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January 26, 2026 9:40 am FCTA workers protesting at the National Industrial Court in Abuja. Photo: Gift Habib Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labour disputes. The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action, describing the strike as justified amid what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political leadership. Placards carried by the protesters bore inscriptions such…

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Saturday arrested two suspected members of a sea piracy syndicate in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The suspects, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38, and Divine Unueze, 42, were arrested at a hotel on Tenacious Street in the Edepie area of Yenagoa. Officials of the service who pleaded anonymity because they are not permitted to speak to the press on the matter said the arrests followed intelligence indicating that the suspects were finalising plans to hijack a crude oil-laden vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. One of the sources said preliminary intelligence and…

All Progressives Congress flags were on Monday hoisted at the Kano State Government House, signalling the formal return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. The development came a few days after the governor announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, ending months of political realignments and speculation over his future ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf, who is expected to formally register as an APC member on Monday alongside lawmakers and council chairmen, was a founding figure in the NNPP’s 2023 victory in Kano but has cited governance realities and the need for stronger…

Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a 99 per cent increase in profit after tax to N30.7bn for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, driven by revenue growth, improved operating performance, and higher finance income. According to its Unaudited Interim Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently, the consumer goods manufacturer’s unaudited financial statements released on the Nigerian Exchange showed that revenue rose by 44 per cent to N214.7bn in 2025, compared with N149.5bn recorded in the previous year. Cost of sales increased to N125.0bn from N94.4bn, reflecting higher input costs,…

Awoniyi ends 348-day goal drought in Forest win Aina, Awaziem get assists Otu scores in Fenerbahçe’s 18–0 win It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian stars, as the men announced their return from international football with goals and the women maintained their impressive momentum. ABIODUN ADEWALE reports ENGLAND Awoniyi, Aina (Nottingham Forest) Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina played key roles in Nottingham Forest’s impressive 2–0 away victory over Brentford, combining for a goal and an assist to cap a strong Nigerian showing in the Premier League. Both players registered their first direct goal contributions of the…

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing potential rule changes that could pave the way for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with local media reporting that 2028 is being discussed as an early target.According to a report by Nikkei, citing people familiar with the matter, Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to amend its regulatory framework to allow crypto to be included as eligible ETF assets alongside stronger investor-protection mechanisms. Major financial groups, including Nomura Holdings and SBI Holdings, are among the first companies expected to develop crypto-linked ETF products, Nikkei reported.If implemented, the changes would lower barriers for Japanese retail investors aiming for regulated…

Taylor Swift’s mom Andrea Swift is spending quality time with her future in-law Donna Kelce. Andrea, 68, was photographed linking arms with Travis Kelce’s mom, 73, as the pair attended Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Sunday, January 25. The photos were shared via People that day. While Travis, 36, and Taylor, 36, didn’t appear to join their moms for the chilly outing, Andrea and Donna looked at ease in one another’s company, leaning into one another as they flashed smiles for the camera. Dressed in appropriately cozy attire — Andrea teaming a patterned jacket with snow boots…

It was a “white” Sunday in the United States, as heavy snow, crippling ice, freezing rain and frigid temperatures blanketed a massive swath of the country this weekend. Roughly 245 million people across 40 states, stretching all the way from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England and the South, are affected by what has been a historic storm. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that dangerously cold conditions with the coldest wind chills started to impact most parts of the US since Friday and will be in effect till the early days of the week. In…

Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring investor confidence and improving Nigeria’s investment climate. According to a statement on Sunday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Sawan spoke during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Shell CEO said the multinational oil company was deepening investments in Nigeria and, with partners, ready to commit an additional $20 billion due to the President’s vision. “Nigeria under your administration has emerged as a major destination for global oil and gas investments,” Mr Sawan noted. He highlighted recent Shell projects, including $5 billion in…

Two people were killed and six others abducted on Friday night when armed bandits attacked Dan Nakwabo and Madobai villages in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the gunmen struck at about 9:00 p.m.., “In Dan Nakwabo village, the attackers killed a man and a woman, identified as children of a local businessman, Alhaji Dan Azimi. Two other residents were abducted during the attack. “In nearby Madobai village, no deaths were recorded, but four people were kidnapped by the…