Homepage News from Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

Nigeria has declared its readiness to leverage its vast gas resources to drive Africa’s energy transition, industrial growth and economic stability, as the continent battles widespread energy poverty.

As the FCT marks 50 years of existence, FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has massively transformed the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory in less than three years.

A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has struck down an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring it unconstitutional and without legal basis.

Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu has emerged champion of the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Championship, capping off an outstanding season in New Zealand with a dominant display of skill and consistency.

A new National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control survey shows Rivers and Lagos lead Nigeria in minors buying alcohol in sachets and small bottles.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Tuesday released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, saying more than 80 percent of candidates scored at least five credits.

The FCT Administration has assured residents that antivenom is fully stocked and readily accessible across all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the attack on journalists and peaceful protesters at the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated plans to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidies with state and local governments from 2026.

Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees in Abuja.

A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced March 28 and 29, 2026, as the dates for its National Convention in Abuja.

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and three union leaders from carrying out a planned protest or any form of industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled a 73-member Central Coordination Committee to steer activities ahead of its much-anticipated National Convention, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026.

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced plans to invest about $10 million in regenerating Makoko, the sprawling waterfront community that has been at the centre of public debate following recent demolition exercises.

Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman, has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, sealing a long-anticipated move.

Most government workers in Abuja resumed work on Monday, shunning organised labour's notice of a rally against the FCT Administration (FCTA), scheduled for Tuesday.