning that evil traders operating within churches must desist or face the wrath of God. Dr. Olukoya gave the prophetic outlook during the church’s crossover […]

By Henry Obetta The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, urged privileged people in the country to always lend a hand of support to those in need around them. Gbajabiamila said when he visited the Gbaja Maternal and Child Centre, Surulere, where he welcomed babies born on New Year’s DayThe […]

Nigeria’s economic planning must move decisively from policy intent to measurable outcomes that directly impact citizens at the grassroots in 2026, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said.

The people of Kerebiri-Mein Kingdom in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, celebrated the 9th anniversary of the kingdom alongside the coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Barr. Godspower Tam Oporomo, Tara-Eza I, as the Pere of the kingdom, amid colourful Ijaw cultural displays and renewed calls for justice and liberation from oppression.

Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has urged Nigerians to prioritise national cohesion, unity and dialogue as the country enters the year 2026.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum yesterday lauded Hon. Usman Zannah, member representing Kaga, Gubio, and Magumeri federal constituency, for spearheading projects that have impacted positively on the lives of the people. Governor Zulum made the disclosure while commissioning Hon. Usman Zannah’s flagship projects, such as the Modern 2-Blocks of […]

By Chioma Obinna Baby Oluwadare on Thursday emerged as the first baby of the year in Lagos State. The male baby, weighing 2.9kg, arrived exactly at 12:00 midnight on January 1 to become Lagos State’s First Baby of 2026, setting a hopeful tone for the new year as the First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young  Today marks the first day of the new year, 2026, and as Nigeria steps into another economic cycle, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has outlined its priorities for the year, with a strong focus on industrial relations and labour harmony. Less than 48 hours to the New Year, the umbrella body for […]

Wife of the Osun State Governor, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke, FEL. Nig. Book of Records (NBR), FEL. CIML, has welcomed the ‘first baby of 2026’ born in Osun State as the most precious gift from God for the new year.