Abuja Affairs

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EXCLUSIVE: Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Sets New Defection Date to APC

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026

Kano stat Governor’s planned switch to APC signals a major political shift ahead of elections Governor Abba...

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• News Update

Wike Sues FCTA Unions as Strike Continues

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026 4

Wike Faces Defiance as FCTA Workers Reject Court Pressure, Vow to Continue Strike Abuja — The Minister...

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• News Update

Bandits Spotted Trekking With 166 Abducted Churchgoers in Kaduna, Village Head Confirms

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026

Mass Kidnapping by bandits Raises Security Concerns as Hostages Move Through Remote Bush Paths in Southern Kaduna...

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• Politics

FCT Chief Judge Inaugurates 2026 Area Council Election Appeal Tribunal Ahead of February Polls

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026

Husseini Baba Yusuf urges tribunal members to remain impartial as FCT prepares for 21 February 2026 Area...

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• News Update

U.S. Official Visits Nigeria to Support Tinubu on Community Protection

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026 1

Abuja talks focus on security, religious freedom, and U.S.–Nigeria cooperation. A United States Under Secretary has arrived...

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• Politics

2 Powerful Forces Clash as Rivers Chief Judge Blocks Probe Panel, Impeachment Against Gov Fubara Stalls

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026

Justice Amadi cites court orders halting probe into Rivers state governor and deputy amid Assembly moves The...

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• News Update

1 Urgent Intervention as House of Reps Orders Nigerian Army to Suspend Tungamaje Demolitions

Theophilus Noah Baba January 22, 2026

House of reps intervene as residents petition over alleged unlawful demolition in Abuja community The House of...

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• Sports

CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Hands Match Bans Over AFCON Violence Against Nigeria

Theophilus Noah Baba January 21, 2026

African football body CAF sanctions Algerian FA and players after heated AFCON clash, vows zero tolerance for...

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• Politics

Abuja Court Sacks Julius Abure, Affirms Nenadi Usman–Led Labour Party Leadership

Theophilus Noah Baba January 21, 2026

Federal High Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman–led caretaker committee as Labour Party leadership pending national...

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• Politics

Wike Appoints Sani Daura as Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters

Theophilus Noah Baba January 21, 2026

Former FCTA Protocol Director to assume new role after retirement from civil service appointed by Wike The...

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