US President Donald Trump has appointed himself as chairman of a high-powered committee constituted to oversee the reconstruction and governance of Gaza. In a statement issued late on Friday, the US administration confirmed the formation of a ‘Board of Peace’, which is a central pillar to President Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The board’s responsibilities include “governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation”, the statement said. Trump has also nominated other members to the board, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the President’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner,…
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Three suspected bandits have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the killing of five forest guards at the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka Village on January 5, 2026. The Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Security, Fatai Owoseni, disclosed this while briefing Governor Seyi Makinde who paid an assessment visit to the Old Oyo National Park office, Oloka Village in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Friday, January 16. Owoseni said the suspects are currently undergoing further investigation. During the visit, Makinde said a request would be made to the military authorities in Abuja for…
The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has expelled 60 students from various departments for their involvement in examination misconduct. The decision was taken at the 431st meeting of the University Senate held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following recommendations from the appropriate academic and disciplinary committees, according to an official bulletin issued by the institution. The Senate said the affected students were found culpable of different forms of examination malpractice after due investigation. Their expulsion was approved in line with the university’s extant regulations, specifically Category 20.17 of the General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR) and relevant provisions of…
Kano State Gov, Abba Yusuf chaired the first Executive Council meeting of 2026, emphasising his administration’s focus on good governance and sustainable development. The meeting, the 37th since the administration took office, was held at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, according to a statement by Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The Governor stressed the need to prioritise citizens’ welfare and accelerate development in the state, commending the council’s members for their dedication to implementing policies aimed at improving lives. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and effective service delivery, urging the council members to support the government’s development agenda.
Federal Capital Territory Administration workers under the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) have appealed for urgent action on unresolved welfare issues affecting their morale and productivity. The President of the union, Rifkatu Iortyer, made the appeal at a news briefing in Abuja on Friday. Iortyer explained that the goal of the news conference was to draw the attention of the FCT Administration to the long-standing issues troubling workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (SDAs). She identified some of the concerns as non-remittance of pension and National Housing Funds deductions; no payments or overheads, and unlawful restriction and centralisation of salary…
China and Canada have announced a new trade deal, which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers. In a post on social media platform X, Carney said China is “a more predictable partner” than the US, and wrote: “We’ve secured a new trade agreement with China – unlocking more than $7 billion in export markets for Canadian workers and businesses.” Carney was in Beijing this week to foster economic ties and a renewed Canada-China partnership. He met China’s President, Xi Jinping, the Premier of China, Li Qiang, and the Chairman of the Standing…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Kaduna Office, to explore areas of partnership aimed at protecting authors’ works from piracy. The delegation, penultimate Thursday, was led by the Chairman of ANA Kaduna State, Mr. Stephen Adinoyi, who appealed to the Commission to support Nigerian authors in safeguarding their intellectual property. He stressed the need for sustained collaboration and regular engagement to keep authors informed about their rights and obligations under copyright laws. Mr. Adinoyi called on the Commission to continually enlighten members of ANA…
Digital Green Nigeria has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to deploy digital solutions addressing Nigeria’s agricultural extension service gaps. David Edimu, Country Lead for Digital Green Nigeria, made the pledge during an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja. Edimu highlighted the country’s extension service deficit, noting that there is only one extension agent for every 8,000 farmers—far below the Food and Agriculture Organization’s recommended ratio of one agent per 600 farmers. “We want extension services in the hands of every farmer, so they no longer have to wait five to seven days…
The family of slain lawyer Mediatrix Chigbo and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) have called for a thorough investigation into her murder. The appeal was made during a Night of Tribute organized in Chigbo’s honor by GAFA on Friday in Abuja. Ms. Maureen Chigbo, the deceased’s younger sister, described her death as “tragic and devastating” and urged authorities to ensure justice is served. She revealed that, as an investigative journalist, her sister had accessed suspects’ statements and noticed discrepancies with actual facts, highlighting contradictions that must be resolved in the investigation. “We are not dealing with suppositions. A…
The Proprietor of Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Mr. David Abuluya, has urged residents to maintain a clean environment and avoid contact with rats to prevent Lassa Fever and other diseases. Abuluya made the call on Friday in Akwanga during an interview with newsmen while discussing the school’s environmental cleanliness. He stressed that unhygienic surroundings are harmful to human health, emphasizing the need for everyone to keep their environment clean. “People should prevent rats from accessing food to avoid contracting Lassa Fever and other diseases. Store all food items and water in rodent-proof containers and cover them properly,” Abuluya advised.…