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The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability, COCTA, has expressed concern over what it described as the lack of seriousness and concrete action by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following allegations of maladministration against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, and his Chief of Staff, Olanrewaju Obasa. The communiqué, signed by COCTA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede, and the General Secretary, Haruna AbdulSalam, and dated January 19, 2026, was issued at the end of the group’s general meeting held in Abuja on Monday. The coalition noted that the concerns stem…

Laolu Akande, former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo played a key role in the decline of party politics in Nigeria. Akande said Obasanjo taught Nigerians how to use the presidency to subdue party politics in Nigeria. He disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources. Akande said: “One of the reasons why all of these uninspiring dispensations of party politics are upon us is because the nature of party politics in Nigeria has been heavily devalued, heavily destroyed starting from when former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in office as our…

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish names of candidates forwarded to it by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, in respect of the February 21, Area Councils election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Justice Umar issued the order while delivering judgment in a suit filed by 17 candidates of the ADC, challenging the refusal of INEC to give them electronic access to enable them contest for elective positions in the forthcoming Area Councils election. Delivering…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed what he told Egypt goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir before he scored his penalty against him during both sides’ AFCON semi-final third-place playoff. The Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 via penalty shoot-out after the encounter ended in a 0-0 draw. Iwobi was among the Super Eagles players who converted their penalty kick. Shobeir approached the Fulham star and said something to him. Iwobi then responded to Shobeir and smiled before he converted his penalty kick. However, when asked by fellow Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman what the Egyptian goalkeeper told him, Iwobi simply said,…

The Federal Capital Territory Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Olusola Odumosu, has charged newly promoted officers of the Corps to see their elevation as a call to higher responsibility and improved service delivery to the nation. Odumosu gave the charge on Tuesday, during the decoration ceremony of 402 newly promoted officers of the FCT Command, held at the Command Headquarters in Abuja. Addressing officers, senior officials and guests at the event, the commandant described the occasion as more than a routine promotion exercise, noting that it reflected years of dedication and sacrifice. “Today is not just…

No fewer than three major fire outbreaks were recorded within a 32-hour period in the Federal Capital Territory, leading to estimated losses of more than ₦650 million in January 2026, the Federal Fire Service has said. The incidents, which occurred at different locations across the FCT, were attributed to suspected electrical surges and overloading. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, DCF P. O. Abraham. The most recent fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, at Corner Shops, Chalyx Close, Abacha Road, Maraba, along…

A former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, has named the Super Eagles of Nigeria as the most impressive national team at the just-concluded African Cup of Nations tournament. Eric Chelle’s free-scoring side had an impressive unbeaten run in the tournament until their unfortunate semifinal loss to hosts Morocco 4-2 on penalties, scoring 14 goals and only conceding four. They bowed out of the tournament with a third-place finish by beating Egypt on penalties. Reacting to the overall tournament’s display in an interview with Bleacher Report Footballon Monday, Toure, who won the African Footballer of the Year award…

Spotify appears to be working on a novel feature that will allow audiobook listeners to pick up where they left off in the physical book. Android Authority reports that version 9.1.18.282 of the Spotify app includes code references to a Page Match beta feature that can quickly sync audiobooks on the platform with their paper and ebook counterparts.Using Page Match will require users to unlock or purchase the audiobook on Spotify, and own either the paper or ebook version of the same book. The feature works by scanning the page you’re currently reading with your device camera, using optical character…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) leading indicators flashed buy signals as bulls fought to keep the price above $90,000.Key takeaways:Bitcoin Hash Ribbons flashed a “buy” signal amid miner capitulation recovery, an occurrence that has historically preceded strong rallies.The Fear and Greed Index’s “golden cross” signals improving market sentiment and a potential BTC rally ahead.Bitcoin must hold $90,000 to avoid a bear market scenario. Bitcoin Hash Ribbons, sentiment index flash “buy”Bitcoin miner performance is still telling market participants to buy as sentiment begins to shift across the market.Hash Ribbons, which measures the 30-day and 60-day moving averages of the hash rate, now says that even…

David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, is a jack of all trades. Brooklyn and his three siblings — brothers Romeo and Cruz and sister Harper — grew up in the spotlight thanks to their famous parents, former soccer pro David and former Spice Girls member-turned-fashion designer Victoria. The couple’s firstborn has made headlines lately for his and wife Nicola Peltz’s ongoing feud with David and Victoria, which came to a head in January 2026 when Brooklyn declared via social media that he does “not want to reconcile” with his family. (Us Weekly reached out to reps for Victoria…