Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, the ambassador-designate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, has publicly lauded First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for what he termed a pivotal role in positively reframing Nigeria’s international reputation.

Nigeria’s land border at Tsamiya in Kebbi State is set to resume operations for trans-border trade, a move that signals renewed diplomatic and economic ties with neighbouring Niger Republic while underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to balancing commerce with national security. Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi announced the approval on Saturday during an interactive session with stakeholders in Kebbi, including exporters, transporters, and onion traders, who have long pressed for relief from prolonged restrictions.

The Enugu State High Court has ordered the British government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed by colonial forces at the Iva Valley coal mine in 1949, in a ruling that marks one of the most significant judicial reckonings with Britain’s colonial legacy in Nigeria.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has issued an emergency directive ordering the closure of all public and private schools across the state, effective Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The decision comes in response to ongoing and unresolved security threats that have raised concerns about the safety of students and staff.

Pep Guardiola has pushed back against Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s recent claim that entertaining football outweighs trophy hauls, underscoring that success in management hinges on silverware above all else. As Manchester City prepare for a pivotal Premier League encounter at Anfield on Sunday, the Catalan coach’s remarks highlight the contrasting philosophies at play amid a season where both clubs face mounting pressure